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The Stoic Advantage

English, Education, 1 season, 20 episodes, 7 hours, 10 minutes
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A podcast that explores Stoic philosophy and its practical applications to everyday life.
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#20: Epictetus on Habits

In this episode, Ryan reads from the Discourses and discusses what Epictetus says about positive and negative habit formations. Enjoy!
7/13/20205 minutes, 26 seconds
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#19: How to Be Positive During Tough Times

In this episode, I talk to Gill Hasson. Gill has over 20 years of experience as a tutor, trainer and writer. She delivers teaching and training for educational institutions, voluntary and business organizations, and the public sector. Gill has also written books on subjects such as positive thinking, dealing with difficult people, overcoming anxiety, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.  Gill provides us with useful tips about staying positive when faced with difficulty as well as discusses the importance of mindfulness. Enjoy!
7/10/202045 minutes, 30 seconds
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#18: Advice from Epictetus

In this episode, I talk about one of the most important pieced of advice from Epictetus. Enjoy!
7/8/20205 minutes, 19 seconds
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#17: Do the Opposite!

In this episode, I talk about the relevance of Epictetus's famous advice to "do the opposite!"
7/6/20206 minutes, 33 seconds
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#16: Marcus Aurelius's Greatest Quotes about Mental Toughness

In this unique episode, I read a collection of Marcus Aurelius's quotes about mental toughness. I highly recommend listening to this episode right before you start a stoic meditation with. Enjoy! 
6/21/20203 minutes, 25 seconds
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#15: An Introduction to Stoicism with Jonas Salzgeber

In this episode, I talk to Jonas Salzgeber, author of the Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness. We discuss the process behind writing his first book, his favourite philosophers, the books that have impacted him the most, and more. If you are interested in learning more about Stoicism, you won't want to miss this conversation!
6/12/202051 minutes, 56 seconds