At Antedote, we believe that our feelings, behaviors, and overall functioning are not fixed but can be shaped and modulated. By learning how to engage with certain key aspects of life — what we call levers — individuals can effectively manage their energy and emotions. These levers provide the framework for transforming how we interact with ourselves and the world, helping us cultivate resilience, purpose, and well-being.
The body is your foundation.
What you consume impacts not only your physical health but also your mental and emotional states. By learning to nourish the body through healthy foods, proper hydration, and necessary supplements, residents at the Stoa House gain control over one of the primary levers that influence how they feel and behave. Mastering this lever provides the energy required to engage with the world meaningfully.
Recovery is key to sustainable growth.
Managing rest is essential to functioning well. Sleep and intentional rest practices like meditation are levers that replenish mental and physical energy, allowing us to face life’s challenges with clarity and composure. At Antedote, residents learn how to prioritize and optimize their rest, leading to better emotional regulation and overall resilience.
Move your body, shift your energy.
Physical movement and controlled breathing are powerful levers for modulating emotional states and improving mental health. Regular exercise, whether it’s through structured workouts or simple movement practices, helps regulate mood and boost confidence. At the Stoa House, residents are taught to use these levers not just for fitness, but as a way to shift energy and refocus their minds when faced with challenges.
Human connection regulates and nurtures.
Our relationships are essential to our well-being. Engaging with others, building meaningful connections, and learning how to communicate effectively are powerful levers for emotional growth and behavioral change. At the Stoa House, community living teaches residents to use the lever of human connection to create stability, support, and accountability, helping them learn to thrive in relationships both with others and themselves.
Your thoughts shape your reality.
The way we think, the beliefs we hold, and the ideas we engage with have a profound influence on how we experience life. By shifting mindsets — another powerful lever — residents at Antedote learn how to step out of limiting patterns and into more empowered ways of thinking. Stoic principles guide much of this work, helping residents gain mastery over their reactions and choices, and encouraging them to focus on what they can control.
Together, these five levers form the foundation for how we manage our energy, regulate our emotions, and change our behaviors. At Antedote, we teach residents to recognize when and how to adjust these levers, allowing them to navigate life with greater ease, stability, and purpose.
Stoic philosophy reminds us that while we can’t control everything in life, we can control our reactions, our habits, and how we engage with the world. The Stoa House is a place where young men learn to wield these levers effectively, developing a sense of mastery over their inner and outer lives.
By learning to manage these essential aspects of life, residents discover that they have the tools to feel better, behave differently, and ultimately live more vibrant, purposeful lives.
we are the alternative and adjunctive to traditional treatment for young men and their families.
