A.J. Daulerio on Recovery and Finding Peace With Stoicism | What Can You Get For Free?

Jun 9, 2021

A.J. Daulerio, an American writer and former editor of Gawker, shares his journey through recovery and the lessons of Stoic philosophy. He discusses his involvement in the high-profile Hulk Hogan lawsuit and the personal transformation that followed. Daulerio reflects on finding peace with his past and the importance of resilience in facing life's challenges. The conversation dives into how Stoicism has shaped his approach to emotional health and coping with adversity, offering listeners insights into personal growth and redemption.

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ANECDOTE

Loss and Letting Go

A.J. Daulerio felt like a villain or victim during the Gawker trial.
Realizing the things he lost were things he needed to let go of was key.

INSIGHT

Feeling Pain While Sober

People avoid painful feelings with distractions like work, substances, or conspiracy theories.
Daulerio felt unprepared for the emotional turmoil of the trial while newly sober.

ANECDOTE

Stoicism and Recovery

Stoicism helped Daulerio during the Gawker ordeal, especially Stockdale's "Courage Under Fire."
He learned that feeling like a victim was a choice and focused on emotional preparedness.

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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to writer and blogger A.J. Daulerio about his involvement in the famous Hulk Hogan and Gawker lawsuit, his journey to recovery and making peace with his past, how he came to study Stoic philosophy, and more.

A.J. Daulerio is an American writer and blogger. He is the former editor of Gawker and Deadspin. Daulerio famously published an excerpt of Hulk Hogan’s sex tape, which led to a lawsuit and the bankruptcy and sale of Gawker Media. In 2020 Daulerio founded The Small Bow, a website and newsletter primarily dedicated to articles about drugs, philosophy and stories for those in recovery.

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