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 • 138 episodes
The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks
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Stoicism Decoded: Your Guide to Ancient Wisdom in Plain English
Tired of stumbling over Greek terms when exploring Stoic philosophy? This episode is your essential guide to understanding Stoicism's core concepts—without the academic confusion.Join Jon Brooks as he breaks down the key Stoic vocabulary...
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The 4 Stoic Virtues: Your Compass for a Meaningful Life
Ever feel like you're drifting through life without a clear moral compass? The ancient Stoics had an answer: four timeless virtues that can transform how you handle stress, make decisions, and find meaning.In this episode of Stoic Handbo...
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Epictetus' 20 Rules for Stoic Social Mastery: Cut the Noise, Claim Your Calm
Reclaim your calm in a world of group chat drama and endless notifications. This 12-minute guided practice breaks down Epictetus' 20 social rules from the Enchiridion Chapter 33—ancient Stoic wisdom for modern chaos.Learn to pau...
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The Dichotomy of Control 2.0 – Epictetus for Anxious Achievers
Let me guess: you've read Marcus Aurelius. You know some things are up to you and some aren't. And yet... you still lie awake replaying conversations, spiraling over outcomes, or feeling like a failure when things don't go your way.
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5 Stoic Skills for Unshakeable Confidence & Self-Sovereignty
What if the secret to genuine confidence isn't positive affirmations or fake-it-till-you-make-it energy—but five ancient skills the Stoics spent centuries perfecting?In this episode, we explore how clarity of purpose, non-attachment to o...
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