A Stoic Conversation with Jason Nelson: Six Seeds for a Happier Life

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Nelson, author of A Balm for Your Soul: Six Seeds for Happiness, for a calm and honest conversation about happiness, burnout, and what it really takes to live well.

Jason shares his journey from corporate life in London to a slower, more intentional way of living, shaped by reflection, practice, and self-trust. Together, we explore his six seeds of happiness, self-care, self-mastery, boundaries, kindness, relationships, and connection, and how closely they align with Stoic philosophy.

We talk about people pleasing, impostor syndrome, emotional awareness, and why being kind is not the same as being nice. This episode is a reminder that happiness is not a destination, but a daily practice rooted in honesty, courage, and care for yourself and others.

A few reflections you can take from this episode:

• Pause before reacting and examine what you are feeling.

• Notice where boundaries are missing, especially in familiar relationships.

• Pay attention to which connections nourish you and which drain you.

• Reflect at the end of the day with reason and kindness, not judgment.

Listen to the full episode and explore how Stoic wisdom and lived experience come together to support a happier, steadier life.

You can read the related article on Via Stoica: https://viastoica.com/a-stoic-conversation-with-jason-nelson/

You can follow Jason here: IG: @iamjasonnelson

And you can find the book here: Amazon: https://amzn.to/44Fh1Xh

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