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The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks

Jon Brooks
Stoicism
Meditation
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Epictetus
Marcus Aurelius
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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Most morning affirmations ask you to declare a future you wish for. The Stoics did the opposite. They began the day by recollecting what was already true.

This is a short guided practice built from eight lines drawn from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus a... more

The manosphere has spent years quoting the Stoics to young men. Marcus Aurelius. Epictetus. Seneca. The version they sell, anger as strength, dominance as virtue, emotion as weakness, is the opposite of what those philosophers actually wrote.

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Most advice for overthinking points you at the thoughts themselves. Journal them. Replace the negative ones with positive ones. Breathe. Meditate. Run. But what if the thoughts were never the problem?

Epictetus taught that it is not events that dist... more

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For most of my adult life I had a low-level hypervigilance running in the background. I tried to fight it with books, breathwork, control techniques, willpower. The harder I fought, the worse it got.

In this episode I share the breakthrough that cam... 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 372 ratings
  • 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 States5 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
  • Interconnectedness

    I’m new to Stoicism but the more I learn, I’m struck by the overlap of some Buddhist teachings and Stoicism like the interconnectedness of all things, as one would appreciate with practicing The View from Above. I would love to hear your comments about this.

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    Aurelius66
    United Statesa year ago

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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.
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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.
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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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