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Unpacked with Ron HarveyRedefining Leadership With Stoic Wisdom And Real-World Practice with Becky SchmookeWe explore how leadership lives beyond titles and why stoic principles like amor fati help convert setbacks into action. Becky shares practical tools to build trust, define integrity, and value process over short-term wins while keeping communication clear and useful.• Leadership as a lifestyle not a title• Difference between authority, power and leadership• Amor fati as action under pressure• SAFE framework and process over outcome• STOA cycle for planning and debriefing• Defining integrity and owning consequences• Communication “word check” to avoid assumptions• Kintsugi approach to repairing mistakes• When to bring Becky in and ide...
2026-02-0242 min
The Via Stoica Podcast — A Stoic Way of LifeA Stoic Conversation with Becky Schmooke: Choosing the Handle That Holds in Life and LeadershipWelcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.What does it mean to lead yourself, before leading others? In this episode of The Via Stoica Podcast, Benny speaks with Becky Schmooke, founder of Stoic Edge Consulting and Becky’s Mindful Kitchen, and author of Choose the Handle That Holds.Blending Stoic philosophy, modern science, and real-world leadership, Becky helps people transform everyday challenges into opportunities for growth. Her approach isn’t about motivational hype; it’s about practical, lasting change through action-based mindfulness.Together they explore:H...
2025-10-141h 13
Profiles in LeadershipBecky Schmooke, Leadership is Choosing the Handle That HoldsBecky Schmooke (pronounced “Smoke”) is a leadership strategist known for cutting through the noise. Her work challenges outdated models of leadership by reframing it as a lifestyle—not a title—and the key to long-term performance, resilience, and impact. As founder of Stoic Edge Consulting and Becky’s Mindful Kitchen, Becky equips high-performing teams with practical, repeatable tools rooted in Stoic philosophy and behavioral science. Becky’s specialty is working with elite performers including NFL Rookies. Her SAFE and STOA frameworks are already in use across the NFL programs, helping them lead with clarity under pressure. With over...
2025-10-081h 02
Live Like a Leader with John BatesLeadership is a Choice: Redefining Power, Vulnerability & Purpose with Becky SchmookeWhat You’ll Learn:Why real leaders don’t always have the title—or the powerHow Becky’s Stoic-inspired Choose the Handle That Holds became a guidebook for life and leadershipThe difference between authentic vulnerability and oversharingA live demo of STOA: a goal-setting tool you’ll want to use immediatelyHow to model leadership for your team, your family, and yourself 🧠 Leadership Insight:“You can’t expect people to come to you with their mistakes if you’re not willing to share yours.” 🎁 Get Becky’s Free Resource:Want the STOA PDF to map you...
2025-07-2447 min
PG-ishFrom Chaos to Clarity: Mindful Leadership and Stoic Strategies, an interview with Becky SchmookeBecky Schmooke is a mom, speaker, author, and leadership coach who blends mindfulness, stoic philosophy, and a whole lot of humor to help us lead others well by first leading ourselves. Her work empowers others to live with intentionality, rather than reactivity. Today's conversation dives into what real leadership looks like, how to turn obstacles into opportunities, and how to practice the kind of presence that creates change. Leadership isn't about a title—it's about the small choices we make every day to learn, grow, and help those around us. Connect with Becky: beckyschmooke.com...
2025-07-0152 min
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship158. Why You Don't Need a Job Title to Be a Leader w/ Becky @beckyschmookeYou don't have to be at the summit to start leading. In this episode, I sit down with author and leadership coach Becky Schmooke to talk about healing, self-leadership, and what it really means to take control of your life. Becky shares her 20+ year journey with an eating disorder and how her recovery—alongside her work in Stoic philosophy—inspired her to write Choose the Handle That Holds. We talk about redefining leadership (hint: it's not a job title), communicating clearly with your team and loved ones, and choosing the harder, healthier path—especially when it's uncomfortable. Whether you're managing a team...
2025-06-2648 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.209 Goats, Firefighters, and Philosophy: Becky Schmooke's Unconventional PathSend us a textStrength isn't the absence of weakness—it's how we transform our challenges into growth. In this riveting conversation with leadership coach and author Becky Schmooke, we explore stoic philosophy as a misunderstood yet powerful tool for navigating life's inevitable obstacles.Becky shares her personal journey of using stoicism to overcome a twenty-year battle with bulimia, developing the STOA framework (Success, Targets, Obstacles/Opportunities, Action steps) that now helps everyone from executives to NFL players and first responders navigate high-pressure situations. Far from the emotionless stereotype, stoicism emerges as a practice of em...
2025-06-1645 min
The Self Aware Leader with Jason RigbyThe Stoic Woman Who Beat Bulimia and Leads NFL TeamsWhat happens when a 20-year battle with bulimia meets ancient Stoic philosophy? In this episode, leadership coach Becky Schmooke shares how emotional intelligence, radical honesty, and core values helped her overcome addiction—and now empower elite NFL teams. Becky reveals her journey from anorexia at 13 to founding a mindful leadership practice that transforms chaos into clarity. You'll learn: The true meaning of humble leadership How to apply Stoicism to daily stress and emotional triggers Why bulimia operates like a behavioral addiction Becky's powerful SAFE framework (Self-awareness, Action, Fo...
2025-06-1545 min
Value CreatorsEpisode #62. Choose the Handle That Holds: Stoic Leadership and Everyday Integrity with Becky SchmookeHow we lead is who we are.In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Becky Schmooke—entrepreneur, leadership coach, and author of Choose the Handle That Holds. Becky shares how the system of philosophy we label as Stoic generates practical tools for leadership, self-awareness, and resilience. Rather than hierarchical leadership vested with titles and administrative control, Becky proposes a more human vision of leadership: grounded in personal values, emotional clarity, and active participation.Key themes include:Why authority and leadership are not the same—and how leadership is a life...
2025-05-0951 min
NeuroConversant Leadership95: Check your words with Becky SchmookeDo you ever have people react more strongly to your words than you expected? Could it have been your body language?SummaryIn this conversation, Jeremy Doran and Becky Schmooke explore the nuances of leadership and communication, particularly in STEM fields. They discuss the importance of understanding non-verbal cues, the impact of word choice, and the need for emotional awareness in effective communication. Becky shares insights on how to manage emotions, the significance of calibrating one's emotional state, and the transition from technical skills to leadership roles. The discussion emphasizes the importance...
2025-05-0835 min
Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi Wisdom202 | Why “Motherf*ing Amor Fati” Is the Mindset Shift Every Survivor Needs for Resilience with Becky SchmookeWhat if the key to your healing journey was hidden in a mindset you’ve been avoiding—one that actually welcomes emotions instead of suppressing them?In a world that often praises toughness and emotional restraint, many trauma and injury survivors feel isolated trying to “stay strong.” This episode challenges that narrative by introducing a fresh, emotionally intelligent take on Stoicism—one that might be exactly what your recovery needs right now.Featuring guest Becky Schmooke, author of 'Choose the Handle That Holds,' the discussion delves into the stoic philosophy, how it embraces all emotions...
2025-04-0938 min
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn8: Own Your Life w/ Becky SchmookeCONTENT WARNING: In this episode we talk about disordered eating in various forms. Becky Schmooke is the creator and founder of Becky's Mindful Kitchen in Solon, Iowa. There just isn't much Becky DOESN'T do! Becky lives on her magical farm with her husband, daughters, and goats, goats, and chickens! Becky runs her successful business, Becky's Mindful Kitchen out of her gorgeous home offering leadership, team building, motivational speaking, baking classes, and summer camps for kids of all ages! Want to learn more about Becky? Follow Becky's Mindful Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook and check out her website...
2023-02-271h 52
The Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #139On this episode of the podcast, Becky Schmooke conducts and co-produces an excellent interview with me thru Zoom. This is the very first time that Becky has been on the podcast.
We started the podcast where I talk about how I met Becky thru Facebook and thru listening to an episode of the Iowa Public Radio show "Talk of Iowa", my doing a voice impersonation of Iowa Public Radio and Iowa PBS on air personality named Charity Nebbe, and my commenting on how I very much like an organization Becky runs called Becky's Mindful Kitchen.
2022-10-1636 min
You Got This! - The JourneyIt's Not Bullshit It's Stoicism with Becky SchmookeGet ready for a great interview today with Becky Schmooke. Becky educates Shannon all about Stoicism. While some may view this as toxic positivity, Shannon and Becky are taking a deep dive into why we need to be implementing this mindset into our lives. Life may not always go the way you planned it or "in your favor", but you just need to change the way you are viewing it. Becky's wealth of knowledge on Stoicism and poetic way of describing this concept, will leave you feeling more hopeful and ready to take action when it comes to your...
2022-06-201h 21
Chatting with BrelandBecky Schmooke!Becky Schmooke is a Mindful Leadership Consultant and Speaker, focused on providing action based mindfulness and leadership training to organizations and businesses who are ready to do things differently.
Becky’s Mindful Kitchen, is located outside of Iowa City, and provides truly unique team building and leadership retreats, strategic planning workshops, private parties and classes and weekly summer camps for kids. The commercial teaching kitchen, treehouse, archery range, bush craft skills, first aid training, wood fired pizza oven, chickens, baby goats and timber adventure playground provides endless opportunities for hands-on activities.
She’s a mom to three girls, 60 chickens, 4 goats, 2 dogs...
2022-02-181h 09
Diner Talks With JamesGoats, Diabetes, and Stoicism with Consultant, Coach and Cook, Becky SchmookeToday I was joined in the diner booth by leadership consultant and owner of Becky’s Mindful Kitchen, Becky Schmooke. Becky, her wonderful sarcasm, and I dove in discussing popcorn in bed and Minnesota diners. We then talked about what she wanted to be when she grew up and how she got to meet both Michelle Kwan and Jill Biden (but didn’t realize it was her). From figure skating to playing the cello to running cross country, Becky has had no shortage of interests. It was cool to hear her talk about her theory that winners quit. She then to...
2022-01-131h 25
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and ConfidenceA Delightful Visit to Becky's Mindful KitchenI want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here..."Amor Fati" - Embrace Your Fate It is another beautiful day, and we are proud to announce our latest Casa DeConfidence Podcast release, featuring the one and only Becky Schmooke of Becky's Mindful Kitchen! This was such a fun visit. I loved chatting laughing and going deep in our conversation with Becky. She opened up about her eating disorder and how she is turning her mess into a message that helps others. Becky lives in...
2021-11-281h 22