Practical Stoicism

Stoicism the pursuit of perfect moral character. If this is not what you understand the objective of Stoicism to be, then you do not understand Stoicism properly. If you would like to understand Stoicism properly, you should join Stoic author and public philosopher Tanner O. Campbell, every week, right here, to explore various aspect of Stoicism from an orthodox, but practical perspective. Practical Stoicism is 100% independently owned, entirely ad-free, and produced by a real live human being who knows what he's talking about.

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July 20, 2026

How to become more confident

Join the free community: https://skool.com/tannerocampbell Apply for private coaching: https://stoicismpod.com/apply Support this podcast financially: https://stoicismpod.com/members Desktop Wallpaper: https://canva.link/bl4qrgp1mb1w65u Phone Wallpaper: https://canva.link/eqpekigl4ga1ctr In this episode, I explore one of the most valuable—and most misunderstood—benefits of practicing Stoicism: genuine confidence. Not the kind that's built on ego, status, or pretending to know everything, but the

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July 17, 2026

How to relax like a Stoic

Apply for private coaching: https://stoicismpod.com/apply Support this podcast financially: https://stoicismpod.com/members In this episode, I explore what it actually means to relax from a Stoic perspective, and why so much of the advice we're given about relaxation misses the mark. I begin by questioning the common idea that relaxation is something we can simply decide to do. We often tell ourselves to "just relax," but anyone who has ever sat on a beach while worrying about work, money, or f

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July 13, 2026

How to overcome our internal struggles

Apply for private coaching: https://stoicismpod.com/apply Support this podcast financially: https://stoicismpod.com/members Episode Summary: In this episode, I explore why so many of us stay stuck for years—even when we genuinely want to change—and why Stoicism, while powerful, is often only one part of the solution. I begin by sharing an update on my coaching practice and explain why one-on-one philosophical coaching has become the most rewarding work I've ever done. Working directly with peop

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July 6, 2026

How to stop procrastinating

In this episode, I explore procrastination from a Stoic perspective and argue that it isn't a problem of laziness—it's a problem of judgment. Drawing on Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and my own experience with ADHD, I explain why we often mistake temporary discomfort for a good reason to delay action. We tell ourselves we'll start when we feel ready, but readiness is rarely something we possess before beginning. More often, it's something we discover after we've already started. I discuss Seneca's

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July 2, 2026

How to Stop Caring What People Think

In this episode, I explore why criticism from other people affects us so deeply—and why, from a Stoic perspective, it often shouldn't. The episode begins with a chance encounter in a Starbucks that led me to reflect on something many of us experience: the discomfort of feeling judged. Whether it's criticism from a stranger, a colleague, or someone we care about, our first reaction is usually emotional. The Stoics understood this well. They knew that our initial emotional response isn't somethin

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About the Host

Tanner Campbell

Public Philosopher

Tanner Campbell is a writer, speaker, and podcaster working at the intersection of Stoic philosophy, ethics, and practical decision-making. He is best known as the creator and host of Practical Stoicism, a long-running philosophy podcast with listeners in more than 170 countries.

Tanner's work focuses on Stoicism as a practical ethical system rather than a self-help trend. He writes and teaches about virtue, judgement, responsibility, and how individuals can reason well and act appropriately in complex modern contexts. In addition to podcasting, he develops educational products and tools designed to help people practise Stoicism in daily life.