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The Sunday Stoic
Applying ancient philosophy to modern life.
The Sunday Stoic Podcast is a weekly show for those seeking to live a life guided by reason, virtue, and resilience. Each episode explores the timeless wisdom of ancient Stoicism through modern reflections on ancient writings, practical applications, and interviews. Whether you're new to Stoicism or deeply steeped in its teachings, the show blends clarity, curiosity, and community in a down-to-earth format designed to inspire thoughtful action.
Episodes
18 episodes
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
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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 ...
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1:05:09
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.
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16:46
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-pass...
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13:39
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 o...
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9:31
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 ...
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1:02:24
Virtue is the Only Good
In this episode Dan discusses the ancient Stoic paradox that Virtue is the only good.
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10:39
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 w...
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45:41
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.
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16:48
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.
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13:58
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 ou...
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57:03
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.
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9:50
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 ...
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29:02
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 g...
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11:17
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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14:58
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!
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