 |
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 |
Listen Now...
Why Stoicism Isn't Working For You - Time to Meet Yourself
Episode 64
Monday, 30 March, 2026
Why does Stoicism resonate so deeply when you read it, yet change so little when you try to live it? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we look honestly at why Stoic philosophy stops working for most people, and where self-awareness becomes the real starting point.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. This is not a place for theory at a safe distance. It is a place for the harder, more honest work of actually applying Stoic philosophy to real life.The self-help world tends to promise that the right mindset will eventually bend the world toward what you want. The Stoics said the opposite. The world will not cooperate with your desires, and real progress begins the moment you stop expecting it to. That shift requires genuine self-examination, not more content consumption. Marcus Aurelius did not write his Meditations to feel inspired. He wrote them to hold himself accountable, to face what was uncomfortable, and to see clearly where his work still needed to be done. Most people skip exactly that part.If Stoic philosophy has not moved the needle for you yet, this episode is a good place to sit and reflect. Not to find quick answers, but to start asking the questions that actually matter.Support the show🌐 viastoica.com▶️ YouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.com
