Gluttony doesn’t end when the meal does.

According to Thomas Aquinas, it leaves behind six lasting effects—what he calls the “daughters” of gluttony. And they show up where you least expect: in your thoughts, your words, and your behavior.

Why do people talk too much after indulging?Why does clarity disappear?Why do large family gatherings spiral into conflict?

This episode connects the dots—revealing how one “harmless” habit can quietly shape everything else.Read The Relevant Articles of the Summa Theologica Here:

Summa Theologica. Part 2 of 2, Question 148. Article 5. Whether gluttony is a capital vice?

Summa Theologica. Part 2 of 2, Question 148. Article 6. Whether six daughters are fittingly assigned to gluttony?

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