Can Detachment and Love Coexist? A story about the stoic parent

In this episode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben explores Stoicism and its relevance to parenting. Drawing on her experience as a mother to 10 children, she reflects on how Stoic principles like control, patience, and detachment have shaped her approach to raising kids. But it’s not just about personal resilience ~ Danusia also gets into the limits of Stoicism, especially when it comes to addressing the broader systemic challenges that families face.

 

Through thoughtful reflections, she balances Stoic ideas with insights from feminist and care ethicists like bell hooks, Audre Lorde, and Carol Gilligan, showing that emotional engagement and systemic awareness are essential in parenting.

 

This episode challenges listeners to consider how they can raise resilient children while also recognising and addressing the societal pressures their children face.

 

Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of Stoicism, love, and the complexities of modern parenting.

 

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Credits:

• Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben

• Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Kruz

• Cover art by Anthony Oram