The Gen Z Stoic

This week we take a look at the trends in society, and we ask the question: is the west falling? In a rising uproar and fear mongering state of the political sector, it is pised that our society is doomed. However, with a stoic approach to the trends of the west, there are still plenty of reasons to remain optimistic in such tension. 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

Stoicism doesn’t have to be difficult, because it isn’t a complex philosophy to understand. This week, we discuss the simplicity of Stoicism and how society can benefit from its simplicity as a whole. Often, when we deal with social, political, and personal issues we overcomplicate things. We seek to find someone to blame and an enemy to hate rather than taking responsibility for those issues in our life. Stoicism offers a simple to understand antidote to these problems, but one that is difficult to practice. 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

Zakariya Frank is the CMO of BeatCancer.Org, a 47-year-old nonprofit organization that educates people on holistic ways to prevent or Beat cancer. In addition to free personalized counseling for cancer patients, they have a wide variety of educational programs, and they’ve trained hundreds of holistic cancer coaches worldwide. Known as Zak The Health King, he also hosts a podcast entitled: The Health King’s Court: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health. The podcast covers matters of physical health, mental health, emotional health, spiritual health, and anything in between. In this week’s episode, we delve into the importance of being a holistically conscious individual. We also challenge the validity of large corporations in charge of our well-being, such as big pharma, the education system, and more. This week is about questioning the standard narrative; being holistic means considering all possibilities, even those that may seem out of reach. Taking a holistic approach to life is a path worth walking. Disclaimer: The Gen Z Stoic is a free speech and freedom of expression platform. We do not always agree with the views and opinions expressed by our guests, but we firmly believe in the ability and freedom to express them. Zak’s Links: Home Page: http://beatcancer.org/ ⁠Programs: https://zakariyafrank.krtra.com/t/Uf5pFi67EMYf ⁠Free Counseling⁠: https://beatcancer.org/cancer-counseling/ ⁠Blog⁠: https://beatcancer.org/blog/ ⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3mmBm7fenRnIZ2jDrsAJTQ

Brendan Hogle is an entrepreneur, founder of Via Stoica, and an experienced Stoic life coach that has been studying the school of Stoicism for over 10 years. As a consultant, Brendan has helped over 50 clients grow and scale their businesses, and his career also includes designing and building e-commerce websites.In this week’s episode, we discuss Brendan’s journey as a digital nomad, and his journey applying Stoicism to that lifestyle. We also dive deep into our relationship with time and minimalism as a way of life for many Stoics. With many years of life experience, Brendan’s experiences and insights provide valuable contributions to all realms of Stoicism. If you are looking to start applying Stoic principles into your life, this week’s episode is one you don't want to miss.Brendan’s X Account: https://x.com/BogglesTheStoic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Via Stoica Website: https://viastoica.com/?v=7516fd43adaaFollow 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

This week looks a little different. While our episode duration remains the same, we take a more authentic, less structured approach to this week’s conversation. In this week’s episode, we discuss how we have equated stoic values to the values of a good person. We do not label ourselves as stoics, but as practitioners of stoic principles. Like everything, stoicism is a practice that is imperfect and can always be improved. Life is about being more than stoic; it’s about embodying stoic values and being more than just a Stoic. 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

Benny Voncken is a Stoic life coach and founder of Via Stoica. Benny is also the host of the Street Stoics Podcast. Benny’s mission is to share the importance of having a philosophy of life with as many people as possible in order to create a purpose-driven society. In this week’s episode, we discuss taking responsibility for your life, the importance of truly getting to know yourself to make the best decisions, how travel is beneficial for Gen Z, and more. We are thrilled to bring Benny onto this week’s podcast as we reference famed Stoics such as Viktor Frankl, Seneca, Epictetus, and, yes, you guessed it, Marcus Aurelius. This discussion is nothing short of the perfect guide to finding your way as a practicing Stoic no matter what stage of life you may be in. Benny’s Links Street Stoics Podcast: https://viastoica.com/street-stoics/?v=7516fd43adaa Via Stoica Website: https://viastoica.com/?v=7516fd43adaa Benny’s X account: https://x.com/TheStoicPadawan Benny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyvoncken/ 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

Fast fashion, modern tech gadgets, chasing the newest iPhone or car. The examples are obvious, and they hint that consumerism has gotten the best of humanity. Rather than choosing quality over quantity, hoarding and over-consumption have become mainstream. Tune in this week as we discuss the Stoic approach to a minimalist mindset and practical advice to achieve this lifestyle. We discuss the importance of attributing value to a few important things rather than simply owning items for your own convenience. The Stoic minimalist mindset is about awareness, purpose, and intention. Join us as we explore how to build a foundation of each quality when the world tells you to crave more and more commodities. 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

This week, we provide a list of seven tips to implement into your life to set yourself up for success permanently. By following the seven principles: identifying your personal principles/values, reading books, traveling outside your country, prioritizing physical health, seeking discomfort, and starting a side hustle from a passion, your life will change for the better. We acknowledge every tip may look different for everyone, yet all of these habits are attainable with discipline, resilience, and the ability to become ultra focused in a world full of distractions. By explaining how to adopt and leverage these tips to the fullest, we believe this episode can truly change your life for the better. 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

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".

Welcome back, Stoics! After a few weeks off, we return to the podcast with an absolute beast of an episode to continue season 3. Tune into this week’s episode as we discuss some of the current hottest topics dominating the media: Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, Harrison Butker’s commencement speech, and the Israel-Gaza conflict on campus and across the world. From acknowledging whom we give fame and influence to discussing the importance of using rationale in highly controversial settings, this week’s episode runs a bit longer and covers all the major Stoic components of these current events. We discuss how using reason and logic and being open-minded go a long way when having civil discussions about topics that deserve our attention. Ryan Quirk’s most recent speech at the Institute of World Culture:https://www.youtube.com/live/aFNPpuN_hbs 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