Broicism: The Fake Stoicism Ruining Self-Improvement | Jeremy Jacobson | SC

Jeremy Jacobson — psychology and philosophy researcher, personal trainer, and creator behind Eud.aimonic — breaks down why "momentum" might be the thing keeping you stuck, and why building habits doesn't guarantee who you'll be tomorrow. Drawing on existentialist philosophy and psychological research, Jeremy explains the real difference between Stoicism and "Broicism" — a red-pilled, manosphere distortion of Stoic philosophy that swaps virtue for status, money, and material success — why gym culture often becomes a gateway into religion and self-discipline, and how social media hijacks the brain's limbic system to farm attention. The conversation dives into empathy exhaustion from social media overexposure, why "letting go" of emotions can be dangerous advice for people who actually need to act, and how periodization — a training concept from sports — can help you navigate competing life priorities like career, relationships, and health without burning out. Jeremy also opens up about his own transformation from an unmotivated teenager to a disciplined creator and trainer, and shares the honest self-reflection process that sparked real change in his life. If you're interested in psychology, philosophy, self-improvement, Stoicism, discipline, habit change, or how social media affects mental health and behavior, this conversation offers a research-backed, no-fluff perspective you won't find in typical self-help content. Chapters; 00:00 - Who is Jeremy 00:30 - Momentum is the Wrong Approach 06:41 - People Can Change 08:59 - Gym + Religion = Happiness? 13:09 - Broicism 20:29 - How Social Media clouds your Brain 33:35 - Stop Letting Go of Stuff Jeremy; https://www.instagram.com/eud.aimonic/ https://eudaimonic.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.