Best Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures Podcasts (2025)

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We’ve Always Done This | Balance The Books Of Life Daily 8:37

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This is what it is to be a human. Some of it good, some of it better to resist. 📓 Check out Ryan Holiday's favorite journals: The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday: https://store.dailystoic.com/ One Line a Day (A Five-Year Memory Book): https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 👉 Support the podcast…

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We Are All Trying This | Train To Let Go Of What's Not Yours 8:57

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Seneca wasn’t perfect. He struggled, as all humans do, with inconsistencies between his philosophy and his actions. So, why should we listen to him? 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 📘 Grab the har…

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The Philosopher Who Laughed in the Face of Kings 1:02:59

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Dive into the wild life of Diogenes, the philosopher who wasn’t afraid to challenge norms or even Alexander the Great. In today’s episode, discover how his bold actions and sharp wit left an enduring legacy and why historians still debate his famous sunbathing encounter with the young conqueror. Pick up a copy of Inger Kuin’s new book Diogenes: The…

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The REAL Difference Between Stoics and Cynics | Cynicism Expert Inger Kuin (PT. 2) 58:29

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What can Diogenes teach us about the roots of Stoicism? In today’s episode, Ryan and classicist Inger Kuin break down the real gap between Stoicism and Cynicism, discussing why one trusted order and structure while the other thought most of society was nonsense. They get into Diogenes’ legendary stunts, the Stoics’ attempt to distance themselves fr…

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Do This. It's Enough. | 7 Stoic Habits To Make You Wiser 20:44

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Marcus Aurelius didn't just study philosophy when he was young. To him, philosophy was a lifelong study, a process that he committed to. 🎟️ Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE: https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ Seattle, WA - December 3, 2025 San Diego, CA - February 5, 2026 Phoenix, AZ - February 27, 2026 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by s…

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It’s Mostly Froth And Bubble | Ask Daily Stoic 16:06

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Silly worries and petty rivalries. People arguing for no reason. People trying to accumulate more than they could ever need. This is what we do, isn’t it? 🎟️ Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE: https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ Seattle, WA - December 3, 2025 San Diego, CA - February 5, 2026 Phoenix, AZ - February 27, 2026 📖 Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday …

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The Most Misunderstood Philosopher of All Time | Diogenes Expert Inger Kuin 37:56

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Diogenes wasn’t a Stoic… but without him, the Stoics don’t exist. His life was so bold, so uncompromising, and so brutally honest that it reshaped the entire philosophical world the Stoics inherited. In today’s episode, Ryan sits down with classicist Inger Kuin to unpack the wild and brilliant philosophy of Diogenes, the original cynic. Inger Kuin …

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Do You Have One Of These? 4:09

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Whether we’re beginning some creative work or we’re trying to solve some complex problem, we should never be starting from zero. 📖 Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday is out! Grab a copy here: https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-fr…

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Are You Having Trouble With These Changes? | Practice Letting Go 8:58

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Culture has changed. Technology has changed. Work has changed. Politics have changed. The environment has changed. You think these changes could have been prevented. Yet what you’re forgetting is that this is how it’s always been. 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening,…

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It’s Nothing Without This | Judge Not, Lest... 8:54

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People are weak. People are scared. People are afraid to go for what they want. It has always been thus. 📚 Books mentioned: Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https:…

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Make Stoicism Your Anchor in Chaos (Ryan Holiday Live at FreedomFest) 22:40

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We should fight, as Marcus Aurelius says, to be the person philosophy tried to make us. In this episode, Ryan shares why deciding to live with virtue can completely transform your life. 🎟️ Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE: https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ Seattle, WA - December 3, 2025 San Diego, CA - February 5, 2026 Phoenix, AZ - February 27, 2026 📖 Wis…

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Mark Manson: “I Didn’t Realize How Out of Control I Was.” 40:12

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What’s the point of achieving success if you’re burned out, lonely, or exhausted? In today’s episode, Ryan sits down with Mark Manson (bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k) to talk about how the habits that help you “make it” are usually the same ones that burn you out later. Mark talks about the moment he realized he couldn’t …

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This Is The Part To Love | "I Spent 6 Years Researching The Most Elusive Trait In The World" 21:09

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It seems insensitive to even suggest that someone “love” their fate. How are you supposed to love a breakup? Love that you buried someone? Love that you lost your business? 🎥 Watch this episode on The Daily Stoic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fLpCRbQUs8 📖 Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday is out NOW! Grab a copy here: https://st…

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There’s No One Stupider Than An Angry Person | Ask Daily Stoic 18:30

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There’s even a famous old saying: Whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make angry. 🎟️ Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE: https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ Seattle, WA - December 3, 2025 San Diego, CA - February 5, 2026 Phoenix, AZ - February 27, 2026 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad…

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BONUS | Where Service Meets Stoicism — U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Joe Byerly & Ryan Holiday 1:08:10

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In this bonus episode, Ryan sits down with his friend and collaborator, Joe Byerly, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, writer, and host of From the Green Notebook. The two talk about the overlap between Stoicism and service, the discipline it takes to think clearly, and why wisdom isn’t something you’re born with. Joe Byerly is a recently retire…

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Don’t Let It Trouble Your Mind 2:34

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You don’t have to accept being treated this way. You should stand up. You should speak out. But you know what you shouldn’t do? 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 🎟️ Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE: http…

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Cheryl Strayed: “I Had to Lose EVERYTHING to Find Myself” 1:00:23

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At some point, you realize courage isn’t something you are born with, it’s something you build. In this episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (Tiny Beautiful Things, Wild) to talk about what it really means to be brave. They discuss how fear and courage always show up together, why you can’t wait to “feel ready,” and the di…

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None of Us Are Perfect | Judge Yourself, Not Others 9:30

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Was Marcus Aurelius a bad father? How did he not manage to pass his Stoicism—to say nothing of his kindness and sense of responsibility—to his son? 🎟️ Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE: https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ Seattle, WA - December 3, 2025 San Diego, CA - February 5, 2026 Phoenix, AZ - February 27, 2026 📖 Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday is out …

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Failure Doesn’t Define You—Neither Does Success | Always The Same 10:00

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Ulysses S. Grant knew what the Stoics knew—that outside circumstances don’t say anything about us, that it didn’t matter, as Epictetus said, what we bear, only how we bear it. 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.su…

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The Surprising Habit Hack from Aristotle 14:02

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What is the "Tortoise Method" and how can it help us build habits for happiness? Look no further than this excerpt from Chapter 9 of the audiobook of Aristotle’s Guide to Self-Persuasion: How Ancient Rhetoric, Taylor Swift, and Your Own Soul Can Help You Change Your Life by Jay Heinrichs (last week's guest on The Daily Stoic Podcast!). Jay Heinrich…

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Persuasion Expert: "You Can TRAIN Your Mind to See the Positive" | Jay Heinrichs (PT. 2) 44:00

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It takes a trained mind to see wonder and awe in the middle of everyday struggles. In today’s PT. 2 episode, Ryan and persuasion expert Jay Heinrichs dive deeper into discipline, the power of our inner dialogue, and what it really means to have agency. Jay shares the story of having breakfast with the Dalai Lama and how the Stoics, Buddhists, Arist…

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This Is The Point of Philosophy | You're Wasting Your Life 9:39

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What’s the point? What is philosophy for? 🏛 The 2025 LIVE session of Stoicism 101: Ancient Philosophy For Your Actual Life starts November 10th. Don’t miss your chance to join us! Read on for more about the unique opportunities you get from joining the LIVE course. | https://dailystoic.com/101 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by su…

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Take This Seriously | Ask Daily Stoic 14:23

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This is what Stoicism has done throughout history. It’s made people the best they could be. 🏛 The 2025 LIVE session of Stoicism 101: Ancient Philosophy For Your Actual Life starts November 10th. Don’t miss your chance to join us! Read on for more about the unique opportunities you get from joining the LIVE course. 👉 Get Stoicism 101: Ancient Philos…

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BONUS | Ryan Holiday Curates a Reading List for Nick Thompson 28:07

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After their interview, Ryan and Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and author of The Running Ground, headed into The Painted Porch to talk about their favorite books and swap recommendations. 🎥 You can watch this episode on Ryan Holiday's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHT1krHB6Wg 🎙️ Listen to Nick Thompson's episode on The Daily …

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This Is Not What We Fight For 2:59

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The Stoics were not passive. They did impressive things. They were impressive people. They were fighters. But you know what? They, like the rest of us, sometimes got carried away, sometimes hung on too long, went after the wrong things. 🏛 The 2025 LIVE session of Stoicism 101: Ancient Philosophy For Your Actual Life starts November 10th. Don’t miss…

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Persuasion Expert: "You Can Manipulate Yourself Into Doing Hard Things" | Jay Heinrichs (PT. 1) 38:00

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You’re not lazy, you’re just losing the debate in your own head. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Jay Heinrichs, bestselling author of Thank You for Arguing and one of the world’s leading experts on rhetoric and persuasion. Jay has spent decades studying how we influence others, but in this conversation, he flips that lens inward to show how we …