Stoic Sage podcast

Stoic Sage

The Stoic Sage is dedicated to using past knowledge to empower people today. We discuss modern, everyday challenges and use Stoicism's tools and techniques to teach you “how to think” rather than “what to think”.

The Stoic Sage is dedicated to using past knowledge to empower people today. We discuss modern, everyday challenges and use Stoicism's tools and techniques to teach you “how to think” rather than “what to think”.

 

#169

Stoicism and Nonconformity

Ralph Waldo Emerson drew great inspiration from the Stoics and utilized their knowledge to... more

13 Jan 2025

16 MINS

16:50

13 Jan 2025


#168

Emotions and Stoic Political Thought

In Stoic political thought, emotions are seen as judgements that can influence political a... more

06 Jan 2025

10 MINS

10:52

06 Jan 2025


#167

Be a friend to yourself this coming year

As we prep for the new year, lets not forget adding "becoming a friend to oneself"... more

09 Dec 2024

10 MINS

10:22

09 Dec 2024


#166

Your Life and Your Death

It takes courage to see your life outside of the opinions of others, only when you do so c... more

08 Jul 2024

17 MINS

17:48

08 Jul 2024


#165

Adversity and Nature

What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics? --- Su... more

24 Jun 2024

16 MINS

16:25

24 Jun 2024


#164

How a Stoic deals with adversity

It’s is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them. --- Support this podcast... more

17 Jun 2024

17 MINS

17:08

17 Jun 2024


#163

Addressing your aversions

Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help y... more

03 Jun 2024

09 MINS

09:26

03 Jun 2024


#162

Keeping your judgements of others in check

We often make judgements of people we know nothing about. The online world makes it event ... more

28 May 2024

15 MINS

15:03

28 May 2024


#161

Post anger clarity

You’ve controlled your anger, what now? What should I do to address the situation? Seneca ... more

06 May 2024

16 MINS

16:28

06 May 2024


#160

Pause and delay your anger

Anger is a passion that is difficult to control. --- Support this podcast: [https://podcas... more

29 Apr 2024

11 MINS

11:29

29 Apr 2024


#159

The desire to avoid

Checking your impressions is an important practice, but do you check those things which yo... more

22 Apr 2024

10 MINS

10:17

22 Apr 2024


#158

Boil your desires for externalities

Objectify your desires to truly understand what it is that you’re chasing. This will ensur... more

08 Apr 2024

12 MINS

12:00

08 Apr 2024


#157

Challenge your anxieties

An anxious mind is the consequence of bad judgement. --- Support this podcast: [https://po... more

01 Apr 2024

07 MINS

07:12

01 Apr 2024


#156

Creating your inner citadel

Retreating to your inner citadel is easier when you can address the problems with statemen... more

11 Mar 2024

14 MINS

14:01

11 Mar 2024


#155

Addressing physical and mental pains

Your mind and body are connected, however, you do have co tell over your will - your abili... more

04 Mar 2024

08 MINS

08:55

04 Mar 2024


#154

Marcus Aurelius’ four moods to avoid

We will discuss the four moods that could negatively impact your philosophical progress, w... more

26 Feb 2024

09 MINS

09:46

26 Feb 2024


#153

Are your judgements in check?

Before we ask ourselves whether or not something is within our control, we need to make su... more

12 Feb 2024

10 MINS

10:52

12 Feb 2024


#152

The philosopher doctor

The philosopher is a doctor for the soul and the philosophers school is the hospital for t... more

29 Jan 2024

13 MINS

13:55

29 Jan 2024


#151

The purpose of practicing mindfulness

Questioning every action may be difficult but we are creatures of habit, therefore, being ... more

22 Jan 2024

09 MINS

09:56

22 Jan 2024


#150

Being a Stoic Cosmopolitan

Expand your sphere of compassion and care past yourself, past your family, you friends and... more

16 Jan 2024

14 MINS

14:12

16 Jan 2024


#149

Setting up your own rules for a good life

The four virtues should be flexible based on your capabilities and your individual realiti... more

08 Jan 2024

08 MINS

08:08

08 Jan 2024


#148

Be a friend first

Don’t use stoicism as an object when you’re trying to help people. Embody the philosophy! ... more

02 Jan 2024

07 MINS

07:44

02 Jan 2024


#147

Being a reserved Stoic

Do not stretch yourself too thin! --- Support this podcast: [https://podcasters.spotify.co... more

26 Dec 2023

08 MINS

08:21

26 Dec 2023


#146

The Political Stoic

“The lesser of two evils” is still deciding do choose evil. Do whatever political good you... more

18 Dec 2023

15 MINS

15:14

18 Dec 2023


#145

Always review your actions

Not while in bed, but before bed, a Stoic should honestly review their actions. Remember t... more

06 Nov 2023

05 MINS

05:45

06 Nov 2023


#144

Who is your Sage?

When no one is looking, how do you keep yourself accountable for maintaining your Stoic ph... more

30 Oct 2023

08 MINS

08:07

30 Oct 2023


#143

Addressing temporary madness

Catch and release the feelings of anger! --- Support this podcast: [https://podcasters.spo... more

23 Oct 2023

11 MINS

11:54

23 Oct 2023


#142

Renaissance Wisdom: Ethics and Prosperity

Today's episode is joined by Shane Sorensen from Renaissance Wisdom where we discuss E... more

25 Sep 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:17

25 Sep 2023


#141

Difficulties into opportunities

You can be Stoic in the moment, but can you reflect on oneself as well? --- Support this p... more

11 Sep 2023

20 MINS

20:01

11 Sep 2023