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51 Combining Stoicism and Cosy Crime | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society - Women's intellectual history Agatha Christie’s work aligns heavily with Stoic philosophy. She often framed human wickedness as an irrational deficiency of the mind rather than a superhumanpower. This echoes the Stoic view that vice is ultimately a form of ignorance. FOR FURTHER STOIC...

50 Macbeth and the Stoic Fates| Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history In Stoicism, fate is the inescapable, rational order of the universe. Rather than a passive surrender, Stoics use the concept as a tool for empowerment. FOR FURTHER STOIC STUDY - CHECK OUT MY COURSES ON INSIGHT TIMER MEDITATION APP. IMPORTANT: My words, my face, m...

On today's episode we are looking at stoic acceptance of the natural order of things, andwe are referring to the Greek myth – Persephone and the pomegranate seeds. Greek mythology wasn't created by a single person or as a conscious piece of fiction. Instead, it evolved as an oral tradition over centuries, These stories served several vital purposes in ancient society: to interpret the environment...

We’ve spoken about adopting good habits before – the repetition of good practise, our dailysteps forward in the maintenance of our higher selves. But today I wanted to talk about the repetition of bad habits. Just as Repetition builds a stronger "muscle" for good habits, it does the same for bad habits, making them exponentially harder to break over time. FOR FURTHER STOIC STUDY - CHECK...

47 How to manage Societal Expectation with E M Forster | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history In A Room with a View , societal expectations act as agilded cage - a situation that is superficially attractive or luxurious but ultimately confining. Lucy Honeychurch the protagonist, is in Florence, expanding her horizons . Yet this Med...

46 The Power of Stoic Resilience in Emily of New Moon| Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history In L.M. Montgomery’s Emily of New Moon, resilience is the beating heart of the story. Following her father's death, Emily Starr is orphaned and thrust into a rigid household on Prince Edward Island. She survives profound grief and relent...

Welcome to The Female Stoic podcast - winner in the Education category - Women Podcasters Awards 2026. This Bonus Episode features Rudolf Hudson - 2025 Winner of the World Federation Natural Bodybuilding Junior Championships. (My son!) Today we are talking Popular Culture and the influence it can have over our life if we fail to exercise our Power of Stoic Control. Watch LIVE recording on Insight...

I am delighted to announce, The Female Stoic podcast has won the award for best Education podcast in the Women Podcasters Awards 2026! Thank you so much to everyone who voted! I couldn't have done it without you x Steph x In today's episode: We will be looking at the work of Charles Dickens – specifically The Old Curiosity Shop. A recurring theme in the work of Charles Dickens is the suffe...

Mary Wollstonecraft heavily incorporated Stoic principles into her feminist philosophy, advocating for self-mastery and rationality. She championed education to foster inner strength, aligning with the Stoic belief that virtue is developed through reason and emotional control. IMPORTANT: My words, my face, my performance, my voice are my own (the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee Stephanie Hudso...

In Stoicism, logos is seen as the divine reason that orders the universe and is intrinsic to the human soul. It is found in nature and directs all things, from the smallest creature to the movement of stars, with inherent purpose and harmony. This episode is all about the celebration of this, and the acceptance of the part we have to play in the recognition of of it. IMPORTANT: My words, my face,...

41 The Power of Choice with C S Lewis | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history In The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, choice is portrayed as an central tenet to the narrative. When called to action, the Pevensie children are faced with moral dilemmas and challenges, Today, we look at the power of choice, and how it calls upon us to...

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Born in 1752, Frances Burney was one of Jane Austen's favourite authors., and a member of the Bluestocking Group. Austen grew up reading Burney's novels Evelina and Cecilia, and drew inspiration from them for her own works. And when considering the two authors in greater detail, we can see the satirical standard Burney setwhich jane was to draw so heavily upon. And , if you like what you h...

36 How to be Stoically Sentimental | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU. In this week's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast: Today we are looking at how to be stoically sentimental....

35 How to Cope with Overpowering Emotion | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU. In this week's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast: Today we are looking at how to cope with overpower...

33 How to Maintain inner peace whilst Striving for Success | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU. In this week's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast: Today we are looking at how to c...

33 How to Maintain inner peace whilst Striving for Success | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU. In this week's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast: Today we are looking at how to m...

32 Beating Betrayal with Wuthering Heights | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU. In this week's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast: Today we are looking at how to beat betrayal in...

PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU.31 How do we conquer fear as stoic women? | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history In this week's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast:  I received a message from Lisa in Leeds askingme...

Today’s episode of The Female Stoic Podcast is entitled 30 How to prioritise ourselves with Charlotte Bronte | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history And why Charlotte Brontë English novelist and poet as our inspiration, today?   Well, Charlotte Brontë prioritized herself by fiercely protecting her intellectual life, She pursued an i...

Today’s episode of The Female Stoic Podcast is entitled 29 Oscar Wilde and Stoic Humility | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Oscar Wilde, showcased Stoic Humility and Self-Reflection, in his later work  De Profundis, which was a letter of profound acceptance and humility he wrote whilst in prison. After his this, Wilde mirrored...

Today’s episode of The Female Stoic Podcast is entitled Stoic Discipline and Emily Dickinson Which of course refers to the commitment she had, to creating the poetry that honoured her thoughts, feelings and ideas. First, we’ll look at the poet herself. Then we’ll consider a selection of her work,and relate all this to the utility of stoic discipline, and how we can use this to protect our inner ci...

Stoic Courage and Montgomery's Blue Castle | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU. Today on The Female Stoic Podcast we will consider the utility of courage in our lives, and how to a...