We talk with Chris Spaleta, co-founder of the Stoa of Ontario, about a number of topics:

* Chris's background and how he got interested in Stoicism, including how a group of friends started exploring Stoicism during the pandemic

* The format and structure of the Ontario Stoa's online and in-person meetings, including how they use a single quote as a discussion prompt

* The benefits and challenges of having a mix of newcomers and long-time Stoicism students in the group

* Strategies the group uses to keep discussions productive and avoid getting derailed, like having a set time limit and a reminder of the group's purpose

* The differences between the online and in-person meetings, including accessibility and the level of intimacy

* The value of having a co-facilitator to share the workload and provide support

* Chris's eloquent reflection on what Stoicism means to him

* The group's experience hosting prominent guest speakers from the Stoic community

* Advice for someone looking to start their own Stoic group or community

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