The Strong Stoic Podcast

Compassion is something that most people could have more of. It allows you to act in an unselfish way, as you are more likely to understand other people and the bigger picture. However, does compassion have a blind spot? Listen in as the topic of compassion and empathy are discussed. We'll be covering what it truly is, the positive aspects of it, and any (if any at all) blind spots.  Learn mo...

Winter is Coming! This phrase has been popularized by Game of Thrones.  Apart from its literal meaning (winter indeed comes), there is a broader message here which dates back to ancient times. Listen in as this phrase is discussed along with its modern (and non-fantasy) applications. "The King in the North!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in a strange political time. The division between left and right is quite drastic, which is making many individuals nervous. Let's talk the fall of democracy! We tend to believe that we are always moving forward morally, politically, and so on. Is this always true? Historically, many societies have risen and fallen, from Rome to Nazi Germany. How is this possible coming from a democrat...

We often associate time alone as solitude, but is this truly the case? In order to be in solitude, you must be away from society and people, but also away from your room, books, and any other external influence! There are HUGE benefits to solitude, from improved creativity to peace of mind, yet modern humans have little to no solitude. It is also not easy, as often the things that are subconscious...

What exactly is a Strong Stoic? This is indeed The Strong Stoic Podcast! Stoicism is a philosophy on the art of living. There have been a number of historical stoic figures historically, including Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca, and the philosophy has stood the test of time! It is still a popular philosophy with the overall messaged based in living in harmony with nature, accepting what you can'...

A philosophy that is true in one area of life is generally true in all other areas of life, and that is true for today's topic. Respect light weights, or heavy weights won't respect you. How are you working on the basics? Are you throwing together the warm up? Do you ignore the value in having a strong foundation? Join in on the discussion on why it's important to respect everything...

If you were to think back on the last year and pick out which days you went to bed that night feeling alive and fully fulfilled, what would be the common habits that you did that day? This episode will go over some that are worth considering in your quest for a fulfilled and happy life. Not meant to be complete or inclusive but rather to spur some thought, we'll be going into some depth on ea...

Men and women have seemed to become more similar in recent years, with many of the traditional gender roles being removed or even reversed in some situations. This is modern - but are the differences in men and women ONLY socio-cultural, or is there more to the picture? To answer this question, the topic of evolutionary biology is discussed  (in layman terms). In addition, we'll be looking to...

Hakuna matata! It means, of course, no worries for the rest of your days. There are few people who grew up in the Disney era who wouldn't recognize this phrase. It was heavily popularized by The Lion King. Although this is arguably the most recognizable part of this classic, what if this isn't the main moral of the story? In fact, what if the moral of the story is the exact opposite of t...

Is anger and aggression purely evil? Can no good ever come from being upset and angry? While it certainly must be under control in day to day life, perhaps there is a purpose for this. Join Brandon as he discusses anger, the consequences of letting your anger get the best of you, Carl Jung's psychology, and his little green friend, Yoda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Shrek is a hilarious movie - but is there more to this than meets the eye? What you perceive is what you believe, and what you believe is, in a very real way, your reality. So then, could it be that your perception is actually the reason why you are miserable? Join Brandon as he discusses the deep theme behind the movie Shrek, and ties this in with modern psychiatry and psychology. We'll talk...

On this episode of the Strong Stoic Podcast, the topic of controlling your own destiny is discussed. Do you find yourself and/or others complaining about how things are? In these situations, it's crucial that you ask yourself if you have done anything, big or small, that could have possibly manifest this result. The Stoics say to divide things into those which you CAN control, and those that...

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What boxes are you in? What categories do you associate with? Perhaps the better question is which boxes are you forcing others into? Listen in on today's episode as Brandon discusses the aspects of making assumptions on people based on a single aspect of their life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is wisdom? Why are some considered wise while others are not? Does it simply come with time, or is there something else? Tune in to today's episode as Brandon discusses what wisdom is, where it comes from, and whether or not you can be wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The meaning of "safe spaces" has seemed to change over the years. It's been distorted into being a place where you feel good about everything, but is this what it should be? Listen in as Brandon discusses safe spaces, how they are useful, what they should be, and how you can find one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a heavy one! Listen in while Brandon discusses the tragedy of life and how we're all truly victims. It may sound gloomy (and it is) but there's a simple solution presented at the end... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about the fact that time is life's currency? And that, ultimately, we only have 1 decision to make: how we wish to spend out time? Today's discussion opens with the concept of time, and continues with how we should consider how we spend life's currency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you in a stage in your life where you are caught in between 2 choices and you're not sure which road to go down? Listen in today as Brandon delves into the process of decision making, including how to make the "best" decision, what it means for your future, and what you should REALLY be focusing on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does lifting a heavy barbell make you feel? Strong? Humble? Deeply meaningful? Today, Brandon will be discussing why lifting heavy weight appeals to so many people and how strength training in general can make one's life ultimately better.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you find yourself bothered by small things in your day-to-day life that seem insignificant? Are you looking for ways to overcome the burden of getting pissed off? Join me as I cover the topic on how to let things go! We'll talk about why this is so detrimental to your life, why and how it happens, and how we can learn to Let It Be in the short-term and also the long-term. Learn more about...

This is a big one! On this episode, Brandon covers the large, complex topic of humility, with ego and self-esteem as sub-topics. We'll be discussing the issues with having too low confidence OR too high confidence (ego), what humility really is, why it's important, and how to maintain an optimal balance of confidence for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...