Appearance on All Politics is Local podcast

I recently spoke with Karla Porter and Mike Supey of the All Politics is Local podcast. We discussed Stoic Philosophy and its practical applications dealing with the topics of control, loss, politics, desire, happiness, and values. We also explored current political topics and reflected on the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election. Access the episode here or […]

Justin Vacula: What is Stoic Philosophy? (Video)

I recently met with author and independent documentary filmmaker Kenny Luck to record a high-quality short video talking about Stoic Philosophy. I talk about my educational background; topics discussed within Stoic Philosophy such as handling change, improving mindset, being mindful, finding meaning in life; and applications of Stoic Philosophy. I’ll continue to upload YouTube videos on […]

Stoic Philosophy Handling Adversity Video Clips

I recently hosted a Stoic Philosophy discussion group on the topic of handling adversity with Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia. Group organizer Bob Lennon captured some video from the event which I uploaded. Stoic Philosophy was popularized by Ancient Greek and Roman thinkers including Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca. For the Stoics, a main focus […]