In this episode, we talk with Mick Mulroy about philosophy, soldiering, and where the two intersect.Mick is the co-founder of Lobo Institute, a private firm consulting, advising, and teaching on current and future conflicts. Mulroy is a former

Ben Aldridge, Anxiety, Premeditation, and Voluntary Discomfort

Oct 23rd, 2020 28m 56s

In this episode, we speak to Ben Aldridge about anxiety, premeditation, and voluntary discomfort.Ben is the author of How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: 43 Weird & Wonderful Ways to Build a Strong Resilient Mindset. Ben’s challeng

Mick Mulroy, Philosopher Kings, Ethics, and Wisdom

Oct 9th, 2020 31m 11s

In this episode, we talk with Mick Mulroy about philosopher kings, ethics, and wisdom.Mick is the co-founder of Lobo Institute, a private firm consulting, advising, and teaching on current and future conflicts. Mulroy is a former United States

Chris Gill, Social Responsibility, Environmentalism, and Cultural Change

Sep 25th, 2020 31m 52s

In this episode, I talk with Chris Gill about social responsibility, environmentalism, and cultural change.Chris has been a member of the Modern Stoicism team since its inception in 2012, and is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the Univ

Anya Leonard, Classical Wisdom, and what the classics can teach us as Stoics!

Sep 18th, 2020 38m

In this episode, I talk to Anya Leonard about reading the classics, and what Stoics can learn from them.Anya is a founder and director of Classical Wisdom - a site dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds.Check out Classical Wisdom

Contest winners, announcements, and a short break!

Sep 8th, 2020 3m 12s

This week is just a short episode to announce the contest winners, and announce a few other pieces of news before we take a mid-season break.Our contest winners for last week's episode 10 are:- Lizette- Shaun- NicoleI want to thank everyone who

Adam the Host Answers Questions about Practice and Podcasting!

Aug 29th, 2020 36m 25s

This week, Adam the host gets interviewed by his friend Cecily about the podcast, how it got started, his personal practice, and much more!If you'd like to be entered into the draw to win one of 3 books signed by Donald Robertson, here's what y

Tara Klippert, Health, Nutrition, and Stoicism

Aug 21st, 2020 22m 45s

In this episode, I talk to Tara Klippert about how stoicism can be applied to health and nutrition.Tara is a digital marketing specialist, and a registered health and nutrition counselor, and is the owner of Foods And Feels Wellness.Check out T

Kasey Pierce, Comics, life, and Stoicism

Aug 14th, 2020 35m 50s

In this episode I talk to Kasey Pierce, about comics, life, and Stoicism.Kasey is a comic book author and editor, and the latest issue of her book Norah can now be found in comic stores.Check out Kasey Pierce at:Twitter: @kosmickaseyInstagram:

Brittany Polat, Oikeiosis and Human Nature

Aug 7th, 2020 32m 49s

In this episode, I talk to Brittany Polat about oikeiosis, what the ancient Stoics called the natural progression toward virtue.Brittany is an author, blogger, and parent, and I highly recommend her first book, Tranquility Parenting: A Guide to

Greg Sadler, Modern Stoicism, Stoicism Today, and Grassroots Movements

Jul 31st, 2020 34m 20s

In this episode, I talk to Greg Sadler about Modern Stoicism, the Stoicism Today Blog, and grassroots activities in the modern Stoicism movement.Greg is the editor of Stoicism Today, a certified philosophical counselor, he teaches at the Milwau

Chuck Chakrapani, and Musonius Rufus

Jul 28th, 2020 32m 25s

In this episode, I talk to Chuck Chakrapani about Musonius Rufus. Chuck and I talk about Musonius' writings, his history in the political arena, and how to apply his writings to life today.Chuck is the president of Leger Analytics, a distinguis

David McFadzean, and the Manager Sage

Jul 18th, 2020 48m 10s

In this episode, I talk to my friend David McFadzean about the application of Stoic principles to management and leadership in the workplace. David has worked in software engineering for over 30 years, and he and I met working on a robotic, neu

Massimo Pigliucci, and the Premeditation of Adversity

Jul 10th, 2020 56m 17s

In our second full episode, I talk to Massimo Pigliucci about the premeditation of adversity.Massimo is a professor of philosophy at The City College of New York, an author, and a podcaster.Check out Massimo Pigliucci at:Website: https://massim

Our Podcast - An Introduction...

Jun 24th, 2020 1m 51s

This episode is just a quick introduction to the podcast, explaining our intent and goals.To speak to the leading minds in Modern Stoicism todayTo feature the wide variety of authors and speakers in the world of Modern StoicismTo foster positiv

Donald Robertson, Marcus Aurelius, and Alexander the Great

1 Jul 3rd, 2020 28m 40s

In our very first full episode, I talk to Donald Robertson about Marcus Aurelius, Alexander the great, and some of the key themes of Marcus' work.Author, trainer, writer, Donald has written many books, blog posts, and articles on the subject of

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