The Psychologist's Guide to Stoicism

Navigate the World’s Uncertainties & Understand Stoic Wisdom through the Lens of CBT to Build a Resilient and Purpose-Driven Life

De: CE Davidson Cibelli PhD

Narrado por: Charlie Brogan

Transform ancient wisdom into powerful, modern tools for resilience, emotional balance, and personal growth.

In The Psychologist’s Guide to Stoicism, clinical psychologist and published researcher Dr. CE Davidson Cibelli shows how the timeless teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus can be applied to today’s complex world through the lens of modern applied psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

This practical guide features over 85 targeted exercise prompts, offering readers actionable techniques to build mental toughness, master emotional regulation, and create a life rooted in purpose, courage, and wisdom.

Whether you're navigating everyday stress, personal challenges, or major life transitions, this book provides clear, powerful strategies to:

• Overcome negative thinking with CBT-inspired methods
• Develop emotional resilience and self-mastery
• Embrace change with courage, gratitude, and Stoic clarity
• Build habits for calm leadership and wise decision-making
• Live intentionally with virtue, strength, and inner peace

If you are drawn to Stoicism but seek a practical, psychologically informed path forward, this guide is for you.

Ideal for listeners of philosophy, self-help, mental health, and personal development, The Psychologist’s Guide to Stoicism offers a unique combination of ancient wisdom, psychological science, and real-world application.

Master the art of calm. Build a life of meaning. Harness the enduring strength of the Stoic mind.

©2025 Cherilyn Davidson Cibelli (P)2025 Cherilyn Davidson Cibelli

Philosophy meets psychology

This audiobook accomplishes something rare by bridging two distinct disciplines without losing the substance of either. The structure works exceptionally well, moving from philosophical concepts into concrete psychological techniques that feel genuinely useful rather than superficial. What impressed me most was how the exercises build progressively, creating a framework that listeners can return to repeatedly. The narration maintains focus without becoming dry, and the thoughtful approach to material that never became preachy or oversimplified.

Where's this book been all my life?

I had the privilege of listening to this audiobook and I'm surprised by how few reviews there are. This book is a gem! The in depth info on stopping negative thinking alone is worth the price and then some. The science-backed CBT for overcoming that thought process is going to be fun to work on. I love that the author doesn't just suggest take medication but instead reverts back to the old tried and true methods of navigating everyday stress and challenges. If you're into self-help books like I am, this book is a hidden gem!

Grounded and Insightful

Dr. Cibelli masterfully blends Stoic philosophy with CBT, showing how ancient wisdom and modern psychology can help us face stress and uncertainty with calm and clarity. Practical, empowering, and genuinely life-changing.