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Socrates, Cognitive Flexibility, & Why Modern "Self Help" is Ruining Lives — Donald Robertson

Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, author, and a leading expert on ancient Stoic philosophy and its modern applications. Originally from Scotland and now based in Canada, he has spent his career examining how ancient philosophy can help address modern psychological challenges. In this episode, Niall speaks with Donald about his book: “How to Think Like Socrates” and the continued relevance of Socratic philosophy for modern life and mental wellbeing. In this conversation, they explore: — Why Socrates was a “street philosopher” who brought philosophy into everyday life — How Socratic questioning can build cognitive flexibility and soften rigid thinking — The link between wisdom and emotional wellbeing that underpins cognitive therapy — Why clarifying values matters for living a meaningful life — How ancient philosophical practices can be applied to modern psychological challenges And more. You can learn more about Donald’s work at http://donaldrobertson.name. — Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. He is one of the founding members of the Modern Stoicism nonprofit, and the founder and president of the Plato’s Academy Centre nonprofit in Athens, Greece. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern evidence-based psychotherapy and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. His work is highly interdisciplinary, combining philosophy, history, and psychology. 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 had a clinic in Harley Street, and ran a training school for therapists. He emigrated to Canada in 2013 and began focusing more on writing and consultancy. He now divides his time between Greece and Canada. Donald is an experienced public speaker. His therapy practice specialised for many years in helping clients with social anxiety and self-confidence issues. His work, and that of his colleagues, has often featured in the media of different countries, including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, the BBC, etc. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Socrates: The Original Street Philosopher 05:49 - Socrates’ Method: Questions Over Theories 09:26 - Why Socratic Thinking Still Matters Today 11:24 - Why Socrates Became So Influential 14:26 - Wisdom & Emotional Well-Being 16:56 - Socrates on the Purpose of Life 21:27 - Thinking Like Socrates: Values & Character 31:17 - The Core of Human Values 36:02 - Stoicism & Finding the “Good Handle” 43:21 - The Rise and Oversaturation of Self-Help 44:51 - When Self-Help Becomes Political 46:41 - Why So Much Self-Help Doesn’t Work 48:34 - The Problem with Rigid Self-Improvement Rules 50:14 - Cognitive Flexibility & Emotional Resilience 51:53 - The Myth of Venting Emotions 53:52 - An Experimental Approach to Personal Growth 56:01 - When Simple Advice Backfires 57:29 - The Socratic Method: A Tool for Flexible Thinking 01:01:23 - Intellectual Humility & Self-Directed Learning 01:04:10 - Final Thoughts & Resources --- Interview Links: — Donald’s website - http://donaldrobertson.name — Donald's books - https://amzn.to/4bwfdUY