Converting a Stoicism Skeptic with Novelist Amy Shearn

<p>Ryan talks with author Amy Shearn about <a href='https://forge.medium.com/what-happened-when-i-went-full-stoic-cd4e7dca9967'>her own journey with Stoicism</a>, how she and Ryan both wrestle with the concepts of Stoicism in a modern context, the role of women in Stoicism, and more.</p><p>Amy Shearn is an American author and essayist. During the coronavirus pandemic, Shearn became fascinated by Stoicism; she wrote about her experience learning about, grappling with, and ultimately accepting Stoicism <a href='https://forge.medium.com/what-happened-when-i-went-full-stoic-cd4e7dca9967'>in a popular Medium article</a>. Shearn has written in venues like <em>The New York Times, Slate, Jane Magazine </em>and more; she published her most recent novel, <a href='https://geni.us/mFRI1'><em>Unseen City</em></a><em>, </em>in September.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='http://getneuro.com/STOIC'>Neuro</a>. <a href='http://getneuro.com/STOIC'>Neuro</a> makes mints and gums that help you retain focus and clarity wherever you go. Made with a proprietary blend of caffeine, L-theanine, and other focus-building compounds, <a href='http://getneuro.com/STOIC'>Neuro’s</a> products are great for anyone who needs help focusing in these trying times. Try out <a href='http://getneuro.com/STOIC'>Neuro’s</a> gums and mints at <a href='http://getneuro.com/STOIC'>getneuro.com</a>—and use discount code STOIC at checkout to save 15% on your order.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='http://nativedeo.com/stoic'>Native Deodorant</a>. <a href='http://nativedeo.com/stoic'>Native Deodorant</a> is an amazingly effective green, vegan deodorant that actually works. It comes in several amazing scents like cucumber and mint or lavender and rose, and doesn’t use harmful compounds that plug your pores. <a href='http://nativedeo.com/stoic'>Native Deodorant</a> 100% risk free to try because of its 30 day return policy and free shipping and exchanges. Visit <a href='http://nativedeo.com/stoic'>nativedeo.com/stoic</a> or use p