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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Episodes
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
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Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
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Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
A book review of Joshua Foer's Moonwalking With Einstein a story of a journalist who within a year of writing an article on the American Memory Championships went on to compete in the next competition and end up at the World Memory Championships. This book is a good example of being able to set your mind to something and follow through, and the little effort required to do so.
Support
Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
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Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
James Haskell is; an author, keen reader of fiction, podcast Host, former international rugby player, DJ, MMA fighter, a participant in the 2019 season of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and even won Celebrity Master Mind (Specialist subject: Harry Potter).
I chat with James about; the importance of escapism with fiction books, his opinion on the ‘self-help’ genre, therapy, his future writing plans, how much Richard & Judy really read, speed reading, OnlyFans and of course a few of his favourite books.
James’ book ‘What A Flanker’ is out now.
Grab your copy here.
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Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
A review of Miguel Ruiz's 'The Mastery Of Love', Ruiz is also the author of 'The Four Agreements'. I discuss the key points in the book and rant about parenting, 'true love', self-love and if you're shopping for a dog why you'd bother getting a cat.
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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
In this episode I look at the psychology and neuroscience of storytelling via Will Storr's book. I also go in to four Novels I have read recently.
Books Discussed
The Science Of Story Telling - Will Storr
The Flipside - James Bailey
Where The Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens
Call Me By Your Name - Andrew Acimon
No Winter Lasts Forever - Johnathan Epps
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Contact Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
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Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
***The Intro & Outro sound is a bit grainy, this does not impact the conversation with Molly. New recording equipment on the way. Skip to 2 minutes in if this is not bearable***
Molly Teshuva is a the host of the podcast ‘Progress Pure’, she was once in the realm of Fitness Influencing and left it behind to focus on providing more depth and value to her audience. Molly brought debate to the podcast and we discuss a wide range of topics including; cancel culture, classics, starting a business, following a passion, Buddhism, forgiving yourself and others, if all self-help books the same, judgement and much more.
You can find more from Molly on Instagram: @ProgressPure
Books Discussed:
The Score Takes Care Of Itself - Bill Walsh, Craig Walsh & Steve Jamison
7 Habits Of Highly Effective People - Steven Covey
Zero to one - Peter Thiel
The Art Of Happiness - Dalai Lama
Fools Die - Mario Puzo
Call Me By Your Name - André Aciman
Can’t Hurt Me - David Goggins
Principles - Ray Dalaio
Sponsors
Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread
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Contact
Email: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @aneed2read
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Malala Yousafzai was campaigning for girls rights for education in Northern Pakistan in 2012 when she was shot in the head by the Taliban for her efforts. This is her story. She has since gone on to win a Nobel Prize for her Campaigning and continues to work hard at getting all girls in to education around the world, despite there being a price on her head.
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Contact
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Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
A chat with Diren Kartal, an online personal trainer who now runs one of the UK's leading programmes Project X. Diren has provided entertainment for thousands of people and managed to make the best out of what has been a challenging year with this Project-X. We discuss his dyslexia, learning from others, a book on 'rest', managing your network, travel, fear when trying new things, finding your niche and much more.
You can find all you need for Diren at https://beta.direnkartal.com/
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Contact
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Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Light on the books, heavy on the unsolicited advice.
I discuss; journalling, meditation, wanting a miserable life, taking responsibility, alcohol, creativity and therapy.
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Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Discussing Johann Hari’s book that explores the war on drugs, addiction, and much more. I go in to whether drugs be legalised and regulated. And discuss the poll on Instagram whether drugs are wholly bad.
This book prompted some very deep thinking.
Resources
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, there are a list of resources here: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/
To get your copy of the book - https://amzn.to/396taav
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