For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com.
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You’re tired. You’re busy. It would be easier to stay home...It’s the perfect excuse. Unless, of course, you are disciplined.Let’s not write the year off just yet. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge is opening back up for a limited time. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge.👉 Get The Daily Stoic New Year New You & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life |https://dailystoic.com/life/dailystoic.com/life📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition ofThe Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store:https://store.dailystoic.com/🎙️ Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing toThe Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:https://dailystoic.supercast.com/🎥 Watch the video episodes onThe Daily Stoic YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email athttps://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store:https://store.dailystoic.com/📱 Follow us:Instagram,Twitter,YouTube,TikTok, andFacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pain and hardship are part of life. From ancient Greece and Rome to now, people have faced plagues, wars, illness, and loss. The question has never been how to avoid it, but how to endure it and find meaning through it. In today’s episode, Ryan shares practical Stoic methods that have been tested for centuries to help reduce anxiety, anger, and stress, build real resilience, and become stronger when life gets hard.👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing toThe Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:https://dailystoic.supercast.com/🎥 Watch the video episodes onThe Daily Stoic YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email athttps://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store:https://store.dailystoic.com/📱 Follow us:Instagram,Twitter,YouTube,TikTok, andFacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You’ve seen Jaimie Alexander as the tough, unstoppable character on screen, but what was happening off camera tells a completely different story. In this episode, Ryan sits down with actress Jaimie for one of the most honest conversations she’s ever shared publicly. She opens up about a near-death experience, years of hidden alcoholism, and the moment she realized the life she was pushing through wasn’t sustainable anymore. Jaimie also talks about how Stoic philosophy became a grounding force in her recovery, how curiosity helped replace fear, and more.Jaimie Alexander is known for her role as Lady Sif in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as well as the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Kyle XY, and Blindspot.Follow Jaimie on Instagram @JaimieAlexander and subscribe to her Substack called "In The Hallway"🎥 Watch the video episodes onThe Daily Stoic YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email athttps://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store:https://store.dailystoic.com/📱 Follow us:Instagram,Twitter,YouTube,TikTok, andFacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
January is January. A slump is a slump. They’re not fun, but neither are they the whole world…or forever.👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing toThe Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:https://dailystoic.supercast.com/🎥 Watch the video episodes onThe Daily Stoic YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email athttps://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store:https://store.dailystoic.com/📱 Follow us:Instagram,Twitter,YouTube,TikTok, andFacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It’s important to remember that Stoicism isn’t about judging other people. It’s not a moral philosophy you’re supposed to project and enforce onto the world. No, it’s a personal philosophy that’s designed to direct your behavior.🎟️ Come seeRyan Holiday LIVE: https://www.dailystoiclive.com/- San Diego, CA - February 5, 2026- Phoenix, AZ - February 27, 2026👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing toThe Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:https://dailystoic.supercast.com/🎥 Watch the video episodes onThe Daily Stoic YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email athttps://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store:https://store.dailystoic.com/📱 Follow us:Instagram,Twitter,YouTube,TikTok, andFacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.