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We Have A MeetingAncient Wisdom That Will Make You Unstoppable in 2025 - Donald RobertsonAncient Wisdom for Modern Business with Donald Robertson — Author, Stoicism Expert, Cognitive Behavioural PsychotherapistWhat if the answers to today’s business challenges have been around for over 2,000 years?In this episode, we sit down with Donald Robertson — one of the world’s leading voices on Stoicism — to explore how ancient philosophy can help you lead, sell and live with greater resilience and clarity. This is not about fluffy quotes. This is the practical mindset that shaped emperors and can shape your success too.We dive into:💭 How Stoic principles can transform the...2025-06-231h 03
Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)Day 67: "Know Thyself" with Donald Robertson📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeWelcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 67, and I’m excited to share segment three of my conversation with Donald Robertson (author of the new book How to Think Like Socrates). If you enjoy audiobooks, Donald does a phenomenal job narrating this new book. I highly recommend it! He’s also the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and a recent biography titled Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. This segment focuses...2025-03-2725 min
The Daily DadThere Are No Perfect Parents | Reassurance from Richard Reeves and Donald RobertsonWishing you’d handled a parenting moment differently? Feeling overwhelmed? In today's episode, Richard Reeves and Donald Robertson share reassuring advice on navigating the challenges of raising kids, from managing school stress to leading by example. With a dose of self-forgiveness, you'll become a more confident, patient parent. 🎥 Check out Ryan Holiday's YouTube Channel to watch the bookstore tour videos: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanHolidayOfficial 🎙️ Listen to Richard Reeve’s FULL interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast:PART 1: Apple Podcasts & SpotifyPART 2: Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📚 You can g...2025-03-0808 minDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)Day 37: The Socratic Method with Donald Robertson📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeWelcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 37, and I’m excited to share segment two of my conversation with Donald Robertson (author of the new book How to Think Like Socrates). If you’re a fan of audiobooks, as I am, Donald does a phenomenal job narrating his latest book — I highly recommend it! He’s also written How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and a recent biography titled Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emper...2025-02-0822 min
Joe Reilly PodcastEp. 66 - Donald Robertson - How To Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy For The Modern WorldDonald Robertson is an author, ancient philosophy expert, and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
In his latest book, "How To Think Like Socrates", Donald builds on his previous work on Stoicism and lifts the lid on Socrates, the world's greatest philosopher.
Given that Socrates lived 2500 years ago, what advice would he give out today? What would he conclude from our money and status driven culture? What would he advise us on our fears of death? What would be his thoughts on escaping the hedonic treadmill?
Donald expounds the Socratic method, it's purpose and how we can use it to enhance our...2025-01-291h 39Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)Day 18: Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeWelcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 18, and I’m excited to share my recent conversation with Donald J. Robertson (author of the new book How to Think Like Socrates). If you enjoy audiobooks as I do, I must mention that Donald does a phenomenal job narrating his latest book—I highly recommend it! Donald is also the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. 2025-01-1820 min
The Tyson Popplestone Show#167 - Donald Robertson | How to Transform Your Life with Simple Stoic PrincipalsDonald Robertson is a psychotherapist and writer who focuses on the practical use of Stoicism in everyday life. His works, such as "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" and "Verissimus," delve into the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism, making these ideas easy to understand. Robertson also explores the connection between Stoicism and modern cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), while emphasizing the profound impact of Socrates on Stoic ethics and critical thinking. His approach blends ancient philosophy with contemporary psychology, providing insights for building resilience and fostering personal development.EPISODE CHAPTERS:00:00 Podcasting Mishaps and Lessons Learned2025-01-171h 16
The Daily StoicDonald Robertson on What Ancient Philosophy Teaches Us About Facing UncertaintyStoicism is no different than working out or journaling—it is a daily practice that we lean on to overcome the obstacles we face every day. As a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer, Donald Robertson has given readers a unique perspective on the benefits of applying ancient philosophy to our everyday lives in his work, including his recent book How To Think Like Socrates. Today, Donald and Ryan continue their conversation about cognitive flexibility, what Socrates and the Stoics teach us about handling uncertainty, and how Stoicism is making waves in modern day psychotherapy practices. Dona...2024-11-2342 min
The Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksDonald Robertson on Socrates, Philosophy, and Modern Self-HelpSend us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Donald Robertson, renowned author, psychotherapist, and expert in ancient philosophy, to dive deep into the life, methods, and lessons of Socrates. Donald brings his unique perspective, blending cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Stoic philosophy, to explore why Socrates remains a pivotal figure in philosophy—and what we can learn from his methods today.Donald’s new book, How to Think Like Socrates, is out now!📖 Get the book here🎧 Listen to the audiobook here🎙️ Episode Highl...2024-11-222h 57The Daily StoicDonald Robertson on the Life of Socrates and His Impact on StoicismIt’s easy to forget that the Stoics, Socrates, and other ancient philosophers were just like us—human and therefore imperfect. But in his new book How To Think Like Socrates, author Donald Robertson peels back the mythology around the ancient philosopher and shows how we can apply his wisdom in modern times. Donald returned to the Daily Stoic podcast to talk with Ryan about Socrates’ fascinating life, what his flaws were, and his enduring influence on the Stoics.Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer. He is a Fellow of the Royal Societ...2024-11-2042 min
Built Not Born#152 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like Socrates🎙️ Title: How to Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson📝 Description:Philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson joins us to discuss his new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World." Donald and I discuss how Socrates' methods of questioning and critical thinking remain powerfully relevant in the modern world. Robertson reveals why wisdom is more about developing skills than accumulating knowledge, and explains how anyone can apply Socratic techniques to navigate modern challenges.📋 Show Notes:🏛️ Introduction to Socrates: The most influential early philosophe...2024-11-141h 13
Acta Non VerbaDonald Robertson on How to Think Like Socrates, Why Socrates Accepted His Death Sentence without Apology, and Using Philosophy to Combat Hypocrisy and RhetoricIn this episode Donald Robertson discusses Socrates' definitions of justice and courage, his trial and execution, his role in Athenian society, and the importance of self-awareness and philosophical inquiry. The conversation also includes insights into cognitive behavioral techniques and how Socratic principles can be applied to modern life and therapy. Episode Highlights: 15:05 Socrates and Modern Psychotherapy 28:57 Socrates' Influence on Politics 39:47 The Socratic Method and Intellectual Humility 40:56 Socrates on Ignorance and Politicians 43:32 Self-Knowledge and the Role of Others 55:50 The Enduring Influence of Socrates Donald Robert...2024-11-061h 06
You Are Heroic with Brian JohnsonMastering Emotions with Stoic Wisdom and Socratic Thinking (Live Coaching with Donald Robertson)In this powerful live session (recorded live for our Heroic Coach program now featuring over 130+ luminary guest faculty sessions), renowned Stoic philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson helps guides us through the intersection of Stoicism and Socratic thinking as we strive to master our emotions en route to activating our potential. Learn practical tools to spot the early signs of anger, manage your emotional responses with clarity, and navigate life’s challenges with calm confidence. Donald brings timeless wisdom into today’s world, helping you build resilience, stay grounded, and live with purpose. Learn more about Dona...2024-10-231h 45
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life PodcastWho was Marcus Aurelius?In this episode, I’ll be reading a brief excerpt from my new biography, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor, which is available as an audiobook as well as in hardback and ebook formats. The book was chosen as an editor’s pick by Barnes and Noble and currently has 4.7 stars on Amazon. You can hear a sample from the studio-recorded audiobook, and read reviews, on Audible. Also see Goodreads for reviews.* “Given the erratic, not to say murderous, behavior of many of [Marcus’s] predecessors, . . . how did so sterling a character as Marcus come about? That is the subj...2024-08-0809 min
The Everyday StoicStoic Wisdom for Overcoming Anxiety | The Teachings of Marcus Aurelius & More with Donald RobertsonClick here to check out HUEL: https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros #ad
In today’s episode, we delve into the timeless teachings of Marcus Aurelius with renowned expert Donald Robertson. In this enlightening episode, Donald, a philosopher, psychotherapist, and author, bridges ancient Stoicism and contemporary cognitive behavioural therapy, revealing how the Stoic principles embedded in Aurelius's Meditations can offer powerful strategies for overcoming worry, anxiety, and the everyday challenges of modern life.
Donald unpacks the parallels between Stoic practices and evidence-based psychotherapy, highlighting the preventative power of Stoic wisdom in building emotional resilience. Explore how Marcus Aurelius's insights into human nature and his meticulous articulation o...2024-03-292h 49
The Dean Blundell ShowStoic Series: Stoic Author, Research and CBT Expert Donald Robertson Part 3Welcome back to part three of the Donald J Robertson interview.We interviewed the famed, stoic author and cognitive behavioural therapist Robertson about his new book, Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic Emperor Robertson about his new book, Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic Emperor.Part one in part two talked about in the necessity of Marcus Aurelius to truly help himself with stoic philosophy and ancient text that parallels today need for cognitive behavioural therapy and stoic c cultureWe pick up where we left off from part two making fun of Sigmund...2024-03-141h 04
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism AppliedDonald Robertson on The Stoic Emperor (Episode 122)In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Donald Robertson about Marcus Aurelius. They dive into what we know about the man and the critical episodes of his life. Donald shares his thoughts on the Marcomannic wars, whether Marcus Aurelius ordered the assassination of one of his top generals, and why he appointed Commodus as his successor. They end by discussing the central role that Stoicism and Stoic practices played in Marcus Aurelius’s life.Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic EmperorHow To Think Like A Roman EmperorDonald Robertson’s Substack(00:45) Chang...2024-03-121h 23Built Not Born#134 - Donald Robertson - Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic EmperorCLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOGBest Selling author Donald Robertson returns to Built Not Born to talk about his latest book, "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor". Donald is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor:The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius." & the graphic novel "Verissimus". Donald and I discuss his creative process, his thoughts on why Marcus does NOT mention Seneca in The Meditations, why Stoicism has grown in popularity and why anger is bad fuel. 2024-03-041h 44
Acta Non VerbaDonald Robertson on Marcus Aurelius the Stoic Emperor, Fatherhood, Errors in ChatGPT, Stoic Meta Lessons, and why the world needs Philosophy now more than everIn this episode of Acta Non Verba, Donald Robertson sheds light on the practice of Stoicism and its relevance in today's world. He warns against the societal perils of anger, victim mentality, and information manipulation, especially in the age of technologically advanced misinformation. Drawing parallels between ancient teachings of Socrates and modern societal influence, Robertson emphasizes the defensive power of philosophy in understanding logical fallacies, rhetoric, and promoting critical thinking. He further discusses the importance of studying history to gain better insights into the present and shares his unique approach to home-based education during the pandemic. 2024-02-141h 25
Practical StoicismThe Biographing of Marcus Aurelius (with Donald Robertson)Donald Robertson joins Tanner Campbell to discuss his new book, "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor," published by Yale University Press. The conversation delves into the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, shedding light on both well-documented and lesser-known aspects of his reign.Robertson emphasizes the substantial amount of information available about Marcus Aurelius, more so than for most other ancient philosophers. Despite historical gaps and unreliable sources, a wealth of details about his reign, personal writings, and even his appearance at various stages of life is accessible. This rich trove of information provides a detailed picture of...2024-02-0244 min
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life PodcastOverview of "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor"In this episode, I read an exclusive excerpt from my latest book, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor, published by Yale University Press, as part of the Ancient Lives Series. The book is a philosophical biography of the Roman emperor, which contains many references to the Meditations and how his philosophy shaped his life. You can help it reach a wider audience by pre-ordering now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or any other bookseller.While the First Marcomannic War was raging, Marcus Aurelius, surrounded by death and betrayal, found consolation in writing his famous notes “to himself” on Stoi...2024-01-2320 min
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life PodcastExcerpt from "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor"In this episode, I read an exclusive excerpt from my latest book, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor, published by Yale University Press, as part of the Ancient Lives Series. The book is a philosophical biography of the Roman emperor, which contains many references to the Meditations and how his philosophy shaped his life. You can help it reach a wider audience by pre-ordering now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or any other bookseller.Marcus Aurelius did not have a heart of stone. When the news was brought to him that one of his most beloved tutors had...2023-10-2609 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Stoicism, Marcus Aerelius and You: Donald RobertsonAre you at the end of your rope with some person or situation? Exasperated about the unfairness of a situation or circumstance in your life? Are anger, desperation, sadness or fear constantly invading your thoughts and affecting your health, wellness and even performance? What if there were some specific strategies you could tap into that would minimize those emotions and help turn your focus back to making the most of this life and its opportunities?Welcome to the Catalyst 360 Podcast. Today’s guest is Donald Robertson, cognitive behavioral psychotherapist and best-selling author of several books in...2023-10-091h 22
You Are Heroic with Brian JohnsonHeroic Chat with Donald Robertson: Mastery Is a Practice, Not a State In today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Donald Robertson. Donald Robertson is an integrative psychotherapist and trainer who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and the use of cognitive-behavioral approaches to clinical hypnotherapy. He is the author of a number of articles on philosophy and psychotherapy in professional journals and the author of 'How to Think Like a Roman Emperor', 'Verissimus', and 'Stoicism and the Art of Happiness'. He is also the author of 'The Philosophy of Cognitive Behav2023-09-141h 36
The Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor: Insights with Donald RobertsonSend us a text"The Stoics can teach you how to find a sense of purpose in life, how to face adversity, how to conquer anger within yourself, moderate your desires, experience healthy sources of joy, endure pain and illness patiently and with dignity, exhibit courage in the face of your anxieties, cope with loss, and perhaps even confront your own mortality while remaining as unperturbed as Socrates."― Donald J. Robertson, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus AureliusUnpacking the teachings of Stoicism, Donald Robertson stands as...2023-07-311h 45Built Not Born#105 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like A Roman Emperor (Part 2)Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor:The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius." & the graphic novel "Verissimus". In Part 2, Donald and I continue our discussion on Stoic Philosophy and the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. We also discuss Epictetus, Seneca and Socrates. Donald describes how he approaches the creative process and how he came up with his best selling book, "How to Think Like A Roman Emperor." Connect with Donald Robertson:Website: Donald RobertsonBook: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor...2023-07-0554 min
The Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksA Stoic Life: Real-world Applications of Stoic Principles with Donald RobertsonSend us a text"Stoicism provides us with a kind of psychological toolbox. It's full of strategies for helping us cope with anxiety, anger, pain, and all sorts of emotional problems.""People who love Stoicism often read the Meditations over and over. You can squeeze more and more out of it the more you read it."In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by a renowned expert in Stoicism Donald Robertson. This episode was created a few years ago on the HighExistence podcast but has never been shared on the Stoic Handbook p...2023-07-051h 19Built Not Born#104 - Donald Robertson - Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius & The Meditations (Part 1)Donald Robertson is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor:The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius." & the graphic novel "Verissimus". In Part 1, Donald and I discuss Stoic Philosophy, the difference between lower case stoicism vs UPPER CASE Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius and The Meditations. Connect with Donald Robertson:Website: Donald RobertsonBook: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Book: Verissimus: A Graphic Novel IG: Donald Robertson Facebook: Donald Robertson "Life is Built, Not Born."Joe Ciccarone#Episode1042023-06-2846 min
Socratic State of Mind PodcastTherapist Donald Robertson on Big Stoic Mistakes And Discovering Your ValuesAndrew speaks with Donald Robertson about how personal development advice can misfire, why Donald moved away from Eastern philosophies like Buddhism, the power of using Stoic mindfulness (Prosoché) to stay true to your values, how to find what you really value, the effective advice and exercises Robertson is hesitant to suggest to people, and much more. ✉️ Get a thrice-weekly, 1-minute hit of philosophic wisdom delivered directly to your inbox: https://andrewperlot.substack.com/Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist heavily involved with the modern revival of Stoic philosophy. He's a founding member of the Modern Stoic...2023-05-2057 min
Perennial WisdomBest of Stoic Wisdom | Massimo Pigliucci, Donald Robertson, and William B. Irvine📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode, I’m sharing a few of my favorite clips on Stoic wisdom from my conversations with Massimo Pigliucci (author of The Quest for Character), Donald Robertson (author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor), and William B. Irvine (author of The Stoic Challenge).
In the episode, you’ll hear,
Choosing a Philosophy of Life
The Wisdom of Impermanence
Compassion and Stoicism
The Discipline of Desire
What would Seneca do? and muc...2023-05-1043 min
Talk GnosisKeep Calm and Gnosis-On: Discussing Stoicism & Gnosis with Donald RobertsonDonald Robertson and Jason Mehmel sat down to chat about the connections between Stoicism and Gnosticism! These two perspectives on life aren’t often thought of together, separated by a few centuries and some different spiritual traditions. We uncover the similarities and discuss the useful ideas that both classical and modern Stoicism can bring to a modern Gnostic life.
Here’s the essay Donald wrote about his philosophic background and training, which includes his introduction to and interest in Gnosticism. https://donaldrobertson.name/2022/10/17/how-i-got-into-stoicism/
This chat was a lot of fun! Let Donald know you like...2023-05-0500 min
Book Club with Kaiden KellyHow To Think Like A Roman Emperor with Donald RobertsonMy guest today is writer and psychotherapist, Donald Robertson. Donald is the author of six books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including How To Think Like a Roman Emperor, The Philosophy Of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Stoicism and the Art of Happiness, and his latest book, the graphic novel, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.Donald is one of the founders of the Modern Stoicism nonprofit organization, which runs the annual Stoic Week event, and Stoicon international conference. He is also the founder and president of The Plato's Academy Centre, a nonprofit based in Greece, which aims to create a...2023-02-082h 05
RemakeDonald Robertson: On Stoicism and Outrage TODAY'S GUEST Today, we talk about anger. Everywhere you look, it feels like outrage and anger are on the rise. Populist politicians win elections based on popular anger, and when they lose, they claim their elections had been stolen to further sow outrage. Social media seems to feed on and amplify anger. So much so that we now have new names for the various things that people do when they are angry online — words like cyberbullying, trolling, and doxxing. At the same time, our political systems are becoming so extre...2023-02-021h 07
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism AppliedSocratic Stoicism and Mental Health with Donald Robertson (Episode 11)Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenFind out why Donald Robertson now calls Stoicism a fundamentally Socratic philosophy.In this episode Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Donald Robertson. Donald is the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a number of other excellent books. He is trained as a psychotherapist and is one of the key players behind modern Stoicism.We talk about Socrates, Epicureanism from the psychological...2023-01-271h 11
Perennial WisdomDonald Robertson | Stoic Wisdom for Modern Leaders (and Life)In this episode, my guest is Donald Robertson, the author of the new graphic novel Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and the founder and president of the Plato’s Academy Centre, a nonprofit in Athens, Greece (which you’ll hear more about in the episode). He is also the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and many others.
In the conversation, Donald and I discuss,
Leadership lessons from Marcus Aurelius
Ancient Philosophy and Modern Leadership
The dichotomy of control (and Leadership)
Why managing anger leads to self...2022-11-301h 15
OvercomeContinuous improvement by applying Stoicism principles with Donald RobertsonDonald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer and the author of the bestseller How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. In this episode Donald talks about talks about practicing Stoicism, how to use Stoicism principles to deal with pain and build resilience. Donald also talks about Cognitive Distancing and how it can be used, the dangerous aspect of positive thinking and the top five principles that you can adopt to start practicing Stoicism.2022-11-2300 min
Practical StoicismStoicism and Psychoanalysis with Donald RobertsonToday I'm having a friendly discussion with Donald Robertson, author of the book "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" and the new graphic novel "Verissimus" (illustrated by talented Portuguese artist Zé Nuno Fraga), about Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, and all sorts of other things I didn't necessarily expect. Donald was traveling so the audio on his end is a bit poor, but the discussion, I hope, will more than make of up for it. Enjoy!Donald's Graphic Novel "Verissimus" : https://amzn.to/3Wxybk4Donald's Book "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" : https://amzn.to/3Uls14U...2022-11-091h 11
Classical Wisdom SpeaksDeath DOES Concern Us: With Michael Fontaine, Massimo Pigliucci, Donald Robertson and Anya LeonardHow to Grieve: From Cicero and Stoicism to Modern practices, How Can Philosophy HELP US Handle Loss? Panel DiscussionIn 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech―not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked.Cicero’s Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech. Drawing on t...2022-11-021h 24
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#310 Donald Robertson- Stoicism for The Modern WorldDonald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. Robertson has been researching Stoicism and applying it in his work for twenty years. He is one of the founding members of the non-profit organization Modern Stoicism. Donald is the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. Donald also has a new graphic novel out, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius Checkout my recap of Donald's exceptional book How to...2022-08-071h 07
The Shaun Tabatt ShowDonald Robertson - Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus AureliusIt's an honor to welcome Donald Robertson back to the podcast to discuss his brand new graphic novel Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. In this episode we get into: The intricacies of pulling together a historically accurate graphic novel. Why readers at all levels of familiarity with Marcus Aurelius will benefit from this book. How this project impacted and changed Donald as a writer. Connect with Donald Robertson: DonaldRobertson.name Resources mentioned in this episode: Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The...2022-07-2930 min
Mahon McCann#61 - Donald Robertson - The Stoic Response to Anxiety and AngerSup Monks! (very special podcast today)Donald Robertson is a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and best-selling Stoic author. He has written seven books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including the best-selling' Stoicism and The Art of Happiness’ and 'How To Think Like A Roman Emperor', and the recent 'Verissiumus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.' (Get your copy of Verissimus here)In this podcast, we talk about Donald's new book, the choice of Hercules, virtues vs vices, Social Anxiety, Worrying, Anger, Social Media and how philosophy teaches you to talk to yourself be...2022-07-211h 06The Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksDonald Robertson Writes The World’s First Stoic Graphic NovelSend us a textOrder a copy of Verissimus hereStoic author, philosopher and cognitive behavioural therapist, Donald Robertson, returns to discuss his brand new graphic novel, VERISSIMUS. This is the most epic philosophical project that I am aware of to date. If Ridley Scott's Gladiator had a baby with Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, you’d get Verissimus.As you’ll hear in this interview, this project was a massive undertaking, taking nearly 3 years to complete. Detailing the life, times, and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, the book acts as a historic...2022-07-1257 min
Bulls, Bears, and BourbonDonald Robertson - How to Think (and Invest) Like a Roman EmperorStoicism expert and prominent author, Donald Robertson, joins Bulls, Bears, and Bourbon to discuss Stoic techniques for life (and investing). Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, and trainer.Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills and is known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He was born in Irvine, Scotland, and grew up in Ayr. He worked as a psychotherapist for about twenty years in London, England, where he ran a training school for therapists, before emigrating to Canada in 2013 to focus on his writing...2022-07-121h 47
The HighExistence PodcastDonald Robertson On The Making of Verissimus, a Stoic Graphic Novel About Marcus AureliusOrder a copy of Verissimus hereIn our 3rd interview with Stoic author, philosopher and cognitive behavioural therapist, Donald Robertson, we discuss his brand new graphic novel, VERISSIMUS. This is the most epic philosophical project that I am aware of to date. If Ridley Scott's Gladiator had a baby with Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, you’d get Verissimus.As you’ll hear in this interview, this project was a massive undertaking, taking nearly 3 years to complete. Detailing the life, times, and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, the book acts as a historically accurate, action-p...2022-07-1157 min
Modern Wisdom#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus AureliusDonald Robertson is a stoicism historian, a psychotherapist and an author.Marcus Aurelius has become one of the most quoted and most popular philosophers in history. His meditations have helped millions of people to find solace in hard times and deal with setbacks in life. But which elements of his life and philosophy have been hidden from the public and how many valuable insights are less widely known?Expect to learn why many of Marcus' quotes might be plagiarising lost texts from other philosophers, whether Donald thinks that Marcus took psychedelics during a sacred ceremony...2022-07-091h 22
Stoic WarfightersE08- Donald RobertsonIn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Donald Robertson. Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and writer. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and after living in England and working in London for many years, he emigrated to Canada where he now lives. Robertson has been researching Stoicism and applying it in his work for twenty years. He is one of the founding members of the non-profit organization Modern Stoicism. He is the author of several books including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and his most recent venture, the graphic novel Verissimus- The Stoic...2022-06-191h 35
Siim Land Podcast#317 Life Lessons From a Roman Emperor - Donald RobertsonWelcome to the Siim Land Podcast I’m your host Siim Land and our guest today is Donald Robertson. Donald is a writer about stoic philosophy and an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy. He’s written several books like How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and Stoicism and the Art of Happiness. Donald has just now come out with a new comic book called Verissimus that talks about the life of Marcus Aurelius and the philosophy of stoicism in a comic book format.
Timestamps
02:15 Why Donald Wrote a Comic Book
08:50 Who Is Marcus Aurelius
21:15 How to Deal with Anger
30:10 How...2022-06-191h 09
Acta Non VerbaDonald Robertson - Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus AureliusOn this episode, Donald Robertson shares how he’s sharing the values of stoicism in a new and riveting way. Listen in as Donald and I discuss the process of creating his forthcoming graphic novel Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius as well the prevalence of stoicism in today’s culture including religion and society. Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He was born in Irv...2022-05-181h 01
Forging Mettle Podcast066 | Donald Robertson | Thoughts give us leverage over our emotionsToday's guest has walked in the footsteps of Socrates and Plato. Literally. Donald Robertson visits the forge to discuss cognitive behavioral therapy and explain how it was derived from ancient Stoic philosophy. We discuss how our thoughts influence our emotions. Once we can begin to harness how we think, we can begin to unlock the secrets of high performance that ancient philosophers knew well.
Show notes:
Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer.
Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He w...2022-05-121h 03
The Ramsey Theory Podcast: No Strangers At This PartyThe Ramsey Theory Podcast: No Strangers At This Party With Donald RobertsonDr. Donald Robertson is a Neumann Research Fellow in Pure Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom. Dr. Robertson is interested in ergodic theory and its application to combinatorial problems.In a conversation with students from Simon Fraser University, Anmol Anmol Singh, Amritha Raj Kizhakkeputhukulathil Ramanan, and Brian Krammer, Dr. Robertson talks about why he preferred mathematics over physics, tells about the importance of communication in mathematics, and talks about connections between ergodic theory and Ramsey theory.2022-01-2425 min
Fief's PodcastLet's Talk About Plato's Academy And Marcus Aurelius! With Donald RobertsonDonald Robertson was one of my first guests for Meet the Macs podcast! He is an author, trainer and writer. He has written 6 books and a lot of articles about psychotherapy and philosophy, specifically about stoic philosophy. Back then we spoke about his book How to think like a Roman Emperor, number 1 bestseller in philosophy in the US. About Marcus Aurelius, my favourite stoic philosopher. So…what did we talked about this time? About his 2 new great projects! First, we talked about his project of building a world class international conference centre...2022-01-231h 00
El Estoico | Estoicismo en español#63 - Donald Robertson - Piensa como un emperador romanoHoy hablo con Donald Robertson, autor del libro “Piensa como un emperador romano”. Donald Robertson es terapeuta cognitivo conductual y un apasionado del estoicismo en general y de Marco Aurelio en particular. En la entrevista comenzamos hablando sobre Marco Aurelio como emperador estoico y luego giramos hacia técnicas psicológicas que están incluidas en las Meditaciones de Marco Aurelio y otros autores estoicos, que nos pueden ayudar a lidiar con la pandemia y otras adversidades vitales. Donald Robertson no habla español, así que, al igual que hice con los episodi...2022-01-2049 min
El Estoico | Estoicismo en español#63 - Donald Robertson - Piensa como un emperador romanoHoy hablo con Donald Robertson, autor del libro “Piensa como un emperador romano”.
Donald Robertson es terapeuta cognitivo conductual y un apasionado del estoicismo en general y de Marco Aurelio en particular. En la entrevista comenzamos hablando sobre Marco Aurelio como emperador estoico y luego giramos hacia técnicas psicológicas que están incluidas en las Meditaciones de Marco Aurelio y otros autores estoicos, que nos pueden ayudar a lidiar con la pandemia y otras adversidades vitales.
Donald Robertson no habla español, así que, al igual que hice con los episodios de Massimo Pigliucci y William B Irvine, será mi m...2022-01-2049 min
Perennial WisdomDonald Robertson | How Compassionate is Stoicism?In this episode, my guest is Donald Robertson the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor as well as a forthcoming graphic novel titled Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius available for preorder. Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, and trainer. He specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills and is known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy.In the conversation, Donald and I spend the majority of the time discussing a recent article titled How Compassionate is Stoicism?Connect with Donald Robertson:2022-01-061h 12The Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksDonald Robertson on Derren Brown and the Stoic View of AnxietySend us a textTo get access to my full conversations with great thinkers like Donald Robertson, you can subscribe to The HighExistence Podcast at: https://highexistence.com/podcast/In this episode, I share a clip with the great Stoic writer Donald Robertson that I conducted in a longer interview on The HighExistence Podcast. In this episode, Donald gives his account of Derren Brown's book Happy and shares his response to the questions... Is there a utility to anxiety? Were the Stoics too harsh on...2021-12-1612 min
The Mindset AdvantageHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor with Donald RobertsonThis week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Donald Robertson. Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and author of six books including How to Think like a Roman Emperor. Donald has been researching Stoicism and applying it in his works for twenty years and specializes in the relationship between philosophy, psychology, and self-improvement. He is also one of the founding members of the nonprofit organization Modern Stoicism.Topics-Who was Marcus Aurelius -How Stoicism can cure anger-Understanding anxiety and how to overcome i...2021-11-301h 29
Link In Bio by Seemless SocialStoicism & Anger: Become Undefeatable with Donald RobertsonWhat is stoicism and how did stoics overcome anger?
Donald Robertson explains how to become undefeatable by using stoicism to calm your anger in an ancient form of anger management. Overcoming anger and irritability is tough but the stoics believed that stoicism can cure anger.
Donald Robertson is one of the founders of the Modern Stoicism organization. He specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills and is known as an expert on the relationship between modern cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He's the author of six books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including Ho...2021-09-0625 min
Mahon McCann#28 - Donald Robertson - Stoicism, CBT and Finding A Life PhilosophyHonoured this week to have @donaldrobertson on the podcast talking about cognitive behavioural therapy and stoicism.Donald is a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, author, and trainer. He has written six books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including the best-selling' Stoicism and The Art of Happiness and 'How To Think Like A Roman Emperor'.In this podcast, I take the opportunity to learn about stoicism, the relationship between ancient philosophy and CBT, what our culture can learn from the ancients, how wisdom works, the stoic values, why Stoicism is a philosophy of love, and why you need a philosophy...2021-06-171h 20