Ancient wisdom. Modern healing. A practice built for the life you're living right now.
The Philosophy That Changes Everything
Stoicism isn't just an ancient school of thought, it's a living framework for navigating anxiety, loss, uncertainty, and the relentless pressure of modern life. Born in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, Stoic philosophy teaches us that while we cannot control what happens to us, we hold absolute authority over how we respond.
At its core, Stoicism offers three transformative gifts: clarity about what is truly within our control, equanimity in the face of adversity, and a deep sense of purpose grounded in virtue. These aren't abstract ideals—they're daily practices that reshape the mind, calm the nervous system, and build resilience from the inside out.
Control the Controllable
Release what lies outside your influence. Redirect your energy toward thought, intention, and action.
Build Inner Resilience
Develop a stable psychological foundation that holds steady through life's inevitable storms.
Live with Purpose
Align your daily choices with your deepest values, not your fleeting emotions or external pressures.
Find Lasting Calm
Trade reactive anxiety for practiced equanimity, a grounded peace that isn't dependent on circumstances.
Meet Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Kortney brings both clinical expertise and genuine personal practice to everything she creates. Her work is shaped by years in the therapy room — and a deep, ongoing study of Stoic philosophy.
A Unique Blend of Two Worlds
What makes Kortney's approach rare is the seamless integration of licensed clinical mental health expertise with a practitioner's command of Stoic philosophy. Most mental health resources treat these disciplines separately. Kortney weaves them together into a cohesive, compassionate framework that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply human.
Kortney understands the clinical dimensions of anxiety, depression, grief, and behavioral change. As a Stoic scholar and author, she knows how to translate Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus into guidance that lands on a Tuesday morning when life feels overwhelming.
Whether you're a client, a reader, a fellow clinician, or someone simply searching for a steadier way to live, Stoic Moments is where evidence-informed practice meets ancient wisdom.
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Published Stoic Author & Researcher
Podcast Host & Educator
Consultant to Organizations & Schools
Kortney Yasenka's Stoic Library
Each of Kortney's books is a carefully curated companion for the Stoic journey, whether you're brand new to the philosophy or deepening a practice you've held for years. Designed to be accessible, beautiful, and genuinely useful.
The Stoicism
Book of Quotes
A rich anthology of the most powerful Stoic passages, curated for reflection, journaling, and daily practice. Keep it on your nightstand or your desk.
Marcus Aurelius
Book of Quotes
Dedicated to the philosopher-emperor, this collection brings Meditations to life—organized thematically for modern readers seeking depth and clarity.
Stoicism Quotes
for Mind & Body
Bridging Stoic thought with physical and psychological well-being, this volume is ideal for anyone using Stoicism as a tool for health and holistic healing.
Stoicism Quotes
on Money & Wealth
Applies Stoic principles to financial life—helping readers cultivate a healthy, grounded relationship with money, ambition, and material success.
Stoic Moments — Listen In
Ancient Wisdom, One Moment at a Time
The Stoic Moments podcast is Kortney's ongoing conversation with the philosophy she loves most. Each episode is crafted to be short enough for a commute but substantive enough to shift your perspective for the entire day. Think of it as a weekly philosophical check-in—grounding, honest, and always relevant to the challenges you're actually facing.
From unpacking Marcus Aurelius to exploring how Stoic practices apply to anxiety, relationships, grief, and ambition, each episode offers a clinically informed lens alongside timeless Stoic insight. No jargon. No fluff. Just real wisdom, delivered with warmth.
🎙️ Regular Weekly Episodes
New wisdom delivered consistently to support your practice.
🧠 Clinically Informed
Every episode filtered through Kortney's mental health expertise.
📖 Philosophy Made Practical
Ancient texts translated into actionable guidance for today.
💛 Warm & Accessible
No academic gatekeeping; just open, honest conversation.
Join the Stoic Moments Community
Wisdom in Your Inbox
The Stoic Moments email list is more than a newsletter, it's a regular practice. Subscribers receive curated Stoic reflections, practical mental health insights drawn from Kortney's clinical work, early access to new books and resources, and first notice of upcoming events, courses, and retreats.
No noise. No overwhelm. Just thoughtful, beautifully crafted content that helps you show up more fully: in your mind, your relationships, and your life.
What to Expect
Weekly Stoic Reflections
A carefully chosen quote and practical application for the week ahead.
Mental Health Insights
Evidence-based tools through a Stoic lens for mind, body, and relationships.
Exclusive Early Access
Be the first to know about new books, courses, retreats, and workshops.
What's on the Horizon
Stoic Moments is growing into a full ecosystem of learning and transformation. These offerings are in development and email subscribers will be the first to know when doors open.
CE Course for Behavioral Health Professionals
A structured continuing education course designed specifically for licensed clinicians. Learn to integrate Stoic philosophy into therapeutic frameworks ethically, skillfully, and with clinical confidence. Approved CE credits planned.
Stoic Retreats
Immersive in-person retreat experiences that combine guided Stoic practice, reflective journaling, group dialogue, and therapeutic insight. Designed for deep renewal, away from the noise of daily life and into something quieter and truer.
In-Person & Online Workshops
Accessible, high-impact workshops for individuals and small groups (available both virtually and in person). Each workshop translates core Stoic principles into practical tools you can use immediately in your daily life and work.
Stoicism for Athletes
A dedicated program for competitive athletes and coaches. Harness Stoic mental training to sharpen focus, manage performance pressure, process setbacks with grace, and build the unshakeable inner game that separates good from exceptional.
Bring Stoic Moments to Your Organization
Kortney partners with organizations, schools, healthcare systems, and institutions seeking evidence-informed approaches to resilience, well-being, and performance culture. Integrating Stoic philosophy into organizational life isn't about adding a wellness program, it's about building the psychological infrastructure that allows teams and individuals to genuinely thrive.
Corporate Organizations
Leadership resilience, stress management culture, and burnout prevention through Stoic frameworks tailored to your team's needs.
Schools & Universities
Student mental health programming, faculty wellness initiatives, and character development curricula grounded in Stoic values.
Healthcare Systems
Clinician well-being and compassion fatigue programs using Stoic practices, designed for the unique demands of behavioral health settings.
Nonprofits & Communities
Accessible, trauma-informed Stoic programming for community organizations working at the intersection of mental health and social impact.
What a Consulting Engagement Looks Like
Every organization is different. Kortney begins with a discovery conversation to understand your team's specific challenges, culture, and goals. From there, she designs a custom program that may include keynote presentations, multi-session workshops, clinical training, ongoing consultation, or a combination of all of the above. The result is always the same: a team better equipped to meet the demands of their work with steadiness, clarity, and purpose.
Years of Stoic Wisdom
Clinically Informed
Your Next Stoic Moment Starts Now
"You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." — Marcus Aurelius
Whether you're just discovering Stoicism or returning to it after years away, this is your invitation. Kortney's work—the books, the podcast, the workshops, the courses—all point toward the same truth: a calmer, clearer, more purposeful life is not a distant ideal. It's a daily practice. And it begins in moments.
Welcome to Stoic Moments!