The Gen Z Stoic

The Gen Z Stoic

di Wren Pritchett & Mateo Gonzaga

Salute mentale Filosofia

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You Won’t Believe It. They Aren’t Actually Your Friends.

In our best episode yet, we discuss one of the most important aspects of life: friendship. Tune in as we explain what a good friend is, how social media skews the perception of friendship, and furthermore how to identify and remove the “friends” holding you back. Be sure to follow us on all platforms for the newest updates on the channel and so we can connect with you. Thank you for listening. https://linktr.ee/genzstoic

The Importance of Routine and Daily Goals

In this episode, we cover how to keep yourself prepared and regulated in such chaotic times. Listen in for a description of our routines, some background on daily goals, and discussion on the prioritization of consistency over perfection. Be sure to follow us on all platforms for the newest updates on the channel and so we can connect with you. Thank you for listening. https://linktr.ee/genzstoic

Abolishing the Conventional New Year's Resolution

In our second episode, we attempt to tackle the problems associated with a traditional New Year’s resolution. We cover what we are doing instead, how to successfully improve yourself without a resolution, and why stoicism would say resolutions are misused and bad for self-growth. Be sure to follow us on all platforms for the newest updates on the channel and so we can connect with you. Thank you for listening. https://linktr.ee/genzstoic

The Stoic Introduction

Welcome to the Gen Z Stoic! In our first episode ever, we introduce ourselves and the podcast, as well as stoicism itself. Listen in for a lesson on the history of this school of philosophy, some of its greatest teachers, and how we’ve become part of the new wave of contemporary stoicism. Be sure to follow us on all platforms for the newest updates on the channel and so we can connect with you. Thank you for listening. https://linktr.ee/genzstoic

SR14: Living With Yourself

In today's world many struggle to be alone with their thoughts and instead fill their time with other tasks that lack meaning. Seneca shared sympathy for those dealing with this, and his advice is contained in this week's Stoic reading. Join co-host Wren as he dives deep into Letter 10 and what Seneca really means when he says "withdraw into yourself, as far as you can".

SR13: Being Self-Content

"The wise man is self content." This is a phrase we hear often in all of philosophy, not just Stoicism. But what does it mean and how can we apply it in a healthy manner? In this week's Seneca Stoic reading co-host Wren answers this question with the knowledge Seneca imparts in Letter 9. Tune in to hear the real Stoic definition of what it means to be self-content, how this applies to friendships and all relationships, and what mindset is best for making the most fulfilling friendships possible.

SR12: The Philosopher's Perspective on Possessions

Chance. Fortune. Good Luck. Whatever you want to call it, our fate is and always has been linked with these concepts. Nowadays our beliefs on who generates this fortune depend on our religious and spiritual views but during Seneca's time they were personified by the goddess Fortuna. In this week's Seneca Stoic reading co-host Wren covers Letter 8, which discuss chance, fortune, and how we properly value our possessions. Tune in for insights on how to properly use your time in isolation, how to treat the gifts of good luck, and what possessions and philosophy mean to the wise philosopher.

SR11: Avoid the Crowds!

In this week's reading from Seneca's Letters From a Stoic, join co-host Wren as he covers Letter 7, which discusses how to deal with crowds, mob mentality, and peer pressure in your personal life. To hear Seneca's solution to peer pressure and how you can apply it to modern times where this mob mentality has been digitized through social media, be sure to listen!

SR10: Sharing Your Journey

In this week's Seneca Stoic Reading join co-host Wren in exploring Letter 6. In this letter we get to hear about Seneca's personal journey and what he has learned in sharing it with Lucilius and others. For life lessons on constantly improving, building strong friendships, and how to treat knowledge be sure to tune in!

SR9: Making Philosophy Relatable and Meaningful

In this week's reading from Seneca's Letters From a Stoic, co-host Wren discusses Letter V. Tune in to hear how Stoics should act in public, what they should value, and a life lesson on hope and fear.

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