The Daily Stoic
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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All Episodes
Jaimie Alexander: “I Was Asked If I Wanted to Live or Die”
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.
Remember That This Moment is Not Your Life | The Six Stereotypes Of Stoicism
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.
Be Strict with Yourself, Tolerant with Others | Ask Daily Stoic
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.
The Stoic Question David Mamet Engraved on His Watch
David Mamet is one of the most influential writers of the last half-century, so when he talks about craft, discipline, and courage, it’s worth listening. In this episode, David joins Ryan to talk about acting, writing, Stoicism, and why most people make things far more complicated than they need to be. David breaks down his blunt philosophy on performance and life, why courage matters more than talent, why “just saying the words” is often the hardest part, and the Stoic question he literally engraved on his watch.David Mamet won a Pulitzer Prize for Glengarry Glen Ross and first broke through in the 1970s with plays like American Buffalo and Sexual Perversity in Chicago. He’s also written and directed films including House of Games, The Spanish Prisoner, and Heist, and wrote the screenplays for The Verdict and The Untouchables. Most recently, David released the film Henry Johnson and published the novel Some Recollections of St. Ives: A Novel.👉 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.
Don’t Be a Broken Parable
Be wary whom you go to work for. Moral compromises add up and eventually destroy you.👉 Check out to James Romm's episode on The Daily Stoic Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube📚 Book Mentioned: Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero by James Rommat The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.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.