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The Via Stoica Podcast

Brendan, and Benny
Stoicism
Self-Improvement
Mental Health
Resilience
Personal Growth
Gratitude
Patience
Minimalism
Motivation
Purpose
Marcus Aurelius
Meditation
Olympics
Speed Skating
Personal Boundaries
Frustration
Community Support
Instant Gratification
Pride
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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 that’s how Stoicism should be approached. We have the foundation of the wise minds of the past and now it i... more

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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.

In this episode, we turn to Epictetus, Discourses, Book 2, Chapter 10, where he begins with a powerful invitation:

“Examine who you are. For you are capable of understanding the divine gove... more

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.

What if love begins not with grand gestures, but with simple attention? In this episode, we explore the link between love, presence, and awareness — what philosopher Simone Weil called “att... more

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern life.

In this episode, Benny explores a passage from Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 1.9, a lesson Marcus attributes to his teacher Sextus:

“Not to display anger or other e... more

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.

Gratitude is often seen as soft, sentimental, or religious, but for the Stoics, it was a pillar of strength. In this episode, we explore how Stoicism offers a deeper, more grounded form of ... more

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Recent Guests

Becky Schmooke
Owner of Stoic Edge Consulting and Becky's Mindful Kitchen, keynote speaker and coach focused on Stoicism.
Stoic Edge Consulting, Becky's Mindful Kitchen
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with Becky Schmooke: Choosing the Handle That Holds in Life and Leadership
Kortney Yasenka
Licensed clinical mental health counselor, author, and Stoic consultant for school districts and businesses.
Self-employed
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with Kortney Yasenka: Finding Your Enough Through Stoicism and Lagom
Dr. John Sellars
Reader in the History of Philosophy at Royal Holloway and an expert in Stoicism
Royal Holloway
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with Dr. John Sellars: Stoicism Rediscovered Beyond the Buzzword
William C. Spears
Active-duty naval officer and author
U.S. Navy
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with William C. Spears: Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy
Shermin Kruse
Author, speaker, professor, and lawyer.
Author of 'Stoic Empathy'
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with Shermin Kruse: How Stoic Empathy Build Better Connections
Anya Leonard
Co-founder and director of Classical Wisdom, author with a master's in sociology
Classical Wisdom
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with Anya Leonard: Classical Wisdom for a Better Present
Dr. Ranjini George
University professor, award-winning writer who combines meditation with philosophy, especially Stoic philosophy.
University of Toronto
Episode: 84. A Stoic Conversation with Ranjini George: Blending Stoicism, Buddhism, and Creative Reflection
Meredith Alexander Kunz
Author, editor, and communication strategist focused on Stoic philosophy and parenting
The Stoic Mom
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with Meredith Alexander Kunz: Wisdom from a Stoic Mom beyond Stoicism and parenting
Massimo Pigliucci
Author, speaker on Stoicism
City College of New York
Episode: A Stoic Conversation with Massimo Pigliucci: From How to be a Stoic to Beyond Stoicism

Hosts

Benny
Host and co-host, who expresses a strong adherence to Stoic principles and integrates personal experiences into discussions about Stoic philosophy and its modern-day applications.
Brendan
Co-host with a focus on integrating Stoicism into everyday life, discussing its practical implications on leadership, personal growth, and emotional management.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • A valuable part of my stoic practice

    The Via Stoica podcast is valuable part of my stoic practice, listening always provides little nuggets or new perspectives that I can dig into later or that otherwise help shape where my mind is at on any given day. I’ve also been doing coaching with Brendan and have been finding it extremely valuable, like therapy but less formal, more actionable, more challenging relative to my experiences with talk therapy. The common foundation of stoic philosophy to helps ground both the conversations and a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adastra56
    United States5 months ago
  • Such a great podcast

    Stoicism is such a wise way of living life. Radically accepting what we cannot control and thriving on what we can. I've only listened to a couple of episodes yet the knowledge and information is really super. I'm glad I found you guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hamishNIVEN
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast - helping to guide me to the good life

    Gratefully discovered the Street Stoics podcast a few months back (before the Via Stoica transformation) and it got me from the get-go. Topics and discussions are delivered beautifully: forever informative, calming and easy to digest. Highly rate each and every episode and always look forward to the next. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and helping to improve my life. Truly inspiring…. so much so that I just checked out your website and subscribed to ‘The Pause’ newsletter. Cheers to you fellas, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaudge
    Australiaa year ago
  • I am currently on episode 7, and I have to say this podcast is adding value to my practice.

    Got some new ideas and ways to look at things.

    I am not sure if you have talked about your ways of implementing and applying Stoicism into your daily life, if not, I would like to hear it.

    I have a "theme of the day" as my daily practice. That is, I read my notes about one ot the exercises and I reflect on it through the day.

    For example, today's topic is "impermanence" of thoughts, feeling, emotions, me... more

    Podcast Addict
    5
    iHappy
    a year ago
  • Inspiring, master piece!

    Based on philosophical theory and applied to today's life. Fantastic and helpful for people searching for strong ethical foundation on how to build a successful life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ouly Reymond
    Switzerland2 years ago

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A Stoic Conversation with Becky Schmooke: Choosing the Handle That Holds in Life and Leadership
Q: What advice would you give to those struggling to find the right handle to hold in life?
Pause, reflect on your core values, and be intentional about your choices.
A Stoic Conversation with Kortney Yasenka: Finding Your Enough Through Stoicism and Lagom
Q: How did you become involved with stoicism?
Yasenka felt stoicism found her as she realized its principles align with cognitive behavioral therapy and has since integrated it into her life and therapy work.
A Stoic Conversation with Kortney Yasenka: Finding Your Enough Through Stoicism and Lagom
Q: How does integrating stoicism into a school setting work?
Yasenka conducted a retreat for school administrators to teach them about stoicism and its applications in leading empathetic conversations while making better decisions.
A Stoic Conversation with Dr. Ranjini George: Where Buddhism Meets Stoicism
Q: What is Buddhism and what is Stoicism?
Buddhism is simply, it's a philosophy and it's a way of awakening my own Tara nature, my own Guanyin nature, my own Buddha nature and mastering my emotions. Stoicism is to soak myself in wisdom, those who have come before me and to leave a good footprint on the earth.
A Stoic Conversation with Dr. Ranjini George: Where Buddhism Meets Stoicism
Q: How would you describe your philosophy of life?
My philosophy is just not to waste my life, to try to cultivate compassion and wisdom and to try to do meaningful work, to try to live with awareness.

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What is The Via Stoica Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content primarily revolves around Stoicism and its practical application in everyday life. The discussions feature a blend of philosophical quotes from renowned Stoic thinkers like Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca, often intertwined with contemporary issues such as personal growth, leadership, emotional management, and societal challenges. Unique to this content is its emphasis on the integration of Stoic principles into various facets of modern existence, encouraging listeners to embrace self-understanding, resilience, and ethical living. The hosts frequently draw on personal anecdotes and practical examples, making Stoicism accessible and relevant, which appears to resonate deeply with the audience, who appreciate the practical wisd... more

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2. Kortney Yasenka
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4. William C. Spears
5. Shermin Kruse
6. Anya Leonard
7. Dr. Ranjini George
8. Meredith Alexander Kunz

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