A Stoic Conversation with Anya Leonard: Classical Wisdom for a Better Present

Send us a textWelcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the Podcast on Stoicism.In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, Brendan and Benny sit down with Anya Leonard, co-founder of Classical Wisdom, to explore how ancient philosophy continues to shape the modern world. From the dusty ruins of antiquity to today’s digital forums, Anya brings a fresh, accessible take on why classical thought still matters.We follow her personal journey through philosophy, the transformative power of travel, and the timeless relevance of Stoicism. Anya speaks about the importance of diverse voices in philosophy, especially those of women, and why keeping classical languages and ideas alive is crucial for future generations.This wide-ranging conversation touches on Stoicism as a gateway to deeper thinking, the role of community in philosophical growth, and how ancient insights can help us lead more thoughtful, grounded lives today.Listen in to explore:Why philosophy isn’t just for academicsHow the classics still speak to today’s biggest questionsThe need for more female voices in philosophyWhat travel teaches us about life, meaning, and cultureWhy Stoicism offers more than just self-help adviceIf you enjoy engaging conversations about Stoicism, ancient wisdom, and how philosophy can enrich everyday life, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more interviews and Stoic reflections every week.Follow Classical Wisdom on:https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalWisdomWeeklyX: @ClassicalWisdomhttps://www.instagram.com/classicalwisdomweekly/Follow Anya:https://substack.com/@anyaleonardX: https://x.com/anyaeleonard Connect with us at: ViaStoica.comSupport the showwww.ViaStoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching/https://viastoica.com/benny-voncken/https://viastoica.com/Brendan-hogle/https://twitter.com/ViaStoicaReach us: [email protected] by: http://badmic.com