The Gen Z Stoic
by Wren Pritchett & Mateo Gonzaga
Providing a guide to life in the digital age through Stoic teachings.
Check out our website: genzstoic.com
Podcast episodes
Season 3
Ryan Quirk on Self-Mastery - The Missing Link for Gen Z
Ryan Quirk is a life coach, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and the author of “An 18-Year-Old’s Guide to Self-Mastery, How to Master Your Life From the Inside Out,” a novel that guides readers into mastery over your mind, your emotions, your body, and as a result, a more joyful life. In this episode, we dive deep into the waters of self-mastery. Starting with Ryan’s four pillars of self-mastery—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—we embark on over two hours of conversation about what it means to master oneself. In this conversation we relate and share our personal experiences to those of famed philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual guides. With quotes from the Stoics, Viktor Frankl, Buddha, and many other esteemed philosophy experts, this discussion is the perfect guide to start your journey to self-mastery. To learn more about Ryan and his teachings: https://www.rqselfmastery.com/ Be sure to check out Ryan’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Olds-Guide-Self-Mastery/dp/B0CQVLJJLW Follow us on all platforms for updates and engagement opportunities, see the show behind the scenes, and join the Gen Z Stoic community. Thank you for listening. https://linktr.ee/genzstoic
Victor Giusfredi on Fulfilling Relationships, A Hero Mindset, and Discovering Your Purpose
IIn this week’s episode, we welcome Victor Giusfredi to the Gen Z Stoic. Victor is a serial entrepreneur, internationally certified mindset coach, and author who brings a wealth of multicultural, global experience to his followers and readers. Victor recently released his new book, No Grail Without Dragons: A Man's Unconventional Path to Love, Purpose, and Peace, which navigates “through a myriad of trials, reflecting a relentless quest for love, purpose, and peace, only achieved by conquering our deepest fears.” Victor’s extensive background and incredible journey are made clear in this episode and should serve as inspiration for Generation Z. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Stoicism in relationships, define a “hero mindset,” explain how it proves useful in daily practice, and discuss how to find your purpose at rock bottom. In addition, we dive into Victor’s personal journey and how Stoicism tied into the fields of Buddhism, neuroscience, and other practices can alter your life perspective and truly change your life. For free access to Victor’s book No Grail Without Dragons, visit https://victorgiusfredi.com/store/p/no-grail-without-dragons, click "Download Now" and use promo code GENZSTOIC. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss out on! To learn more about Victor and his teachings check out his website: https://victorgiusfredi.com/ To buy a hard copy of Victor's book: https://www.amazon.com/No-Grail-Without-Dragons-Unconventional/dp/B0CK9MJDTG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P8UF79G9GCXO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._d1rVzlBOcHRhL3fPE9uVw.WY529VgRMncYyOi1TiSPReHHguz6pTg1GIL_dHmxqoc&dib_tag=se&keywords=no+grail+without+dragons+victor+giusfredi&qid=1712547827&sprefix=no+grail+wi%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1
Season 3 Premiere: A Discussion on Purpose, Self-Discipline, and Meditation with Giovanni Dienstmann
Season 3 Premiere: A Discussion on Purpose, Self-Discipline, and Meditation with Giovanni Dienstmann
Welcome to Season 3 of The Gen Z Stoic Podcast! In our season premiere we welcome Giovanni Dienstmann to the Gen Z Stoic. Giovanni is a meditation teacher, self-discipline coach, and published author of multiple life-changing books. Giovanni runs LiveAndDare.com, which is one of the top five most visited meditation blogs on the web. Giovanni has over 10,000 hours of personal meditation practice and is a sought-after consultant to award-winning meditation apps. His meditation programs have helped over 20,000 people start a daily meditation practice, improve their psychological well-being, and master their minds. I n this episode we discuss meditation, self-discipline, and how to live a fulfilling life in an age of distractions. We also answer the question of how philosophy relates to meditation practices and how we can use this knowledge to our benefit in living a purpose-driven life. To learn more about Giovanni and his teachings: https://www.highermind.com/ https://liveanddare.com/ And be sure to check out his latest written work “Wise Confidence”: https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Confidence-Overcome-Self-Doubt-Self-Esteem/dp/1649631170/
Season 2
Celebrities in a Stoic Society
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Drake. Taylor Swift. Sam Sulek. These are some of the biggest names in today’s industry. Throughout human history we have always seen the rise of famous people, but nowadays with social media and the internet this phenomenon has increased exponentially.From singers to actors to TikTok influencers, celebrities around the world are becoming more and more popular and are having an increased influence on the lives of younger generations. But as a Stoic, how can we ensure we support and bring fame to the RIGHT people? In this week’s episode, we dive into a conversation about not only the negative effects of idolizing poor role models but, importantly, how, as a society, we must emphasize bringing genuinely good people into the spotlight. For the sake of future generations, people in the celebrity role must be well fit to influence the next generation justly. Additionally, we have some exciting updates for the upcoming year! First and foremost, we are now officially streaming our podcast on Rumble. Be sure to check us out there if you haven't already done so. We have also added TWO individual stoic readings weekly, but ONLY on our audio streaming services. Follow us on all platforms for updates and engagement opportunities, see the show behind the scenes, and join the Gen Z Stoic community. Thank you for listening. https://linktr.ee/genzstoic
Why Stoicism Is Needed Now More Than Ever.
Providing a guide to life in the digital age through Stoic philosophy. That’s the motto of the Gen Z Stoic. This week's episode discusses why our generation desperately needs Stoicism. Specifically, we dive into three critical aspects of our lives that require a degree of Stoicism to function correctly: mental health, finding fulfillment through purpose, and interpersonal relationships. With an open and thorough discussion around the need for philosophy in today’s world, we provide you with parallels in scientific data to further emphasize that stoicism is a fundamental part of the future of our world. Additionally, we have some exciting updates for the upcoming year! First and foremost, we are now officially streaming our podcast on Rumble. Be sure to check us out there if you haven't already done so. We have also added TWO individual stoic readings weekly, but ONLY on our audio streaming services. Follow us on all platforms for updates and engagement opportunities, see the show behind the scenes, and join the Gen Z Stoic community. Thank you for listening. https://linktr.ee/genzstoic