The Stoic Advantage

In this episode, I talk to Simon Drew. Simon is an alignment coach, trail runner and Jazz musician. He is also the host of the Practical Stoic Podcast, a show where he dives deep into what it means to live by Stoic principles.  Whether you are new to Stoicism or are familiar with the philosophy, Simon's words provide insight for anyone trying to get closer to his/her ideal self.

In you enjoyed the episode about Marcus Aurelius's morning meditation, you will not want to miss this one! Ryan gets into the key questions that Seneca and Epictetus advise we ask ourselves before bed. 

In this episode, I play an interview that I had a few months back with Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life among others. Donald discuss topics like why Stoicism has made a comeback, the practical benefits of the philosophy, and whether Stoics should feel inclined to protest. You don't want to miss this conversation!

In this episode, I get into why the Ancient Stoics were so interested in thinking about the worst-case scenario.

We are confronted with information constantly through many sources–our smart phones, social media, TV, websites, papers, and magazines. In this episode, I look to what Jonas Salzgeber says about it means to respond stoically to the news. 

If you are unsure about what it means for a Stoic to live in accordance with nature, you won't want to miss this episode! I get into what this famous phrase implies as well as provides some stoic reading recommendations. 

In this episode, I talk about the benefits that Stoic philosophy can offer students.  You won't want to miss this one!

In this episode, I talk about how the Stoics had a unique way of framing  seemingly negative situations. He gets into how Seneca handled the news of his exile and why his perspective is an important one for us to adopt today given our current circumstances. Please remember to follow the podcast and enjoy!

In this episode, I introduce Marcus Aurelius, one of the central figures in Stoic philosophy, as well as reads and breaks the famous opening of the emperor's Meditations. Enjoy!

In this episode, I introduce myself and discusses what The Stoic Advantage is all about. I also leave time at the end to read some of Seneca's On the Shortness of Life and reflects on how this text is more relevant than ever.