How to relax like a Stoic

S1E26 - How to relax like a Stoic

Published: July 17, 2026

Duration: 16:03

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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...