

Practical Stoicism
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Stoicism is the pursuit of Virtue (Aretê), which was defined by the Ancient Greeks as "the knowledge of how to live excellently," Stoicism is a holistic life philosophy meant to guide us towards the attainment of this knowledge through the development of our character. While many other Stoicism podcasts focus on explaining Ancient Stoicism in an academic or historical context, Practical Stoicism strives to port the ancient wisdom of this 2300-plus-year-old Greek Philosophy into contemporary times to provide practical advice for living today, not two millennia ago. Join American philosopher of Stoicism Tanner Campbell, every Monday and Friday, for new episodes.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 14min
On Loving Old Age
And old dilapidated house, a few insults from Seneca, and a thoughtful reflection on the ending of life stages.--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor InsideTracker : https://insidetracker.com/stoicismSponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2023 • 13min
Marcus Isn't A Great Teacher
Marcus Aurelius may be the most well-remembered Stoic, but he probably isn't the best teacher. That is to say, at least, he shouldn't be your only teacher! Let's explore that a bit before getting into this week's meditation.--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor InsideTracker : https://insidetracker.com/stoicismSponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2023 • 15min
Fellow Patients (The Importance of Prokoptôn Friends)
We're all ill, and there are very few doctors. There are, however, many patients, and we should spend time with them for our benefit and theirs. --#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor InsideTracker : https://insidetracker.com/stoicismSponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2023 • 12min
Reject Disturbing Thoughts (3 Suggestions)
Marcus tells us it's easy, I am less convinced. --#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor InsideTracker : https://insidetracker.com/stoicismSponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2023 • 13min
Being Warm Is Lame. Wake Up!
Book 5, Meditation 1--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor InsideTracker : https://insidetracker.com/stoicismSponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2023 • 15min
Pleasure and Joy
Seneca's 59th moral letter to Lucilius.--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor InsideTracker : https://insidetracker.com/stoicismSponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2023 • 13min
The Gods Did It All
Marcus thanks THE godS. Also, #SurpriseHarryPotter.--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor InsideTracker : https://insidetracker.com/stoicismSponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 11min
Short But Good, Long But Bad
Seneca's 93rd letter.--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Sponsor Neurohacker : https://neurohacker.com/practicalSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 14min
To My Father
Book 1, Meditation 13--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 12min
Maximal Maximus is Maximum
Thanks for listening. The most valuable thing you can do if you appreciate our content, is support us in some way. Below are some of the best (free and paid) ways to do that.--#1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com#4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com#5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path#6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/stoicism today to get 10% off your first month.Try the best brain fuel on earth. Use PRACTICAL to save 15% at checkout at https://neurohacker.com/practicalTry AG1 at https://athleticgreens.com/practical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


