Stoicism & Your Nervous System: How to Practice Amor Fati (Loving Your Fate) with Erick Cloward
About this episode
Justin Sunseri and Erick Cloward discuss the Stoic practice of Amor Fati and its connection to modern nervous system science.
In this episode, Justin Sunseri sits down with Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast, for a deep dive into the Stoic practice of Amor Fati, or "loving your fate." Learn how to connect ancient Stoic wisdom with modern nervous system science. Erick and Justin discuss how to use principles from Stoicism and Polyvagal Theory to practice self-regulation, manage anxiety, and build emotional strength. Discover how to stop fighting reality and instead find power in accepting what is. This conversation explores how to embrace your emotions, turn obstacles into opportunities, and live a more virtuous, regulated life. ➡️ Learn more from Erick Cloward: Stoic Coffee Break Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StoicCoffee "Stoicism 101" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stoicism-101-Epictetus-Essential-Philosophy/dp/1507223579 Build an Unbreakable Mind Program: https://stoic.coffee/unbreakable/ 🤩 Ready to go deeper? Explore resources at every price point here - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/how-i-can-help-you 😬 Don't know the Polyvagal Theory? Catch up here - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0 This and other content produced by…
People in this episode
Host: Justin Sunseri
Guest: Erick Cloward
Topics covered
- Stoicism
- Nervous System
- Amor Fati
- Self-Regulation
- Anxiety Management
- Emotional Strength
Keywords
- Stoicism
- Amor Fati
- Polyvagal Theory
- Self-Regulation
- Emotional Strength
- Anxiety
- Mindfulness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stoic Coffee Break, National Suicide Prevention Hotline, National Domestic Violence Hotline, LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline
Products: Stoicism 101, Build an Unbreakable Mind Program
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