{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Perennial Meditations","title":"How Socrates Can Change Your Life | Donald J. Robertson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cf32c86d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3959,"description":"📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe\n\nIn this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Donald J. Robertson, author of How to Think Like Socrates. Donald is a psychotherapist, the author of several phenomenal books on Stoic philosophy, and a return guest on the podcast. In this conversation, we discuss the connections between Socrates and Stoicism. We delve into the Socratic method and its relevance in modern cognitive therapy. Donald emphasizes the importance of cognitive flexibility and the practical applications of Socratic techniques in everyday life. \n\nKey Takeaways\nThe Socratic method is a form of psychological therapy.\nCognitive flexibility is crucial for emotional resilience.\nWisdom involves dynamic cognitive skills, not just knowledge.\nSelf-knowledge requires deep questioning of one's beliefs.\n\n---\n \n 🖇️ Stay Connected: \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods\n---\n \n 🦉 Additional Resources: \nExplore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archive\nListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/S9nkr-A73R2aawPu1a8VCgtIH30UnQCenCk2Bl1jeUU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYTJl/MDY5YTc3YzI1ZDI4/YTk4N2I5MTkwZDA0/NjBkMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}