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The Female Stoic | Women in History - Literature, Philosophy and Female Empowerment.

The Female Stoic | Women in History - Literature, Philosophy and Female Empowerment.

Stephanie Poppins | Female Stoic, Bluestocking, Teacher of Classic literature 59 Episodes Jul 3, 2026

The Female Stoic Podcast offers Stoic philosophy made relevant through literature, focusing on women in history and their empowerment. Host Stephanie Poppins, a former high school teacher of English Literature and Philosophy, explores how Stoic principles apply to modern women's lives. The podcast aims to fill a gap in Stoic content that reflects women's experiences. It is an award-winning show that connects historical female figures with contemporary issues.

Episodes

50 Macbeth and The Stoic Three Fates | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society - Women's intellectual history Jul 3, 2026 00:24:07 50 Macbeth and the Stoic Fates| Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual historyIn 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, my p
49 Greek Mythology and Stoic Acceptance | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Jun 26, 2026 00:20:41 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 a
48 Anne Shirley and the Repetition of Bad Habits | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Jun 20, 2026 00:25:12 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 OU
47 How to manage Societal Expectation with E M Forster | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Jun 12, 2026 00:25:01 47 How to manage Societal Expectation with E M Forster | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual historyIn 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 Medit
46 The Power of Stoic Resilience in Emily of New Moon| Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Jun 5, 2026 00:23:30 46 The Power of Stoic Resilience in Emily of New Moon| Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual historyIn 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 relentl
45 BONUS EPISODE - Popular Culture and the Power of Stoic Choice | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history May 29, 2026 00:21:22 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 Ti
44 Charles Dickens and a Child's Stoic Sacrifice | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history May 22, 2026 00:23:49 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 xIn 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 suffer
43 Mary Wollstonecraft and Stoicism | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history May 15, 2026 00:29:38 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 Hudson
42 The Logos and L M Montgomery | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history May 8, 2026 00:22:52 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, my
41 The Power of Choice with C S Lewis | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history May 1, 2026 00:31:06 41 The Power of Choice with C S Lewis | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual historyIn 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
40 The Value of Virtue with Charles Dickens | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Apr 24, 2026 00:26:23 GREAT NEWS! I AM NOMINATED IN THE WOMEN PODCASTERS AWARDS 2026. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND SELECT THE FEMALE STOIC PODCAST FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU - EDUCATION. THANK YOU Xhttps://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-voting?utm_source=Neworld+Books&utm_campaign=9ec6a70452-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_28_09_01_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-cac0c59baf-60730281140 The Value of Virtue with
39 How not to be Stoic - with Eleanor H Porter | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Apr 17, 2026 00:29:18 GREAT NEWS! I AM NOMINATED IN THE WOMEN PODCASTERS AWARDS 2026. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND SELECT THE FEMALE STOIC PODCAST FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU - EDUCATION. THANK YOU Xhttps://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-voting?utm_source=Neworld+Books&utm_campaign=9ec6a70452-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_28_09_01_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-cac0c59baf-60730281139 How Not to be Stoic | Phi

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