You had a tough time, but you got through it.  Somehow, you came out stronger than before. You doubted yourself and even now you can't believe what you were capable of when times got tough. The Stoics believed that within each and every one of us the

Hey everyone - today's episode is exactly as the title suggests. A reminder for both the good days and the bad days that you have one life and you're living it right now. Enjoy!  ❤️ --------------------------------------------------------------------

On today's episode we look at how the Stoics valued social responsibility, and what that means to you and I in the current global pandemic. “To direct my every action toward what benefits us all and to avoid what doesn’t. If I do all that, then my life sh

Happy New Year to everyone - 2022 is here! It seems the perfect time to discuss self-improvement alongside self-worth as this time of year brings on a period of reflection.   As we close the door on the year that's passed we begin to turn our attenti

Welcome to this bonus episode of the Stoic Moment Podcast. This episode was recorded shortly after I had been informed that my interview for a promotion at work had been unsuccessful.   I wanted to capture the application of Stoicism in the moment. &

Welcome back!!! This is the third and final instalment of our 'Journey of Zeno' series.   The life of the founder of Stoicism is full of examples that are absolutely relevant to our modern times.   Dealing with the unexpected Turning adversit

Gavin here, welcome to another episode of the Stoic Moment Podcast! Episode 2 on the journey of Stoicism's founder, Zeno.   We look at the events which happened after Zeno's arrival in Athens and how a chance encounter would lead him to finding his p

Hi everyone, Gavin here, on today’s episode we discuss Zeno and the events which occurred which would lead him to becoming the founder of Stoic philosophy. There’s a takeaway message for all of us about those moments in life when the unexpected happens an

Welcome back! In our new episode we consider the following questions: What's the difference between stagnation and 'non-change'? If we aren't moving forwards does that mean we are moving backwards? What did the Stoics think about moments and periods w

Welcome to season two of the Stoic Moment Podcast! In this episode we look at one of Seneca's Moral Letters: 'On the Lesson to be Drawn from the Burning of Lyons.' We use Seneca's works to introduce the Stoic concept of Premeditatio Malorum; a means of pr