Stoicism: The Unconquerable Mind

Episode 1: Your First Stoic Superpower

What if you had a tool to remain calm in any situation? This episode introduces the core idea of Stoicism as a practical toolkit for a better life. We start with the single most important concept from the philosopher Epictetus: The Dichotomy of Control. Learning to separate what you can control from what you can't is the foundation for an unconquerable mind.

Episode 2: Meet the Stoics: The Slave, The Senator, & The Emperor

Stoicism was practiced by people from every walk of life. In this episode, we introduce the three Roman Stoic superstars whose writings survived: Epictetus, the brilliant former slave; Seneca, the wealthy and powerful advisor; and Marcus Aurelius, the most powerful man in the world. Their diverse lives prove Stoicism is a tool for anyone, in any station.

Episode 3: The Obstacle Is The Way

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." We dive into Marcus Aurelius's formula for turning trouble into triumph. Learn how Stoics reframe challenges not as roadblocks, but as the perfect opportunities to practice virtue, patience, and creativity. This is the art of turning problems upside down.

Episode 4: Live Like You're Dying

It sounds morbid, but "Memento Mori" (Remember you must die) is one of Stoicism's most life-affirming practices. We explore how meditating on your own mortality, as Seneca and Marcus Aurelius did, strips away the trivial, clarifies your priorities, and helps you live with purpose, urgency, and gratitude.

Episode 5: The Red Mist: A Stoic's Guide to Conquering Anger

Anger is a "temporary madness" and the most destructive emotion. That's what Seneca called it in his brilliant essay, On Anger. This episode is a deep dive into the Stoic view of anger: where it comes from, why it’s so poisonous, and Seneca's step-by-step advice for preventing and diffusing it.

Episode 6: Amor Fati: How to Love Everything That Happens

What if you didn't just tolerate your life, but truly loved every part of it—the good, the bad, and the ugly? We tackle the challenging but transformative Stoic idea of Amor Fati (a love of fate). This is the ultimate practice of acceptance: not just bearing what happens, but embracing it as if you chose it.

Episode 7: The View From Above

Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? Marcus Aurelius practiced a powerful visualization technique: "The View from Above." In this episode, we guide you through this meditative exercise to put your life and troubles into a cosmic perspective, instantly shrinking your problems and calming your mind.

Episode 8: The Inner Citadel & The Outer World

Is Stoicism just about being an emotionless, resilient rock? Not at all. We explore the Stoic concept of cosmopolitanism—seeing yourself as a citizen of the world. Learn how Stoic duty, justice, and kindness are essential to the philosophy, helping you build an "inner citadel" of virtue to better serve others.

Episode 9: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Life

Stoicism is having a major comeback. Why now? We look at the work of the modern authors who have revitalized this ancient philosophy for the 21st century. Discover how thinkers like William B. Irvine, Ryan Holiday, and Donald Robertson have connected Stoicism to modern psychology, business, and the search for a meaningful life.

Episode 10: Your Stoic Toolkit: Building a Daily Practice

Philosophy is something you do, not just something you read. In our final episode, we give you a blueprint for building your own daily Stoic practice. From journaling like Marcus Aurelius to practicing negative visualization and reviewing your day like Seneca, we’ll provide concrete tools to make Stoicism a permanent part of your life.