The Stoic's Armor

By Ishii

The Stoic's Armor is your weekly guide to navigating life through the timeless philosophy of Stoicism. Each episode dives deep into Stoic principles, unpacking the four core virtues—wisdom, courage, j... more

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

The Stoic's Armor episodes:

February 10, 2025 Courage in Failure – How Setbacks Shape Growth
This episode is all about the courage to face failure. I share a personal story from my Navy career, reflecting on how setbacks have shaped my personal growth. We tie this into the Stoic teachings of Musonius Rufus.
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5min
January 06, 2025 The Courage to Be Yourself: Fitting In Without Losing Yourself
In this episode, we explore the courage it takes to be yourself, embracing your identity while remaining true to who you are. We dive into personal experiences where courage was about belonging without compromising self-acceptance.

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6min
December 09, 2024 The Stoic’s Armor: Closing Reflections on Wisdom and Introduction to Courage
In this season finale, we reflect on the lessons of Stoic
wisdom from previous episodes, with insights from Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. Plus, a preview of the next season focused on the Stoic virtue of courage.
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7min
December 02, 2024 The Stoic’s Armor: Facing Mortality with Wisdom
Reflecting on mortality can lead to living with greater
intention. Inspired by Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, this episode explores how the Stoic view of death can help us focus on what truly matters in life.
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6min
November 25, 2024 The Stoic’s Armor: The Wisdom of Listening and Silence
In a noisy world, silence and listening are powerful tools
of wisdom. Drawing on Zeno’s teachings, this episode explores how practicing silence and careful listening can lead to more thoughtful, meaningful interactions.
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6min
November 18, 2024 The Stoic’s Armor: Practicing Gratitude Daily
Gratitude is more than a feeling—it's a form of wisdom.
Learn from Epictetus how practicing gratitude helps us focus on what we have, bringing balance and joy to everyday life.
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6min
November 11, 2024 The Stoic’s Armor: Navigating Societal Expectations with Stoic Wisdom
This episode offers Stoic guidance for dealing with societal pressures and roles. Drawing from Seneca’s On the Happy Life, discover how focusing on inner virtue over external validation leads to greater peace and fulfillment.
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8min
November 04, 2024 The Stoic’s Armor: Wisdom and Masculinity in the Modern World
Rethink modern masculinity through the lens of Stoicism.
Explore how Epictetus’ teachings offer a path to true strength by mastering emotions and focusing on virtue, rather than societal expectations of toughness.
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7min
October 28, 2024 The Stoic’s Armor: Managing Conflict with Wisdom
Conflict is inevitable, but Stoic wisdom teaches us how to
navigate disagreements with calm and clarity. Inspired by Seneca’s On Anger, this episode explores how taking a moment of reflection can lead to more peaceful resolutions.
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7min
October 21, 2024 The Stoic's Armor: Making Decisions Amidst Uncertainty
Uncertain times call for Stoic wisdom. Learn how to make
clear and value-based decisions when faced with life's unpredictability, inspired by Epictetus’ teachings on focusing on what’s within our control.
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8min

FAQs about The Stoic's Armor:

How many episodes does The Stoic's Armor have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.