The What Is Stoicism? Podcast

This episode turns the Stoic lens toward the illusions of power and wealth, as Epictetus a... more

In this episode, I talk to Shermin Kruse, a globally recognized negotiation consultant, la... more

This episode weaves together the wisdom of Michel de Montaigne and Seneca—two thinkers sep... more

In this episode, we look at the beauty of balance through Seneca’s counsel on plain living... more

This episode explores Epictetus’s radical vision of strength—one rooted not in anger or do... more

This episode traces the Stoic lineage back to Socrates, whose probing questions revealed t... more

This episode shines a light on Temperance—the often-overlooked Stoic virtue that quietly a... more

This episode turns to two of the Stoics’ deepest insights: that everything outside us is i... more

This episode explores the quiet courage it takes to ask for help—and the deeper Stoic trut... more

This episode is a welcome return to the podcast for my friend Jon Brooks, creator of the S... more

In this episode, we follow Epictetus and Musonius Rufus as they dismantle the illusion tha... more

This episode explores the timeless bond between mentors and students, drawing on Plutarch’... more

This episode explores how Cicero and Marcus Aurelius both emphasized kindness, service, an... more

In a world where “more” is sold as the shortcut to happiness, the Stoics stood in stubborn... more

This episode begins by exploring Jiddu Krishnamurti’s reflections on life, death, and dail... more

Mentioned in this episode: First Pour Coffee, Seneca Edition. You can find it here: [https... more

What’s the point of philosophy, and why does it matter to the way we live each day? In thi... more

This episode explores how the daily practice of Stoicism can transform the way we respond ... more

In this episode, I look at how Stoicism teaches us not to suppress our emotions but to mas... more

This episode explores how Stoicism is not just about inner strength, but about cultivating... more

What does it mean to live the ideal life — and who gets to decide what “ideal” really mean... more

In this episode, we explore the timeless Stoic lesson that true freedom lies in accepting ... more