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The Strong Stoic Podcast

Brandon Tumblin

The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join your host, Brandon Tumblin, as he breaks down a wide variety of complex and difficult topics while bringing together different philosophies, sciences, and perspectives.

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#272 - What is Life Really About?

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/06/20

What is life really about? This is perhaps one of the most fundamental questions of philosophy. The Stoics have a simple enough answer: virtue. People on their deathbeds would also have a simple enough answer: the people you care about. Are these separate answers, or is there some confluence here? What is life REALLY about? Find this episode on: https://linktr.ee/Strongstoic The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join

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#271 - Ian C. Williams: Vulnerability, Fact, Truth,...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Ian C. Williams is an author, speaker, and business advisor. He has a Master’s in Public Affairs (MPA) with an emphasis in Leadership Strategy and Organizational Culture from the University of Minnesota. He works primarily with mission-driven organizations to help them grow healthy cultures through process optimization, well-being integration, and environmental restoration. He recently released his first book, Soil & Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature’s Insight and the Deep Work of

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#270 - Adopting Better Opinions & Perspectives;...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/06/06

It is, of course, a core Stoic idea that it is not situations that upset us but rather our opinion of them. This points to a very deep connection between opinion and character: one’s opinion dictates one’s character. That doesn’t sound overly obvious. Isn’t an opinion just some arbitrary thing? And isn’t it outside of our control to some extent? In this episode, I discuss the connection between character, opinions, and perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#269 - Altering the Structure of Reality: Subjective...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/05/30

Peterson is known to say some crazy stuff from time to time. When looking at a quote like the above, it’s easy to get a little hesitant - how can we alter the structure of reality? I think there’s a lot to unpack in this quote. Firstly, it does seem to be the case that our thoughts form our reality, at least in some part. There is an objective reality out there, though we mere humans don’t always know what it is. That is what science aims to define. However, there are also our subjective views on

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#268 - Balancing Gratitude with Betterment; Marcus...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/05/23

We have a tendency to take everything that we already have for granted. Perhaps you spend months craving the latest iPhone. You save your money and when the day comes, you trade it in for that shiny, shiny model. However, come next year, you have the same feelings. Now, the iPhone that, at one point in time you felt would make you happy ‘till the end of your days simply blends in with the rest of your “bland” life. But where is the balance between seeking a better life and gratitude? Find this

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#267 - On the Shortness (And Extensiveness) of Life

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/05/16

It isn’t uncommon for the thought to cross one’s mind “damn, time goes fast!”. Though perhaps Seneca wouldn’t have cursed (but who knows?), he had contemplated much on the shortness of life. Perhaps paradoxically, Seneca also writes on how life can actually be quite long if it is lived properly. What are we to make of these seemingly contradictory ideas from Seneca? The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join your host,

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#266 - Dr. Megan McElheran: Hard Work & True Rest,...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/05/09

Dr. Megan McElheran is a Clinical Psychologist and the Chief Executive Officer of Wayfound Mental Health Group, practicing in Calgary, AB. Her work over the last 16 years has been exclusively in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Operational Stress Injuries (OSI) in active-duty military, Veterans, and public safety personnel (e.g., police, firefighters, paramedics, corrections, etc.). Megan does extremely important work in the world, and I was very happy for her to sit down and chat with me,

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#265 - Truth: The Handmaiden of Love (According to...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Truth is an obvious virtue, though it’s not a cardinal virtue. A cardinal virtue is pure; it’s always good, while the truth is not. Still, truth plays a very significant part in any philosophical journey. It is the handmaiden of love. But what does this really mean? This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack: Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblin

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#264 - Will Johncock: Stoic Cosmopolitan, Community,...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/04/25

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Will Johncock. Will studies how an individual’s thoughts, actions, and attributes, are products of their environments. He works within the fields of continental philosophy, ancient and modern Stoic philosophy, social theory, and sociology. He is also an author, and his newest book Beyond the Individual: Stoic Philosophy on Community and Connection is available right now, and I highly recommend picking it up. In this episode, Will and I talk

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#263 - Making Friends, Being a Friend, & Putting...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Emerson said "the only way to have a friend is to be one". This quote is particularly insightful in today’s hyper-connected world. I use the word “connected'“ loosely, for although many of us have lots of online friends, genuine in-person connections seem to have become rare. So how do we best aim towards making friends? And how can we BE a friend? This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on

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#262 - Becoming Wise, Accepting Ignorance, & Staying...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/04/11

Wisdom is one of the four cardinal virtues, so it makes sense why the Stoics spent so much time thinking and writing about it. It is often seen as abstract, and hence, it can cause confusion as to what it really is. But what is wisdom? How can we become more wise? Is there a difference between "wisdom" and "knowledge"? And why is humility important in wisdom? Find this episode on: https://linktr.ee/Strongstoic The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about

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#261 - Dr. Brian Russell: Personality, Teamwork,...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Brian is the author of the new book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life. He’s an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals and also hosts the Deep Dive Spirituality Conversations podcast. In this episode, Brian and I discuss personality, teamwork, relationships, leadership, and much more. There are two parts to this interview – the first is the standard Strong Stoic guest

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#260 - Stoic Logos, Heraclitus, Dialogue, & Pursuing...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Logos is a very abstract and difficult idea to understand. It’s present in many ancient philosophies as well as Christianity. One of the confusing aspects is the fact that the definition changes to some degree depending on which philosophy you are talking about. Despite it’s complexity (or perhaps because of it), I think an understanding of what Logos is is crucial for the practicing of Stoicism, as it is the spirit of the entire philosophy. So what is Logos, and why should we trust in it? Learn

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#259 - Tanner Campbell: Stoicism, Western Values,...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/03/21

Tanner is the founder of Practical Philosophy and the host of the Practical Stoicism podcast. He’s currently working on what is in my opinion a very noble goal – a platform for academics to independently share their wisdom with those willing to hear it. He has also authored a book called “Practical Stoicism” and has another, “Stoicism But Brief” coming out very soon so stay tuned for that. In this episode, Tanner and I talk about Stoicism, of course, but in the context of the Western world. Stoicism

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#258 - Lucky Now

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Tom Petty said, “some say life will beat you down, break your heart, steal your crown”. That seems like a rather pessimistic take on life! However, we add pessimism to our heads. Perhaps Petty wasn’t referring to this as an inherently bad thing. Tragedy, heat break, etc. are viewed as indifferents in Stoicism, but they could also be viewed as good if we use them to improve our character. Could we go so far as to say that suffering could perhaps come to us if we’re lucky? Learn more about your ad

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#257 - Corey Robinson: Doing Your Best, Intentions, &...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/03/07

Corey Robinson is a former member of Canada’s National Wrestling Team who has also served as both a national and provincial coach of Olympic freestyle wrestling. He is currently a specialist of social impact at Motivate Canada, which is an organization which focuses on youth-driven development all over Canada. He also is a coach at CrossFit Basinview for those of you in the Halifax area. In this episode, Corey and I talk about what it means to really do your best – in the gym but also in life. We

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#256 - A Moral Dilemma

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/02/28

There’s a common moral dilemma brought up as a way to illustrate the complexity of situations. These dilemmas are often a version of sacrificing one for the many. If there was an army coming your way, and the leader of the army asked you to either sacrifice one of your friends or to be prepared to be destroyed. What’s the right response here? It’s perhaps easy to justify sacrificing the one to save the many… but is that the right response? The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and

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#255 - Dr. Megan McElheran: Hard Truths, Suffering, &...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/02/21

Dr. Megan McElheran is a Clinical Psychologist and the Chief Executive Officer of Wayfound Mental Health Group, practicing in Calgary, AB. Her work over the last 16 years has been exclusively in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Operational Stress Injuries (OSI) in active-duty military, Veterans, and public safety personnel (e.g., police, firefighters, paramedics, corrections, etc.). Megan does extremely important work in the world, and I was very happy for her to sit down and chat with me

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#254 - Leave A Light On

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/02/16

I recently did an episode on the vitalness of showing up for yourself. No one else is coming. If you want to make your life better, then YOU must make your life better. As the old adage goes, “you can bring a horse to the water, but you can’t make them drink it”. However, we are also all here for each other. I’ve often said in the past that we should acquire strength, first, to lift ourselves up and second, to lift others up. This is the other side of the coin. But what can we really do to help each

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#253 - What if God Doesn't Exist?

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2023/02/14

In 1882, Nietzsche stated in his book The Gay Science that “God is dead”. He wasn’t celebrating this fact; in fact, he was quite concerned about it. Dostoevsky, the author of some of the greatest books of all time, was concerned as well. In 1879, he published The Brothers Karamazov, and in it, one of his characters said “If God doesn’t exist then everything is permissible”. These statements were made about 3 years about, which is fascinating. Here we have two of the greatest philosophers of all time

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