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:

August 22, 2025 Stoicism's Surprising Humor
Think Stoics were all grim and humorless? Think again! We're busting a common misconception and revealing how laughter isn't just compatible with Stoicism, but an integral part of living virtuously. Discover why one of history's most famous Stoics literally died laughing and how cultivating a detached, reflective sense of humor can help you navigate life's absurdities with grace and profound inner peace.
🔗Voxcrea: https://voxcrea.ai
🔗Heroic stoic: https://theheroicstoic.com
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10min
August 20, 2025 The Stoic Punchline
Think Stoicism means a life devoid of laughter? Prepare to be surprised! This episode challenges the common misconception, revealing how ancient Stoics embraced wit (one even reportedly died laughing!) and how a modern comedian finds his deepest material by focusing on our own irrational reactions. Discover how mastering your emotions isn't about becoming humorless, but actually unlocks a more resilient, joyful, and genuinely humorous way to navigate life's absurdities.
📖 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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11min
August 18, 2025 Why "No" Is Your Best "Yes"
Think saying 'yes' to everything is the path to success? Think again. This episode reveals the profound, Stoic power of 'no,' a simple word that can transform your productivity, reclaim your time, and protect your inner peace. Discover why every 'yes' is implicitly a 'no' to everything else, and learn how to master this essential skill to live a truly intentional life.
🔗Voxcrea: https://voxcrea.ai
🔗Heroic stoic: https://theheroicstoic.com
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com
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6min
August 12, 2025 Their Capacity, Not Your Worth.
Ever poured your heart out only to be met with inconsistency, ghosting, or outright heartbreak? It’s easy to feel "not enough," but what if their inability to reciprocate wasn't about *your* worth, but *their* capacity? This episode dives deep into unreciprocated love, offering a powerful Stoic truth: your value is inherent, and a breakup doesn't diminish it. Learn to reclaim your peace, grieve the fantasy, and discover how to keep your heart open without becoming hardened by what you cannot control.
📖 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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4min
August 12, 2025 Trade Gold Stars for Inner Fire
Do you ever feel like you're in a never-ending audition for approval? This episode reveals why the constant pursuit of "gold stars" leaves us hollow and burnt out. Learn how ancient Stoic wisdom can help you ditch external validation and ignite an unshakable inner fire, empowering you to live authentically and build a life rooted in your own truth. It's time to stop performing and start being fiercely *you*.
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com
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12min
August 11, 2025 Attention: Focusing on What Matters Today
In a world overflowing with distractions, how do you discern what truly matters? We explore how focusing on timeless wisdom and understanding that many 'new' problems are actually ancient can bring profound perspective. Discover why your life's story is a reflection of what you choose to pay attention to, and learn how this Stoic practice can be your ultimate guide to a more focused and tranquil existence. Get ready to ask yourself: was the last thing you paid real attention to worthwhile?
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com
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7min
August 08, 2025 Rebuilding Self-Trust: Coming Home to Your Inner Voice
In this profound episode of The Stoic Compass, hosts Jim Walker and Eleanor Vance tackle the painful experience of losing self-trust. They explore the feeling of disconnect that arises from ignoring our "inner knowing" and the common reasons we dismiss our gut instincts. Drawing on Stoic principles, they offer a compassionate perspective on why this happens, emphasizing that it makes us "profoundly human." The discussion provides practical, actionable steps—referred to as "small acts of reclamation"—for rebuilding this vital connection. The hosts delve into how actions like honoring your fatigue, saying no, and setting boundaries are not only practical but are also deeply aligned with core Stoic virtues like temperance, wisdom, courage, and justice. They also touch on the role of anger as a signal for violated boundaries and the importance of taking control of your judgments and choices in the present moment. This episode is a guide to returning to your authentic self and leading with your own inner wisdom.
📖 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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4min
August 06, 2025 What Happened to My Life? A Stoic Guide to Ditching the 'Shoulds'
Join Jim and Ellie on "The Stoic Compass" as they tackle that all-too-common late-night whisper: "What happened to my life?" They dive into why the life you envisioned in your twenties may not be the one you're living now, and why that’s not a failure—it's a path to a more honest, authentic existence. Inspired by Alison Moore’s piece, "The Grace of Letting Go," they explore how Stoicism can help you stop comparing your life to a supposed "perfect" timeline and start embracing the one you have.
Learn to use the Dichotomy of Control to focus on what you can actually change—your reactions and judgments—and find the courage to ditch someone else's script and live your own "gritty, gorgeously brave" life.
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com
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4min
August 06, 2025 Attention: Focusing on What Matters Today
In a world overflowing with distractions, how do you discern what truly matters? We explore how focusing on timeless wisdom and understanding that many 'new' problems are actually ancient can bring profound perspective. Discover why your life's story is a reflection of what you choose to pay attention to, and learn how this Stoic practice can be your ultimate guide to a more focused and tranquil existence. Get ready to ask yourself: was the last thing you paid real attention to worthwhile?
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com
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7min
July 28, 2025 The Crocodile Paradox: Unmasking Stoic Wisdom in Our Reactions
Join Jim and Ellie on The Stoic Compass as they dive into the profound insights of Stoic paradoxes, drawing inspiration from Steven Gambardella's "Wisdom Against Conventional Thinking." This episode features the astonishing true story of a plane crash caused not by a loose crocodile, but by the passengers' unreasoned panic. Discover how often our "common sense" reactions lead us astray, and learn to distinguish between what's within your control and what's outside of it.
Explore Stoic practices like "premeditatio malorum" and the power of "pausing" to cultivate reason and virtue even in the face of modern-day "crocodiles" like workplace stress, relationship conflicts, and social media negativity.
Understand the crucial difference between simple mindfulness and Stoicism's call to purposeful, virtuous action, taking a tangible step towards inner tranquility and becoming a more resilient individual.
📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon:
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF
📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com
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15min

FAQs about The Stoic Compass:

How many episodes does The Stoic Compass have?

The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.