The Female Stoic | Literature and Philosophy for Bluestockings.

Stephanie Poppins | Female Stoic, Bluestocking, Teacher of Classic literature
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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

  1. FEB 13

    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 history In 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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk charlotte 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

    25 min

  2. FEB 6

    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 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 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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk charlotte 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

    31 min

  3. JAN 30

    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 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 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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk charlotte 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

    29 min

  4. JAN 23

    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 Carter Published by Neworld Books Audiobooks available at: www.neworldbooks.uk charlotte 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

    31 min

  5. JAN 16

    27 Stoic Courage and Montgomery's Blue Castle | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history

    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 adopt this in order to stay true to our stoic virtue, and so protect our inner peace. The literary master we will be referring to is Lucy Maud Montgomery.  And the book: The Blue Castle, which features Valancy Stirling who, as a 29 year old woman in the early 1900’s, decides to break free from the oppressive constraints, expectations, and obligations her ever-judging family has laid on her since birth, to face the many fears shehas, and realise her dreams. 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 charlotte 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

    27 min

  6. JAN 9

    26 Stoic Labelling with L M Montgomery | 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. Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society -Women's intellectual history Today’s episode is entitled Stoic Labelling of emotions with L M Montgomery. We will be looking at Montgomery's journals for inspiration, and learn how we can label our emotions to create a pause between them and our actions which enables us to gain greater clarity and regulation over our lives. As we know, emotional regulation is essential for the protection of our stoic inner peace. And that is what the female stoic podcast is all about – a  soothing safe space to discuss female literature and stoic philosophy. 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 charlotte 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

    29 min

  7. JAN 2

    25 Finding your Stoic Purpose with The Bluestockings | 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. The Female Stoic podcast Philosophy and Literature podcast with Stephanie Poppins 25 Finding your Stoic Purpose with The Bluestockings | Philosophy and Literature - Female Empowerment - Bluestocking Society - Women's intellectual history On today's episode of The Female Stoic Podcast we are looking at Stoic Purpose and referring to achievements of Elizabeth Montagu and the Bluestocking Group. Montagu’s purpose was to facilitate the platform upon which her and others could contribute ideas. The Bluestocking members’ purpose was to contribute intellectually. By default, each and every person would become more knowledgeable. So, every person would benefit individually and benefit the whole through the identification of their purpose. 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 charlotte 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

    31 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    24 Stoic Self Worth Meditation for the Holiday Season | 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. The Female Stoic podcast Philosophy and Literature podcast with Stephanie Poppins This episode of The Female Stoic Podcast was recorded specifically for the holiday when we are often called to account for our life choices, by others around us. The focus here, is on that vital re-connection with who we are and what our inner values represent. 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 charlotte 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

    34 min
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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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