The Stoic Compass

By William Moore

Stoic philosophy for the modern world.

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The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.

The Stoic Compass episodes:

April 13, 2026 What does it mean to live according to nature?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate what it truly means to "live according to nature." Is it about reason, intuition, or something else entirely? Listen to find out how to examine your own life and see if you're living as who you truly are, or just fulfilling someone else's expectations.
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10min
April 12, 2026 How do you know when to act and when to wait?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate the timeless question of when to take action and when to practice patience. Listen as they explore the dangers of impulsive action versus the wisdom of waiting for clarity. The episode encourages listeners to find a balance between seizing opportunities and understanding their own motivations.
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7min
April 11, 2026 Why does simplicity feel difficult?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi grapple with why living simply feels so hard in a world that prizes complexity. They examine if our desire for simplicity is genuine or just another thing we crave, and explore the uncomfortable truths we avoid when shedding the unnecessary. Listeners will gain insight into the internal resistance to simplifying their lives and a challenge to identify one thing to let go of.
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8min
April 10, 2026 What is the difference between discipline and force?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate the crucial difference between self-discipline and brute force applied to the self. Listen in to understand how striving can turn destructive, and discover how aligning with your true nature leads to genuine progress rather than internal conflict. The key takeaway: learn to recognize the "shoulds" driving your self-criticism and replace them with clear-eyed self-awareness.
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5min
April 09, 2026 How do you stop punishing yourself?
Join Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi as they explore the roots of self-punishment and how to break free from its grip. Listeners will gain practical insights on understanding the purpose of their self-criticism and learn to cultivate self-compassion, allowing them to move forward from past mistakes.
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7min
April 08, 2026 Why do we need other people's approval?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi dissect why we crave the approval of others, questioning whether it stems from emptiness, a need for connection, or a distorted sense of self. Listeners will gain insights into managing this desire by understanding its roots and cultivating self-acceptance, allowing them to act more authentically.
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8min
April 07, 2026 What does courage actually require?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate what courage truly means. They explore whether it's about willpower and control, or accepting vulnerability and trusting the flow of life, ultimately revealing that courage isn't just about grand acts of bravery, but also the quiet strength found in self-awareness and surrender. Listeners will come away questioning their own definition of courage and considering how they can find it in unexpected places.
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
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Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
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8min
April 06, 2026 How do you live with uncertainty?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi sit down to wrestle with one of life's most uncomfortable truths: you cannot know what comes next, and fighting that fact tends to make things worse. The three push back on each other throughout — debating control, surrender, and whether a prepared mind or an empty one serves you better in uncertain times. By the end, you will have a clearer sense of where your real choices actually lie, and a simple practice for loosening your grip on the things you were never holding in the first place.

📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
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7min
April 06, 2026 Why do we fear death?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi sit down to wrestle with one of humanity's oldest anxieties: the fear of death. Each brings a different lens — Stoic discipline, psychological depth, and Taoist acceptance — and they don't always agree. By the end, listeners are left with a quieter question to carry with them: what would it feel like to stop treating death as the enemy and start letting it give shape to the life you're already living?
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
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Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
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7min
April 06, 2026 What is the right response to anger?
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi sit down to argue about anger — what it is, where it comes from, and what to do with it. They don't agree: Epictetus says anger is a choice you can refuse, Jung says it's a signal worth listening to, and Laozi says the wisest move is often to stop fighting it altogether. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of what your anger might actually be telling you, and one simple practice for catching it before it takes over.
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
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8min

FAQs about The Stoic Compass:

How many episodes does The Stoic Compass have?

The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.