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A Stoic Conversation with Massimo Pigliucci: How to be a (Happy) Skeptic
Jun 26, 2026
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The People Pleaser: How to Stop Living for Other People's Approval
Jun 22, 2026
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Who Wrote Your Script? The Stoic Guide to Authentic Living
Jun 15, 2026
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Amor Fati: How Do You Love Your Fate?
Jun 8, 2026
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Stop Waiting: Take Responsibility for Your Soul
Jun 1, 2026
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| 6/26/26 | ![]() A Stoic Conversation with Massimo Pigliucci: How to be a (Happy) Skeptic | What does it mean to be both a Stoic and a skeptic?In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, philosopher and author Massimo Pigliucci returns to discuss his new book How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic: a guide to building a philosophy of life rooted in Stoic virtue and the ancient art of proportioning belief to evidence.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, a former evolutionary biologist, and one of the most important voices in modern Stoic philosophy. This is his second conversation on the show.The discussion moves from the foundations of a philosophy of life to the ancient debate between the Stoics and the Academic Skeptics, and then to one of the most compelling figures in Western history: Marcus Tullius Cicero. Not a Stoic himself, but deeply shaped by Stoic ethics, Cicero lived through the fall of the Roman Republic, exile, personal grief, and death at the hands of Mark Antony's soldiers. His life, Pigliucci argues, is a model for holding strong convictions while remaining honestly uncertain about what you know and why.The episode also explores how skepticism is not the enemy of commitment but its most honest companion: that our beliefs should be proportioned to evidence, and that a life examined with intellectual humility is not weaker but more durable.Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.comEpisode Outline:00:00 Introduction to Massimo Pigliucci02:30 The Importance of Personal Philosophy11:46 Key Ingredients of a Philosophy of Life15:12 The Evolution of Skepticism in Philosophy19:31 Understanding Skepticism: Pyrrhonism vs. Academic Skepticism29:52 The Evolution of Persuasion and Belief33:15 Stoicism vs. Skepticism: A Philosophical Rivalry42:49 Cicero: The Relatable Philosopher52:05 The Structure of Cicero's Philosophy58:53 Future Endeavors: Exploring New Philosophies | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() The People Pleaser: How to Stop Living for Other People's Approval | People pleasing is not kindness. It is fear dressed up as generosity. In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we look honestly at what it means to stop living for other people's approval and start showing up as yourself.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. This episode builds directly on the previous conversation about the scripts we inherit. People pleasing is what happens when we keep performing that script out of fear rather than choice.Most of us learned early that being agreeable was rewarded and that causing discomfort came at a price. That lesson becomes a habit, the habit becomes a pattern, and the pattern quietly erodes the person underneath it. You say yes when you mean no. You manage the emotions of others at the expense of your own. You lose track of where their needs end and yours begin. Epictetus was clear: what others think of you is entirely outside your control. Handing your life over to opinions you cannot control is not kindness. It is fear with a generous face.This episode of the Via Stoica Podcast asks the question most people pleasers never stop to consider: am I doing this because it is right, or because I am afraid of what happens if I do not? The in-between is yours.Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.com | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Who Wrote Your Script? The Stoic Guide to Authentic Living | How much of the life you are living was actually chosen by you? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we explore authentic living: the practice of examining the scripts inherited from parents, culture, school, and social media, and deciding for the first time which ones are genuinely yours.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. This episode invites you to look honestly at the voices shaping your choices, not to blame them, but to see them clearly and to begin living from your own values rather than someone else's story.Most of us were handed a script before we could read it. Family wrote the early lines. School added more. Culture and religion filled in the gaps. And now social media rewrites it daily: feeding you someone else's version of success, happiness, and what a good life looks like. The Stoics called the faculty of conscious choice prohairesis, the one thing that has always been yours. Most people spend their entire lives using it to fulfil someone else's vision without ever noticing.This episode of the Via Stoica Podcast asks one of the most important questions in Stoic philosophy and in life: who wrote your script and why are you still listening to them? If you have ever felt that the life you are living belongs to someone else, this conversation is for you.Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.com | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Amor Fati: How Do You Love Your Fate?✨ | Stoicismfate+4 | — | Badmic.comAmor fati+1 | — | Amor FatiStoicism+7 | — | 18m 07s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Stop Waiting: Take Responsibility for Your Soul✨ | Stoic philosophyresponsibility+3 | — | Via Stoica PodcastBadmic.com | — | Stoicismresponsibility+3 | — | 17m 52s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Who Are You? Time to Remove the Mask✨ | identityStoicism+3 | — | — | — | Stoicismidentity+5 | — | 12m 05s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Control: The Side Most Choose to Avoid✨ | Stoicismcontrol+3 | — | — | — | Stoic philosophycontrol+3 | — | 17m 13s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Feeling like a failure? Don't let your mind bring you down✨ | Stoic philosophyself-awareness+4 | — | Via Stoica PodcastBadmic.com | — | failuresuccess+5 | — | 13m 07s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Bird Poo and Bad Days — The Stoic Art of Moving On✨ | Stoicismphilosophy+4 | — | — | Granada | Stoic philosophymoving on+5 | — | 13m 58s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Why Happiness Eludes You✨ | happinessStoic philosophy+3 | — | Via Stoica PodcastStoicism | — | happinessStoicism+5 | — | 13m 28s | |
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| 4/20/26 | ![]() Want less, Live More✨ | Stoicismself-awareness+4 | — | Via Stoica PodcastBadmic.com | — | Stoic philosophyself-reflection+5 | — | 16m 23s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Why Life Feels So Hard: Stop Making It More Difficult✨ | Stoicisminner peace+4 | — | Via Stoica PodcastBadmic.com | — | Stoicismlife difficulties+5 | — | 16m 29s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() We Need More Love — And Stoicism Shows Us Where to Start✨ | Stoicismlove+4 | — | — | Granada | Stoicismlove+5 | — | 18m 23s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() Why Stoicism Isn't Working For You - Time to Meet Yourself✨ | Stoicismself-awareness+3 | — | Via Stoica PodcastBadmic.com | — | Stoicismself-awareness+3 | — | 18m 22s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() Six Years Sober: A Stoic Reflection on Alcohol, Identity, and Deliberate Living✨ | alcoholidentity+4 | — | — | NetherlandsDubai | soberSobriety Journey+4 | — | 27m 29s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Five Stoic Practices I (try) to Use Every Day✨ | Stoicismdaily practices+4 | — | Badmic.comviastoica.com+1 | — | Stoic practicesself-awareness+5 | — | 33m 17s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() How I Built a Life I'm Grateful For✨ | gratitudepersonal journey+3 | — | — | — | Stoicismfreedom+5 | — | 17m 01s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() What are you living for? Stoicism, Purpose, and the Examined Life.✨ | StoicismPurpose+4 | — | Via Stoica PodcastBadmic.com | — | StoicismPurpose+5 | — | 23m 19s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() A Philosophy of Life: Finding Your Way✨ | Stoic philosophypersonal values+3 | — | Via Stoica PodcastBadmic.com | — | philosophy of lifeStoicism+3 | — | 15m 10s | |
| 2/20/26 | ![]() Stoic Quote: What a man sets his heart on, that he naturally loves. | Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, where we explore how Stoic philosophy guides us toward living well with ourselves and others. In this episode, we reflect on Epictetus’ insight on friendship and values:“What a man sets his heart on, that he naturally loves... It remains for us to conclude then that good things alone are what they set their heart on. And if they set their heart on those, they love them too.”Epictetus, Discourses, Book 2, Chapter 22Epictetus reminds us that people naturally love what they believe to be good. When someone acts poorly, it is often because they misunderstand what truly benefits them. Stoicism teaches that real good lies not in wealth, status, or external success, but in virtue and good character. When we understand this, our priorities change, and so do the relationships and friendships we cultivate.This connects with the Stoic disciplines of Desire, Assent, and Action: we learn to value what truly matters, question mistaken judgments about success or happiness, and act in ways that support both our own character and the well-being of others. Practically, this means choosing friendships grounded in shared values, guiding others with patience when possible, and remembering that everyone acts according to what they think is best, even when they are mistaken.For more, check out this related article with the Stoic view on friendship:https://viastoica.com/the-stoic-view-of-friendship/And if you’re looking for more Stoic sayings, visit viastoica.com, where you’ll find hundreds of quotes with full references to the original texts:https://viastoica.com/stoic-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/marcus-aurelius-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/epictetus-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/seneca-quotesMake sure to subscribe for more Stoic Quotes episodes every Friday, as well as our Tuesday interviews and longer discussions.Support the showhttps://viastoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coachinghttps://viastoica.com/benny-vonckenhttps://x.com/ViaStoicainfo@viastoica.comProduced by: badmic.com | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() What Does it Mean to be a Philosopher? | What Does it Mean to be a Philosopher?Philosophy is often seen as academic or reserved for experts. But what if being a philosopher is something many of us already practice in everyday life?Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.In this episode, we explore philosophy as a way of living rather than a subject to master. Instead of focusing on theory or credentials, the conversation looks at curiosity, reflection, and how we orient ourselves in daily life.We reflect on why philosophy is often misunderstood as overthinking or abstraction, and how it actually shows up in ordinary moments, when we pause, question our reactions, and try to live with more awareness. You are invited to consider who you already see as wise in your own life, and what qualities make their guidance meaningful.This episode invites you to reconsider what it means to be a philosopher, and to recognize how much philosophy may already be present in your own life.Read the article here: https://viastoica.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-philosopher/Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.com | — | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | ![]() Stoic Quote: So other people hurt me? That’s their problem. | Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, where we explore how Stoic philosophy helps us remain steady amid the challenges of everyday life. In this episode, we reflect on Marcus Aurelius’ personal reminder from his private notes:“So other people hurt me? That’s their problem. Their character and actions are not mine. What is done to me is ordained by nature. What I do, by my own.”Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 5.25Marcus reminds himself that we cannot control what others do, only how we respond. People will sometimes speak harshly, act unfairly, or behave poorly, but their actions belong to them. Our responsibility is to protect our own character and respond with reason rather than anger. Stoicism teaches that true harm occurs only when we abandon our own values and lose control of our response.This reflects the Stoic disciplines of Desire, Assent, and Action: we accept that external events and other people lie outside our control, we question the judgment that tells us we’ve been harmed, and we choose actions that preserve our peace of mind and integrity. Practically, this means pausing before reacting, letting go of insults that carry no truth, and using criticism, when valid, as a chance to improve rather than as a personal attack.For more, check out this related article with quotes on Stoicism and dealing with difficult people:https://viastoica.com/how-to-stop-taking-things-personally/And if you’re looking for more Stoic sayings, visit viastoica.com, where you’ll find hundreds of quotes with full references to the original texts:https://viastoica.com/stoic-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/marcus-aurelius-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/epictetus-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/seneca-quotesMake sure to subscribe for more Stoic Quotes episodes every Friday, as well as our Tuesday interviews and longer discussions.Support the showhttps://viastoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coachinghttps://viastoica.com/benny-vonckenhttps://x.com/ViaStoicainfo@viastoica.comProduced by: badmic.com | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | ![]() What's wrong with Modern Stoicism? | What’s wrong with modern Stoicism?Stoicism is often presented today as a self-help philosophy focused on emotional control, toughness, and handling life alone. But does Stoicism really work when we are grieving, depressed, or emotionally overwhelmed?Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.In this episode, we reflect on what is missing in modern Stoicism and why it often feels rigid or harsh in practice. Stoicism depends on our ability to use reason, but that ability is not always available. When reason is inaccessible, Stoicism cannot be practiced in isolation and requires support, compassion, and guidance.Stoicism was never meant to harden us or turn us inward. It is a deeply pro-social philosophy that emphasizes shared responsibility, patience with ourselves, and gratitude for what is already here. This episode explores why real-life application, self-compassion, and community matter more than being right about Stoic theory.Listen to the full episode and discover how Stoicism, practiced with reason, care, and support, can help us live more steadily and more humanly.Read the article here: https://viastoica.com/what-is-wrong-with-modern-stoicism/Support the show🌐 viastoica.com▶️ YouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: badmic.com | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | ![]() Stoic Quote: What is the need to weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears. | Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, where we explore how Stoic philosophy helps us face life’s challenges with steadiness and wisdom. In this episode, we look at Seneca’s reflection from his consolation to Marcia, who was grieving the loss of her son:“What is the need to weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears. Fresh troubles will press upon you before you have done with the old ones.”Seneca, Consolation to Marcia, 11Seneca’s message is direct: suffering is part of the human condition, and no life is free from hardship. Grief and sadness are natural, but if we focus only on loss, we risk missing the larger truth that challenges are woven into life itself. Instead of being crushed by each new difficulty, Stoicism invites us to accept change, find support in others, and transform hardship into growth and resilience.This teaching connects with the Stoic disciplines of Desire, Assent, and Action: we learn to accept that difficulties are inevitable, question the judgments that make suffering unbearable, and choose responses that move us forward rather than trap us in despair. Practically, this means allowing ourselves to grieve while avoiding rash decisions, supporting others through their pain, and remembering that past hardships have already helped shape the strength we carry today.For more, check out this related article with quotes on Stoicism and grief:https://viastoica.com/on-dealing-with-loss/And if you’re looking for more Stoic sayings, visit viastoica.com, where you’ll find hundreds of quotes with full references to the original texts:https://viastoica.com/stoic-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/marcus-aurelius-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/epictetus-quoteshttps://viastoica.com/seneca-quotesMake sure to subscribe for more Stoic Quotes episodes every Friday, as well as our Tuesday interviews and longer discussions.Support the showhttps://viastoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coachinghttps://viastoica.com/benny-vonckenhttps://x.com/ViaStoicainfo@viastoica.comProduced by: badmic.com | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() A Stoic Conversation with Dr. Joelle Samaha: Let's get Real 2 Heal | Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joelle Samaha, founder of PhiloLife, for an open and deeply personal conversation about healing, philosophy of life, and what it means to live in alignment.Joelle shares her journey into philosophy, wellbeing, and integrative health, shaped by teaching, research, anxiety, loss, and lived experience. We talk about how our philosophy of life, often formed early and unconsciously, influences the way we suffer, cope, and heal. Being kind, doing the “right” thing, or following the expected path does not protect us from pain, and Joelle explains why this realization is often the true starting point of healing.Throughout the conversation, we explore coherence and alignment, the connection between emotions and the body, and why healing is not about fixing symptoms but about understanding deeper causes. Joelle speaks about generational patterns, emotional suppression, and how modern life keeps us constantly busy while quietly disconnected from ourselves. We also discuss why self-care is often misunderstood and why healing rarely happens in isolation, but through reflection, honesty, and meaningful connection with others.Joelle introduces the idea of the “spark of life,” moments of presence, meaning, and awareness that can arise not only in joy but also in grief, crisis, and uncertainty. Healing, as she describes it, is not a destination but an ongoing process of learning, self-inquiry, and returning to what matters.This episode is an invitation to pause, question your own philosophy of life, and consider what it really means to live well.Listen to the full episode now and explore how philosophy, awareness, and alignment can support a deeper healing journey.Connect with Joelle:🌐 https://philolife.com📸 Instagram: @letsgetreal2heal📸 Instagram: @philolifewellbeingSupport the show🌐 viastoica.com🎯 viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching👤 viastoica.com/benny-voncken▶️ YouTube: @viastoica📧 info@viastoica.com🎙️ Produced by: badmic.com | — | ||||||
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