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"I am so close to hitting my next milestone of 15 reviews—if you enjoyed today's episode, please take 10 seconds to leave me a quick rating. Thank you!" Eyre Apparent | Episode 62: The Case for Getting Distracted Literature and Philosophy for Women Charlotte Brontë grew up in a remote parsonage, lost her mother and both older sisters as a child, and later buried her brother and her two writer sisters within months of each other. And then she wrote Jane Eyre. In this episode, we explore why reading may be the ultimate Stoic habit, and why Charlotte’s Christian faith and her writing as a distraction belong in the same conversation. She was a clergyman’s daughter, raised on scripture, sermons and hymns. Faith gave her a framework for suffering, and stories gave her somewhere to put it. Her heroine, Jane Eyre, shows both at work: life keeps knocking her down, and she keeps choosing her principles and her self-respect. Whether you are new to Stoicism or a long-time listener, this episode is a reminder that the philosophy has always had women at its centre, and that the quiet fight for a steady mind is one worth having. Listen now, and join us as we continue to uncover the women who shaped Stoic thought. Stephanie Poppins, The Female Stoic Podcast,(Author S. D. HUDSON) Women and Stoicism. 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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: ⁠www.neworldbooks.uk⁠Neworld Books logo copyright Neworld Books Ltd Voice on this audiobook is registered as a trademark, and is protected with an invisible watermark. All rights reserved ©neworldbooks #TheFemaleStoic #Stoicism #StoicPodcast #HesterChapone #Bluestockings #ElizabethCarter #Epictetus #WomenInPhilosophy #WomenInHistory #StoicWomen #StoicPractice #PhilosophyPodcast #InnerStrength #EighteenthCentury #LivingStoically #authorsdhudson #stephaniepoppins

"We are so close to hitting our next milestone of 15 reviews— if you enjoyed today's episode, please take 10 seconds to leave me a quick rating. Thank you!" Hester Chapone (1727-1801) was one of the brightest members of the eighteenth-century Bluestocking circle, a woman who taught herself languages, argued ideas with the best minds of her day, and wrote a hugely popular book of advice for young women. She also spent much of her life ill, in pain, and fighting for the right to be taken seriously as a thinker. In this episode, we explore how Chapone’s Stoic-influenced philosophy of self-command, duty, and the cultivation of the mind offers a model for facing hardship without surrendering to it. Her friendship with Elizabeth Carter, the great translator of Epictetus, placed her at the heart of a community of women who were reading Stoicism and living it. But what does it mean to fight as a Stoic? Is it resistance, or acceptance? Chapone’s life suggests that the Stoic fight is less about battling the world and more about refusing to be ruled by fear, resentment, and the opinions of others. We discuss: Who Hester Chapone was and why her voice still matters Her connection to Elizabeth Carter and the Bluestocking Stoics What Chapone teaches about discipline of the mind, education, and inner freedom How to fight for what matters without losing your composure Practical ways to bring the Stoic fight into your own life Whether you are new to Stoicism or a long-time listener, this episode is a reminder that the philosophy has always had women at its centre, and that the quiet fight for a steady mind is one worth having. Listen now, and join us as we continue to uncover the women who shaped Stoic thought. Stephanie Poppins, The Female Stoic Podcast,(Author S. D. HUDSON) Women and Stoicism. 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.uk⁠Neworld Books logo copyright Neworld Books LtdVoice on this audiobook is registered as a trademark, and is protected with an invisible watermark.All rights reserved ©neworldbooks #TheFemaleStoic #Stoicism #StoicPodcast #HesterChapone #Bluestockings #ElizabethCarter #Epictetus #WomenInPhilosophy #WomenInHistory #StoicWomen #StoicPractice #PhilosophyPodcast #InnerStrength #EighteenthCentury #LivingStoically #authorsdhudson #stephaniepoppins

"We are so close to hitting our next milestone of 15 reviews— if you enjoyed today's episode, please take 10 seconds to leave me a quick rating. Thank you!"Join Stephanie Poppins, The Female Stoic, as she steps away from philosophy and into the world of fairy tales to meet the women behind the Brothers Grimm. Dorothea Viehmann, a tailor's wife from near Kassel, and Marie Hassenpflug, a young Kassel woman whose family's stories found their way into the collection, helped shape some of the world's best-loved tales. Yet their names rarely make it into the telling. This episode explores who these women were, how their stories ended up in print under someone else's name, and why their voices deserve to be heard. Perfect for anyone who loves fairy tales, women's history, or the stories behind the stories. #TheWomenBehindTheTales #BrothersGrimm #GrimmFairyTales #DorotheaViehmann #MarieHassenpflug #FairyTales #WomenInHistory #ForgottenWomen #Folklore #Storytelling #FemaleStoic #StoicWoman #StephaniePoppins #PhilosophyPodcast #thefemalestoic #WomenInPhilosophy #PodcastRecommendation Stephanie Poppins, The Female Stoic Podcast, (Author S. D. HUDSON) Women and Stoicism. 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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk Neworld Books logo copyright Neworld Books Ltd Voice on this audiobook is registered as a trademark, and is protected with an invisible watermark. All rights reserved ©neworldbooks

"We are so close to hitting our next milestone of 15 reviews— if you enjoyed today's episode, please take 10 seconds to leave us a quick rating. Thank you!" Join Stephanie Poppins — The Female Stoic — as she explores the surprising kinship and the sharp differences between Stoicism and Christianity. Drawing on the work of Bronte and Montgomery, this show is for anyone who's ever wondered whether the "good life" the Stoics promised and the life of faith Christians pursue are really so far apart. #StoicWoman #FemaleStoic #OscarWilde #Stoicism #StoicPhilosophy #WomenInPhilosophy #SelfDiscipline #InnerStrength #AncientWisdom #ModernStoicism #PhilosophyPodcast #Resilience #Sacrifice #StoicMindset #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #ClassicalPhilosophy #Virtue #StoicLife #PodcastRecommendation #stephaniepoppins Stephanie Poppins, The Female Stoic Podcast, (Author S. D. HUDSON) Women and Stoicism. 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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk Neworld Books logo copyright Neworld Books Ltd Voice on this audiobook is registered as a trademark, and is protected with an invisible watermark. All rights reserved ©neworldbooks

"We are so close to hitting our next milestone of 15 reviews— if you enjoyed today's episode, please take 10 seconds to leave us a quick rating. Thank you!"Oscar Wilde and a Stoic Woman's Sacrifice Oscar Wilde once wrote that 'the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it' — but what happens when a woman chooses restraint instead? In this episode of The Female Stoic, we explore the tension between Wilde's glittering, indulgent philosophy of aestheticism and the quiet, disciplined power of Stoic sacrifice. Through the lens of Wilde's own tragic downfall and the timeless wisdom of Stoic thinkers like Epictetus and Seneca, we ask: what does a woman gain when she gives something up? Is sacrifice weakness — or is it the ultimate act of self-command? We'll unpack how Wilde's wit and hedonism serve as a foil for Stoic virtue, examining real stories of women who chose duty, discipline, and inner peace over fleeting pleasure. Expect sharp historical insight, practical Stoic takeaways, and a fresh feminist lens on ancient philosophy. Perfect for anyone building resilience, navigating hard choices, or looking to live with more intention. 🎧 New episode of The Female Stoic — subscribe now. #StoicWoman #FemaleStoic #OscarWilde #Stoicism #StoicPhilosophy #WomenInPhilosophy #SelfDiscipline #InnerStrength #AncientWisdom #ModernStoicism #PhilosophyPodcast #Resilience #Sacrifice #StoicMindset #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #ClassicalPhilosophy #Virtue #StoicLife #PodcastRecommendation Stephanie Poppins, The female stoic podcast, Author S D HUDSON Women and Stoicism. 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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk Neworld Books logo copyright Neworld Books Ltd Voice on this audiobook is registered as a trademark, and is protected with an invisible watermark. All rights reserved ©neworldbooks