What do we do when we encounter the shamelessness of others?  What did the Ancient Stoics advise? 

Shame tends to be looked on as a negative emotion in our society, but can it sometimes be useful? This week Dan and Steve explore the Stoic view of Shame and guilt. 

Unlike the Epicureans, Stoics are called to be part of the whole. All is one, we are part of the body of the Cosmos, let's make sure we are a good part! 

How would a Stoic handle being wronged by others? This episode explores how Stoics respond when wronged—transforming insults and injustice into exercises in virtue. 

Steve reflects on Thanksgiving, family, history, and the importance of the present moment. 

 This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, Dan discusses themes of gratitude found in Stoicism. 

 Death is inevitable and when it takes a loved one by surprise, the grief can be devastating.  It is good to have been preparing for that moment in advance, so as to lessen the potentially devastating impact.  

One way to ensure you make progress is to list out your basic rules for life. In this episode I go over my 10 rules for living. 
I will revere Nature

I will not conceal the truth

I will not not compare myself to others

I cannot control events, so I must control yourself

I will strive to subdue my passions

I will strive for arete in all that I do

I will honor those who have nurtured me and ensure that I nurture others 

I will place family before all else

I will be present in all that I do

 I will never stop learning

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 days grow shorter, it's the perfect time to contemplate life’s impermanence and embrace the present.

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