60 Seconds of Stoicism

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S2E1 Season 2 episode 1, Here Comes Epictetus

We are back and ready for season 2! In this episode we deep dive into the Enchiridion of Epictetus and look at some of the passages we can apply to our lives today.

60 seconds of Stoicism Returns!

Season 2 of 60 seconds of stoicism is coming back! all new season, new format and new ideas on the greatest philosophy of Western Civilization.

Plato's Cave

In this episode, we descend into the shadows of Plato’s Cave to explore the powerful tension between tradition, conformity, and the search for truth. What happens when we begin to question the…

Catastrophic Criticism

In this episode of 60 Seconds of Stoicism, we explore how Stoic philosophy provides a robust framework for navigating catastrophic criticism, whether it comes from others or from within ourselves.

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Bearing Your Fruit

In this episode we talk about bearing your fruit and being aware of fruit that could be dangerous to eat.

All In Due Time.

"All In Due Time" from 60 Seconds of Stoicism explores the philosophy of growth through patience, emphasizing Stoic principles to navigate life's challenges. It delves into the idea that progress is…

Do it Afraid!!

This episode explores how Stoic philosophy teaches us to confront fear with reason and resilience. Fear is a natural part of life, but Stoicism reminds us that we can choose how we respond to…

Do Your Dang Job!

"Do Your Dang Job!" is a thought-provoking dive into the interconnected roles that make up humanity’s vast, delicate ecosystem. From the teacher shaping young minds to the scientist pushing the…

Conquering Comparison Culture

In this episode, we use stoicism to help us conquer society's comparison culture.

Destroy Disrespect!

This episode deals with disrespect and how to deal with it. We have all received or given disrespect in our lives, but philosophy teaches us key ways to deal with it while maintaining our virtue.

The Secret to Happiness

This episode reveals the secret to happiness by examining stoic thoughts on having less and comparing them to the biblical example of Job.

Episode 11: Thoughts on Death and Dying

"In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how two distinct philosophical and spiritual traditions—Stoicism and Christianity—approach the profound topics of death and dying.

Stoic Shorts: Zeno of Citium (Founder of Stoicism)

Zeno of Citium was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Stoic school of philosophy. His journey began with a twist of fate: He was shipwrecked and lost his material wealth near Athens.…

Episode 10: Anxiety

We tackle a big one his week as we discuss anxiety and how it finds its way into our life over and over.

Bonus: Reading from The Octad (8 Minutes of Journaling)

A bonus episode. Ryan Lee Mayes reads from his book, The Octad, as he implores you to consider the benefits of journaling.

Live In The Moment

We focus on the present in this cast as we use the words of Seneca and Aurelius to keep us from worry and regret.

Episode: Eating and Stoicism

This episode focuses on eating like a stoic and how that compares to eating like an American. We discuss the pitfalls of mindless eating and how self-mastery can bring us back to health.

Exercise and Stoicism

We dive into the importance of exercise for fulfillment of life and virtue.