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Epictetus

Mentioned in 24 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · May 18, 2026

This is What Money Is Jealous Of | The Stoic Is A Work In Progress

Featured prominently through stories illustrating continuous self-improvement and the ideal of the Stoic as work in progress

Stoic philosophy and personal developmentMoney and wealth psychologyTime management and prioritization
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · May 17, 2026

How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)

Referenced for teachings on ego, learning, and the importance of asking how to be adaptable rather than seeking prescriptions

Critical thinking in the age of AIFirst principles thinking methodologyIntellectual humility and ego management
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · May 16, 2026

Gavin Newsom on Ego, Power, and Stoicism

First Stoic philosopher recommended to Newsom; discussed as foundational Stoic text

Stoic Philosophy and Marcus AureliusLeadership Ethics and Character DevelopmentYoung Men's Crisis and Institutional Decline
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · May 13, 2026

This Is Inseparable From Living a Good Life

Ancient Stoic philosopher referenced for views on virtue and the good life

Stoic philosophy and virtue ethicsCourage as foundational virtueDiscipline and temperance
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Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company

Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your company · May 13, 2026

You Can't Outsource Wisdom: Bestselling Author Ryan Holiday on What the Stoics Have to Say About AI

Referenced for teaching adaptability and the principle of controlling responses rather than outcomes

Stoic Philosophy and Modern BusinessAI as Thought Partner vs. ReplacementOutsourcing Wisdom and Judgment
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · May 5, 2026

This is the Part To Love | How a Stoic Deals with Obnoxious People

Stoic teacher whose dichotomy of control and teachings on difficult people are extensively discussed

Stoic philosophy and practical applicationAmor Fati (loving your fate)Dealing with difficult people and colleagues
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Impact with Eddie Wilson

Impact with Eddie Wilson · Mar 31, 2026

55 - Same Event, Different Life | How to Turn Pain Into Power

Former slave turned philosopher whose teachings on meaning-making and mental freedom form the core philosophical foundation of the episode

Stoic philosophy and modern leadershipCognitive appraisal and emotional regulationMeaning-making and interpretation of life events
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Feb 9, 2026

You Are Responsible For How They Make You Feel | Watch Over Your Perceptions

Stoic philosopher whose discourses on perception guarding and emotional responsibility are central to episode themes

Stoic Philosophy and Emotional ResponsibilityPerception Management and Mental DisciplineAI Privacy and Data Protection
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Feb 5, 2026

This is The One Thing You Don’t Accept

Ancient Stoic philosopher cited for the concept of 'the art of acquiescence' regarding acceptance of external events

Stoic Philosophy and Virtue EthicsAcceptance vs. Moral ObjectionInjustice and Corruption
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Feb 5, 2026

BONUS | No One Is Coming to Give You Permission

Stoic philosopher; quoted as epigraph to 'The Daily Dad': 'Say to yourself what you would be, then do what you have to do'

Procrastination psychology and perfectionism in creative workSelf-directed projects vs. externally-mandated workImposter syndrome and permission-seeking behavior
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Feb 3, 2026

Do You Have Double What It Takes? | The Source Of Your Anxiety

Ancient Stoic philosopher whose teachings on anxiety and control are central to the episode's philosophical framework

Stoic Philosophy and Modern Anxiety ManagementAdversity as Personal Development ToolLocus of Control and Decision-Making
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Feb 2, 2026

Sometimes You Just Lose (But That’s No Excuse) | A Proper Frame Of Mind

Enslaved Stoic philosopher in Nero's Rome who achieved greater freedom than powerful court members through discipline

Stoic philosophy and virtue ethicsAccepting failure and setbacksPersonal autonomy and freedom
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Jan 30, 2026

The Age of Catos is Gone (or Is It?) | Ryan Holiday Owes Everything To This One Book

Stoic philosopher cited for the principle that judgments, not external things, upset us

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations as foundational textStoic philosophy core principles and virtuesInternal locus of control and judgment management
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Jan 29, 2026

This is the Day You Start | What Does Living A Virtuous Life Look Like?

Stoic philosopher whose teachings on control and freedom are discussed; influenced James Stockdale during Vietnam imprisonment

Stoic virtue in modern civic engagementActive participation vs. passive acceptance in politicsPersonal agency and control in leadership
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Jan 28, 2026

Bert Kreischer Has a Stoicism Problem

Stoic philosopher and slave; witnessed Nero's downfall and Seneca's moral compromise

Stoic Philosophy and PracticeManaging Emotional Responses to CriticismWork-Life Balance and Sustainable Productivity
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Jan 27, 2026

We Have to Care About the Little Guy | A Stoic Reset for Right Now

Enslaved Roman who taught dichotomy of control; separated what is up to us from what is not

Stoic virtue of justice and opposition to tyrannyStanding up for vulnerable populations and the marginalizedDistinguishing what is within our control versus outside our control
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Jan 26, 2026

Discipline is Doing It Anyway | The Power of Mantra

Referenced for the mantra 'persist and resist' and the principle that Stoic philosophy reduces to core mantras

Stoic discipline and virtue ethicsMantras and affirmations as cognitive toolsMarcus Aurelius and Meditations philosophy
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Jan 25, 2026

Feeling Scared and Overwhelmed? Start Here

Cited as example of practicing Stoicism while enduring 30 years of slavery

Stoic philosophy and virtue ethicsEmotional regulation and anxiety managementLocus of control and personal agency
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The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic · Jan 24, 2026

Jaimie Alexander: “I Was Asked If I Wanted to Live or Die”

Stoic philosopher whose teachings on control align with 12-step recovery principles

Alcoholism and High-Functioning AddictionStoic Philosophy and Modern Application12-Step Recovery Programs
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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Jan 2, 2026

Most Replayed Moment: Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! 5 Daily Practices For Health And Happiness

Ancient stoic philosopher whose dichotomy of control framework is central to the episode's core teaching.

Stoic Philosophy and Modern ApplicationLocus of Control and Energy AllocationDaily Physical Challenge and Resilience Building
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The School of Greatness

The School of Greatness · Dec 26, 2025

Why You Keep Manifesting the Wrong Things (And How to Fix It)

Stoic philosopher quoted on controlling reactions to external circumstances rather than circumstances

Neuroscience of Manifestation and Brain Network ActivationParasympathetic vs Sympathetic Nervous System RegulationLimiting Beliefs and Childhood Trauma Rewiring
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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain · Nov 17, 2025

The Power of Family Stories

Ancient Stoic philosopher whose teachings on distinguishing controllable from uncontrollable factors inform modern resilience strategies

Family storytelling and psychological developmentCollaborative vs. repetitive narrative styles in parentingIntergenerational trauma and resilience narratives
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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Nov 3, 2025

Four Practical Ways to Live Like a Stoic with Ryan Holiday

Ancient Stoic thinker whose writings on self-governance and virtue inform modern Stoic philosophy.

Stoic Philosophy and Modern ApplicationEmotional Self-Management and MetacognitionDevice Addiction and Technology Boundaries
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The Minimalists

The Minimalists · Oct 27, 2025

511 | Holding On

Stoic teacher whose teachings on opinions and impermanence were central to the episode's philosophical framework

Stoic philosophy and virtue ethicsSentimental items and emotional attachmentMinimalism and decluttering practices
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