Stoic Wellbeing
Communication & Mindset Coach Sarah Mikutel
A show for people who are ready to radically transform their lives through the use of Stoicism, the Enneagram, and other personal growth resources. Mindset and momentum coach Sarah Mikutel shares actionable exercises, interviews and stories to help you feel more peaceful, enjoy happier relationships, and live a more smoothly flowing life. If you’re stuck in a transition point — you know WHAT you want to change and can’t figure out WHY you can’t move forward — this show is the roadmap you’ve been looking for.
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All in Moderation: How to Eat Like a Stoic
Stoic Wellbeing
12/11/21 • 36 min
Growing up, what were your family’s eating habits? Fruits and vegetables? Canned spaghetti and doughnuts?
At our house, once in a while we’d have pizza, and maybe once a year for a crazy treat we could pick out a sugary cereal -- Booberry was my fav. But for the most part, we were a junk food-free house.
Fast forward quite a few years, and now when I go home to visit, it’s like I’m entering Candy Land. Brownies, cookies, pies staring me in the face.
Even though I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, I find these treats hard to resist, and I usually don’t, which is why my clothes felt a little too close for comfort after my last visit.
So, I decided to try the Fresh Start: 21-Day Cleanse created by Simple Green Smoothies co-founder Jen Hansard. This was exactly the reset my body needed. I lost weight, gained a ton of energy, and my mind felt clearer.
As we begin a new year, I thought you might be interested in a fresh start, as well, so I invited Jen onto the podcast to talk about how to improve your quality of life through clean eating. I also talk about what the Stoics think about eating well to improve your character, mind, body, and spirit.
Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
Cancel Culture, or Conversation Culture? A Stoic Perspective on What Benefits Society
Stoic Wellbeing
02/26/22 • 27 min
As a listener of this podcast, you’ve already heard me talk about how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism offers guidance on how we can live the good life in the modern world. How to be less stressed. How to be a better listener. How to be more productive.
But Stoicism is about more than improving ourselves on an individual level, it’s about improving our communities and being an active member of society.
“No one is an island,” says today’s guest. That’s actually the title of chapter five of the book he co-authored: Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In.
I am speaking to Kai Whiting, an English researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism currently living in Lisbon, Portugal (Update! Kai's moved to England).
Kai and I spoke for several hours — he’s a new bff whom I definitely plan on visiting in real life.
I loved our conversation and am splitting it up in a few parts. This week we’re focussed on why Kai decided to focus his book on Stoicism for the common good, and we get into a fascinating discussion on how contemporary cancel culture is a version of exile from ancient times, and how Stoicism offers an antidote to this.
Enjoy.
Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
It’s not super easy for U.S. citizens to get visas to live and work abroad (and the U.S. gov doesn’t make it easy for people to come in either). But millions of Americans have figured out how to create a life overseas, and so can you.
Here’s my cheat sheet of the nine easiest countries to move to from the U.S.
https://www.sarahmikutel.com/countryguide
May Your Heart Grow Three Sizes Today
Stoic Wellbeing
12/25/21 • 14 min
How to cultivate loving kindness during the holiday season (and all year!)
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Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
How to Manage Your Mind with Stoicism & CBT
Stoic Wellbeing
12/05/21 • 18 min
Most of our suffering comes from thoughts that we let run wild in our brains.
We spend a lot of time each day rehashing different conversations and situations in our mind, and we think that we’re just reviewing facts. But we’re not. We’re reflecting on our own points of view, assuming what others think, worrying about the future, and ruminating about the past.
The ancient Stoics understood that our thoughts are nothing more than stories we tell ourselves.
And modern mental health professionals agree with them that we should challenge the thoughts that pop into our heads and not automatically accept them as reality.
You might be thinking, “That’s impossible. I have a million thoughts running through my mind. It’s not in my control. I’m anxious. I’m overwhelmed.”
In today’s episode, I’ll coach you on how to use a thought record to manage your mind so you can live a more resilient, calm, joyful, and compassionate life.
I can’t overstate how essential this work is to your wellbeing. If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated that the changes you’re trying to make aren’t sticking, listen to this twice.
I've also created a thought record worksheet for you.
Full show notes can be found at sarahmikutel.com
Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
10/25/24 • 9 min
Last week, I gave one of the lightning talks at Stoicon 2024. The topic: How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism.
Want to see the video? Head to my Substack 👉 Citizens of the World
Thanks for listening ❤️
Design Your Ideal Day
Stoic Wellbeing
04/20/22 • 34 min
What are the life skills that really matter?
In this episode, you’ll hear specifics on how to live a good life. A simple life. One that will give you more energy and inner peace.
I’m joined by Stephen Warley, fellow Stoicism lover and host of the Life Skills That Matter podcast. This interview originally aired on my other podcast, LIVE Without Borders, a year or so ago. I think you’ll get a lot out of it, so I’m sharing it with you here.
Our interview was a two-parter. In part one, Stephen and I discussed the future of work and life skills that will enable you to live a more freedom-filled, location independent life. If that interests you, you can head over to LIVE Without Borders and listen to the episode: “Life Skills That Matter for Aspiring Solopreneurs.”
This is part 2, where Stephen and I talk about energy, digital detoxing, designing your ideal day and more.
We’ll be jumping right into the conversation, where Stephen and I time travel to our younger years, and share where we started out in our careers. Enjoy!
Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
It Doesn’t Have to Upset You
Stoic Wellbeing
04/02/22 • 19 min
You know when you’re traveling and you see families fuming in the airport or no longer speaking to each other at dinner?
Chances are, one of them, or multiple people, blew something out of proportion and are still reacting to it.
Why does this happen? How can we be more emotionally resilient, that is, more Stoic, and enjoy a more smoothly flowing life?
Let’s dive into why things don’t have to upset us with an AirBnB story...
Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
Emotions: How They’re Made & How to Master Them
Stoic Wellbeing
03/19/22 • 17 min
Note: I recorded this awhile ago. With everything happening in Ukraine, this information is more important than ever.
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Where do these emotions come from? What are emotions? How can we cultivate healthy emotions that improve our own wellbeing, and thereby our positive impact on the world?
That’s what I want to talk about today.
Here's a little taste...
Most people think emotions run their lives, but, in her popular Ted Talk, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, says that, “Emotions are not what we think they are...They are not hardwired brain reactions that are uncontrollable...emotions are guesses...Your brain is predicting. It's using past experience based on similar situations to try to make meaning.”
When you’re confronted with a situation, your mind and body will try to make sense of it by reading your body’s automatic physical response, and running through past thoughts/feelings. This happens instantly and automatically to give you an initial understanding of the situation.
The Stoics called this initial impression phantasia. They believed that your emotions are a result of value judgements you’re making about what’s happening, and it seems that they were right. As Epictetus said, “It’s not things that upset us but our judgments about things.”
Visit sarahmikutel.com for full show notes.
Enjoy the episode!
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Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
Are You a Citizen of the World?
Stoic Wellbeing
03/05/22 • 43 min
In this episode, I am back with my friend Kai Whiting, co-author of the book Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In.
Kai is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism currently living in Lisbon, Portugal.
If you’re into ancient ruins, you will love the beginning of our interview, where Kai talks about the research he conducted in Pompeii.
And then we spend a lot of the conversation talking about what it means to be a citizen of the world, a concept that was very important to the ancient Stoics.
Should we be traveling more or less? Should we adapt to local customs or stick to our guns?
There aren’t any rigid rules in Stoicism. It’s more about living according to principles.
Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you ? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?
Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.
Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsession
Calm the Chaos
Stoic Wellbeing
05/22/22 • 16 min
Fundraiser for Ukraine
Life feels pretty chaotic right now for many people.
It's not just the war in Ukraine or Covid. The world these days seems too fast-paced and full of rage. You might feel...
- afraid to say anything online (or IRL)
- so overwhelmed by all you want to do, you don't do anything
- paralyzed and frustrated by your perfectionist procrastination
These are all totally normal thoughts and feelings. And you don't have to stay stuck here.
In the Calm the Chaos audio course I created for you, I blend Stoic wisdom with modern psychology to help you:
- feel less anxious in your mind and body
- be more present for friends and family – and yourself
- live with more intention and less regret
- stop worrying what others think
All course profits made between now and May 28 will go to Nova Ukraine, an organization providing humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees.
Go to sarahmikutel.com/calmthechaos to access the audio course via donation today. Once again, donations must be made by May 28. Thank you 🙏 🇺🇦
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How many episodes does Stoic Wellbeing have?
Stoic Wellbeing currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does Stoic Wellbeing cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Spirituality, Enneagram, Personal Development, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Philosophy.
What is the most popular episode on Stoic Wellbeing?
The episode title 'Design Your Ideal Day' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Stoic Wellbeing?
The average episode length on Stoic Wellbeing is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Stoic Wellbeing released?
Episodes of Stoic Wellbeing are typically released every 13 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Stoic Wellbeing?
The first episode of Stoic Wellbeing was released on Nov 6, 2021.
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