Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast

By: Donald J. Robertson
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  • Donald Robertson, the author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor", and a cognitive-behavioral therapist, talks about how to apply Stoicism in the modern world, discussing philosophy, psychology and self-improvement with guests from all walks of life. Available on Google and Apple podcasts.

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Episodes
  • Meditation and Anger in Stoicism and Buddhism
    Apr 17 2025

    Donald speaks with Matthew Gindin, writer, editor, and former Buddhist monk. We talk about Buddhist teachings on anger and the parallels between Buddhist and Stoic contemplative meditation practices.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • How to Control your Anger According to Seneca
    Apr 3 2025

    In this episode, I chat with Charif Ahmed of Study the Greats and Become Greater, about the Stoic approach to anger management found in Seneca’s On Anger.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Watch us chat about the philosophy and psychology of anger
    Mar 19 2025

    Thank you The Plato's Academy Centre, Adam PT, Diane Kalen-Sukra, EHL, VeneerOfCivility, and many others for tuning into my live video with Anya Leonard of Classical Wisdom, discussing anger! Join me for my next live video in the Substack app.

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    34 mins

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