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The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks

Jon Brooks
Stoicism
Meditation
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Marcus Aurelius
Epictetus
Self-Improvement
Socrates
Anxiety Management
Seneca
Philosophy
Gratitude
Dichotomy Of Control
Sleep Meditation
Relaxation Techniques
Resilience
Stoic Philosophy
Self-Reflection
Mind Illuminated Meditation Training System
Virtue

You've read the books. You know what Marcus Aurelius would do. But when life gets hard, the philosophy disappears. This podcast is for people who want to close the gap between knowing Stoicism and actually living it. New episodes every Monday.

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During the 170s of the common era, while ruling an empire and often away from Rome, Marcus Aurelius wrote notes to himself in Greek. What survived is not a public book. It is a private notebook, the Meditations, sentences a man wrote to remind himsel... more

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Marcus Aurelius is the most quoted philosopher on the internet, and his private journal shows a man who kept failing at the thing he's famous for. He struggled to get out of bed. He needed ten separate strategies to manage his temper. Near the end of... more

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You haven't done anything yet, and the voice is already running its commentary. Too slow, too weak, not enough. The day hasn't started and you're already failing in advance. This guided Stoic practice works with the inner critic directly — not to sil... more

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Jon Brooks
Host of The Stoic Handbook; educator on Stoic philosophy; leads practical Stoicism content and programs

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 375 ratings
  • Awesome

    Love listening to Jon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    urban_warrior
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • Calming

    Just what I needed.

    Ps Jon, the links to your courses on your webpage are not working

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MovEliteFitness
    Sweden5 months ago
  • No wasted time

    These podcast are always excellent, to the point, no additional fluff, concise, effective. It will always be a 5 star to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    805 MM
    United States6 months ago
  • Nice stoic place

    Love the podcast first of all because of different meditations and practices analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nejuta
    Russiaa year ago
  • Concise

    I really enjoy the practical approach and how to apply the Stoic principles to our daily lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VilkingBadAss
    United Statesa year ago

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Feedback highlights the value of applying Stoic concepts to modern life and work.
Audience appreciates meditative and morning routines as easy-to-adopt practices.
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Q: What does a combination of honesty and kindness look like?
Being nice means being honest while respecting others' feelings, without manipulative behavior. It's about finding a balance in expressing oneself authentically.
Dan Munro’s Guide to Overcoming the Validation Addiction
Q: What are some of the benefits that people can expect from living a life with more honesty?
Living honestly can free individuals from shame, improve self-worth, and lead to genuine connections, even if it requires confronting uncomfortable situations initially.
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Q: Why would someone need to read a book on honesty if it's such an obvious truth that were brought up to believe that it's good?
The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that we are already honest, but we often receive contradictory messaging about honesty, which can lead to self-deception.
Unveiling the Interplay of Science and Spirituality with Steve Taylor
Q: What do you think the psychological mechanism is for experiencing awakening after trauma?
Psychological turmoil can collapse the normal structures of consciousness, allowing glimpses of a heightened reality.
Unveiling the Interplay of Science and Spirituality with Steve Taylor
Q: How do you define consciousness?
Consciousness includes subjective experience, the observing self, and awareness through our senses.

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Practically grounded exploration of Stoicism applied to daily life, with a focus on using ancient philosophy to improve resilience, decision making, and personal growth. Episodes blend teaching, personal anecdotes, guided practices, and actionable prompts (e.g., morning routines, journaling, and challenges) to help listeners turn Stoic concepts into repeatable habits. A notable strength is the emphasis on accessible, step-by-step methods and community resources that extend learning beyond the episode. This show often features short, actionable meditations and frameworks that listeners can apply immediately, with ongoing invitations to join challenges or premium programs for deeper practice.

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