A Need To Read
A Need To Read mixes book reviews with personal journals inspired by books and interviews with really smart and interesting people, to bring you, what is statistically, one of the best book podcasts on the internet. If you want more from me please sign up for the Good To Know newsletter-- where you can find my latest musings on whatever I’m obsessed about that week and join my book club! https://edjcunningham.substack.com/
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Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Discussing 'The Art Of Thinking Clearly' by Rolf Dobelli. A book that looks in to 99 ways our brains play tricks on us and other barriers to thinking clearly.
I also give you some tips for remembering what you've read.
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Patreon Book Club: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread
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Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot and email over to Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Discussing all 12 of Jordan B. Peterson's new Rules For Life. From his new book- 'Beyond Order'.
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Book Gang: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread
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Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot and email over to Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
I chat to Kathryn Bonella, the author of Hotel K, Snowing In Bali & Operation Playboy. Books centred around stories of drug trafficking, corruption and her conversations with those very drug traffickers inside Bali's Kerobakan prison.
Find more for Kathryn on her Instagram: @kathryn.bonella
If you enjoyed the episode please be sure to leave a review or share with someone!
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread
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Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot and email over to Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
A book review of 'Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment' by Robert Wright. In this episode I discuss the book and lots of tangents, including; Is there such a thing as a 'good' or 'bad' person, The Matrix, Punching people for a bag of Maltesars, The many paradox's of Buddhism, The 8 fold path, The Buddha's journey to Buddhism and Why I bother to meditate without the intention of Enlightenment.
If you enjoyed the episode please be sure to leave a review or share with someone!
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Book Gang: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread
BuyMeACoffee: To be a legend head to www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot and email over to Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Sinead Hegarty is back again to discuss; Hope, Grief, Personality types, Meditation, Mindset and of course a few books. Sinead was one of the early guests on A Need To Read and since she came on last year she has created 'The Sinead Says Podcast' a brilliant new podcast which she is a natural at hosting. Sinead's knowledge around all things psychology is deep and I took a lot of inspiration from this conversation with her.
To find more from Sinead please head to her Instagram: @Sineadheg
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Book Gang: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread
BuyMeACoffee: To be a legend head to www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot and email over to Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Siobhan O'Hagan is an online fitness coach and owner of the OH fitness furnace. This is the second time I have spoken to Siobhan on the podcast and I am lucky enough now to call her a friend. In this chat we speak about; daily routine, meditation, building habits, respecting differences with others, what we've learnt living together and we answer some of your questions.
Support
Book Gang: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread
BuyMeACoffee: To be a legend head to www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot and email over to Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Discussing my thoughts on Matthew McConaughey's 'Greenlights'. A book about his life, the wild array of adventures he's been on and the lessons he's learnt along the way.
I also go in to the Importance of journalling as a habit and some tips to get you started.
Support
Book Gang: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread
BuyMeACoffee: To be a legend head to www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot and email over to Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Steven Pressfield is the best selling author of The War Of Art, Gates Of Fire, Turning Pro and many more. He is an example of why you should never give up on following your calling and one of the wisest men I've ever spoken to. We discuss; his new book, creative calling, what stops people from doing what they love, why you should always answer your muses and his amazing philosophy on life
You can get your copy of his new book 'A Man At Arms' and Find all you need for Steve here: https://stevenpressfield.com/home/
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Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
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A Need To Read Bookmarks: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/929904097/ed-cunningham-a-need-to-read?ga_search_query=ed&ref=shop_items_search_1
Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
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Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
A review of The Lives Of The Stoics by Ryan Holiday, a book that looks at the history of the major influences on Stoic Philosophy. Stoicism is an ancient Greek Philosophy that outdates Christianity which has been popularised in recent years by the self-help industry as a formula for a good life. I also go in to some of my other favourites by Ryan Holiday.
Books discussed
Lives Of The Stoics
Ego Is The Enemy
Obstacle Is The Way
Stillness Is The Key
The Daily Stoic
Support
Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
For 10% off your first month of Online Therapy head to: www.BetterHelp.com/Aneedtoread
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Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
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Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
*Includes trigger warning*
Maeve Moon, a former escort and sugar-baby speaks about what it's really like in that world, how she has healed from the trauma attached to it and how she now helps others do the same.
Trigger warning and a note from Maeve: We’re going to be talking about Trauma in this podcast, in-particular ‘sexual trauma’ I just want any trauma survivors to make sure that you’re in a really safe environment whilst you’re listening to this and you have some kind of self regulating soothing objects on hand such as a warm drink or a blanket. A gentle reminder that any triggering topic will begin to affect you at 12 words in. The sympathetic branch of the nervous system will engage and you may move intothe fight or flight response. Turn around time back into safe and social mode can be up to 45 minutes, or even longer.
If you find yourself triggered by this episode head to: https://www.shambhala.com/media/wysiwyg/02%20Coherent%20Breathing.mp3
For more resources and help please follow Maeve on Instagram: @profit_from_trauma
Books discussed
Books Specifically For Women:The Joyous Body - Dr Clarissa Pinkola EstesWomen who Run with the Wolves - Dr Clarissa Pinkola EstesIf Women Rose Rooted - Sharon Blackie
Dealing with trauma once identified:(Addiction) Recovery - Russel brand (Addiction) Hungry Ghosts - Gabor Matte(OCD) Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - David Veale and Rob Wilson(Sexual/Physical Trauma | Women)The Joyous Body - Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes(Understanding the Body) Polyvagal Theory in Therapy - Deb Dana(Helping heal the Traumatised Body) Polyvagal Exercises for Safety & Connection -Deb Dana(Helping regulate the ANS) The Healing Power of the Breath - Richard Brown,Patricia L. Gerbarg(Understanding Why We Keep Trauma) The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van DerKolk(Understanding how trauma affects the body) In an Unspoken Voice - PeterA.Levine, PhD
Support
Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
For 10% off your first month of Online Therapy head to: www.BetterHelp.com/Aneedtoread
A Need To Read Bookmarks: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/929904097/ed-cunningham-a-need-to-read?ga_search_query=ed&ref=shop_items_search_1
Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @aneed2read