Stoicism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing

Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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In this insightful episode, we delve into Stoicism, an ancient philosophy with modern relevance for personal healing and mental resilience. We explore its core principles, such as the dichotomy of control, and the cardinal virtues of wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. The episode also discusses practical Stoic exercises like negative visualization, voluntary discomfort, and mindful response to enrich our daily lives. We reflect on the concept of 'Memento Mori' to appreciate life's impermanence, challenge irrational beliefs, and embrace the transformative power of gratitude. Guided by timeless Stoic wisdom, this episode offers valuable insights for cultivating a fulfilling, resilient, and mindful life. Resources we offer: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn my techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off The Boundaries Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries CODE: EARLYBIRD23 for $100 Off Join our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Advertising: Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:46.0	I'm your host Nicky Eisenhower, life coach and psychotherapist,
1:50.0	and on today's episode we're discussing Stoicism and ancient philosophy for modern healing. Hello y'all,
2:04.3	all welcome to the show. Today we're talking about Stoicism to give you a lens for healing. Stoicism is an ancient
2:16.2	school of philosophy that originated in Athens, Greece about 2,400 years ago.
2:21.2	Central to Stoicism is the belief that life's events are
2:25.4	determined by fate and are beyond our control, but individuals can control
2:31.2	their responses to these events by cultivating inner virtue, wisdom, and rationality.
2:39.2	A common element of Stoic philosophy is emotional resilience and detachment.
2:45.0	Long-term listeners, you've heard me talk about these tools a lot.
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