Reading Romance with Stephanie Poppins
Reading Romance with Stephanie Poppins

Reading Romance with Stephanie Poppins

Stephanie Poppins

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Women are constantly seeking Stoic content - they're just not finding themselves reflected in it. The Female Stoic Podcast offers something the market desperately needs: Stoic Philosophy made relevant through Literature. This is Literary Empowerment! Think Hardcore History meets The Daily Stoic, for women, by women. Dig out your bluestockings. It's time to be empowered! #femaleempowerment Your host Stephanie Poppins is a former high school teacher of English Literature and Philosophy and a Natural Born Stoic. Visit www.neworldbooks.uk for accompanying audiobooks Music by Jean-Miles Carter

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32 Beating Betrayal with Wuthering Heights | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
FEB 27, 2026
32 Beating Betrayal with Wuthering Heights | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
32 Beating Betrayal with Wuthering Heights | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual historyPLEASE 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 a stoic way And What better a novel to refer this theme to the theme ofbetrayal, than wuthering heights.If you don’t know the story, check out my tracks on insighttimer. Or full audiobook wherever you listen to audiobooks. Emily Brontë’ Wuthering Heights is aGothic tale of intense passion, jealousy, and revenge set on the Yorkshire moors. It follows Heathcliff, a mysterious foundling adopted by the Earnshawfamily, who develops a deep, destructive bond with his foster sister, Catherine. After Catherine marries the refined Edgar Linton, a heartbroken andvengeful Heathcliff spends years orchestrating the ruin of the Earnshaw and the Linton families before his death And obviously the stoic masters - Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. IMPORTANT:My words, my face, my performance, my voice are my own (the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee Stephanie Hudson). I own the rights to this performance. I do not give permission for my voice, face or performance to be manipulated with AI. I do not give permission for my public persona to be manipulated/associated with anything other than the performances I post. The Female Stoic Podcast theme Music by Jean-Miles CarterPublished by Neworld BooksAudiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.ukcharlotte bronte, female stoics , philosophy, women in philosophy, stoic philosophy, jane austen, english literature, stoic advice, literature and history, stoicism, practical stoicism, literature, bluestockings, literary discussion, stoic empowerment, stoicism, stoicism philosophy, marcus aurelius, practical stoicism, stoic, stoicism quotes, how to practice stoicism, stoic philosophy, stoicism today, seneca, personal development, stoicism and success, stoic wisdom, how to change negative thinking, seneca teachings, marcus aurelius quotes, stoic teachings, stoicism for women, how can a women use stoicism, become a stoic woman, how to be a stoic, the female stoic, stephanie poppins, insight timer, the female stoic podcast
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31 How to Conquer Fear as a stoic Woman - | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
FEB 13, 2026
31 How to Conquer Fear as a stoic Woman - | 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.31 How do we conquer fear as stoic women? | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual historyIn this week's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast: I received a message from Lisa in Leeds askingme to discuss how we manage our fears, as she says, it is very hard for her to face up to the pain of the breakdown of her marriage that she has been running fromfor a while now. Thank youLisa, for sending that to the podcast. In today's episode I will be referring to the protagonist Tuesday St Clair in my latest audio drama - Mystery atMaybank Cottage – which is serialised on Insight Timer meditation app.  And obviously the stoic masters - Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. IMPORTANT:My words, my face, my performance, my voice are my own (the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee Stephanie Hudson). I own the rights to this performance. I do not give permission for my voice, face or performance to be manipulated with AI. I do not give permission for my public persona to be manipulated/associated with anything other than the performances I post. The Female Stoic Podcast theme Music by Jean-Miles CarterPublished by Neworld BooksAudiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.ukcharlotte bronte, female stoics , philosophy, women in philosophy, stoic philosophy, jane austen, english literature, stoic advice, literature and history, stoicism, practical stoicism, literature, bluestockings, literary discussion, stoic empowerment, stoicism, stoicism philosophy, marcus aurelius, practical stoicism, stoic, stoicism quotes, how to practice stoicism, stoic philosophy, stoicism today, seneca, personal development, stoicism and success, stoic wisdom, how to change negative thinking, seneca teachings, marcus aurelius quotes, stoic teachings, stoicism for women, how can a women use stoicism, become a stoic woman, how to be a stoic, the female stoic, stephanie poppins, insight timer, the female stoic podcast
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30 How to prioritise ourselves with Charlotte Bronte | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
FEB 6, 2026
30 How to prioritise ourselves with Charlotte Bronte | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
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 historyAnd 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 independent writing career despite societal constraints. She demanded personal autonomy over conventional, stifling, or financially mercenarymarriage options. And despite a life often marked by self-repression and, in her early years, taking on the role of caregiver for her siblings, sheconsistently maintained her own voice, ambition, and inner world.  PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU.IMPORTANT:My words, my face, my performance, my voice are my own (the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee Stephanie Hudson). I own the rights to this performance. I do not give permission for my voice, face or performance to be manipulated with AI. I do not give permission for my public persona to be manipulated/associated with anything other than the performances I post. The Female Stoic Podcast theme Music by Jean-Miles CarterPublished by Neworld BooksAudiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.ukcharlotte bronte, female stoics , philosophy, women in philosophy, stoic philosophy, jane austen, english literature, stoic advice, literature and history, stoicism, practical stoicism, literature, bluestockings, literary discussion, stoic empowerment, stoicism, stoicism philosophy, marcus aurelius, practical stoicism, stoic, stoicism quotes, how to practice stoicism, stoic philosophy, stoicism today, seneca, personal development, stoicism and success, stoic wisdom, how to change negative thinking, seneca teachings, marcus aurelius quotes, stoic teachings, stoicism for women, how can a women use stoicism, become a stoic woman, how to be a stoic, the female stoic, stephanie poppins, insight timer, the female stoic podcast
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31 MIN
29 Oscar Wilde and Stoic Humility | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
JAN 30, 2026
29 Oscar Wilde and Stoic Humility | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
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 historyOscar 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 the Stoic practice of turning obstacles into a source of personal growth. PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU.IMPORTANT:My words, my face, my performance, my voice are my own (the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee Stephanie Hudson). I own the rights to this performance. I do not give permission for my voice, face or performance to be manipulated with AI. I do not give permission for my public persona to be manipulated/associated with anything other than the performances I post. The Female Stoic Podcast theme Music by Jean-Miles CarterPublished by Neworld BooksAudiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.ukcharlotte bronte, female stoics , philosophy, women in philosophy, stoic philosophy, jane austen, english literature, stoic advice, literature and history, stoicism, practical stoicism, literature, bluestockings, literary discussion, stoic empowerment, stoicism, stoicism philosophy, marcus aurelius, practical stoicism, stoic, stoicism quotes, how to practice stoicism, stoic philosophy, stoicism today, seneca, personal development, stoicism and success, stoic wisdom, how to change negative thinking, seneca teachings, marcus aurelius quotes, stoic teachings, stoicism for women, how can a women use stoicism, become a stoic woman, how to be a stoic, the female stoic, stephanie poppins, insight timer, the female stoic podcast
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28 MIN
28 Stoic Discipline and Emily Dickinson | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
JAN 23, 2026
28 Stoic Discipline and Emily Dickinson | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
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 citadel.And of course we will have our journal task at the end.  And I must mention my upcoming ten day course on Insight Timer, with the same title- Stoic Discipline  PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT ON THIS FEMALE EMPOWERMENT PODCAST IF YOU BENEFIT FROM IT. IT REALLY HELPS ME DEVELOP THIS EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. THANK YOU.IMPORTANT:My words, my face, my performance, my voice are my own (the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee Stephanie Hudson). I own the rights to this performance. I do not give permission for my voice, face or performance to be manipulated with AI. I do not give permission for my public persona to be manipulated/associated with anything other than the performances I post. The Female Stoic Podcast theme Music by Jean-Miles CarterPublished by Neworld BooksAudiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.ukcharlotte bronte, female stoics , philosophy, women in philosophy, stoic philosophy, jane austen, english literature, stoic advice, literature and history, stoicism, practical stoicism, literature, bluestockings, literary discussion, stoic empowerment, stoicism, stoicism philosophy, marcus aurelius, practical stoicism, stoic, stoicism quotes, how to practice stoicism, stoic philosophy, stoicism today, seneca, personal development, stoicism and success, stoic wisdom, how to change negative thinking, seneca teachings, marcus aurelius quotes, stoic teachings, stoicism for women, how can a women use stoicism, become a stoic woman, how to be a stoic, the female stoic, stephanie poppins, insight timer, the female stoic podcast
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31 MIN