It’s my 10-year anniversary in England, and I want to give you a gift. But first, a story. 

In ancient Rome, when generals rode in on chariots during military processions -- triumphant, everyone cheering -- someone stood behind the general to whisper, 'Hominem te esse memento. Memento mori,' which translates as 'Remember, you are mortal. Remember you will die.' It was a recurring wake up call to LIVE. Then and now.

I started this podcast to inspire people to take action on their dreams before it was too late. To make every moment matter. 

I’ve interviewed many women who, like me, packed up everything to start a new adventure in another part of the world. I’ve been living abroad for more than a decade now. First in Italy and then in England. That was my dream.

It's my mission to help other women get clarity on what they want in life, whether that's to live abroad or something else, and to take action on those dreams. 

So in honor of my England Anniversary, I’ve given myself the challenge of offering 60 free coaching sessions to 60 women in 60 days.

Book your free session by going to sarahmikutel.com/2021clarity and using code 2021CLARITY at checkout

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In this episode, I am back with my friend Kai Whiting, co-author of the book Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. 

Kai is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism currently living in Lisbon, Portugal.

If you’re into ancient ruins, you will love the beginning of our interview, where Kai talks about the research he conducted in Pompeii. 

And then we spend a lot of the conversation talking about what it means to be a  citizen of the world, a concept that was very important to the ancient Stoics.

Should we be traveling more or less? Should we adapt to local customs or stick to our guns? 

There aren’t any rigid rules in Stoicism. It’s more about living according to principles. 


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As a listener of this podcast, you’ve already heard me talk about how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism offers guidance on how we can live the good life in the modern world. How to be less stressed. How to be a better listener. How to be more productive. 

But Stoicism is about more than improving ourselves on an individual level, it’s about improving our communities and being an active member of society. 

“No one is an island,” says today’s guest. That’s actually the title of chapter five of the book he co-authored: Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. 

I am speaking to Kai Whiting, an English researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism currently living in Lisbon, Portugal.

Kai and I spoke for several hours — he’s a new bff whom I definitely plan on visiting in real life. 

I loved our conversation and am splitting it up in a few parts. This week we’re focussed on why Kai decided to focus  his book on Stoicism for the common good, and we get into a fascinating discussion on how contemporary cancel culture is a version of exile from ancient times, and how Stoicism offers an antidote to this.

Enjoy.


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Do you enjoy camping? 

I was a campground manager in a state forest for two years when I was in college, and I never slept there. I like sleeping in beds.

But…occasionally someone convinces me to go camping and when that happens, I always have a good time. 

In the last episode, my guest Kathi and I talked about the Scottish Isles you need to visit. Today Kathi is back to talk about Wild Camping. What’s that?

Listen to find out…

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Did you know that Scotland has around 790 islands? 


One has been compared to Hawaii; another is famous for its whisky; another is the perfect place to take photos of puffins.

And we’ll be talking about all of them today!

One of my favorite previous guests is back to take us on a Scottish island hopping adventure.

I’m joined by Kathi Kamleitner, whom you heard on the Glasgow episode. Kathi hosts the podcast Wild for Scotland. 

If you like whiskey, castle, art, animals, beaches, you’re going to love this. Something for everyone in this episode! 


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Do you love camping? I want to feature you on this podcast!

I’m looking for camping aficionados who want to share their best camping tip. What’s made your experience so much better? Or, share the best camping spot you’ve found in the world and why you love it. 

Leave me an audio message on Instagram under 2-3 minutes. Say your name, where you live, and your best camping tip or camping spot you’d recommend. 

What’s the cheapest flight you ever got? It felt kind of thrilling to get that deal, didn’t it? Set your trip off on the right foot?

Today I’m joined by Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights. He’s got a new book out called Take More Vacations, which discusses his travel philosophy and also all his best tips on how to find the cheapest airfare, best accommodation prices, and more. But this isn’t just about saving a buck, it’s about traveling better.

Scott’s Cheap Flights is a service that sends you email alerts when deals pop up for the airports you’re interested.

You may have noticed that flight prices are all over the map. You check online and see one price, check an hour later and see it’s gone up. Scott says this isn’t because of cookies on your computer, which is a popular myth. In this episode, you’ll learn why airfare is so volatile and what you can do to make sure you don’t overpay.

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All right, travel is back! Or we’re getting there.

As more people get vaccinated against covid-19, more countries are opening up — and the rules for flying are frequently changing.

My guest today is Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights, and he’s got his finger on the pulse of everything airfare. He’s here to tell us what we need to know before booking or boarding our next flight.


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Czechoslovakia doesn’t exist anymore. But it did when my American friend moved there in the early 1990s. 

Today, we tend to think of Europe as being one of the most free regions of the world. Pro-human rights. It can be difficult to imagine how many Central and Eastern Europeans lived under Communism until the revolutions of 1989.

The Communist regime in Czechoslovakia was brutal until the people kicked them out in what is known as the Velvet Revolution for how smoothly it seemed to go. Fun fact, Shirley Temple Black, yes, the actress Shirley Temple, was U.S. Ambassador to Czechoslovakia at the time and was involved in all this. 

Back then, my friend Jim Lukach a creative writing grad student, but the buzz of post-Communist Europe called. He packed up everything and moved to the Slovak side of Czechoslovakia to teach. 


He joins me today to talk about his expat experience in the early 90s and whether we can ever truly go native in our adopted countries. 


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This week I read, “Courage Under Fire,” an essay by Admiral James Stockdale, another war hero who was captured and tortured for years during the Vietnam War.

He credits Stoicism with helping him survive, and the words of Epictetus in particular. 



The Stoics believed that it was very important to have mentors, who can be people you know, or ancient philosophers.

It’s not super easy for U.S. citizens to get visas to live and work abroad (and the U.S. gov doesn’t make it easy for people to come in either). But millions of Americans have figured out how to create a life overseas, and so can you.

Here’s my cheat sheet of the nine easiest countries to move to from the U.S.

https://www.sarahmikutel.com/countryguide

In 2015, Donald Trump said that the only reason people say Senator John McCain was a war hero was because he was captured. And he doesn't like people who are captured.

In this episode, I’m going to tell you why the late Senator McCain earned the title of war hero. 

But why am I bringing this up now? 

This episode isn't about politics. It's about character. Living a life of good character and finding mentors who live up to those standards. 

This week I read, “Courage Under Fire,” an essay by Admiral James Stockdale, another war hero who was captured and tortured for years during the Vietnam War.

He credits Stoicism with helping him survive, and the words of Epictetus in particular. 



The Stoics believed that it was very important to have mentors, who can be people you know, or ancient philosophers.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Galen, the doctor of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, was writing about this. As I’ve mentioned before on this podcast, modern therapy, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy, has its roots in Stoicism. Galen talked about the importance of finding mentors who are living the life that you want to live from a moral perspective. People you admire who can help guide your life.