Donald is a trainer and former Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist, with a background in academic philosophy, who specializes in eLearning and web development

Donald is a trainer and former Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist, with a background in academic philosophy, who specializes in eLearning and web development. He's been involved in research on the use of eLearning as a vehicle for delivering training in CBT self-help. He's also interested in the relationship between ancient Stoic philosophy and modern evidence-based approaches to psychological-resilience training. [00:01:51] Guest Introduction [00:05:19] How different is life now than you had imagined it would be when you were younger [00:06:13] How psychotherapy lead Donald to Stoicism [00:08:09] The relationship between CBT and Stoicism [00:14:35] How could CBT and Stoicism help us stay focused in a world where everything is meant to distract us? [00:20:44] Human nature hasn’t changed much [00:22:31] The Stoic concept of practical wisdom. [00:25:56] The cardinal virtues [00:31:55] Passions versus virtues [00:38:33] People may think that those who practice Stoicism are cold or unemotional, but that's not [00:41:34] The circles of Hierocles [00:47:15] What can Marcus teach us about improving our relationship with ourselves? [00:52:49] Helping those around you flourish [00:54:42] Who are some of the teachers and mentors that Marcus talks about and what role did these teachers and mentors play in his life? [01:04:57] How Lucius Verus improved Marcus’ character [01:10:02] What can we learn about being better teammates from Marcus? [01:16:16] It is one hundred years in the future. What do you want to be remembered for? [01:18:00] The Random Round