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The Stoic Responder

Kristofor Healey

Welcome to The Stoic Responder Podcast. In my law enforcement career, Stoic philosophy provided the mindset edge that was the foundation of my professional success. My mission today is to share those ancient mindset lessons with you so that you can approach your career and life with a tactical advantage live your life with valor.

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15:07

Own the Dash

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/20

“You can discard most of the junk that clutters your mind…and clear out space for yourself… by comprehending the scale of the world… by contemplating infinite time… by thinking of the speed with which things change — each part of every thing; the narrow space between our birth and death; the infinite time before; the equally unbounded time that follows.” - Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: There are two dates on your tombstone - the day you are born and the day you die. In

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13:17

Life is a Terminal Condition

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/19

“This is our big mistake: to think we look forward to death. Most of death is already gone. Whatever time has passed is owned by death.” – Seneca In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: We are all born with a terminal condition called life. When we live in fear of our natural and unavoidable death, we are paralyzed and prevented from living what remains of our life to its fullest potential. We talk about reframing our perspective on death on today’s podcast. Resources + Links: Connect with

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11:55

One Safe Harbor

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/18

“For the only safe harbor in this life’s tossing, troubled sea is to refuse to be bothered about what the future will bring and to stand ready and confident, squaring the breast to take without skulking or flinching whatever fortune hurls at us.” – Seneca In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Life’s events are beyond our control. And when the storm rages in our daily lives, there is no Coast Guard cutter coming to save us. So, it is on us to develop the mental fortitude to confront whatever

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14:55

The Wholesome Rule of Life

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/17

"Hold fast, then, to this sound and wholesome rule of life-- that you indulge the body only so far as is needful for good health." – Seneca In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: The Stoics also warned about the corrupting effect of excessive indulgence or attachment to bodily pleasures, noting that gluttony was a distraction from man’s pursuit of wisdom and moral virtue. We talk about avoiding the temptation to overindulge on today’s podcast. Resources + Links: Connect with Kristofor on

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09:43

Pride Deceives

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/13

“Pride is a master of deception: when you think you're occupied in the weightiest business, that's when he has you in his spell.” – Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: The promotion. The title. The attaboy. The certificate of appreciation. The time off award. None of it truly matters. As long as you are measuring your value with someone else’s metrics, what have you actually gained? We talk about the deceptive allure of pride on today’s podcast. Resources + Links: Connect

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08:36

It is Meant to be Tested

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/12

“Constantly and, if it be possible, on the occasion of every impression on the soul, apply to it the principles of physics, ethics, and dialectics.” – Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: To be true students of Stoicism we must apply it continuously. We must reflect and analyze our actions, drawing upon the insights of physics, ethics, and dialectics to navigate life's challenges and experiences. We talk about living our philosophy on today’s podcast. Resources + Links:

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08:38

Habits Beget Habits

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/11

“Every habit and capability is confirmed and grows in its corresponding actions, walking by walking, and running by running . . . therefore, if you want to do something make a habit of it, if you don’t want to do that, don’t, but make a habit of something else instead.” – Epictetus In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Stoicism places great importance on self-discipline, self-improvement, and character development. By being mindful of our actions and intentionally cultivating positive habits, we

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14:20

Stay in the Present Moment

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/10

“They lose the day in expectation of the night, and the night in fear of the dawn.” – Seneca In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: When you spend your days anticipating the arrival of the night, longing for the end of your current circumstances or seeking relief from your challenges, you lose both the present moment and your peace of mind by constantly introducing anxiety about what lies ahead. We talk about focussing on the seven seconds in front of you on today’s podcast. Resources +

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16:11

Stop When You're Done

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/06

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” – David Goggins In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Most people never find out what they are capable of because they lack the discipline to push beyond the initial discomfort and become one with the act of suffering. That requires more than willpower. It requires tenacity. We talk about the skill of tenacity on today’s podcast. Resources + Links: Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on

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11:57

Call Forth Your Best

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/05

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.“ – Epictetus In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Whether in your personal life or in your career, the behavior you accept becomes a baseline for what is acceptable behavior. We talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with the best on today’s podcast. Resources + Links: Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on Substack |

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16:50

Thoughts, Words, & Deeds

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/04

"To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds." – Epictetus In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: We must endeavor to maintain the same level of virtue in our personal conduct that we maintain in our professional careers, ensuring that our thoughts and words match our deeds. We talk about the importance of integrity of action on today’s podcast. Resources + Links: Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on Substack |

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14:36

You Were Made for This

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/12/03

“In the morning when thou risest unwillingly, let this thought be present: I am rising to the work of a human being. Why then am I dissatisfied if I am going to do the things for which I exist and for which I was brought into the world? Or have I been made for this, to lie in the bed-clothes and keep myself warm?” - Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: You’re not a morning person? No worries. Even the Emperor of Rome didn’t want to get out of bed. But Marcus Aurelius also

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13:23

The Strands of Fate

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/22

“Whatever happens to you has been waiting to happen since the beginning of time. The twining strands of fate wove both of them together.” - Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Call it God’s will. Call it providence. Call it destiny. Call it predestination. But whatever you call it, remember this: it is the natural and rational order of things beyond your control. We talk about the Stoic belief in acceptance of fate on today’s podcast. Resources + Links: Subscribe to The

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11:06

True North

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/21

“If a man knows not which port he sails, no wind is favorable.” – Seneca In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Unlike magnetic north, which can vary based on factors such as the Earth's magnetic field and local magnetic anomalies, true north represents a fixed point on the Earth's surface. It serves as a reference point for navigation, cartography, and geographical orientation. In a metaphorical sense, having a “true north" means having a clear sense of purpose and direction in one's life - a

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17:46

The Obstacle is the Way

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/20

“Our actions may be impeded . . . but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” – Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: The Stoics were renown for writing down and carrying around their favorite maxims to remind them to practice their philosophy. We talk about the power

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20:18

Do You Desire Happiness?

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/19

"Desire and happiness cannot live together." – Epictetus In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Desires are attached to the external - wealth, fame, power. Need proof? Just consider the ill-considered desire to “go viral.” Whether it was eating Tide pods, the duct tape challenge, the cinnamon challenge or simply sneaking into or onto a dangerous or prohibited place to take a selfie or livestream, people put themselves in peril all of the time out of a desire to gain their 15 minutes of internet

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13:22

Feed the Fire

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/15

“The blazing fire makes flames and brightness out of everything thrown into it.” – Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: The transformative power of adversity is rooted in the idea that it provides us with invaluable lessons. Just as fire purifies and refines, adversity refines our character. It forces us to confront our weaknesses and to develop the qualities of courage, patience, and perseverance. And in the crucible of adversity, we often discover qualities and capabilities we

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15:09

Live in Harmony

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/14

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.” – Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: “Flow” is a state of deep engagement and absorption in an activity, characterized by intense focus, effortless action, and a sense of timelessness. Flow states can occur in sports, music, art, work, and hobbies. Whether it's playing an instrument, writing, or engaging in athletic pursuits, the experience of flow can lead to heightened performance, creativity, and

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08:24

You Have Enough Time

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/13

“I don’t complain about the lack of time . . . what little I have will go far enough. Today — this day — will achieve what no tomorrow will fail to speak about. I will lay siege to the gods and shake up the world.” – Seneca In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: Our time on this earth is limited and finite, but we should never lament its scarcity. Rather, we should endeavor every single day to make the most of it, as Laurens did. When we challenge the status quo, seek opportunities and take

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19:02

Forget About the Joneses

The Stoic Responder ·

2024/11/12

“How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself, to make it just and holy.” – Marcus Aurelius In This Episode, We Get Stoic About: The psychological phenomenon known as “conspicuous consumption” happens to everyone from everyday Americans to billionaires. It happens because, subconsciously, humans look at those around them for confirmation of their social and economic status. Where a peacock fluffs his feathers, we

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