Mr. Darcy has been on my mind this week. Not because he’s the fantasy of so many women, but because I finally read Pride and Prejudice, and discovered something shocking (to me) about him.  I’d always thought of Mr. Darcy as this tall, brooding, misunderstood character. The fabulously wealthy, handsome man who everyone thinks is a jerk, but secretly has a heart of gold and wants to take care of you. This is why women have been obsessed with him for hundreds of years. The strong, silent, mysterious hero.  But that’s not who he starts out as in the book.  Reading Pride and Prejudice reveals so much more about him, and about what it takes to change and grow.  In this episode, I’ll share what Mr. Darcy’s transformation can teach us about:<ol><li>how honest conversations can lead to personal transformation – for you and the person you’re speaking with.</li><li>why hard conversations are worth having, even when they feel risky or uncomfortable.</li><li>what Stoic principles and practical communication tools can help us handle conflict gracefully.</li></ol> By the way – hello! I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, an American writer, communication coach, and practicing Stoic based in England.<a href='https://sarahmikutel.com'>sarahmikutel.com</a> <a href='https://stoicwellbeing.com/darcy'>Nonviolent communication tips</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mr. Darcy has been on my mind this week. Not because he’s the fantasy of so many women, but because I finally read &lt;em&gt;Pride and Prejudice&lt;/em&gt;, and discovered something shocking (to me) about him. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’d always thought of Mr. Darcy as this tall, brooding, misunderstood character. The fabulously wealthy, handsome man who everyone thinks is a jerk, but secretly has a heart of gold and wants to take care of you. This is why women have been obsessed with him for hundreds of years. The strong, silent, mysterious hero. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But that’s not who he starts out as in the book. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reading Pride and Prejudice reveals so much more about him, and about what it takes to change and grow. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I’ll share what Mr. Darcy’s transformation can teach us about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;how honest conversations can lead to personal transformation – for you and the person you’re speaking with.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why hard conversations are worth having, even when they feel risky or uncomfortable.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;what Stoic principles and practical communication tools can help us handle conflict gracefully.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By the way – hello! I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, an American writer, communication coach, and practicing Stoic based in England.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com'&gt;sarahmikutel.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://stoicwellbeing.com/darcy'&gt;Nonviolent communication tips&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mr. Darcy has been on my mind this week. Not because he’s the fantasy of so many women, but because I finally read Pride and Prejudice, and discovered something shocking (to me) about him. I’d always thought of Mr. Darcy as this tall, brooding, misunderstood character. The fabulously wealthy, handsome man who everyone thinks is a jerk, but secretly has a heart of gold and wants to take care of you. This is why women have been obsessed with him for hundreds of years. The strong, silent, m...

The Truth about Mr. Darcy + Nonviolent Communication Tips for Conflict Resolution

Last week, I gave one of the lightning talks at Stoicon 2024. The topic: How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism. Want to see the video? Head to my Substack 👉 <a href='https://open.substack.com/pub/livewithoutborders/p/combat-speaking-anxiety-with-stoicism?r=17blgn&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true'>Citizens of the World</a> Thanks for listening ❤️ <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'>sarahmikutel.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Last week, I gave one of the lightning talks at Stoicon 2024. The topic: How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Want to see the video? Head to my Substack 👉 &lt;a href='https://open.substack.com/pub/livewithoutborders/p/combat-speaking-anxiety-with-stoicism?r=17blgn&amp;amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true'&gt;Citizens of the World&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks for listening ❤️&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'&gt;sarahmikutel.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Last week, I gave one of the lightning talks at Stoicon 2024. The topic: How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism.Want to see the video? Head to my Substack 👉 Citizens of the WorldThanks for listening ❤️sarahmikutel.com

How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism: Stoicon 2024 Talk

Live Without Borders is now called Citizens of the world 🎉  This podcast will continue to share how we can thrive through Stoic wisdom, better communication, and global exploration – so why change the name? I explain it all in this episode. Love, Sarah <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'>sarahmikutel.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Live Without Borders is now called Citizens of the world 🎉 &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This podcast will continue to share how we can thrive through Stoic wisdom, better communication, and global exploration – so why change the name? I explain it all in this episode. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Love, &lt;br/&gt;Sarah&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'&gt;sarahmikutel.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Live Without Borders is now called Citizens of the world 🎉 This podcast will continue to share how we can thrive through Stoic wisdom, better communication, and global exploration – so why change the name? I explain it all in this episode. Love, Sarahsarahmikutel.com

Introducing Citizens of the World (formerly Live Without Borders)

Welcome, fellow citizen of the world. Today we are roadtripping through Turkey with my friend Michelle Warner-Martin. Michelle recently roadtripped across Turkey through:<ul><li>Bursa</li><li>Ephesus</li><li>Pamukkale</li><li>Konya</li><li>Istanbul </li><li>Adana </li><li>Mersin </li><li>Cappadocia</li></ul>And she’s here to highlight the incredible experiences you can when traveling across Turkey. Michelle is a wedding photographer, which allows her to travel in the off season when things are less crowded and less expensive. Have you been to Turkey? Share your favorite memories with me! I’d love to hear from you on Instagram, or you can email me :)***Hi 👋 I’m your host Sarah Mikutel, an American expat in England. I love meeting fellow citizens of the world. Things I’m into: Stoicism, travel, and helping introverts communicate with confidence. Want to be friends? <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'>https://sarahmikutel.com/</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahmikutel/'>@sarahmikutel</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome, fellow citizen of the world. Today we are roadtripping through Turkey with my friend Michelle Warner-Martin. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michelle recently roadtripped across Turkey through:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bursa&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ephesus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pamukkale&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Konya&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Istanbul &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adana &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mersin &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cappadocia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;And she’s here to highlight the incredible experiences you can when traveling across Turkey. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michelle is a wedding photographer, which allows her to travel in the off season when things are less crowded and less expensive. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have you been to Turkey? Share your favorite memories with me! I’d love to hear from you on Instagram, or you can email me :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;***&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi 👋 I’m your host Sarah Mikutel, an American expat in England. I love meeting fellow citizens of the world. Things I’m into: Stoicism, travel, and helping introverts communicate with confidence. Want to be friends? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'&gt;https://sarahmikutel.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahmikutel/'&gt;@sarahmikutel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome, fellow citizen of the world. Today we are roadtripping through Turkey with my friend Michelle Warner-Martin. Michelle recently roadtripped across Turkey through:BursaEphesusPamukkaleKonyaIstanbul Adana Mersin CappadociaAnd she’s here to highlight the incredible experiences you can when traveling across Turkey. Michelle is a wedding photographer, which allows her to travel in the off season when things are less crowded and less expensive. Have you been to...

Roadtrip through Turkey:  Bursa, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and More

Why do we get angry? How can we challenge our immediate reactions? And what&apos;s the best way to articulate our feelings without passive aggression or a blow-up?  In this episode, you&apos;ll learn  four Stoic tips to turn potential conflicts into opportunities for personal growth and stronger relationships.

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Why do we get angry? How can we challenge our immediate reactions? And what's the best way to articulate our feelings without passive aggression or a blow-up? In this episode, you'll learn  four Stoic tips to turn potential conflicts into opportunities for personal growth and stronger relationships.

Conflict: 4 Stoic Solutions for Managing Difficult Conversations

Thrive through Stoic wisdom, better communication, and global exploration. Host Sarah Mikutel is a communication coach and American expat in England who's here to help you make the most of your brief time on Earth. Memento mori. It’s time to make every moment matter.

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