We talk with Michael Maune, co-founder of the New England Stoics and board member of The Stoic Fellowship, about his experiences running a stoa and his advice for stoa facilitators. Topics we cover include:

* Michael's background and journey to discovering Stoicism, including his experience with OCD and how Stoicism helped him.

* Michael's involvement in organizing and running the New England Stoics group, including the types of exercises and activities they do.

* The challenges of leading a Stoic group, such as maintaining consistent attendance and engagement. Michael shares advice on things like having regular meetings and balancing the workload among leaders.

* The Stoic Facilitation Guide that Michael has been working on, which covers strategies for facilitating Stoic discussions and managing group dynamics, like dealing with digressions.

* Practical examples of how Michael and the groups he's been involved with have applied Stoic principles to personal challenges like addiction and interpersonal conflicts.

* The importance of creating a supportive environment in Stoic groups to encourage sharing and accountability around people's practices.

* Michael's reflections on what Stoicism means to him personally and advice for those new to Stoicism.

The guides Michael mentions for running stoa meetings, organizing a Stoic practicum, and more can be found on The Stoic Fellowship's resources page at https://stoicfellowship.com/resources/stoicism-resources.html.

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