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May 20, 2026
Maybe you don’t think it’s making much of a difference. Maybe it’s terrifying and exhausting. Maybe it’s costing you a lot—friends, followers, peace of mind. Still, it is worth doing. 📚 The 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. Support the podcast and go deeper with Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content (coming soon): dailystoic.com/premium
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Empathy Is Not Weakness | Will Guidara
May 20, 2026
Empathy is not the opposite of Stoic strength. It’s part of what keeps that strength from becoming coldness. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality…
They Give You Direction for Life | The Stoic Secret to Finding Real Joy
May 19, 2026
The four virtues serve as a compass for how to act, who to be, and how to respond in any situation. Have we found anything better? 📚 The Stoic Virtues Series teaches the timeless principles of…
This is What Money Is Jealous Of | The Stoic Is A Work In Progress
May 18, 2026
You think they have everything they could possibly want. But the rich, the powerful? They are actually incredibly jealous people. 💡The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and…
How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)
May 17, 2026
In today’s episode, Ryan shares timeless lessons from the ancients on how to ask better questions, think more clearly, and make the most of AI without losing your ability to discern what’s true. 🎥…
Gavin Newsom on Ego, Power, and Stoicism
May 16, 2026
The real test of philosophy is not what it teaches us in quiet moments, but what it demands from us when power, pressure, and ego enter the room. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Gavin Newsom, the…
This Is How You Release Your Anxiety | Quality Over Quantity
May 15, 2026
Think about what your anxiety costs you. Think about it honestly and painfully. 🪙 We are the creators of our anxiety. Which means we can also be the ones to do something about it. Gain a powerful…
How Much Is Left? | The Stoic Protocol for Your Next Zoom Call
May 14, 2026
What’s left of Stoicism today is, if anything, more robust than it was in the ancient world. 💡 Modern Stoics are parents, athletes, entrepreneurs, soldiers, artists, students. They are busy, curious…
This Is Inseparable From Living a Good Life
May 13, 2026
The four Stoic virtues are not supposed to be pursued in isolation. Instead, they come together under the idea of virtue itself. 📚 Pre-order The Four Virtues Boxed Set…
The Stoic Code General Mattis Lives By
May 13, 2026
General Jim Mattis has spent his life proving that philosophy is not just for the classroom. In today’s episode, Margaret Hoover interviews General Mattis, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Ryan…
BONUS | Ryan Holiday Responds to Daniel Radcliffe
May 12, 2026
In a recent interview, Daniel Radcliffe talked about the book "How To Hide an Empire" which has been one of Ryan's favorite reads lately. Here are some of his takeaways. You can grab a copy of How To…
No, This Is The Mission | Kindness Is Always The Right Response
May 12, 2026
You thought you were supposed to be doing this. You thought your job was to do that. But then what happened? Life happened. Stuff happened. Other people happened. 📕 Pick up a copy of the 10th…
It Can Change Everything | A Real-Life Example of How to Build a Coaching Tree
May 11, 2026
Great leaders don’t just build winning teams, they build people who can go on to lead without them. In today’s episode, Ryan talks about the idea of “growing a coaching tree” and what it means to…
We Owe It All To Them | What Marcus Aurelius Learned From His Mother
May 10, 2026
In honor of Mother’s Day, Ryan talks with Donald Robertson about the powerful influence Marcus Aurelius’ mother had on his life and philosophy. Even though Stoicism is usually talked about as a…
Rock Bottom, Recovery, and Starting Over at 40 | Jon Gustin
May 09, 2026
Jon Gustin got sober at the beginning of 2023, but as he explains in today’s episode, getting sober was not the end of the struggle. It was the beginning of finally facing everything he had spent…
The Stoic All the Stoics Admired
May 08, 2026
Cato’s life was his philosophy, and the Stoics never stopped looking to his example. In today’s episode, Ryan explores why Cato the Younger became one of Stoicism’s most admired figures, and what his…
BONUS | 6 Stoic Rules of Arete (Excellence)
May 07, 2026
Arete. To the Greeks, it meant excellence. It was the ultimate expression of human greatness—moral, physical, spiritual. It’s what the Stoics were chasing. It’s what you’re chasing today. But how do…
It Can’t Think About You | How to Be a Better Friend, According to the Stoics
May 07, 2026
These are impersonal forces. This is fortune and fate. It’s not targeting you. It’s not favoring or picking on you. 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here…
You Think You Want Autonomy. You Don’t. | David Epstein
May 06, 2026
You think you want more freedom, but too much of it can work against you. In this episode, Ryan talks with David Epstein about why constraints can actually make us better. They discuss how deadlines…
They’re Not Thinking About You At All
May 06, 2026
They’re awful. They’re frustrating. They need to be stopped. These are the people who take up so much space in our head. 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to…
This is the Part To Love | How a Stoic Deals with Obnoxious People
May 05, 2026
The terrible diagnosis. The betrayal. The broken heart. Are they Stoics really saying you should love that? Is that what it means to “amor fati”—to love your fate? 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube…
When Your Passion Is Master of Your Reason… | We Are a Product of Our Habits
May 04, 2026
Recognizing your anger in the moment, feeling it rising before it takes over, means you’ve already started mastering it. 🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to pause. A…
40 Hidden Lessons From Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
May 03, 2026
You think you’ve read Meditations, but the deeper truths in Marcus Aurelius’ private writings often reveal themselves only after years of revisiting them. In this episode, Ryan shares the hidden…
What Comes After Surviving the Unthinkable | Kyle Carpenter
May 02, 2026
What happens after you survive something that should have killed you? After being critically injured in Afghanistan, Kyle Carpenter faced years of surgeries, setbacks, and a future he couldn’t yet…
BONUS | Ryan Holiday's Response to Ivanka Trump
May 01, 2026
Watch Ryan's response on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1OfTQusvYM 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily…
What You Need is a Small Crisis | Show, Not Tell, What You Know
May 01, 2026
When we stop resisting and start learning, the obstacle becomes the way. 📕 Grab the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday at dailystoic.com/obstacle 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support…
Why Are You Surprised?
Apr 30, 2026
The surprising thing about all this is that you were surprised. How could you not have seen this coming? Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 Head…
The Choice That Kept Dr. Edith Eger Alive In Auschwitz
Apr 30, 2026
Dr. Edith Eger faced the worst humanity can do, survived Auschwitz, and went on to build a 98-year life rooted in resilience, forgiveness, and meaning. In this episode, Ryan reflects on her life and…
Kyle Carpenter on Courage, Survival, and What Comes After
Apr 29, 2026
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States, given for extraordinary courage in the face of danger. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living…
Marcus Aurelius's Rules for Living a Better Life
Apr 29, 2026
To wrap up Meditations Month, today Ryan explores Marcus’s best rules for using the precious time in your life. Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work…