012: Tony Harte on Stoicism and Recovery

Host Cat York talks with Tony Harte, founder of A Stoic Sobriety, about how ancient Stoic principles compliment AA’s 12 steps. Tony shares his 36-year sobriety journey, explains stoicism’s true meaning (not emotion suppression), and shows practical tools—like the dichotomy of control and the power of the pause—to manage guilt, shame, and social media pressures in recovery.Tony explains how stoicism supports the 12 steps, encourages actionable daily practices, and emphasizes community duty. The episode offers book recommendations, recovery advice for newcomers, and resources at AStoicSobriety.com.Connect with Tony Harte and the Stoic Sobriety community by visiting https://astoicsobriety.com up for the weekly newsletter. Love the conversation?  Want to be a guest? Support the Call Her Cat Podcast mission to redefine the story of addiction and recovery. The easiest way to help is to subscribe on your favorite platform and share this episode with a friend. We always love hearing from our listeners!Call Her Cat Podcast Links The discussions and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and should not be considered professional medical, psychological, or clinical advice. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate help, please call or text 988 in the United States and Canada, or your local emergency number (e.g., 911)Send us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Reach me at Callhercatpodcast@gmail