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The Via Stoica PodcastAuthor: Brendan, and Benny
Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism that brings you the ancient wisdom of this philosophy to our modern-day lives. Walking the digital streets, Brendan and Benny examine the ancient texts and tools through a current lens. The Stoics teach us to focus on the moment, and thats how Stoicism should be approached. We have the foundation of the wise minds of the past and now it is our time to find the right application to this philosophy of life.In our weekly episodes, we will dissect a wide range of topics and apply the Stoic teachings to them. It is our goal to show you the benefits of Stoicism and provide you with examples and tools to help you live a better and more peaceful life.If you wish to contact us, you can visit Viastoica.com, or email us at info@viastoica.com. You can find us on X.com: @viastoica, Brendan:@BogglestheStoic, and Benny: @benny_viastoica. If you like the content we are providing you can support us by subscribing, leaving a rating, and a review. Furthermore, you can support us via Patreon as well.Stoicism is a philosophy we adhere to in our daily lives. It helps us live better lives and it is our duty to share this with you. And remember, Virtue is the only good. Language: en Genres: Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Happiness Eludes You
Episode 68
Monday, 27 April, 2026
Why does happiness feel so hard to hold onto? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we explore what happiness actually means and why most of us have been searching for it in the wrong places.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. This episode sits at the heart of what Stoic philosophy has always asked us to examine: not how to feel more, but how to understand what we're actually feeling.We spend most of our lives chasing peak moments. The trip, the achievement, the rush of external validation. But those peaks fade. And the ancient thinkers had a word for what remains when the excitement clears: eudaimonia. Not excitement. Not pleasure. A deeper sense of meaning and fulfillment that comes from living in alignment with your values.The problem isn't that we're failing at happiness. It's that we've inherited a definition of it that was never quite true. Self-awareness begins with asking what the word actually means to you. Not to culture, not to advertising, but in the quiet moments when you feel most at peace.This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and look honestly at what you're chasing and whether it's worth chasing at all.You can also read the accompanying post on our website: https://viastoica.com/what-is-happiness-in-stoicism/Support the show🌐 viastoica.com▶️ YouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.com
