The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks
Modern practical breakdowns of the best ideas in ancient Stoicism. New episodes are released every Monday.
Podcasting since 2020 • 146 episodes
The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks
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The Gap Between Knowing Stoicism and Living It
A few months ago, I was in a conversation that started to go sideways. I could feel the tension rising—the tightening in my chest, my voice getting sharper. I knew exactly what was happening. I've studied this. I've taught this. I know what Mar...
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Release the Day: 20-Minute Deep Sleep Body Scan
A 15 minute, Yoga Nidra–inspired sleep meditation designed to help your body soften and your mind quiet. We’ll move through a slow, systematic relaxation from head to toe, then drift into a gentle “safe floating” visualization—before fading int...
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The CCTV Thought Experiment: You Are What You Do, Not What You Say
What if aliens installed a silent CCTV camera above your shoulder for 30 days and compiled a report on what you truly value—based purely on your calendar, screen time, purchases, and how you spend your evenings? Would you recognize yourself?
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Morning Gratitude: A 10-Minute Stoic Practice
Start your day with a simple gratitude meditation rooted in ancient Stoic wisdom. In just 10 minutes, you'll practice three gratitudes, shift your mindset from lack to abundance, and set yourself up for a day of noticing what's right—not just w...
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Stoic Morning Practice: Let Go of What You Can’t Control
Start your day with the most powerful Stoic distinction: what is up to you, and what is not.In this 6-minute guided morning practice, you’ll gently identify a current worry, feel where it lives in your body, and release everything outsid...
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