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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
Personal Development
Emotional Regulation
Curiosity
Self-Awareness
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy

"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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Ward Farnsworth is Professor of Law and holder of the W. Page Keeton Chair at the University of Texas at Austin. He's the author of several books on philosophy including The Stoic Practice and The Socratic Method. His new book Should You Tip For Take... more

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Recent Guests

Ward Farnsworth
Professor of law at the University of Texas at Austin and author of books on philosophy
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Interview With Ward Farnsworth: Stoic Author & Professor | 396
Andres Kuusk
Seven-time World Pentamind Champion, former game theory lecturer, economist and fintech executive
Episode: Interview With Andres Kuusk Pentamind Champion and Thinker
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

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Eric Cloward
Host of Stoic Coffee Break

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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 :)

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    5
    j--g
    United Kingdom3 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?

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    3
    RoseColoredGoggles
    United States7 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.
    Brazil9 months ago
  • A lecture

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

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    Lkrieb79
    United States9 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.

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    LadyStark2000
    United States10 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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Interview With Ward Farnsworth: Stoic Author & Professor | 396
Q: How do you deal with people who either don't act in good faith, because they're ideologically driven, and if they aren't in good faith, is it still applicable to them?
Farnsworth says the Socratic Method is not right for every situation. When someone will not engage, people need a wider range of verbal and logical tools.
Interview With Ward Farnsworth: Stoic Author & Professor | 396
Q: What do you think is the most difficult piece for people to latch onto in Stoicism?
Farnsworth says the main challenge is moving past the misconception that Stoicism means grimly enduring suffering. It is instead about changing one's relationship to thoughts and automatic reactions.
Interview With Andres Kuusk Pentamind Champion and Thinker
Q: What would be the most effective thing for people to get better about making decisions under uncertainty in their life?
Kuusk recommends using a decision-making framework for important choices and playing board games to practice, since games offer fast feedback and their strategic principles can transfer to work and leadership.
Interview With Andres Kuusk Pentamind Champion and Thinker
Q: Which cognitive distortions are the most common that undermine people, and how can we get better about avoiding those?
Kuusk identifies the belief that early difficulty proves a person lacks talent as a common distortion. He says people often quit before progress becomes visible, and recommends staying in the process rather than treating difficulty as a reason to stop.
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.

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