Is it impossible that embarrassment is an emotion the Sage would possess? Seneca promises us that Sages will blush if it is in their nature, as this is a bodily function that actors cannot summon nor can anyone prevent -- we do not control our bodies, as we do not own them -- but does blushing always equal embarrassment? And if so, is appropriate embarrassment a thing which exists?--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know, I know, "challenge accepted, Tanner!" But in all seriousness, books don't provide the same utility as a toilet... and sometimes you really need a toilet. In this episode, Virtue is the toilet. Perhaps the most ill-behaved metaphors I've ever made on this program.--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Virtue has more to do with aesthetic than it does anything else? I don't know... but can understanding Virtue through the lens of aesthetic ratios like the Golden Rule make understanding Virtue easier? I still don't know, but this is a great conversation with David Fideler, author of Breakfast with Seneca.--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the importance of philosophical fitness over physical fitness. It explores the balance between physical and mental exercises, the dangers of consumerism, and the significance of simplicity and moderation in fitness and health.

The discussion with David is actually this Friday. Whoops. This is what happens when you record episodes a month ahead of time. You get confused! In this episode we discuss the sort of "soul" we possess; and how does it suggest we act? We also discuss the price of cheese in Denmark, but only briefly.--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business gets in the way. But what does that mean? What sort of "business" are we talking about? Are the self-employed or entrepreneurs among us getting in our own way, or does Seneca mean something else?--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a veil over what over what is true. Those who seek a virtuous character must learn to lift it.--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold showers aren't really useful...--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't beat yourself up when you don't have a perfect day, don't be disgusted with yourself. Instead, take a shower and wash your face. --#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 our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join our Stoic Journaling Program: https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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/zenoSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's philosophy, then there's wasting time. --#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 our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join our Stoic Journaling Program: https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--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/zenoSponsor AG1 : https://athleticgreens.com/practicalSponsor BetterHelp : https://betterhelp.com/stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices