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Every book Jaimie Alexander recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Jaimie Alexander has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of October 15, 2026.
  • Jaimie Alexander has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 15, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of October 15, 2026.
  • The 2 books Jaimie Alexander has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 15, 2026: Meditations and The Daily Stoic.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Jaimie Alexander aired on October 15, 2026.

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Guest on The Daily Stoic · 2 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Jaimie Alexander discussed her relationship with stoic philosophy and recommended specific foundational texts during appearances on The Daily Stoic. Alexander shared that reading Marcus Aurelius's Meditations and studying Epictetus helped her connect with an inner knowing and understand her own operational mindset during difficult times. She described how she previously used Meditations as part of her routine, though she occasionally lacked the time to sit and reflect on the passages. Alexander noted that this practice evolved into her current daily habit of reading Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman's book The Daily Stoic every morning right before writing her gratitude list. During the podcast recording, she brought her personal copy of The Daily Stoic with her for the authors to sign. Throughout the interviews, Alexander emphasized how both Marcus Aurelius's ancient writings and modern adaptations of stoicism have served as essential tools for navigating life, managing dark moments, and maintaining a reflective daily routine.

Books Jaimie Alexander recommended or discussed

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  1. Meditations

    Aurelius Marcus · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Marcus Aurelius's Meditations is a timeless collection of personal philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor to help himself practice philosophy and endure hardship.

    Discussed
    “So I used to have meditations and I would read that and I would, you know, sometimes I don't have a ton of time to sit and meditate on it.”
    Where to get it
  2. The Daily Stoic

    Ryan Holiday; Stephen Hanselman · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offers 365 days of ancient Stoic wisdom and practical daily reflections.

    Recommended
    “I read somewhere that you read like read a stoic passage every day. Okay, I do actually brought my daily stoic book because whether you like it or not, you're going to sign it.”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
This Is a Very Important Conversation You’re A Part Of | Jaimie Alexander’s Daily Stoic PracticeThe Daily Stoic2026-10-154
Jaimie Alexander On Using Stoicism To Get Through The Darkest Times | Daily Stoic PodcastThe Daily Stoic2026-02-052
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged The Daily Stoic
“I do. I actually brought my daily stroke book because um whether you like it or not, you're going to sign it.”