Stoicism and CBT – Master Your Mind with Dr. Donald J Robertson | Episode 8

Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and stoic author. His multiple world-famous bestsellers on stoicism have helped many people become unshakeable and resilient in the 21st century. In this episode you’ll learn what is stoicism, who invented it, who is Marcus Aurelius, and what stoics believe in. We cover how stoicism help to improve mental health and control emotions, anger, fear, and panic. And how it can bring inner peace. We cover multiple stoic techniques like cognitive distancing, stoic meditation, cognitive reappraisal, and many more. Subscribe to learn moreSign up to free weekly health tips: http://bit.ly/3UjSRK0   LINKS subscribe to newsletter: http://bit.ly/3UjSRK0 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaminkaland Listen on Apple podcast: https://bit.ly/3VjmEUl Listen Spotify podcast: http://bit.ly/3FhODOZ   GET DISCOUNT ON HEALTH PRODUCTS AND FREE HEALTH TIPS http://bit.ly/3FN7Ecl   DONALD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldjrobertson Plato’s academy: https://platosacademy.org/ Donald Robertson: https://donaldrobertson.name/ Book: https://donaldrobertson.name/how-to-think-like-a-roman-emperor-b/   Timestamps   02:30 Introducing Dr. Donald Robertson 06:30 What is stoicism and who were the key people founding it 09:40 What stoicism is about and what stoics believe i 15:40 Connections between stoicism, Greek philosophy, yoga philosophy 18:20 How does stoicism relate to Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Resilience Training 23:00 cognitive appraisal theory of emotion 25:18 How to control panic attacks with stoicism 31:33 How to control emotions 34:30 How to control fear 34:40 (47:20) Cognitive distancing 37:05 How your thoughts affect your emotions 41:20 Cognitive flexibility 42:20 School system and stoicism 47:20 Stoic techniques 47:50 Cognitive distancing 49:38 Repeating phrases 52:25 Broadening the perspective in space and time 55:11 Role models and modeling 57:20 Marcus Aurelius role models 58:15 Marcus Aurelius meditations 59:17 Stoic meditation techniques that anyone can do 1:04:20 Visualization technique from stoicism 1:06:50 How stoicism change character 1:09:30 Cognitive Therapy vs Stoicism 1:13:35 Courses on books about stoicism by Dr Donald J Robertson 1:17:00 The most important life lesson: What is wisdom     Links