Podcasts by The Inner Stoa

Inner Stoa #5 Return to the Well and Nourish your Mind from 2020-06-02T03:31:54

In times like this, I am reminded to return to the texts and study. Remind yourself why it is you’re fighting to become a healthier and wiser I individual.

Inner Stoa #5 from 2019-11-22T00:33:04

In this episode, John explains how Stoicism has helped improve his overall well being and achieve his goals. John also addresses the misconception that Stoicism is a religion. 

AMA #1 Questions From Listeners Answered from 2019-10-25T21:22:48

In this first episode of AMA, John answers questions submitted by you the listeners. 

If you would like to ask your own questions, please send emails to either info@thein...

Inner Stoa #4 Addressing The Elephant In Our Brain from 2019-10-19T01:57:21

In this episode I walk-through some of the notes I've taken while reading this past week, and read from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.

Inner Stoa #3 Income and the Desire for More from 2019-10-03T21:41:26

In this Episode I discuss how much money I make each year, and how I'm convinced the answer is not to simply make more. At what point do we have enough money to live? The Stoics would argue much...

Inner Stoa #2 The Fate That Is Assigned to you from 2019-09-25T20:58:32

In this quick episode I speak on my philosophy of how to handle positive events, and to not miss the true opportunities that lie in front of you

Inner Stoa #1 On False Peaks of Success from 2019-09-23T20:28:13

In this episode I walk through what it was like to win an award for being #1 in Canada in my field, and running a marathon in the same day. I also walk thru our new website Theinnerstoa.com, whi...

Inner Stoa Episode 1. Art of War from 2019-09-04T17:39:26

In this first episode of The Inner Stoa podcast, I briefly go over the format going forward and discuss the first book: The Art of War by Sun Tzu. The copy of the book I recommend purchasing can be...

Stoic Saturday - Marcus Aurelius - You Must Die from 2019-08-25T23:51:25

In this episode we discuss the idea of "Momento Mori" or "You Must Die". With each of us faced with death equally, each of us have the same solution. The solution is to start now. You can't cont...

Stoic Saturday - Marcus Aurelius - Wage War On Your Mind from 2019-08-11T15:48:48

This episode of Stoic Saturday encourages you to declare war on your mind. To take back what is yours, which is your mind. Fix yourself before you try to fix others. By taking back the land that...

Stoic Saturday - Marcus Aurelius - Becoming The Ideal from 2019-08-04T19:38:04

In this episode of Stoic Saturday John reads form Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations". What are you currently doing that you think is "good" for you, but really isn't? You must learn from experience,...

Discourse With Myself from 2019-08-02T03:02:53

In this Episode John speaks open mic. 

Discourse within oneself is hardly a choice. Speak with yourself from time to time. This time happens to be over a podcast. 

Stoic Saturday - Seneca - Becoming a Slow Speaking Person from 2019-07-28T06:12:57

Today we read more Seneca, on the topic of becoming a slow speaking person. Finding the balance between being boring and a fast talker is difficult. Gaining control over your speech, ultimately ...

Stoic Saturday - Seneca The Younger - How to be an effective student from 2019-07-20T17:51:06

In this episode of Stoic Saturday, John reads from 'Letters From a Stoic" by Seneca. We are all students, but not all effective students. Returning to the same material over and over again is no...

Stoic Saturday - Marcus Aurelius Mediations - Why you should prize virtue from 2019-07-13T17:03:20

In this episode of Stoic Saturday, John reads and develops ideas from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations on the topic of prizing virtue. Do you value public recognition, and materials items? In a worl...

Stoic Saturday - Marcus Aurelius - How to accept emotions without indulgence from 2019-07-06T17:17:11

In this episode of Stoic Saturday, John gives a brief intro to stoicism while reading from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations. Being able to accept emotions without indulging in the aftermath is key t...