Letters from a Stoic by Seneca

About this episode

Dave and Poppy explore the practical wisdom of Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, discussing how to handle adversity and manage emotions.

What if peace of mind isn’t found by changing your circumstances, but by changing how you respond to them? In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore Letters from a Stoic by Seneca, a timeless collection of reflections on life, character, and inner strength that still speaks powerfully to the modern world. They unpack Seneca’s practical wisdom on handling adversity, managing emotions, and living with integrity in the face of uncertainty. Dave and Poppy discuss how Stoicism isn’t about supp...

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Poppy

Topics covered

• Stoicism
• peace of mind
• adversity
• emotional management
• integrity
• inner strength

Keywords

• Stoicism
• Seneca
• Letters from a Stoic
• adversity
• emotions
• inner strength
• peace of mind

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Books & works: Letters from a Stoic

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