The Stoic Question: Philosophy and Psychology

The Stoic Question: Philosophy and Psychology

Donald J. Robertson

Episodes 78
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.6 (37)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and How to Think Like Socrates, explores the meeting point of Stoicism, philosophy, psychology, psychotherapy, and the art of living through solo reflections and conversations with leading experts on anger, anxiety, resilience, self-improvement, and how to live well.

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Recent Episodes

How to Do Stoic Therapy, with Phil Yanov

May 15, 2026 1h 35m

In this live conversation, I’m joined by Phil Yanov to discuss what it actually means to “do” Stoic therapy. We explore how Stoic philosophy can be applied in practice to emotions, habits, values,…

Hand Gestures for Self-Improvement

May 05, 2026 15m

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Stoicism: Philosophy…

How can Stoicism Help Kids?

Apr 30, 2026 54m

In this episode, I chat with Claudia Mills, an emerita professor of philosophy and award-winning author of more than sixty books for young readers. Her new novel, Calliope Callisto Clark and the…

What Marcus Aurelius Can Teach Us About Coping with Stress

Apr 16, 2026 56m

In this episode, I chat with Mark Forstater, the producer of over 30 films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail. He is the author of a number of books, including The Spiritual Teachings of…

Stoicism and Anger Live

Apr 07, 2026 1h 52m

Thank you George Shay, Kasey Pierce, Louisa Swaden, Joanna Milne 🏺, Hippie Dippie ME!, and many others for tuning into my live video with Phil Yanov! Join me for my next live video in the…

Five Practical Ideas from Socrates

Mar 12, 2026 11m

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Stoicism: Philosophy…

The Rescuer Trap: The Ethics of Love

Dec 24, 2025 48m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. While we take a short holiday break, we are excited to bring you a special…

The Rescuer Trap: The Skeptic's Guide to Autonomy

Dec 17, 2025 1h 7m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Is it a gut Instinct or gut Infection? This week, we talk to Massimo Pigliucci…

The Rescuer Trap: Broicism Just Might Work (Until it Doesn't)

Dec 10, 2025 40m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Kasey asks Scott “Can the argument be made for the overachiever’s mindset?”;…

The Rescuer Trap: Fate Willing, I'll Get Back to You

Dec 03, 2025 47m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Scott and Kasey explore how people-pleasing tendencies sabotage effective…

The Rescuer Trap: Treehouse of Sadness: Codependency and Depression

Nov 26, 2025 38m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Kasey breaks the silence with a six-word confession. She and Scott then…

The Rescuer Trap: Doormat or a Hand Grenade: When Rescuing Behavior Gets Overcorrected

Nov 19, 2025 38m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. It’s time to rejoin the pack, lone wolf, and bring your newfound healthy…

The Rescuer Trap: Dating a Dream: The Rise of AI Dependency

Nov 12, 2025 42m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. In this Sci-not-so-Fi episode, they talk about the dangers of emotional…

The Rescuer Trap: The Schema Trap featuring Dr. Jeff Perron

Nov 05, 2025 1h 3m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Dr. Jeff Perron joins us to explore the deep-seated schemas (like…

Video: Stoicism & Resilience

Oct 30, 2025 1h 26m

Thank you Beth Pagano, Ann Cronin, Kevin White, Marcos, BCz, and many others for tuning into my live video with Kyle Shepard! Join me for my next live video in the app.Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way…

The Rescuer Trap: We're Coming to Fix You, Barbara

Oct 29, 2025 42m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Strangers get weird on Scott when he attempts to exorcise their sadness with…

Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy

Oct 23, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, I chat with Commander William C. Spears. William is a submarine warfare officer in the United States Navy, and author of the upcoming book Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy. He…

The Rescuer Trap: Country Fried Parentified

Oct 22, 2025 51m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Scott serves up a heapin’ helping of downhome ‘parentification’. We’re also…

The Rescuer Trap: Values Chameleons

Oct 15, 2025 35m

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Scott and Kasey discuss the trouble with mistaking preferences for values.…

What to Expect When You're Dead

Oct 09, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode, my guest is Robert Garland, a British classical philologist and historian who is the Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics at Colgate University. He is the author…

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