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Stoic Coffee Break

Erick Cloward
Stoicism
Marcus Aurelius
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Mental Toughness
Self-Reflection
Leadership
Epictetus
Philosophy
Mindfulness
Resilience
Seneca
Self-Acceptance
Self-Improvement
Emotional Regulation
Curiosity
Self-Awareness
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Political Division

"Act on your principles, not your moods." A weekly meditation on how Stoic principles can help you be a better human. stoic.coffee Follow us on social media: instagram.com/stoic.coffee

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Recent Guests

Jason Stacy
Performance coach and author of The Pressure Code
The Pressure Code (book)
Episode: The Pressure Code: Interview with Performance Coach Jason Stacy | 388
Michael Lukich
Author of The Stoic Systems Thinker
Author
Episode: Michael Lukich: The Stoic System Thinker | 386
Jon Brooks
Podcast host of the Stoic Handbook and Substack writer
Stoic Handbook
Episode: Interview with Jon Brooks: Stoicism and Emotions | 383
Kelly McGinnis
Author focused on motherhood, leadership, and Stoicism; discussed in interview
Author / Entrepreneur
Episode: Interview with Kelly McGinnis: What it Takes to Really Lead | 381
Donald Robertson
CBT therapist, author of 'How to Think Like Socrates' and other books
Episode: 355 - On Anger: Interview with Donald Robertson
Justin Sunseri
Author and therapist specializing in Polyvagal Theory.
Episode: 353 - Polyvagal Theory and Stoicism: Interview with Justin Senseri
Dr. Scott Waltman
Clinician, international trainer, and practice-based researcher in psychology
Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
Episode: 351 - From Socrates to CBT: Interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD
Louisa Swaden
Author of 'The Stoic Rider'
Episode: 346 - Interview with Louisa Swaden: Speed Racer and Author of the Stoic Rider
Derrick Zaworski
Musician, Technologist, and Founder of Road Tripping Records
Road Tripping Records
Episode: 342 - Interview with Derrick Zaworski: Philosophy, Music, & Addiction

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Eric Cloward
Host of Stoic Coffee Break

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • A great break from or focus point the regular week

    Erick provides a readily ingested nugget of wisdom which provides a great thinking point for the week.

    With insights from the Stoics and inputs from a range of contemporary sources.

    There is so much more to the Stoic philosophy than simply battling on and these ‘coffee breaks’ help to inform and enlighten us all.

    Thanks, Erick :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j--g
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Marx’s really???

    Why the hell are you giving people advice in a podcast to take a view of Marx? Are you kidding me?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RoseColoredGoggles
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you

    Erick, we don’t know each other, but I’ve been guided into stoicism by you podcast, and I was worried about the misuse of stoicism to foment extremism and misogyny, so hearing your last episode about courage makes my heart lighter. Be sure you standing up is an incredibly powerful act of courage and thank you for being the voice for stoicism in its most core values.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Torres, Pedro H.
    Brazil8 months ago
  • A lecture

    Mostly feels like I’m being lectured to by a guy who can’t actually get his own life together.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lkrieb79
    United States8 months ago
  • Boring

    This is the most narcissistic, self-grandiose boring drivel I’ve ever heard. The personal anecdotes are shallow and repetitive across episodes. I’d like to hear from some female stoics. Are there any? How does any of this relate to modern pressures on modern women? This is just another man mansplaining.

    Apple Podcasts
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    LadyStark2000
    United States8 months ago

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Calm voice with practical guidance is a strong mix for daily application of Stoic ideas.
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Michael Lukich: The Stoic System Thinker | 386
Q: Can you break down what systems thinking is and why it matters in everyday life?
Systems thinking is a way of organizing reality by looking at how interconnected parts form larger patterns; it matters because it helps us understand that changing one part can ripple through a system, enabling better decisions and more lasting outcomes.
Interview with Jon Brooks: Stoicism and Emotions | 383
Q: How do you address emotional bypassing in mindfulness and spirituality?
They discuss the danger of bypassing emotions by clinging to present-moment ideas and stress the need to train the mind to be aware, while not denying or suppressing genuine feelings.
Interview with Jon Brooks: Stoicism and Emotions | 383
Q: What first drew you to Stoicism and the idea of controlling what you can control?
Jon explains that understanding the limits of control helps reduce frustration and reframe what it means to live a good life, emphasizing virtue as the true measure of success rather than external outcomes.
370 - Q & A: Opinions, Anxiety, Ambition, & Knowing vs. Doing
Q: I know what I should do, but I can't seem to make myself do it.
This is Acrasia, weakness of will. The host emphasizes that this is a timeless, human problem, not a personal flaw. The remedy lies in emotional courage, reducing avoidance, and building effective systems. He references Epictetus and James Clear (systems > goals) and suggests nightly reviews to align identity with actions, treating resistance as a signal to act rather than a cue to stop.
370 - Q & A: Opinions, Anxiety, Ambition, & Knowing vs. Doing
Q: Can you be a good Stoic and still have big ambitions?
Ambition can be virtuous when grounded in virtue and service rather than fear or the need to prove oneself. The host differentiates between striving from fear (which is exhausting and unstable) and striving from virtue (which is sustainable). He cites examples like Marcus Aurelius and Ralph Waldo Emerson to illustrate using talent for the common good and personal growth, while keeping a focus on character and integrity.

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