Seneca on the Sign of a Well-Ordered Mind
In this episode Simon Drew discusses a single passage from Seneca’s second epistle where he makes a suggestion about the sign of a well-ordered mind. Quote mentioned in this episode: Seneca’s Epistle 2:1 To support the podcast and receive exclusive episodes like this you can visit patreon.com/simonjedrew/
Prof. Joseph Siracusa | Australia and the World
In this episode Simon discusses Australian modern history as it relates to war, international politics, and diplomacy, as well as Australia’s current position leading into the future. Prof. Joseph Siracusa is Professor of Political History and International Diplomacy at Curtin University. Born and raised in Chicago and a long time resident of Australia, Joseph studied at the […]
Seneca on Time & Death
In this episode Simon dives into three verses from Seneca’s first epistle which grapple with the complexities of time and death. Seneca’s ideas around death and the value of our time are not only inspiring, but they are also deeply thought provoking and practical. After listening to this episode consider consulting with yourself about the […]
Seneca on Communing with the Divine
In this episode Simon Drew continues his series on Seneca’s writings and breaks down his favourite passage from Seneca’s “Consolation to Helvia”. This passage paints a beautiful picture of Seneca’s feelings about his cosmic home, and with just the right mix of philosophy, theology, and literary finesse, it inspires us to nurture our sense of […]
Who was Seneca and Why Should We Study Him?
In this series, join Simon Drew as he dives deep into the writings of Lucius Annaeus Seneca – the renowned Stoic philosopher, politician, and playwright. In this episode Simon gives a brief overview of Seneca’s life, and he sets the scene for the episodes to come. Become a patron at patreon.com/simonjedrew/ to support Simon’s work […]
Sharon Lebell on Holidays, Traditions & Rituals
Sharon Lebell is a writer, speaker and author of “The Art of Living – A Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness”, a collection of her own interpretations of Epictetus’ best writings. In this conversation Simon and Sharon discuss holidays, traditions and rituals, and the important role they play in culture. Buy The Art of […]
New Year Resolution Success with Ashley McCole
This is such an important time of year where we all have the opportunity to transform ourselves and set new goals and intentions. In this episode Simon Drew and Ashley McCole discuss various tips and strategies for setting and succeeding with New Year resolutions. Ashley McCole is a dedicated practitioner of Stoicism from Perth, Australia. […]
A Holiday Recipe for Personal Transformation
For as long as I can remember, I have really loved the Christmas season. Of course, having grown up as a Latter Day Saint in a Christian society, and having parents who have made their entire living in Christmas decorations, it seems only natural that I would have a certain affinity for this holiday. But […]
Know Thyself | A Call to Curiosity, Duty & Reverence
Full text: I was recently reminded of a maxim that was inscribed on the temple of Apollo at Delphi – one which has actually been on my mind throughout this entire year. There are 147 of these maxims (you can find them here. Thanks to JC for sending this amazing list to me!), but this particular […]
The Wisdom of Miles Davis P2: Turning Mistakes Into Masterpieces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinBfnhUtjY&feature=youtu.be Miles Davis, the legendary trumpeter, was one of the most revolutionary artists in all of history, compared to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky. His music influenced the sound of multiple generations of musicians, and he is widely regarded to be one of the most creatively inspired people who ever […]