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Military, Dance, and Stoicism - Nancy Sherman | The Feminine Stoic

In this episode of The Feminine Stoic, we speak with Nancy Sherman, one of the leading contemporary philosophers of Stoicism, emotion, and moral life. Nancy Sherman is a distinguished professor at Georgetown University and served as the first Chair of Ethics at the U.S. Naval Academy, where she worked closely with service members on questions of character, leadership, trauma, and moral responsibility. Her work integrates ancient philosophy and modern life, with a special focus on war, moral injury, and emotional life. This conversation moves beyond the modern misunderstandings of Stoicism as emotional suppression or “toughing it out.” Instead, we explore Stoicism as a philosophy deeply concerned with vulnerability, judgment, responsibility, and how human beings actually endure hardship. We discuss: The surprising connections between military discipline, ballet, modern dance, and emotional expression Why Stoicism is not about suppressing emotions or having a “stiff upper lip” The difference between resilience and denial How anger, grief, and vulnerability were understood by ancient philosophers like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Aristotle Why PTSD and moral injury affect soldiers and women profoundly How community and friendship—not self-reliance alone—help us survive hardship We also touch on Nancy’s upcoming book, How to Have a Soul, and why Aristotle’s view of flourishing, friendship, and luck still matters today. This episode is honest, knowledgeable, and somewhat sassy - a conversation about Stoicism and Aristotelianism that leaves room for feeling, limits, and care for others. Chapter Highlights 0:00 - Episode Teaser 0:57 - Intro to The Feminine Stoic book 2:00 - Bio for Nancy Sherman 3:30 - Quote 1: The Power to Convert Obstacles to Use - Marcus Aurelius 7:57 - Quote 2: Peace Comes From Self Control in the Name of Good - Seneca 10:14 - From her Father in World War II to the US Naval Academy: War and Ethics 21:14 - PTSD Isn’t Just about War and Military: How PTSD Affects More Women Than Men 26:26 - Complex Trauma, Repeated Damage: What We Mean by C-PTSD 27:00 - Can Stoicism Help with Trauma? Debate 32:28 - Military March, Ballet, and Modern Dance: Body and Discipline 38:19 - Feeling vs. Showing: What Stoicism Really Says About Emotions 43:47 - How to Have a Soul: Aristotle on Happiness, Friendship, and the Good Life 47:18 - Outro