{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/cf7520d4-c0d5-4b36-8f12-a828c622fc14/6776676c77d7a3f73a656698?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Oliver Burkeman: The power of negative thinking","description":"<p>While you're making those New Year's resolutions, how can we harness negative thought patterns and put them towards something productive? What's the best way to live a good life? </p><p><br></p><p>In September, journalist and author Oliver Burkeman joined&nbsp;<em>Prospect</em>’s Ellen Halliday and&nbsp;<em>Mindful life</em>&nbsp;columnist Sarah Collins to talk mental health and building a meaningful life—and why his book,&nbsp;<em>Meditations for Mortals</em>, really isn’t self-help.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, political journalist Jonn Elledge dialled in from Brighton to help them decide whether the Liberal Democrats are a “banger” or a “dud”.</p><p><br></p><p><em>This episode was first published in September 2024. The Prospect podcast will return on the 8th of January. </em></p>","author_name":"Prospect Magazine"}