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

Recent Episodes

36 How to be Stoically Sentimental | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
MAR 27, 2026
36 How to be Stoically Sentimental | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
36 How to be Stoically Sentimental | 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 be stoically sentimental.And what better an author story to refer to than Beatrix Potter. Beatrix Potter’s work and life are deeply infused with what can be described as a Stoic,. This perspective is characterised by a realistic acceptance of nature’s brutality, personal resilience in the face of loss, and the importance of duty and hard work, often presented alongside the sentimental portrayal of anthropomophic folk.Check out my many  audiobooks and tracks on insight timer, orwherever you listen to audiobooks.And if you don’t know much about the bluestocking group, take a listen to my previous episodes where we look at the members and how their legacy has been contributing tofemale enlightenment ever since.  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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35 How to Cope with Overpowering Emotion | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
MAR 20, 2026
35 How to Cope with Overpowering Emotion | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
35 How to Cope with Overpowering Emotion | 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 cope with overpowering emotions with stoic determination.And what better an example of a literary master who demonstrated stoic determination, than Elizabeth Barrett Browning.Born in 1806, Browning built on the intellectualfoundations laid by 18th-century "Bluestocking" culture – and evolved into a more feminist approach to authorship Check out my many  audiobooks and tracks on insight timer, or wherever you listen to audiobooks.And if you don’t know much about the bluestocking group, take a listen to my previous episodes where we look at the members and how their legacy has been contributing to female enlightenment ever since.  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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34 How to Cope with Injustice | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
MAR 13, 2026
34 How to Cope with Injustice | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
33 How to Maintain inner peace whilst Striving for Success | 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 cope when we suffer injustice. And what better a story to refer to than the classic fairy tale Cinderella. There are many versions of Cinderella, but arguably the best version was written by, French author  Charles Perrault -entitled Cinderilla, Cendrillon,or the Little Glass Slipper (published in 1697).Earlier versions date back as far as 7th century BCE Perrault’s version was probably more popular because it introduced iconic elements not found in earlier versions, including the fairy godmother, the pumpkin carriage,and the glass slipper.Check out my many  audiobooks and tracks on insight timer, orwherever you listen to audiobooks.And if you don’t know much about the bluestocking group, take a listen to my previous episodes where we look at the members and how their legacy has been contributing tofemale enlightenment ever since.  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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33 How to Maintain inner peace whilst Striving for Success | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
MAR 6, 2026
33 How to Maintain inner peace whilst Striving for Success | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history
33 How to Maintain inner peace whilst Striving for Success | 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 maintain inner peace whilst striving for success. And what better a group to refer the topic of success to, than the Bluestocking Society who championed female success and endeavour  in an intellectual and literary capacity, In the 18th Century, when sociallyacceptable pursuits for women were heavily focused on domestic management, moral development, and "accomplishments" designed to make themsuitable for marriage,   Such societal expectations are beautifully depicted, in the work of jane Austen, with her trademark satiricalslant. Check out my many  audiobooks and tracks on insight timer, orwherever you listen to audiobooks.And if you don’t know much about the bluestocking group, take a listen to my previous episodes where we look at the members and how their legacy has been contributing tofemale enlightenment ever since.  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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29 MIN
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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