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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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  • Your Bonus Life Begins Now

    Your Bonus Life Begins Now
    Jun 17 2026

    This episode explores gratitude as a Stoic practice, emphasizing the transformative power of attention.


    By imagining what we might have already lost—or even our own death—we can reawaken appreciation for ordinary moments: a conversation, a child’s question, a walk with a pet.


    Marcus Aurelius calls this the “bonus” life, a reminder that presence and awareness turn the everyday into something precious.


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


    ☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Let Us Cherish Old Age

    https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-let-us-cherish

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    7 mins
  • Live Like a Philosopher

    Live Like a Philosopher
    Jun 10 2026

    This episode returns philosophy to its ancient meaning: not something merely studied, but something lived.


    Pierre Hadot shows that figures like Marcus Aurelius practiced philosophy through daily self-examination rather than abstract theory.


    With four simple Stoic reminders—unity, moral good, human kinship, and the present moment—we offer a practical foundation for living like a philosopher.


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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: Let Us Cherish Old Age

    https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-let-us-cherish

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    8 mins
  • Your Attention Is Your Life

    Your Attention Is Your Life
    Jun 3 2026

    This episode examines the attention we surrender to screens, busyness, and distraction.


    Eric Pickersgill’s phone-free photographs reveal how strange our habits can look when the device disappears, while Seneca warns that constant bustle is often just a restless mind in motion.


    The question isn't whether modern life demands our attention, but whether we're choosing where it goes.


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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: Let Us Cherish Old Age

    https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-let-us-cherish

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    8 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!

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