Scare Your Soul Newsletter

Since You Asked

Why I told a stranger the truth at 7 a.m.

Oct 6 • Scott Simon

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August 2026

The Loudest Room in the Building

I was the guest speaker at “Stuttering Camp.” And it didn’t go at all as I expected.

Aug 3 • Scott Simon

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June 2026

What's the One Question You've Never Dared to Ask?

The book my mother kept in her purse is back — and there's a seat at the table for you.

Jun 19 • Scott Simon

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The "Thank-You" We Never Said

Some of the people who saved you, you'll never get to thank.

Jun 3 • Scott Simon

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April 2026

How to Leave a Hotel Room

What To Do When Comfort Has Stolen Your Edge

Apr 30 • Scott Simon

The Dents We Never Fix

On suffering, scars, and saying goodbye to Diane

Apr 8 • Scott Simon

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March 2026

Is Your Worst Fear Survivable?

Why the thing you're most afraid of is probably the one you most need to face

Mar 26 • Scott Simon

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What Are You Avoiding Right Now?

In a world obsessed with AI, optimization, and speed…the most important thing is still human courage

Mar 20 • Scott Simon

The People We Perform For

On presence, proximity, and dinosaur chicken nuggets

Mar 6 • Scott Simon

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February 2026

The One Thing You Haven't Said ... Yet

One mother. One letter. One vote that changed everything.

Feb 19 • Scott Simon

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Pistachios in a Prison Cell

Alex Honnold Ate a Family-Sized Tub of Nutella. Here's Why That Matters.

Feb 1 • Scott Simon

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January 2026

LONELINESS WANTS YOU TO HIDE. DON'T.

What loneliness taught me about courage

Jan 15 • Scott Simon

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