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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 21 MIN

#387 - Unfinished Sentences: On Dying, Fear, and Truth

from The Strong Stoic Podcast · host Brandon Tumblin

An 18-year-old boy lies dying. When asked if he’s afraid, he simply says, “Yeah.”In this episode, I explore what that single word reveals about mortality, honesty, and the limits of Stoicism. From family stories of loss to Christopher Hitchens’ final writings, we look at the stark truth that no philosophy can soften: we will all die, and that’s okay to admit.Listen for a reflection on death, courage, and the quiet strength of facing fear without pretending it’s not there.

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