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The Sunday Stoic

Steve and Dan

19 episodes

3 days ago

In this autumn-themed episode of the Sunday Stoic Podcast, Steven and Dan explore the Stoic practice of memento mori—remembering death to live more fully. Through quotes from Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Socrates, they discuss how facing mortality can free us from fear and help us focus on what truly matters. From writing your own obituary to reflecting on the fleeting nature of life, this episode offers practical and philosophical tools to seize the day. As the leaves fall and day...

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In this autumn-themed episode of the Sunday Stoic Podcast, Steven and Dan explore the Stoic practice of memento mori—remembering death to live more fully. Through quotes from Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Socrates, they discuss how facing mortality can free us from fear and help us focus on what truly matters. From writing your own obituary to reflecting on the fleeting nature of life, this episode offers practical and philosophical tools to seize the day. As the leaves fall and day...

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Episodes (19/19)

The Sunday Stoic

Stoic Tools for living: Contemplating Death

In this autumn-themed episode of the Sunday Stoic Podcast, Steven and Dan explore the Stoic practice of memento mori—remembering death to live more fully. Through quotes from Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Socrates, they discuss how facing mortality can free us from fear and help us focus on what truly matters. From writing your own obituary to reflecting on the fleeting nature of life, this episode offers practical and philosophical tools to seize the day. As the leaves fall and day...

3 days ago

19 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

The Stoic Mirror: Hypomnema as a Tool for Prosoche

This week Dan discusses how hypomnema journaling can become a vital part of your Stoic practice

1 week ago

12 minutes

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Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy with William C. Spears.

Commander William C. Spears, a U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer and author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy, joins the Sunday Stoic Podcast to explore how ancient Stoic wisdom guides modern warriors. From James Stockdale’s legacy to moral autonomy and duty, this episode dives deep into philosophy, leadership, and virtue in service. A video of this interview is also available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDBCMLYaRQY You can find a link to his book here : https://a.co/d/1u...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

Premeditatio Malorum- The Premeditation of Adversity

In this episode Dan discusses the Stoic technique that allows you to keep your head and fulfil your social roles even under adverse conditions.

3 weeks ago

16 minutes

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The Spark Before the Fire: Stoic Protopathē

In this episode, we explore the subtle yet powerful Stoic concept of protopathē—the initial stirrings of emotion that arise before reason has a chance to intervene. Often misunderstood as signs of weakness or failure, these “proto-passions” are actually natural physiological responses: a racing heart, a sudden flush of fear, a jolt of surprise. The Stoics didn’t condemn these reactions—they distinguished them from full-blown passions (pathē) that result from poor judgment.

1 month ago

13 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

Ashes to Insight: Living Well by Remembering Death

In this episode, we confront the most sobering—and liberating—truth of Stoic philosophy: our mortality. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus, we explore how remembering death can sharpen our focus, deepen our gratitude, and guide us toward a life of purpose.

1 month ago

9 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

Reason and Ethics with Massimo Pigliucci

In this classic episode Massimo Pigliucci visits the show to discuss ethics and the use of reason. According to the Stoics, the one thing that distinguishes us from the rest of nature is that we are capable of reason. But what exactly is reason and how does it relate to living a complete life? Dr. Massimo Pigliucci joins the podcast this week to discuss Stoicism, Reason, Science and Scientism. Check out more from Massimo Pigliucci here https://platofootnote.wordpress.com/ ht...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Virtue is the Only Good

In this episode Dan discusses the ancient Stoic paradox that Virtue is the only good.

1 month ago

10 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

Wise up with Karen Duffy

In this episode of The Sunday Stoic, I sit down with author, actress, and former MTV VJ Karen Duffy to explore her latest book, Wise Up: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who's Been Through It. With her signature wit and warmth, Duffy shares Stoic-inspired insights drawn from a life of resilience, motherhood, and being followed by bears—yes, really.

1 month ago

45 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

Physical Definition/Decomposition Break things down!

We investigate the Stoic technique of breaking things down to their component parts to put some distance between events and our emotions.

1 month ago

16 minutes

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No one does wrong on purpose

This week we explore one of the main tools of maintaining equanimity in the face of adversity. It is the idea passed down from Socrates that no one does evil on purpose.

1 month ago

13 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

Classic Episode: Donald Robertson: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

In this episode Donald Robertson Joins the show to discuss his book How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. We discuss the life and philosophy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and how to apply this ancient wisdom to modern life. Check out Donald's website here: https://donaldrobertson.name/

2 months ago

57 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

You are not your possessions: The Enchiridion 6

This week we discuss the Enchiridion 6. Epictetus warns us not to take pride in the characteristics of our possessions as only our character is our own.

2 months ago

9 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

Classic Episode: William Irvine: A Guide to the Good Life

What if ancient wisdom could help you thrive in modern chaos? In this episode, Steve sits down with philosopher and author William B. Irvine to explore A Guide to the Good Life, a modern roadmap to Stoic joy. From battling hedonic adaptation to embracing voluntary discomfort, Irvine shares practical tools for cultivating resilience, tranquility, and purpose. Whether you're new to Stoicism or seeking deeper insight, this conversation offers timeless strategies for living deliberate...

2 months ago

29 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

The Enchiridion 5: Your Beliefs Shape your Reality

In this episode, we discuss the Enchiridion Chapter 5, a very influential text. We can't change the facts of the world, but we can change what we believe about them!

2 months ago

14 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

The Inn of Life

Life is not permanent, our time here should be thought of like a stop at an Inn. When you spend the night at a hotel, you don't typically get attached to the furniture or other objects within. When its time to go you move on and another guest takes your place. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Of_Con.... Epictetus and the boat #7… http://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epi... Marcus V #33 http://classics.mit.edu/Antoninus/med... Thank you to Dr. Gregory Sadler for the intro...

2 months ago

11 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

The Enchiridion 3 and 4

Today we discuss the Enchiridion 3 and 4. Book 3 is one of the most challenging to apply to modern life and book 4 is something we should remember each and every day!

2 months ago

25 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

The Enchiridion 2

Steve and Dan discuss Epictetus's advice on desires and aversions as we cover the Enchiridion 2.

2 months ago

14 minutes

The Sunday Stoic

311: The Return

The Sunday Stoic Podcast Returns! Steve returns to the mic along with Dan to discuss the Enchiridion Chapter 1. contact the show at sundystoic@gmail.com

2 months ago

31 minutes