Good Weekend Talks The joys of stoicism (and a top tip from Marcus Aurelius): 'Wellmania' writer Brigid Delaney
Oct 3, 2025
Brigid Delaney, an author and journalist known for her insights on wellness and Stoicism, shares her journey from travel writing to political speechwriting. She discusses the accessibility of Stoicism amidst academic criticism and its relevance to global crises. Delaney also highlights her new novel, The Seeker and the Sage, using dialogue to explore Stoic themes. She reflects on personal benefits from Stoicism, such as reduced worry and enhanced appreciation of life, along with her thoughts on the adaptation of her work, Wellmania.
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Dream Job: Travel Writing
- Brigid loved travel writing because it combined travel, privileged access and paid writing opportunities.
- She describes it as a dream job but notes only a few people can do it full time.
Humour Makes Serious Work Bearable
- Humour and seriousness can coexist and even enhance each other in work and life.
- Seeing the amusing side of situations makes serious tasks more bearable and interesting.
Control What You Can
- Stoicism teaches you to focus on what you can control: your actions, reactions and character.
- Let go of external things and aim for emotional equilibrium to reduce unnecessary suffering.
