The Strong Stoic Podcast
Brandon Tumblin
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#405 - Wealth Without Arrogance, Loss Without Panic
Money stresses almost everyone.But Stoicism doesn’t tell us to ignore wealth — it tells us to rank it correctly.In this episode, I break down:Why money isn’t arbitrary (it represents reciprocity and…
#404 - The Story You Tell to Sleep at Night
Every man has his excuses.And the more vile the man becomes, the more touching the story has to be.In this episode of The Strong Stoic, we explore a brutal truth: no one thinks they’re the villain.…
#403 - William C. Spears | Conflict, Leadership, and the Stoic Way
In this episode of The Strong Stoic, I sit down with an active-duty Navy submarine officer to explore Stoicism through the lens of military leadership, conflict, and responsibility.We discuss:Why…
#402 - Why I Stopped Buying Stoic Books (And Started Practicing Stoicism)
Most people don’t fail at Stoicism because they don’t know enough.They fail because they don’t practice enough.In this episode, I talk about why I stopped buying Stoic books, why fiction pulled me…
#401 - Multitasking Is Ruining Your Life (The Stoics Warned Us)
Our culture glorifies multitasking—but the Stoics would call it a mistake.In this episode of The Strong Stoic Podcast, we explore why doing more at once often means experiencing less. Drawing on…
#400 - Internal vs External Regulation — And When Reflection Becomes a Trap
Not everyone regulates themselves the same way.Some people measure their actions by character. Others measure by consequences. In this episode, we explore the difference between internal and external…
#399 - Be Dangerous, But Leave Room for the Human
Most leadership failures don’t come from incompetence.They come from imbalance.Too much edge and people comply—but stop trusting you.Too much kindness and standards quietly collapse.Real leadership…
#398 - Stoic Resilience: You're Stronger Than You Think | With Kyle Sarka
In this episode, Brandon sits down with an educator and school principal, Kyle Sarka, to explore Stoic resilience—not as brute toughness, but as endurance guided by wisdom.The conversation moves…
#397 - Why Does Progress Often Feel Like Failure?
In this episode of The Strong Stoic, I explore a Stoic paradox: the one making the most progress often feels it the least.Drawing from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and real-world examples from…
#396 - Life Isn’t Fair — And That’s the Point
Life isn’t fair — and Stoicism never said it would be.In this episode, we explore what it actually means to live with integrity in a world that doesn’t reward effort, honesty, or discipline in…
#395 - Living Between Reaction and Intention
We all try to live with intention—but life keeps interrupting us.In this episode, I explore the tension between daily reactivity and long-term vision through a Stoic lens. Why do we keep returning to…
#394 - The Stoic Warrior's Restless Night
Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you’re weak.It often means you’re growing.In this episode of The Strong Stoic Podcast, I explore imposter syndrome through a Stoic lens—why it shows up during periods…
#393 - Strong at the Broken Places: How Stoics Rebuild After Breaking
In this episode, Brandon explores Hemingway’s famous line: “The world breaks everyone.”But instead of treating breaking as failure, we look at it through the Stoic lens—as a natural part of being…
#392 - Diogenes the Dog: Stress-Testing Stoicism with Inger Kuin
In this episode of The Strong Stoic, I’m joined by classicist and author Inger Kuin to dive deep into the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly practical life of Diogenes—the original Cynic and, in many…
#391 - The Path to Personal Growth
In this episode, Brandon discusses the journey of personal growth and self-improvement, emphasizing the importance of learning from past experiences and embracing change. He highlights how…
#390 - Kai Whiting on Illness, Identity, and Practicing Stoicism When Life Collapses
After nearly two years away from the Stoic world, author and researcher Kai Whiting returns to share—candidly—what happened: sudden metabolic illness, becoming a father, career upheaval, a public…
#389 - The Stoic Heart of Star Wars
The Jedi sought to control their emotions. Luke Skywalker mastered them through compassion. In this episode, I explore how Star Wars reflects the core tension in Stoicism — the balance between…
#388 - Confronting Darkness: A Stoic Look at Ed Gein
We often think of monsters as creatures hiding under our beds. But real monsters walk among us — and sometimes, they are born of sickness, isolation, and the collapse of reason.In this episode,…
#387 - Unfinished Sentences: On Dying, Fear, and Truth
An 18-year-old boy lies dying. When asked if he’s afraid, he simply says, “Yeah.”In this episode, I explore what that single word reveals about mortality, honesty, and the limits of Stoicism. From…
#386 - Don't Trade Your Problems for Other Problems
In this episode, I explore the idea that life is not about escaping problems but learning how to face them. We often think the grass is greener on the other side—that a new job, relationship, or…
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The Strong Stoic Podcast has published 406 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Education, Philosophy.
The Strong Stoic Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.
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