Actor Alexander Ludwig on How Stoicism Helped Him Get Sober

Ryan speaks with Alexander Ludwig about how studying Stoicism gave him the discipline to quit drinking, the power of surrendering to the moment, pursuing mastery of the crafts of acting and songwriting, the mindset he has maintained while navigating his career, and more.

Alexander Ludwig is a Canadian actor and country musician. He is most known for his starring and supporting roles in the History Channel series Vikings and the films Bad Boys for Life, Lone Survivor, The Hunger Games, and Race to Witch Mountain. He currently stars on the series Heels. He began his acting career in commercials at the age of nine and moved into movie work shortly thereafter. As a musician, Ludwig released his self-titled EP in 2021, and then his debut album Highway 99 in 2022 via BBR Music Group. Ludwig has also participated in competitive freestyle skiing.

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[Ostromian]

As a massive Vikings fan, I am thrilled to see how humble Alex is as a man.

[angelaholmes]

I really enjoyed this interview I'm so glad that Alexander is 5 years sober addiction is something that's hard to beat

[unjoined]

Bjorn Ironside!! Haha. Massive respect man. Glad that stoicism helped you as it does for many of us. Keep it up the good work. Hope to see you again in a superb tv show like Vikings. Cheers

[toklessX]

Really glad I came across this interview, , I've been tryn to practice stoicism for like 2yrs now, , I keep giving in to my flaws, , I know the triggers but just can't help it most time, , no quitting though, , never, , I keep starting every time, , hope one day, , my day one is my last day one, , , thanks for the inspiration mahn, ,

[likesgood]

what a great discourse. Impactful and authentic - Alexander's humbleness and intellectual curiousity really stand out. Really awesome guest and ideas. thanks.

[claudvlogs]

I enjoyed this interview so much, I don't understand why this kind of content is not as promoted by YouTube as much as tons of trash videos I get recommended every day with millions of views and likes, definitely a view into the internet's society... Anyways, thanks for this video, it was amazing to hear about Alexander's journey and I hope you keep this going because it helps me and I learn a little bit from each of them.

[TrashKitty]

Stoicism helps keep me sober everyday! Going on 2 years now! The program teaches stoicism, once I figured that out, and was able to change the way I think. Staying sober and living life got easier! Thanks for all you do! I love your videos and daily emails!

[mayanksharma]

Love it, great conversation. Learnt a lot, in-fact my first video on stoicism and I’m very interested in the topic. I’m gonna learn more, read books on it and try to practice it on daily basis.
P.s. it feels good to know Bjorn Ironside is also struggling with life like u r.

[The_Travelling_Tradesman]

This was very good. I enjoyed the conversation.

[danielmalyi]

Great podcast. I enjoyed the interview !

[MrNiceLast]

Dealing with one’s self is very difficult. I burn a lot of calories trying to keep the wheels on the track.

[ThornyRoseV]

Addiction is not a disease its a behavioral issue so yeah thinking differently helps with it. That does not work with real illnesses. Cant think your M.S away. Too long have trauma responses been viewed as illnesses.