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by Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures · English
For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com. Support the podcast and go deeper with Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content (coming soon): dailystoic.com/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oh, You’re Free, Are You? | Only Fools Rush In
Stoic freedom vs self-imposed “enslavement,” then how to be “invincible” by choosing battles wisely and competing only where victory depends on you; also emphasizes being uniquely yourself rather…
17 Aug 2026 · 6m · 5 chaptersWho Was Marcus Aurelius' Favorite Stoic?
The episode argues that Epictetus—Marcus Aurelius’ “favorite philosopher’s favorite philosopher”—embodies Stoic freedom as an inner state, not a legal status.
16 Aug 2026 · 26m · 13 chapters
The David Cross Episode
Stoicism and humor; how to respond to external events you can’t control; comedy’s role in free speech and political correctness; rationalizing wrongdoing in “bad systems”; parenting wealthy kids…
15 Aug 2026 · 55m · 24 chaptersThese Things Happen (And They’ll Happen To You) | Always Ask Yourself This Question
Stoic preparedness for inevitable misfortune, then a practical weekly question: “Is this necessary?” The episode argues that bad events (plague, flood, famine, war, betrayal, coups, illness, slavery,…
14 Aug 2026 · 6m · 4 chaptersRich Roll & Ryan Holiday on The Odyssey’s Biggest Moral Questions
How Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (and Homer’s Odyssey generally) functions as a modern vehicle for timeless moral questions, especially through Stoic lenses like hubris, justice, and the…
13 Aug 2026 · 22m · 9 chaptersWhat Commands Your Attention?
Stoic “mastery of attention” via Epictetus—who or what controls your desires, urges, procrastination, emotions, and modern distractions (phone checking, approval-seeking, news/social media,…
13 Aug 2026 · 3m · 2 chaptersYou Were Unsuspecting, Not Unwarned
Stoic preparedness for life’s blows—“you were unsuspecting, not unwarned”—and Epictetus’ teaching on what’s in our control (reasoned use of impressions) versus what isn’t (body, property, external…
12 Aug 2026 · 14m · 8 chapters
Let Them Talk | The Discipline Nobody Talks About
The episode argues that Stoic discipline is self-command: staying on the path, not being provoked, and enforcing your own standards when you’re your own boss.
11 Aug 2026 · 21m · 7 chapters
BONUS | The Daily Routine That Built Marcus Aurelius
How Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations imply a daily routine for staying calm and virtuous while ruling an empire—morning intention, deep work, managing difficult people, balancing duty with…
10 Aug 2026 · 17m · 9 chaptersWho Can Teach Us More? | Stick With Just The Facts
Using Marcus Aurelius’ “stick with just the facts” principle to prevent catastrophizing—especially when dealing with rumors, illness, or uncertainty—by staying with first impressions until more…
10 Aug 2026 · 8m · 2 chapters
11 Final Takeaways From The Odyssey
The Daily Stoic episode uses Homer’s Odyssey (and modern adaptations/translation choices) to extract Stoic life lessons: focus on essential moral/philosophical questions, how obstacles shape…
9 Aug 2026 · 33m · 16 chapters
Stop Judging People. Go Meet Them. | Peter Santenello
The Daily Stoic episode features Peter Santenello arguing “stop judging people; go meet them.” He frames America as too diverse for state-level labels, and says travel (including road trips at home)…
8 Aug 2026 · 59m · 31 chaptersAsk Yourself For Peace (And You’ll Find It At Your Feet) | A Week Without Complaining
Finding inner peace by not chasing vacations or external calm, then practicing “a week without complaining” by replacing blame with responsibility and constructive feedback; reflect on true causes…
7 Aug 2026 · 7m · 4 chapters
This Is Almost a Miracle | The Epictetus Lesson Kyle Carpenter Lives By
How Stoicism (especially Epictetus) helps people interpret suffering and keep going by choosing “handles” on events—hopeful yet realistic—and embracing struggle as preparation for unknown futures.
6 Aug 2026 · 12m · 3 chaptersThese Are Things You Cannot Buy
Stoic reminder that time and health can’t be bought; money can’t prevent aging, illness, betrayal, or other human hardships.
5 Aug 2026 · 2m · 3 chapters
The Marcus Aurelius Quote Tom Junod Can’t Forget
Tom Junod discusses what Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations means to him as a writer, focusing on death, self-talk, and the book’s unusually immediate, personal style.
5 Aug 2026 · 13m · 3 chapters
BONUS | The Craziest Reasons Books Were Banned
The episode argues that book banning is often illogical and driven by offense or political fear, and it highlights historical and recent cases to show governments and institutions on both sides…
4 Aug 2026 · 11m · 10 chaptersNone of These Things Change | 10 Habits That Made Marcus Aurelius Great
Stoic lessons from Marcus Aurelius, arguing that human behavior repeats across centuries; focus on how to respond to uncontrollable events using virtue, journaling/meditation, and eliminating the…
4 Aug 2026 · 13m · 7 chaptersYou Can’t Stop Here | No Blame, Just Focus
A Daily Stoic episode arguing “no blame, just focus” through Epictetus: true freedom is recognizing what’s beyond control and repeatedly returning to virtue-focused practice, not just “getting the…
3 Aug 2026 · 9m · 4 chaptersCan Stoicism Fight Modern Corruption?
The episode argues that Stoicism can resist modern corruption by focusing on integrity under two pressures: corruption of power (status, money, “being stained purple”) and corruption of temptation…
2 Aug 2026 · 28m · 9 chapters
5 American Heroes Everyone Should Know | Ty Seidule
The episode argues that America should commemorate “American heroes” rather than Confederate figures, explaining how and why U.S. military base names were changed.
1 Aug 2026 · 39m · 16 chaptersThis is a Line Worth Remembering | A Cure For The Self
Stoic “cure for the self” through philosophy as medicine, using reason to temper impressions and emotions; illustrated with George Washington’s repeated quote “in the calm light of mild philosophy”…
31 Jul 2026 · 7m · 3 chaptersPause and Reflect…Before You Regret | When Someone Is Rude, Respond Like This
The episode argues “pause and reflect before you regret” before reacting to provocation, especially when you lead or influence others.
30 Jul 2026 · 15m · 8 chapters
How To Think For Yourself In A World Full Of Lies | David Pakman
How to think for yourself amid disinformation, pundit spin, algorithmic incentives, and “information diet” problems; using Stoic restraint, skepticism, and “wait before reacting,” plus checking…
29 Jul 2026 · 34m · 11 chapters