The Practical Stoic Podcast with Simon Drew

One of the most important lessons that we can learn from Stoic philosophy is how to correctly value everything that we think, feel, perceive, see, and experience in life. Most people just accept that whatever they’re feeling or thinking is right and reasonable, but Stoicism teaches us to step back and to thoughtfully analyse the situation, and then to make a sound judgement on the value of what we’re thinking and feeling. The "View From Above" is a technique taught by the Stoics that can allow us to gain a better perspective of what's important and what's not.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

There are many definitions of philosophy, but Stoicism teaches us that the true purpose of philosophy is to improve our lives. In this episode, Simon Drew shares a passage from Epictetus where he explains what philosophy is, , how it is used, and how it can be beneficial to us.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with Scott Hebert.  ABOUT THE GUEST: Scott Hebert is a veteran of the Stoic podcasting sphere. He is the host and creator of the Stoic Mettle podcast, and he spends his days working on his own farm (Flavourful Farms) where he grows and sells leafy vegetables.  Stoic Mettle Podcast: stoicmettle.com/ Scott Hebert Youtube: youtube.com/channel/scotthebert ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In a time when identity politics and tribalism are the norm, it's important now more than ever for us to learn how to think clearly and rationally about truths and ideas. When the masses are following people and ideologies, it's important for us as Stoics to be students of principles, not people. An idea is bad, even if it comes from a good person. And on the same level an idea is good, even if it comes from a bad person. In this episode Simon Drew shares some wisdom from the Stoics about how we should value the message over the messenger.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

It's been an amazing ride so far, and we're already up to our 100th episode! In this episode Simon Drew shares his gratitude to all supporters of the show, talks about some goals for the future of the podcast, and shares some tips for what will make the big difference in your life as you continue to learn and apply Stoic Philosophy.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with Brian Williamson.  ABOUT THE GUEST: Brian is a husband, father of three, and grandfather of two (and one on the way).  He owns a 7-figure nutrition company, focusing on the Ketogenic Diet, and stoicism is something he’s always been drawn to.  When he studied Philosophy in college, he learned that his innate worldview had that name, and he’s been trying to demonstrate proper stoicism since then. He views stoicism as a rational, realistic “toolbox” for dealing with the turbulence of the world around him.  Never spending too much time on the ups or downs, and always looking forward, he enjoys the idea that maintaining an even keel allows him to maximize his time. He does three podcasts a week revolving around the Ketogenic Diet: Ketovangelist Podcast (ketovangelist.com) The Ketogenic Athlete Podcast (theketogenicathlete.com) with Danny Vega Ketovangelist Kitchen Podcast (ketovangelistkitchen.com) with Carrie Brown He also does a weekly podcast for authors: The Hybrid Author Podcast (hybridauthorpodcast.com) with Rekka Jay You can connect on social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) by searching for Ketovangelist.  He’s also not afraid of spiders. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with Ward Farnsworth, author of a new book called "The Practicing Stoic".  ABOUT THE GUEST: Ward Farnsworth is Dean of the University of Texas School of Law.  He was educated at Wesleyan University and the University of Chicago and taught previously at Boston University.  He's written about a wide range of subjects, as we will hear.  His latest book is The Practicing Stoic, which presents the original teachings of the ancient Stoics in their own words, but in a format and organization that resembles what you might find in a modern course on the subject. BUY "THE PRACTICING STOIC" HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Stoic-Philosophical-Users-Manual/dp/1567926118 BOOK WEBSITE: www.thepracticingstoic.com  WARD FARNSWORTH WEBSITE: www.wardfarnsworth.com  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

Stoicism is not a philosophy that encourages us to harden up and become emotionless beings, although that is sometimes how it is portrayed. Some believe that Stoicism says little about our need to have compassion and charity towards humanity, but in this episode Simon Drew shares some wise words from the Stoics that will hopefully encourage you to be a more kind and compassionate Stoic.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew has an empowering conversation with podcast host and goal achievement coach Zachary Babcock.  ABOUT THE GUEST: Zachary Babcock is a former drug addict who spent over 5 years of his life in prison. He grew up in Ferguson, Missouri while being raised by his mother. After missing the birth of his twin sons when he went back to prison, he made the decision to completely transform his life so that he could be a responsible father. Upon returning home after serving 8 months in prison, he was faced with many challenges. The odds of his success were stacked against him. Odds like not being able to find a job to support his family due to his felony record and tattoos. Now he hosts his own podcast (The Underdog Empowerment Podcast) and coaches people to achieve their goals and to overcome adversity.  Underdog Empowerment Podcast: https://underdogempowerment.com/  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

Stoicism can be a powerful tool that we can use to help us to achieve our goals. Whether your goal is to become more grateful or to take a million dollar company to a 10 million dollar company, there are principles within Stoicism that can help you on your journey to achieving that goal. In this Wednesday podcast Simon Drew shares some answers from listeners regarding how Stoicism has helped them to achieve their goals.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

One of the most powerful Stoic techniques is that of negative visualisation. Through the practice of negative visualisation, we can gain a better perspective in life, receive a greater motivation to live to the fullest, and put in place contingency plans that tell us what we should do to take advantage of any possible challenging event in the future. In this episode, Simon Drew shares some wise advice from Seneca regarding negative visualisation.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

How do we break bad habits? It’s one of the most commonly asked questions, and although there are plenty of time-tested solutions out there, we still all seem to be at odds with where to start. Luckily, the Stoics were known for their simple and practical solutions to problems just like these, and in today's episode, Simon Drew shares one of those simple solutions with you.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode, Simon Drew shares your answers to the question: What do you struggle with most on your Stoic journey? It helps sometimes to know that other people are also struggling with the things that you find to be difficult, and when we know that we're not alone it can help us to understand that there's nothing wrong with where we're at. Keep on going, be patient, and do the work.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode, Simon Drew has a second discussion with Kai Whiting, this time based around his newest paper entitled "Were Neanderthals Rational? A Stoic Approach." ABOUT KAI WHITING: Kai Whiting is a university lecturer and researcher based at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. His specialist subjects are Modern Stoic challenges, sustainable energy and materials.  Neanderthal Paper: http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/7/2/39Sustainability Paper: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/2/474 Find Kai on Twitter: @KaiWhiting ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

Gratitude is one of the most powerful and helpful attitudes that one can develop. Stoics taught that we should experience as much gratitude as possible and that we should learn to love what we have as opposed to constantly wanting more. In this episode, Simon Drew shares one formula for developing gratitude in your life.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter:  twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/