The Stoic Advantage

In this episode, Ryan reads from the Discourses and discusses what Epictetus says about positive and negative habit formations. Enjoy!

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!

In this episode, I talk about one of the most important pieced of advice from Epictetus. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about the relevance of Epictetus's famous advice to "do the opposite!"

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! 

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!

In this episode, I speak with Bob Cymber. Bob is a middle school English teacher and co-founder of Behavior Mods in St. Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing Stoicism regularly for about five years. Bob is also a published poet and short story writer. In our conversation, we look at how Stoicism can benefit both students and teachers in and outside of the classroom. 

In this episode, I speak with Greg Sadler. Greg is the current editor of Stoicism Today.  After a traditional academic career of teaching, research, faculty development, and institutional leadership, he founded the company ReasonIO, started a popular philosophy YouTube channel, and began working with clients as acertified philosophical counselor.  Greg is also the author of Reason Fulfilled By Revelation, and is engaged in several book projects.  His work also includes public speaking, philosophy tutorials, ethics consulting, and academic coaching. Greg is considered one of the proponent thinkers in Stoic philosophy so you will not want to miss our conversation!

In this episode, I read a passage from Seneca's letters on minimalism. 

In this episode, I interview Michael Trembly.  Michael is a PhD candidate in philosophy at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. His research focuses on ancient philosophy, specifically moral education in the stoics. You won't want to miss this conversation!

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.