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The What Is Stoicism? Podcast

The What Is Stoicism? Podcast

By: Allan John (What Is Stoicism?)
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 Using Stoic philosophy to help you (and me): LEARN from the past, PLAN for the future, LIVE in the present.

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Episodes
  • The Slow Work of Healing the Soul

    The Slow Work of Healing the Soul
    Apr 15 2026

    This episode is a gentle return to practice for anyone who’s drifted or struggled to begin.


    Seneca and the Stoics remind us that growth starts with effort, but becomes easier—and even rewarding—once it takes hold.


    The aim isn’t perfection, but steady progress: correcting judgments, strengthening character, and moving a little closer each day.


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    Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:


    ☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: When Something Stands in the Way

    https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-when-something

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    6 mins
  • Guarding Your Soul in an Unpredictable World

    Guarding Your Soul in an Unpredictable World
    Apr 8 2026

    This episode reflects on the Stoic call to care for your own soul.


    Marcus Aurelius warns that misery comes not from ignoring others, but from neglecting the activity of our own mind.


    Seneca adds that a well-formed soul—guided by reason, courage, and discipline—becomes independent of fortune, because its true wealth lies within.


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    📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT


    Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:


    ☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: The Stoic View on Interior Design

    https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-the-stoic-b16

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    7 mins
  • How Strange It Is, What People Do

    How Strange It Is, What People Do
    Apr 1 2026

    This episode looks at how Stoicism handles insults without turning us into “unfeeling statues.”


    Epictetus suggests taking a cue from a stone: insults only work if we grant them importance.


    When we pause and refuse that inner assent, the words lose their grip.


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    📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT


    Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:


    ☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: To Live Without Error is Impossible

    https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-to-live-126

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    6 mins
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What a fantastic podcast this is. I listen to one episode most days and I find really helps me on my stoic journey and calms me, ready for the day. The content is well researched, beautiful written and presented. The podcasts are short and perfect for listening to on your commute and from work. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Top marks from me!

My daily go-to stoic listen

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