The Practical Stoic

The Stoic God | Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Whiting, Leonidas Konstantakos, and Simon Drew discuss the Stoic God, followed by a conversation/Q&A with members of Simon’s Patreon commun...

Stoic Cosmopolitanism with Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Kai, Leo and Simon discuss ancient Stoic cosmopolitanism and its psychological benefits and philosophical grounding. To hear the entir...

Stephen Jenkinson | Covid Tribalism, the Role of Art, and Reading the Cultural Landscape

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen is a teacher, author, storyteller, spiritual activist, and founder of Orphan Wisdom, a teaching house for skills of deep living and making hum...

Jack Visnjic | The Invention of Duty

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Visnjic is a classicist and historian of philosophy interested in uncovering longterm patterns in history. He has a B.A. in classics and mathemat...

Stoicism & Love | Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Kai, Leo and Simon discuss the ancient Stoic approach to love and its natural course, as well as its use for the Sage. To hear the ent...

Hansa Bergwall | Meditating on Death for a Meaningful Life

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About our guest: Hansa Bergwall is a co-founder of the WeCroak App and host of the WeCroak Podcast. His mission is to use death salience mindfulness t...

Character, According to the Stoics | Kai Whiting& Leonidas Konstantakos

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Kai, Leo and Simon discuss the Stoic approach to character and its development. To hear the entire conversation, including the Q&A...

Foojan Zeine | Anxiety, Identity, and the Seasons of Life

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About our Guest: Dr. Foojan Zeine is a Psychotherapist, Radio/podcast host, International Speaker, and author. She has her Doctorate in Clinic...

Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos | The Circles of Concern

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kai, Leo, and Simon discuss the Stoic principle of the circles of concern. To hear the entire conversation, including the Q&A wit...

The Afghanistan Crisis and the Future of America with Dr. Joseph Siracusa

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Simon speaks with Prof. Joseph Siracusa on the current crisis in Afghanistan, the potential threat of a China war, and Australian uni...

John Kobik | Living with Purpose and Finding Your Chi

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Simon speaks with John Kobik — host of the Chi for Yourself Podcast. About John: For 47 of his 70 years, John Kobik ha...

The Equality of Errors with Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Kai, Leo and Simon discuss the Stoic position that there is an equality of errors, meaning that no error is worse or better than any o...

Sharon Lebell | Rescuing Philosophy from the Philosophers, and Virtue from the Sanctimonious

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sharon and I discuss our new Patreon/Podcast collaboration: The Walled Garden. This is an idea that we've been mulling over for a few...

The Unity of Virtue with Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Whiting, Leonidas Konstantakos, and Simon Drew discuss the dichotomy of control, followed by a conversation/Q&A with members of Simon’s Pat...

Caleb Ontiveros | Finding Calm and Resilience Through Stoicism

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Caleb Ontiveros is the founder of Stoa. He received his MA in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame and has worked at several startups. G...

The Dichotomy of Control with Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Whiting, Leonidas Konstantakos, and Simon Drew discuss the dichotomy of control, followed by a conversation/Q&A with members of Simon's Patreo...

Irene Regini from Satura Lanx | Seneca's Latin & Style

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Irene Regini teaches Greek and Latin, and she's constantly trying to get better at both. That's why she's founded Satura Lanx, where she shares short ...

Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos | Teaching the Foundations of Stoicism

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Whiting, Leonidas Konstantakos and Simon Drew discuss their upcoming 8-part conversation on the fundamentals of Stoicism. Patrons can attend these...

Seneca on Learning How to Die (PIII)

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Memento Mori” is the phrase commonly used in Stoicism to encourage remembrance of death and of what death means in relation to our lives, and in ...

Seneca on Learning How to Die (Part II)

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Memento Mori” is the phrase commonly used in Stoicism to encourage a remembrance of death and of what death means in relation to our lives, and i...

Robin Waterfield | The Life, Philosophy and Influences of Marcus Aurelius

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robin Waterfield is a British classical scholar, translator, and editor, specializing in Ancient Greek philosophy. His books include, among many othe...

Brittany Polat | Stoic Parenting & Stoicon x Women 2021

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brittany Polat is the author of Tranquility Parenting: A Guide to Staying Calm, Mindful, and Engaged. She holds a Ph.D. in applied linguistics but cur...

Nancy Sherman | Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Sherman is University Professor and Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University. Sherman is a New York Times Notable Author. Her books incl...

Leonidas Konstantakos | Stoic Just War Theory & Wrestling Pythons in Florida

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About Leo: Leonidas Konstantakos is a PhD candidate working on Stoicism and International Relations, especially Stoic just war theory. He, along with ...

Kathryn Koromilas | Creativity, Stoicism & Stoicon x Women 2021

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Koromilas is a writer, educator and co-organiser and host of Stoicon-x Women 2021. She presented at Stoicon-x Athens, 2019 on journaling pract...

Kai Whiting | Being Better (Stoicism for a World Worth Living In)

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Whiting is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism based at UCLouvain, Belgium. He Tweets @kaiwhiting and blogs over at StoicK...

Introducing Pairidaēza Suite

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon discusses his newly released album, Pairidaēza Suite.  Pairidaēza Suite is only partially available at the moment, and can ...

Dane Lam | The Art of Conducting

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon speaks to Australian-Chinese conductor, Dane Lam. About Dane Lam: Dane Lam was appointed Associate Music Director and Res...

Seneca on Learning How to Die (PI)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Memento Mori" is the phrase commonly used in Stoicism to encourage a remembrance of death and of what death means in relation to our lives, and in th...

Seneca on Age and Wisdom

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon Drew discusses Seneca's thoughts on age and wisdom. Quotes are derived from Seneca's Epistles 4:1-2. For coaching with Simon g...

Seneca on Balancing Work and Rest

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon discusses Seneca's epistle 3, verses 5-6 where Seneca suggests a more harmonious balance between work and rest.  To get coach...

Sharon Lebell | Deeper Wisdom, Amor Fati & the Power of Art

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon Drew and Sharon Lebell have their monthly conversation, discussing topics such as the deeper wisdom of the cosmos, the principle...

Steve Karafit | Seneca on Practicing What You Preach

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon speaks with Steve Karafit from the Sunday Stoic Podcast about Seneca's 20th letter - On Practicing What You Preach.  Listen t...

Thoughts on Meaning and Where to Find it

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon shares a portion of a Patreon meetup recording from this weeks meetup on the topic of meaning and where to find it. He offers hi...

Seneca on Trust and Friendship

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon Drew discusses Seneca's thoughts on trust and friendship, derived from Seneca's Epistles 3:2-4.  For coaching with Simon Drew...

Ryan A. Bush | The Principles of Psychitecture

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

About the guest: Ryan A Bush is the founder of Designing the Mind LLC, a self-development organization focused on providing wisdom education and exp...

Sharon Lebell | Lessons Learned in 2020 (Part I)

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon has a conversation with Sharon Lebell about various lessons learned in 2020.  Sharon Lebell is a writer, speaker and author o...

Steve Karafit | Seneca on Philosophy as the Guide of Life

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon speaks with Steve Karafit from the Sunday Stoic Podcast (https://www.sundaystoicpodcast.com/) about Seneca's 16th epistle "On Ph...

Seneca on Desire, Wealth and Gratitude

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon breaks down the important lessons on desire, wealth and gratitude found in verse 6 of Seneca's second epistle. For coachin...

Seneca's Daily Learning Habit

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon reflects on one of Seneca's daily learning habits which can help any student of philosophy to better digest specific lessons and...

Seneca on Learning Wisely

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to learn how to think? How can one effectively gain wisdom through study? In this episode Simon Drew discusses Seneca's theory of...

Neil Cowley | The Creative Process and a Musician's Purpose

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Cowley is an English jazz pianist and composer. He has also released music as part of Fragile State, the Green Nuns of the Revolution, and the N...

Seneca on the Sign of a Well-Ordered Mind

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon Drew discusses a single passage from Seneca's second epistle where he makes a suggestion about the sign of a well-ordered mind. ...

Australia and the World with Dr. Joseph Siracusa

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon discusses Australian modern history as it relates to war, international politics, and diplomacy, as well as Australia's current ...

Seneca on Time and Death

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon dives into three verses from Seneca's first epistle which grapple with the complexities of time and death. Seneca's ideas around...

Seneca on Communing With the Divine

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Simon Drew continues his series on Seneca's writings and breaks down his favourite passage from Seneca's "Consolation to Helvia". This...

Who Was Seneca and Why Should We Study Him?

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this new series, join Simon as he dives deep into the writings of Lucius Annaeus Seneca - the renowned Stoic philosopher, politician, and playwrigh...

Sharon Lebell on Holidays, Traditions & Rituals

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharon Lebell is a writer, speaker and author of "The Art of Living - A Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness", a collection of her ...

New Year Resolution Success with Ashley McCole

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is such an important time of year where we all have the opportunity to transform ourselves and set new goals and intentions. In this episode Simo...

A Holiday Recipe for Personal Transformation

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Website: simonjedrew.com For as long as I can remember, I have really loved the Christmas season. Of course, having grown up as a Latter Day Sain...

Know Thyself | A Call to Curiosity, Duty & Reverence

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

simonjedrew.com simonjedrew.com/coaching/ patreon.com/simonjedrew/  Know Thyself | A Call to Curiosity, Duty & Reverence I was recently r...

The Wisdom of Miles Davis P2: Turning Mistakes Into Masterpieces

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Miles Davis, the legendary trumpeter, was one of the most revolutionary artists in all of history, compared to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Pi...

The Wisdom of Miles Davis P1: Let the Logos Flow

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Miles Davis, the legendary trumpeter, was one of the most revolutionary artists in all of history, compared to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Pi...

November Updates & Ramblings on Political Tensions

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simon gives an update for the month of November and discusses finishing university, finalising his book and composing his first original album on pian...

Dirk Mahling | Misconceptions About the Dichotomy of Control

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Dirk Mahling: Faculty member at the College of Stoic Philosophers (FCSP) Professor Emeritus, Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh...

Brian Muraresku | The Hallucinogenic Origins of Philosophy & Religion

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About the Guest: Brian C. Muraresku graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a degree in Latin, Greek and Sanskrit. As an alumnus of George...

Rob Turner from GoGo Penguin | Philosophy & Music

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rob turner is a musician from Manchester UK and is the Drummer and co-writer with the band GoGo Penguin.  The band is known for expanding the piano...

Dru Johnson on Biblical Philosophy & Epistemology

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dru Johnson is an associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King’s College in New York City,  director of the Center for He...

Harry Terrell & Eli Goss from The Breathing Effect

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Terrell and Eli Goss are the founders of The Breathing Effect - an LA-based synth-heavy rock band that leaves a lasting impression. They play ps...

Troels Engberg-Pedersen | Stoic and Christian Theology

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Troels Engberg Pedersen is a Pauline theologian, author, and professor of New Testament exegesis at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. ...

Ben Aldridge | Overcoming Fears & Anxiety

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Aldridge is an adventurer who believes that doing challenging things makes us feel better, stronger and more alive. By routinely throwing himself ...

Sharon Lebell | Stoicism & Buddhism

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharon Lebell is a philosophical writer and musician from Northern California. Her book, "The Art of Living", is a collection of modern translations o...

Paul Hannam | The Wisdom of Groundhog Day

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul has over 30 years of experience in organisational psychology, leadership and personal development. His insights are based on expertise in the the...

Pete Bell | Stepping Out the Other Side

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Bell is the owner of Aurelius, a management consulting firm focused on adding maximum value to businesses and people below the surface; so that t...

Crazy Town Podcast Guest Spot | Orangutans, Santa Suits, and Airplanes on Fire

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a guest podcast exchange with the Crazy Town Podcast from the Post Carbon Institute.  About the Crazy Town Podcast With equal par...

Jonathan Pennington | Theology & The Wisdom of the Bible

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at Southern Seminar...

Scott Aikin | Seneca Surpassing God, Hellenistic World Views & Practicing Virtue

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott F. Aikin is an American philosopher and Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he also hol...

Dirk Mahling | Fate, Providence, the Soul & Universal Nature

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

About Dirk Mahling: Faculty member at the College of Stoic Philosophers (FCSP) Professor Emeritus, Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh...

Piotr Stankiewicz | Negative Visualisation, Creativity & Social Media

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Piotr Stankiewicz is a philosopher, author, and promoter of reformed Stoicism. He's the author of Does Happiness Write Blank Pages?, On Happiness an...

Lawrence Lessig | The State of the United States Political System

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, prior to which he founded the Center for Internet and Soci...

Prof. Glenn Wehus | Stoic Theology & Biblical Parallels

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Wehus is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. His interests are related to the cultures of the an...

Mid-Year Review (15 Lessons Learned so far in 2020)

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

15 Lessons Learned so far in 2020 1. I’ve learned that the goal of our study of philosophy is not to live in the way that they taught, but to thin...

Matthew Stoller | Monopolies, Social Media & US Politics

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Stoller is the author of Goliath: The Hundred-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy. Previously, Stoller was a Senior Policy Advisor and...

Fiona Simpson | Saving the Mooloolaba Spit & Encouraging Community Involvement

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fiona Stuart Simpson is an Australian politician serving as Liberal National Party (LNP) member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, representing ...

Dr. Joseph Dodson | Parallels Between Stoicism and Christianity

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dodson received his PhD in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen. He has written a number of articles for journals such as Novum Testamen...

The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons with Dr. Joseph Siracusa

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Joseph Siracusa is the Professor of Human Security and International Diplomacy at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Me...

Dr. Kevin Vost | The Life & Teachings of Musonius Rufus

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Vost is the author of more than a dozen books with more in press, bringing his knowledge of classical Greco-Roman and medieval scholastic philos...

Aldo Dinucci | Epictetus in Brazil

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aldo Dinucci is a Professor in Ancient Philosophy based in Brazil. He has published the first translation of Epictetus' Discourses book 1 in Portugues...

Jules Evans | Modern Stoicism & Ecstatic Experiences

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jules Evans is policy director at the Centre for the History of Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London. He is the author of Philosophy for Lif...

Charles Eisenstein | Sense-Making in a Complicated World

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Eisenstein is a speaker and writer focusing on themes of human culture and identity. He is the author of several books, most recently Sacred E...

Harald Kavli | The Stoic Evening Meditation

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Harald Kavli, organizer of the Oslo Stoics, is currently translating Epictetus's discourses into modern Norwegian. This will be the first time this cl...

Prof. Nancy Sherman | The Life & Teachings of Seneca

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Sherman is University Professor and Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University.  Sherman is a New York Times Notable Author. Her books in...

Benjamin Cawthra | The Life & Philosophy of Miles Davis

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Cawthra is a twentieth-century U.S. cultural historian. He also teaches public history and has experience in the museum field. His book Blue...

Stephen Jenkinson | The Logos, Poetry & Prophecy

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen is a teacher, author, storyteller, spiritual activist, and founder of Orphan Wisdom, a teaching house for skills of deep living and making hum...

David Richards | From the U.S. Marines to Author & Yoga Instructor

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Richards is a life-strategist, #1 international best-selling author, and speaker on personal development. He spent his early childhood living in...

Gregory B. Sadler | Stoicism & Anger Management

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Sadler is a practical philosopher who offers consulting, coaching, and speaking through his company ReasonIO.  He is also the editor of Stoicism...

Burn The Boats

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stoicism, personal development, and the path of progress - that's what the Practical Stoic podcast was all about, and we retain this message now in Th...

The History & Utility of Diplomacy with Dr. Joseph Siracusa

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Joseph Siracusa is the Professor of Human Security and International Diplomacy at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Me...

Richard Heinberg | Consumerism, Sustainability & the Coming Corrections

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Heinberg is Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute and author of several books on energy and the environment, including Afterburn: Society Bey...

Michael Tremblay | The Life & Teachings of Epictetus

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Tremblay is a PhD. student in philosophy at Queen’s University, Kingston. Before going to Queen’s University he completed a B.A. and M.A. ...

Will Johncock & Kai Whiting | Sociology, The Stoic God & Climate Change

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will Johncock is the author of Stoic Philosophy and Social Theory (Palgrave MacMillan 2020). This book is a comparative study of ancient Stoic philos...

Bob Cymber & Dr. Dobbie Herrion | Building Resilience in the Younger Generation with Stoicism

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Cymber is a middle school English teacher and co-founder of Behavior Mods in St. Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing Stoicism regularly for ab...

Julien Marchand & Yann Audran | Stoic Parenting

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julien Marchand is a part-time academic in entrepreneurship, part-time startup coach for dads, and a full-time dad. He is also a long-distance snorkel...

Rob Simonsen | Creativity & the Philosophy of Music

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, artist and co-founder of Los Angeles’ artist collective The Echo Society, Rob Simonsen has contributed to...

Scott Young | The Art of Ultralearning

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Young is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT’s four-year computer science curriculum ...

Jeff Bosley | Using Stoicism in Hollywood

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Bosley is a film and television actor with an extensive background and training originating on the stage where he was nominated, and won, many aw...

Jerzy Gregorek | Health, Fitness & Virtue

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT OUR GUEST Jerzy Gregorek immigrated from Poland to the United States with his wife, Aniela, in 1986 as political refugees. He then won four Wo...

The Patterns of History with Dr. Joseph Siracusa

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Joseph Siracusa was previously Deputy Dean of Global and Language Studies in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at the Royal Mel...

Chrystie Watson | Stoic Leadership in the Modern Workforce

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT OUR GUEST Chrystie Watson is the founder of Learn Leadership and founder and director of Learn Global Pty Ltd. Chrystie worked in leadership r...

Piotr Stankiewicz | Correcting Perceptions & Reforming Stoicism

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT OUR GUEST Piotr Stankiewicz is a philosopher, author, and promoter of reformed Stoicism. He's the author of Does Happiness Write Blank Pages...