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PODCAST

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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#238 - The Importance of Tension

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/12/15

There’s a presupposition to all self-help, self-improvement, and philosophy as a way of life topics: that growth is good. Self-help and self-improvement, after all, is improvement OF the self, though not necessarily just FOR the self. Even the philosophy of Stoicism presupposes that growth is a good thing. Their eudaemonic state is often described as “flourishing”, which is often imagined as a blooming flower. And that is growth. However, why is growth important? And how do we keep growing? Learn

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#237 - The Seeker and The Stoic with Joshua W....

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/12/13

I have a very special and exciting announcement. Hopefully, most of you by now know my good friend and fellow philosopher, Joshua W. Bertolotti. We’ve done several collaborations together over the last year and a half or so, but we also talk regularly about philosophical ideas, current pop culture, and so on. Josh and I have decided to record these conversations and release them as a separate paid podcast on Substack. The first 15-20 minutes of each conversation will be released for free. Starting

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18:49

#236 - Stoic Redemption

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/12/08

Redemption is a word that is most often used in religious circles, such as Christianity. It’s used to explain the action of being saved by God from sin. However, redemption is part of any philosophical journey. It doesn’t need to be in relation to a supernatural God. It could entirely be between you and your own conscience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#235 - The Accident is Your Training

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/12/06

The cosmos has a way of making us succumb to “fate”. This word gets tangly sometimes – does this mean we have no free will? Of course, we do! However, that doesn’t mean that we have complete control over everything. We cannot choose which way life pushes us, but we can choose how we fall. Meaning: we can choose how we react to such a situation. Sometimes, these “pushes” take the form of accidents, injuries, and screw-ups. So how should we best deal with such things? Learn more about your ad choices

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69:01

#234 - Will Johncock: Sociology & Stoicism

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/12/01

Will Johncock studies how an individual’s thoughts and actions, as well as an individual thing’s attributes, are the effects of social and physical 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 coming out early next year. In this episode, Will and I talk about the line between individual identity and

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16:27

#233 - The Most Real Things

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/29

In Buddhism, it’s said that “life is suffering”. Though some Stoics may argue that this is not the Stoic view on life, it does seem to be unequivocally true that the philosophy of Stoicism exists because of that very fact – that life is suffering. Stoicism, like all philosophies, only exists because we must contend with that fact. Suffering, then, they seem like the most real thing, and that position could certainly be well-argued. But then the question becomes: if a philosophy is able to

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#232 - Absolute Vulnerability

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/24

Vulnerability is a bit of a buzzword these days. It’s often said that you need to “be vulnerable” in relationships to become closer to the person. Hence, it is seen as a virtue. But what does it really mean to be vulnerable? Does it tie in with any of the cardinal virtues? In other words: is it Stoic to be vulnerable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#231 - David Alexander: Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, &...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/22

David Alexander is a psychotherapist, the co-host of the Between Two Ravens podcast, the creator of the Prosoche Project, and a founding member (like myself) of the Walled Garden. In this episode, David and I discuss becoming more conscious, analyzing dreams, Norse mythology, Stoic mindfulness, and much, much more. I found our conversation to be very natural and I learned a lot from his psychological insight. Without further ado, please welcome David Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices

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#230 - Rebelling Against the Body

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/17

You may consider your body to be yours, but the Stoics had a different perspective on this. It is “yours”, in one sense, as it constitutes a part of you. At the same time, making the mind strong is what Stoicism is all about. In fact, you could look at many of the Stoic doctrines as a kind of rebellion against the body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#229 - The Dark Pull

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/15

Often, we find ourselves either liking or being fascinated by villains. Consider how cool everyone thinks Darth Vader is, for example. There’s also Batman’s Joker, Negan from The Walking Dead, and Thanos from the Marvel movies. These are just some example, but there’s a common element here: we are attracted to these characters even though they are villains. But why is that the case? And should we be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#228 - Corey Robinson: Strength, Fear, & Youth...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/10

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 strength and fortitude, youth development, taking control of your life

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#227 - To Be Understood

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/08

Many of the greatest philosophers in history were misunderstood. It makes sense – for someone to be great, they must be different from everyone else. And that often takes the form of being misunderstood. Still, it’s an interesting conundrum because clearly, they are understood in some ways. Otherwise, why even listen to them? And then there’s the question: does EVERYONE misunderstand them? And do we need to be understood, by the world or by even one person to function? In this episode, I’ll be

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14:09

#226 - Forming Habits (Brain Grooves)

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/03

There are two elements to self-improvement, overall. There’s the learning of the philosophy itself, and then there’s the application of it. vI know this is very hard for people to hear… but it’s not as simple as just learning something new and then your life gets better! Learning something is the first step. It’s a crucial step. But it’s not going to give you positive results in the long term. What does do that is the application of these principles into daily life. But how do we do that,

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#225 - Josephine Tite: Being Genuine & Setting...

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/11/01

Josephine is a caregiver innovator, coach, and activist who promotes rethinking how we deal with death. Being exposed to aspects of death and mortality on a daily basis, she witnesses first-hand the issues we seem to have in dealing with, not just our own mortality, but the mortality of our loved ones. In this episode, we talk about being yourself, the importance of boundaries in relationships, and how to find the balance between the two. As always, I find my conversations with Josephine very deep

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#224 - Tyranny

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/10/27

Tyranny is not a new thing. It's been around for as long as people have formed cities. One could even argue that governments and society tilts towards tyranny over time, as we slowly drift away from understanding the importance of our fundamental rights and freedoms. But is there anything we can do to ensure liberty? How does a tyrannical government even come into being? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#223 - Sheathed Swords

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/10/25

There’s a number of misconceptions about Stoicism that never seem to die. One of these notions is “Stoics are docile. Weak.” In fact, it isn’t uncommon to think a Stoic reaction to something like a slap on the face would be to treat it as something that wasn’t harmful. And that MAY be right… but is it always? Do Stoics actually get aggressive from time to time? Are they willing to fight under the right circumstances? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#222 - Simon J.E. Drew: Our Theological Problem

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/10/20

Simon Drew is an alignment coach, poet, author, musician, and photographer. He has a Bachelor of Music Performance and is currently studying for a Master of Divinity. He is most well known for his work with the Practical Stoic Podcast, which has since evolved into The Walled Garden. In this episode, we talk about the current "mess" that we're in as a species and what we can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#221 - "Burn the Capitol"

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/10/18

In the ancient Roman days, burning the capitol and killing one's father were considered the worst of crimes. Oddly, many Western countries are being faced with a similar criticism: is our culture and society a good one, or should we just rip everything to the ground? Some seem to think so. However, where does this motivation come from to burn one's own culture down? And why was it considered the most heinous crime? And should it still be considered so? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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#220 - Spirit Lead Me

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/10/13

The word "spirit" scares many away, as it seems to be a predominantly religious term. However, the idea of the spirit is actually a very real one - it represents our capacity to produce good in the world. But what should we do, as a species, community, and individual, to make the world a better place? What actually is "better"? And how do we even go about doing so? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#219 - Joshua W. Bertolotti: Leading A Life

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2022/10/11

Joshua W. Bertolotti is the host of the In Search of Wisdom Podcast and the Perennial Podcast where he talks about all kinds of ancient wisdom and engages in meaningful conversations with modern thinkers. He also manages the Perennial Leader Project, which includes these podcasts along with a weekly newsletter and blog posts. Josh is a regular guest on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about leading a life - how to determine where you're going by having a "philosophy as a way of life". You can

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