Mahon McCann

‘The View From Above’ is an ancient stoic spiritual exercise, a powerful meditation to give you a cosmic perspective on life's problems. This version is from @donaldrobertson’s book 'The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy' and can be done in 15 minutes, sitting or lying down, for a renewed sense of calm and serenity. I hope you enjoy it! (Link in bio)

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This week I had a cracking conversation with Coach Alan from my Mind-Body training official. It was savage to meet a young lad from Dublin like myself on a new path and see the similarities in our stories and the changes we've gone through to get where we are now.

In this podcast, we talk about United Ireland, Alan’s story, map out the changes from young guy getting in trouble to successful coach and business owner, talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, difficulties of online marketing, why Alan got banned from Tik Tok and much more!

You can expect to learn how to transform yourself, get tips for mindset, training, entrepreneurship and online business and have a great time listening to us chat and share what we've learned openly and honestly. This is a good one! (Link in bio).

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A trailer for the podcast.

Honoured 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 of life. I hope you enjoy it!

If you haven't already, I highly recommend getting Donald’s books and I consider them an antidote to many of the modern ailments we are experiencing at the moment, see his books at:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Donald-Robertson/e/B002Q2WSPA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1623850768&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D2C5NNV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

For Donald's website and more see: https://donaldrobertson.name/

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A solo QnA answering questions from people on Instagram about who I would be in history if I could? Do I think there will be a united Ireland? How has my 6 months sober been? What do I think of Rites of passages? Progressive-ism? And much more. I hope you enjoy it!

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This week I had a very interesting chat with Lonneke van de Weijer, a 26-year-old Dutch Masters's student in clinical psychology at the University of Rotterdam, and beginning her journey of becoming a Jungian analyst.

In this podcast, we talk about dream interpretation, the unconscious, Carl Jung, and the state of Western culture at large.

You can expect to learn about dreams, Jungian analysis, and also the negative trends in our culture which dreams can help overcome, leading to a more meaningful and connected individual and hence society, I hope you enjoy it!

If you are interested in dream interpretation with Lonneke you can see her website at: https://www.lwdreampsychoanalysis.com/services

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Making all the dreams come true this week, chatting to Dr Josh P Twining, a conservation biologist, ecologist, muay Thai coach and fighter!   
In this podcast, we talk about what we've learned from martial arts, pursuing the scholarly and the fighting life, Josh's work with giant Indonesian lizards, the primal experience of hunting, veganism, finding truth, master-student relationships, the ups and downs of academia, the dark side of luxury and modern culture and much more. This is a fantastic chat with a genuine intellectual warrior. I hope you enjoy it!

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Seamus Heaney made the point in an interview with Charlie arose that, all art is ‘redemptive' it serves the purpose of making one feel worthy of life, which we all desperately need. I had a chat this week with @ Marcus about his recent single redemption, his story within music, writing method, hopes and aspirations, and much more.

Go subscribe to his YouTube channel, Spotify, follow on Instagram - he's gonna be a big star some day soon.

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I had a great chat his week with the head wizard himself @mushroomsatscrimmybingus, about psychedelics and finding your purpose in life. Scrimmy is a burgeoning mycologist, creator and frequent traveller to the psychedelic realm.

In this podcast, we talk about growing mushrooms, psychedelics, ancient rituals, finding your purpose, the stoned ape theory, ayahuasca, growing up, meaningful coincidences, meeting inter-dimensional entities and much more. Check it out now! (Link in bio)

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This week I've got another chat with Mr @philiphalton discussing stoicism and ancient philosophy for the modern mind.

In this podcast, we discuss the stoic philosophy, Roman history, mental health, culture, controlling emotions, facing adversity, toxic masculinity (and why I don't like that term), religion, and how the lives of these ancient men can shape our future.

You can expect to learn some of the histories of stoicism, the lives and struggles of the characters (Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus), techniques for curbing overthinking and quick tempers, using traditional values to find meaning and purpose, and lots of inspirational quotes and thoughts. This conversation is a real fire-cracker, so I hope you enjoy it!

Books referenced:

Meditations, Marcus Aurelius

Letters from a stoic Seneca

Discourses of Epictetus, Epictetus

How To Think Like Roman Emperor @donaldrobertson

Produced and edited by Brian Lincoln

Intro by Chris Bent

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