

Massimo Pigliucci: How to Live Like a Stoic and Master Yourself Through Virtue, Wisdom, and Clarity - podcast #111
What does it really mean to live like a Stoic in today’s chaotic world? In this thought-provoking episode of the Disrupt Everything Podcast Series, Isra García interviews philosopher and scientist Massimo Pigliucci, one of the world’s most influential voices in modern Stoicism.
Learn how the timeless wisdom of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Zeno can help you master your emotions, focus your mind, thrive under pressure, and live a virtuous, fulfilling life — from the inside out.
“With Stoicism, people get less angry.” – Massimo Pigliucci
“When you carry a Stoic life, you end up paying more attention.”
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How to live like a Stoic in the modern world
- Daily Stoic practices for clarity, discipline and resilience
- How Stoicism and Buddhism intersect
- How to handle emotions and adversity with equanimity
- The practical meaning of virtue today
- Key takeaways from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and other masters
- How to apply Stoicism to your relationships, work and inner world
Podcast show notes:
A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci
- Stoic Week (Modern Stoicism)
- Stoicism: a philosophy of life - BBVA interview.
- Stoic Meditations - the podcast.
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Interviewing Massimo Pigliucci about how to be a Stoic is the way to win at the art of living in the modern world. It is an interview about what stoic philosophers like Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Stoicism can teach us about helping us thrive under stressful environments, adapt to change, and live a good life- the life we deserve.