The Young Stoics

Stoicism in Anime: Rage, Revenge, and Resilience

Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life. In this episode, Dilan and Luke wrap up season one with a discussion about about Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan, and how these anime shows incorporate stoic teachings on how we handle the world around us.Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch the show on YouTube and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok!Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

The Stoic Approach to Happiness, Anxiety, and FOMO

Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life.In this episode of The Young Stoics, Dilan and Luke talk about how happiness is not about constant excitement but calm and stability, why feeling anxious does not mean you're failing, and how FOMO is just unhealthy comparison in disguise.Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch the show on YouTube and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok!Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

Epic Fails & Epic Lessons - Why the Iliad Still Matters

Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life. On today's episode, we have a special guest! We have Eliot Professor of Greek Literature at Harvard University David Elmer on to talk about the epic poem, the Iliad. Starting from it's iconic opening line and throughout the epic tale of Achilles, Hector, and the Trojan War, the Iliad offers a unique opportunity to explore the themes of rage, honor, glory, and so much more! Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch more episodes over on YouTube (@TheYoungStoicsPodcast) and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok! Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

The Stoic Guide to College Applications

Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life.In this episode of The Young Stoics, Dilan and Luke apply timeless lessons from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to help teens handle college application stress with clarity and confidence. They break down how Stoicism teaches you to focus on what you can control—your effort, authenticity, and preparation—while letting go of what you can’t, like admissions decisions, acceptance rates, and comparison. If you're feeling overwhelmed by rejection fears, perfectionism, or pressure about your future, this episode offers practical Stoic strategies to build resilience, protect your mental health, and redefine success on your own terms.Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok!Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

The Stoics on Comparison, Ego, & Social Media

Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life. What would Marcus Aurelius say about TikTok, Instagram, and chasing likes at 16? In this episode of The Young Stoics, Dilan and Luke break down comparison, ego, and social media habits through the lens of ancient Stoic philosophy. From doom scrolling and dopamine hits to self-worth, validation, and deleting apps for a week, they explore how teens can apply Stoicism to real modern teenage life. If you’re tired of letting likes, views, and opinions control your mood, this episode will show you how to build confidence, discipline, and inner peace from the inside out! Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch more episodes over on YouTube (@TheYoungStoicsPodcast) and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok! Produced by Gotham Production Studios.