The Stoic Lawyer

- Break - 03.03.2024 2:22 ↓

We are taking a short break to bring you some revamped and refreshed content. See you soon!

Episode 14 - Decision Making 28.01.2024 19:28 ↓

How to make decisions like a Stoic.

Episode 13 - Panic? 21.01.2024 13:46 ↓

To panic or not to panic?

Episode 12 - Bittersweet 14.01.2024 8:33 ↓

A Sunday morning forest ice bath.

Episode 11 - Examining your resolutions 07.01.2024 11:30 ↓

Examine or re-examine your resolutions.

Episode 10 - Negative Views 31.12.2023 11:38 ↓

Happy new year! Join us for a discussion of not adopting others negative views.

Episode 9 - From garbage to flowers. 24.12.2023 13:26 ↓

Happy Christmas Eve and holiday season to everyone.

Episode 8 - Resting 17.12.2023 12:55 ↓

We have to learn to rest. To abandon struggle, and rest like the pebble.

Episode 7 - Mindful Communication 10.12.2023 22:16 ↓

The episode this week focuses on a passage on mindful communication.

Episode 6 - Thich Nhat Hanh 03.12.2023 20:51 ↓

This week we pull a passage from the Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh and discuss some of his Zen teachings that align with our prior stoic discussions.

Episode 5 - Bluebird 22.10.2023 13:57 ↓

What connections do we miss because we are not present in the moment. Look for your own connections in nature this week.

Episode 4 - Forest Bathing 08.10.2023 11:11 ↓

Join us for a discussion of this Japanese practice that transcends cultures and centuries.

Episode 3 - Desiderata: Deeper Dive 02.10.2023 13:16 ↓

As promised on the last episode, we take a deeper dive into the Desiderata text. We failed to mention during the recording that we taped this one while engaging in some Forest Bathing. More on that next time!

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Desiderata 17.09.2023 4:41 ↓

Enjoy Bryan reading an inspirational poem, full of wisdom. Next week we will break it down into subparts and discuss.

Season 2 - Episode 1! - Mercurial Desires and Aversions 10.09.2023 22:49 ↓

Welcome to the first episode of season two! Join us for a discussion of desires and aversions.

Episode 52 - A Year of The Stoic Lawyer! 04.09.2023 10:36 ↓

Join us for a discussion of an excerpt from Kimberly Snyder’s You Are More Than You Think You Are.

Episode 51 - Training 27.08.2023 7:12 ↓

Another Epictetus passage for the week, this one on training yourself to live by the dichotomy of control. And of course, an otter update.

Episode 50 - Epictetus 20.08.2023 7:51 ↓

Stick with Your Own Business

Episode 49 - Epictetus 13.08.2023 21:25 ↓

Don’t allow your pursuits to be thwarted or become a frustrated, anxious, and fault-finding person.

Episode 48 - On Tiredness 24.07.2023 11:24 ↓

Let’s take a trip to the Stoic gym this Monday morning and also get a an otter update from #teamotter Brian.

Episode 47 - Unexpected Thieves 17.07.2023 5:42 ↓

Today, Brian brings you a current news article along with thoughts on the unexpected.

Episode 46 - Resilience 10.07.2023 8:08 ↓

We are often asked, “why Stoicism?” The short answer, resilience.

Episode 45 - Avoid Outcome Anxiety 25.06.2023 10:19 ↓

Be in the present and avoid the anxiety that comes with being outcome focused.

Episode 44 - The Present 18.06.2023 7:31 ↓

A simple lesson on the present for today from both classic Stoicism, and a galaxy far far away.

Episode 43 - The Enchiridion 11.06.2023 2:21 ↓

Chapter 51