Practical Stoicism

The host explains why Stoics should journal, emphasizing its value over passive consumption of content like podcasts and promoting his journaling program as a more interactive tool for personal growth.

A man describes his brother's severe snowmobile accident while ice fishing in Maine, resulting in multiple injuries including a C4 vertebrae fracture, and appeals for help for his family.

This episode clarifies that Stoicism is not about compliance or blind obedience, while introducing a private Stoic community and discussing justice issues, particularly in America.

The host asks listeners to complete a survey to better understand the audience for improving content and product development.

This episode explores whether wars can be considered just from a Stoic philosophical perspective, moving beyond utilitarian and deontological justifications.

This episode addresses a listener's honest question about whether sex work aligns with Stoic philosophy, exploring ethical and philosophical perspectives without judgment.

The host responds to audience requests by analyzing the documentary 'Into the Manosphere' and exploring Stoic philosophy's perspective on masculinity versus modern manosphere ideologies.

The host of Practical Stoicism answers questions from a group of children in a Marcus Aurelius fan club in a special Q&A episode.

The host celebrates Practical Stoicism's fifth anniversary, apologizes for missing the exact date, and offers 50% discount codes for his Orthodox Stoic Journaling Program and Stoic Way app.

This trailer introduces Practical Stoicism by clarifying common misconceptions about Stoicism, emphasizing that it's about understanding reality and moral progress rather than just enduring hardship.

This episode uses the controversial topic of incest to argue against moral relativism and demonstrate the importance of having clear philosophical or religious doctrines for ethical reasoning.

This episode explores the Stoic philosophical debate between Zeno and Aristo on whether indifferent things like life, death, and wealth can be categorized as preferred or dispreferred.

The host discusses a listener's experience of accidentally killing her orchid over seven years due to chlorine in the water, reflecting on how unintentional harm can occur through ignorance or routine.

This episode explores whether AI threatens human purpose through a stoic philosophical lens, starting with a promotional segment for a stoic journaling program.

This episode explores how to transform anger into a useful tool for teaching and understanding others, drawing on Marcus Aurelius's Meditations 6.27 and Stoic philosophy.

The host announces a sale on a journaling program and a UK workshop tour, then introduces a discussion on Stoic philosophy.

The host reflects on his successful speaking tour in Scotland and promotes his Stoic Journaling Program with a discount code.

The host announces an Easter sale on the journaling program while traveling in Scotland.

The host discusses endurance and resilience from a Stoic perspective while traveling on a speaking tour.

The host takes a week off from the regular episode to share a personal update from a hotel library on the Isle of Rassay, promoting his Stoic Journaling Program.

This episode explores Seneca's life as a Stoic philosopher compromised by wealth and his role as tutor to the tyrannical Emperor Nero, highlighting the challenges of practicing Stoicism under extreme pressure and the dangers of group think in imperial Rome.

Prakaptan introduces a hard reset for Practical Stoicism, focusing on exploring classical Stoic texts from philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca to help listeners apply the philosophy in their lives.

Tanner explains the disappearance of Practical Stoicism episodes, detailing the podcast's journey through acquisitions by Glassbox and Evergreen Media, issues with ad stuffing and unfulfilled promises, and his recent costly buyback to restore independence.