Welcome! I’m Tanner Campbell, host of Practical Stoicism, an independent podcast that explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism in a way that’s grounded, accessible, and—most importantly—useful to real life.

I started this show because I believe Stoicism is more than quotes about hardship and silence. It’s a full-fledged moral philosophy, one that offers clarity, discipline, and purpose to anyone willing to take it seriously. And while there’s no shortage of content out there quoting Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, there’s not nearly enough that explains how those quotes fit into the bigger picture—the cosmology, the ethics, the physics, the actual structure of the Stoic worldview.

Every week, I unpack the ideas that made Stoicism one of the most resilient philosophies of the ancient world, and I show how those same ideas can help us become better human beings today—not by gritting our teeth through life, but by understanding what life actually is and what our role in it should be.

I’m an American philosopher of Stoicism living in the UK, and I co-authored the book “What is Stoicism? A Brief and Accessible Overview.” I care deeply about helping others connect with Stoicism as it was truly meant to be practiced—not as a productivity hack, not as a life-coaching fad, but as a serious and fulfilling path toward virtue and moral clarity.

If you’re new to Stoicism, or if you’ve been around the block and want something deeper than just surface-level takeaways, this podcast is for you. It’s listened to in over 175 countries by people who, like you and me, are trying to live thoughtfully, ethically, and in alignment with Nature.

Thanks for being here. I hope the podcast helps you as much as Stoicism has helped me.