The Strong Stoic Podcast

Marcus Aurelius wrote, “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”
In this episode, we break down what that really means — and why it’s more psychological than poetic.
Your character isn’t shaped by random thoughts. It’s shaped by repeated ones.
The ones you rehearse.
The ones you circulate.
The ones you give attention to daily.
We explore:
How repeated thoughts build identity
Why resentment, fear, and insecurity are trained habits
The physical analogy of cupping and circulation
How modern inputs (social media, outrage cycles) dye your mind
The Stoic discipline of guarding your impressions
You don’t control events.
But you control the dye.
And over time, that becomes who you are.

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 contribution)
Why living below your means is philosophical discipline
The Stoic case for saving and investing
The difference between stewardship and obsession
Why generosity requires order
Wealth is a preferred indifferent.
But mismanaging it is not neutral.
Receive prosperity without arrogance.
Be ready to let it go without collapse.

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. From The Blade Itself to Game of Thrones to Breaking Bad, we examine how the human mind protects itself with narrative.
We talk about:
Why evil rarely feels evil from the inside
How rationalization becomes identity
Why dictators loved dogs and went home to dinner
The Stoic discipline of self-interrogation
Why moral discomfort is a feature of growth
If you’ve ever lost sleep over a decision, questioned your integrity, or struggled with criticism—this episode is for you.
Being a good person isn’t about feeling good.
It’s about facing uncomfortable truths and refusing to exile the people who bring them to you.
Be dangerous to your excuses.
Leave room for the human.

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 Stoicism isn’t emotional suppression
The role of anger in leadership and combat
How virtue makes you more effective — not softer
Why roles matter more than feelings
The connection between strength training and moral discipline
What Marcus Aurelius can teach modern leaders about conflict
This is not a romanticized conversation about war.
It’s a grounded exploration of responsibility under pressure.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership…
If you’ve ever questioned how to handle conflict…
If you’re trying to be dangerous — but disciplined —
This one’s for you.

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 back into reading, and how the real work of philosophy happens far away from the page.
We explore the gap between knowing and becoming, why mastery takes decades—not weeks—and why repetition, not insight, is the true currency of growth.
If you feel stuck despite “doing everything right,” this episode is for you.