The Strong Stoic Podcast

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kai Whiting who is a lecturer and researcher in sustainability and Stoicism. Kai also just released a book, Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In, which he co-authored with Leonidas Konstantakos. One of my core values with this podcast is keeping it open to discuss any topic, especially those that may not be the easiest to discuss (or hear). Myself and Kai definitely test those boundaries. We cover Stoicism (including the not-so-nice bits), ideologies, relationships of all sexualities, the moment when everything changed for Kai, etc. Life isn't always easy, but Stoicism is a great model for how to navigate that complexity. My hope is that we demonstrate that through this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are "epochs" in life where we are essentially different people. Many of us, for example, are vastly different (hopefully so) than the teenage version of ourselves. Life goes on, and we are forced to go with it, but do we always do so with grace?Of course not! In fact, teenagers in adult bodies are a regular sight. This is a bloody shame, as they aren't living up to their potential, yet it's entirely understandable. Growing up is hard, after all, and we don't always do so willingly. In this episode, I want to discuss transitioning through the stages of your life and why it's so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juliet Rose is a fiction author with a passion for helping people improve their lives and become happier through story-telling. Her work is deep, honest, and often brutally painful (kind of like life sometimes!), but offers hope to those who are struggling with modern problems. We had a wonderful talk about the differences between fiction and non-fiction, the therapeutic aspect of writing and reading, and the possibility of redemption for past transgressions. Enjoy!Please check out Juliet's work:https://www.authorjulietrose.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often have you heard the advise: "just be you", or some variation it? "Just do you", "to thyself be true", etc. It's actually great advice! We absolutely SHOULD be true to ourselves, but there's a problem... it isn't always easy.Sometimes it is. That is, when society's expectations align with you being you. A lot of times, however, it is not easy. Those are the times when society's expectations conflict with you being you. In these cases, it begs the question: what should we do? Should we stay true to ourselves, or should we conform to the group? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices