Be a Friend to Yourself — Dr. Peter Anderson on Stoicism, Toughness, and the Inner Citadel

Be a Friend to Yourself — Dr. Peter Anderson on Stoicism, Toughness, and the Inner Citadel

July 20, 2026 · 52 min · Season 5

About this episode

Dr. Peter Anderson discusses Stoicism and its relevance to mental toughness and self-compassion in high-pressure environments.

Connect with Dr. Peter Anderson: Website LinkedIn Dr. Peter Anderson spent over two decades studying the ancient world — Latin, Greek, the Stoics — before burning out of academia and rebuilding from the inside. Now he translates Seneca and coaches leaders through Inner Citadel Consulting. This one goes deep on what the Stoics actually said versus what the internet thinks they said, and why it matters for anyone who works under pressure. In this episode: Peter's path from Germany to Ottawa t...

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