The Practical Stoic Podcast with Simon Drew

In this episode Simon Drew shares your answers to the question "Which animal represents Stoicism to you and why?" Obviously the human being is the only animal that can be a true Stoic, however it is also important to look to nature and the world around us for inspiration and guidance. Many animals possess wonderful virtues, and it is sometimes helpful to learn from them from time to time.  To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In life we are faced with all kinds of evil. As Stoics, it is our duty to not only understand the difference between good and evil, but also to understand how we can create more good in the world while we stand up to evil. In this episode Simon Drew shares some wise words from Marcus Aurelius, and also offers some advice for how a Stoic would respond to evil.  To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew shares an interview with Maxwell Moore from 2017. This interview was a part of a podcast by Simon called "Searching For Good". Maxwell might not be a Stoic, however his life experiences certainly are inspiring, and any Stoic would get a lot of value out of this conversation.  ABOUT THE GUEST: Maxwell was raised in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and was first exposed to old-time DIY crafts like and soap-making and blacksmithing as a child. He has called California home for the last 25 years. Maxwell is a Navy Corpsman and combat veteran with multiple deployments around the world. A Navy Corpsman (AKA combat medic) is tasked to take care of the sick and injured while conducting combat operations in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. Personal hygiene and public health for their fellow Sailors and Marines are some of the less glamorous yet vital duties every Navy Corpsman is responsible for. Spending the majority of 16 years living on ships or out of a rucksack and constantly moving on combat patrols, Maxwell learned a universal human love of keeping clean.  Having even just a brief shower improves morale quickly, both for the individual and for the group.  After coming home from Afghanistan to Los Angeles, artisanal soap-making became a peaceful and calming, meditative hobby of Maxwell’s that quickly formed into a business.  While working in a high-rise loft in Downtown L.A. near Skid Row, we became alarmed at the lack of public health and hygiene among the city’s homeless, especially those forgotten, PTSD-affected veterans living on the streets. Military folks don’t leave their brothers behind, and doing nothing for these people living on the streets seemed like a betrayal of the values and principles learned in combat. MAXWELL'S SOAPS WEBSITE: maxwellssoaps.com To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

Stoicism can be helpful in every area of life, and particularly in the way that we make decisions. In this episode Simon Drew shares listener answers to the question "How does Stoicism impact the way that you make decisions?". This episode is full of practical advice for better decision making.  To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew shares an email from a listener and discusses the importance of coming to terms with the fact that we will all die. Any moment could be your last, and at any moment you could lose a loved one. Without a sound understanding of this fact, we cannot begin to truly live.  Quotes:  "It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” - Marcus Aurelius  “I am not Eternity, but a human being—a part of the whole, as an hour is part of the day. I must come like the hour, and like the hour I must pass!” - Epictetus  To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew has a wide-ranging discussion with Kai Whiting. This episode will be extremely helpful for anyone who is thinking about how to make better decisions through the lens of Stoicism.  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.  ACADEMIC PAPER: Sustainable Development, Wellbeing and Material Consumption: A Stoic Perspective: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/2/474/html Find Kai on Twitter: @KaiWhiting To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

Stoicism has the potential to completely transform not only a person's mental wellbeing but also their physical health. In this episode, Simon Drew asks the question "Has Stoicism positively impacted your physical health, and if so, how?". He then shares some answers from fellow listeners. Enjoy this episode! To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

It's often the case that society will tell us to aim at one thing, while philosophy asks us to aim at another (often the opposite). We are told that we should want nicer things, things that we don't currently have. We are told that we should never settle for having less than our neighbour has, and we are marketed to from every direction. Stoicism offers an antidote to this situation, and in this episode, Simon Drew shares some advice from Seneca about learning to appreciate what you currently have.  To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew talks with Massimo Pigliucci about Stoicism, online debates, growing up in Rome, applying Stoic principles to modern life, and adapting the ancient philosophy to the 21st century.  ABOUT THE GUEST: Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York. His research is concerned with philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, and the nature of pseudoscience. He received a Doctorate in Genetics from the University of Ferrara in Italy, a PhD in Botany from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He has published over a hundred technical papers and several books, including one that many of you will know called “how to be a stoic”, which is also the name of his blog which many of you will be familiar with.  Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation, and follow Massimo here: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mpigliucci BLOG: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/ BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Massimo-Pigliucci/e/B001IU0D3K WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/massimopigliucci RATIONALLY SPEAKING: http://rationallyspeaking.blogspot.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/

As we go through life our worldviews are challenged and moulded, and we hopefully become better people as a result, and that's what this episode is all about: change. Simon Drew shares your answers to the question: How has Stoicism changed your past behaviours or worldviews? We had some really inspiring answers which will be extremely helpful for anyone who is interested in becoming a better Stoic.  To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

What is it that we should value most in our lives? What is most important, and what is insignificant? In this episode, Simon Drew shares some brilliant words from Marcus Aurelius regarding what it is that we should cherish most.   To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simondrewcoaching/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode, Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with Roderic Yapp.  About Rod: Roderic Yapp is a specialist leadership consultant and accredited coach. He supports major business transformations by improving the capability of leaders so that they can execute the transformation strategy.A former Royal Marines Officer, he was fortunate enough to lead Marines on operations around the world. Highlights include serving in Afghanistan in 2007, evacuating civilians from Libya during the Arab Spring and leading the recapture of the 55,000-ton MV Montecristo from pirate control in 2011.Roderic is an International Coaching Federation professionally accredited coach who has specialist experience in developing people in sectors where ‘leadership failure’ usually results in death or critical injury. He has significant experience in leadership development, major business transformations and operational excellence with companies such as Deloitte, Fidelity, HSBC, the John Lewis Group, Jaguar Land Rover, Urenco and the NHS. Enjoy this interview, and follow Rod here:  Website: http://www.leadershipforces.com/author/rodyapphotmail-com/ Quirk Solutions: https://www.quirksolutions.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodericyapp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew discusses your answers to the question: Which life challenges have turned out to be blessings, and why? As Stoics, it is our duty to make the most out of every challenge or setback in life, and so in this episode you'll hear from some fellow listeners about how their trials were turned into triumphs. To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simondrewcoaching/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

One of the most empowering decisions that anyone can make is to take personal responsibility. The Stoics often taught that a person should try to change themselves before they try to change the world, and in this episode Simon Drew shares an example where one of his coaching clients did just that and saw amazing results. Become the change that you want to see. It's simple, but it has amazing effects. To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simondrewcoaching/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew has a wide ranging conversation with Donald Robertson.  About Donald Robertson: Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and author who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and the use of CBT and clinical hypnotherapy. He is the author of many articles on philosophy and psychotherapy in professional journals, and most of you will know him from his books including "The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy", and "Stoicism and the Art of Happiness". Few people have done more to further the work and influence of Stoicism in modern times, especially considering the work that he has done in uniting Stoics all around the world with modernstoicism.com, Stoicism Today, and his Facebook group, "Stoicism Group (Stoic Philosophy)". To buy "Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: CLICK HERE To buy "The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy": CLICK HERE Stoicism Today and Modern Stoicism: http://modernstoicism.com/ Donald Robertson Website:  http://donaldrobertson.name/ To contact Simon Drew: http://www.risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/simondrew/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simondrewcoaching/