Chatterbox #322 The Stoicism explosion

Published: July 3, 2024, 9:47 p.m.

Curious about the growing popularity of Stoicism but not sure what it's all about? In this engaging episode of Chatterbox, hosts Andrew and Anna dive into the philosophy of Stoicism. They unpack its principles, discuss why it has gained traction in recent years, and share practical ways to apply Stoic ideas in everyday life. Key topics include managing emotions, embracing challenges, and learning from renowned Stoics like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca.\n\nWhat you'll learn in this episode:\n\n \tKey principles: Discover the main ideas of Stoicism, including controlling your emotions, choosing to let go of anger and stress, and embracing challenges.\n \tPractical applications: Hear about real-life examples of how to use Stoic principles to reduce stress and improve your daily life.\n \tPopular figures: Learn about the origins of Stoicism and its founding fathers, Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, as well as popular YouTubers and podcasters that discuss this philosophy.\n\nHow this episode will improve your English:\n\n \tVocabulary Building: Learn new words and phrases related to philosophy and self-improvement.\n \tListening Skills: Improve your listening comprehension with a clear and interesting discussion between two native speakers.\n \tCultural knowledge: Understand the modern popularity of Stoicism and its influence on today's self-help trends.\n \tImprove your speaking and communication skills: Use the study guide and connect with the member community to practice speaking about Stoicism in English.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe best way to learn with this lesson:\n\nCulips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.\n\nBecome a Culips member now.\n\nMembers can access the ad-free version here.\n\nJoin our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice.\n\nEpisode references:\n\n \tAn introduction to Stoicism by Ryan Holiday: https://youtu.be/s27_2jlQq8U