Don’t Believe Everything You Think
The Stoic withholds assent
Episode 202 of the The What Is Stoicism? Podcast podcast, hosted by Allan John (What Is Stoicism?), titled "Don’t Believe Everything You Think" was published on August 6, 2025 and runs 7 minutes.
August 6, 2025 ·7m · The What Is Stoicism? Podcast
Summary
In this episode, I look at how Stoicism teaches us not to suppress our emotions but to master our responses to them through mindful assent.With a practical focus, we examine how the Stoic distinguishes between involuntary impressions and the voluntary judgments that follow.By learning to pause, reflect, and test our fears, we reclaim control over our minds and protect our inner peace from rumor, fear, and unexamined thoughts.👇 👇 👇📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Fate Provides The Best To The Besthttps://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-fate-provides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
In this episode, I look at how Stoicism teaches us not to suppress our emotions but to master our responses to them through mindful assent.
With a practical focus, we examine how the Stoic distinguishes between involuntary impressions and the voluntary judgments that follow.
By learning to pause, reflect, and test our fears, we reclaim control over our minds and protect our inner peace from rumor, fear, and unexamined thoughts.
👇 👇 👇
📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT
Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:
☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Fate Provides The Best To The Best
https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-fate-provides
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.