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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Aug. 24, 2026

How to have healthy self-esteem

A healthy Stoic practice requires an accurate view of yourself. Think too little of yourself and you misunderstand your capacities; think too much of yourself and you do the same. In this episode, I explore self-esteem through a Stoic lens and explain why accurate self-knowledge matters to our pursuit of eudaimonia and sagehood. Apply for private coaching: https://stoicismpod.com/apply Support this podcast financially: https://stoicismpod.com/members Join my free community: https://stoicismpod.

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How to explain your why without sounding condescending

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Aug. 19, 2026

How to explain your why without sounding condescending

In today's episode I discuss whether pursuing a dream is a Stoic thing to do, and how to talk about your ambitions without accidentally insulting the people who don't share them. Before digging in please be aware of all the ways this podcast is able to exist without ads or formal sponsorship: Private Stoic Life Coaching Practice: https://stoicismpod.com/coaching Stoic Journaling Program: https://stoicjournaling.com Courses: https://stoicismpod.com/courses Elective Listener Support: https://stoi

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Aug. 10, 2026

How to find your own Stoic path

Apply for private coaching: https://stoicismpod.com/apply Support this podcast financially: https://stoicismpod.com/members Join my free community: https://stoicismpod.com/join In this episode, I explore why there is not always a single answer to the question, “What would a Stoic do?” Stoicism gives us a shared ethical framework, but it also takes seriously the particular roles, relationships, capacities, dispositions, and circumstances of each individual. I begin with the common search for “th

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Aug. 7, 2026

New book announcement: Living Stoicism

Pre-order today to get the audiobook and the paperback upon release in December. Pre-order here: https://livingstoicism.tannerocampbell.com Cheers!

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July 31, 2026

Do outcomes really not matter?

I'm responding to a thoughtful question from listener Alex Stevenson: if good decisions require us to learn from outcomes, then which outcomes should we actually value? Apply for private coaching: https://stoicismpod.com/apply Support this podcast financially: https://stoicismpod.com/members Join my free community: https://stoicismpod.com/join I begin by revisiting a LinkedIn post about decision-making and the common mistake of judging the quality of our choices by the outcomes they produce. Us

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Consider joining this podcast's free Stoic practice community on Skool. There you'll enjoy access to live weekly Q&A calls, insightful discussions with other practicing Stoics, and an opportunity to spend time with and get to know other people who, like you, are seeking to understand Stoicism better and practice is earnestly.

The community also provides a few courses, a few curated experiences, and the opportunity to work with Tanner more closely should that be something you're interested in.

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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.