Book · 2017 · Consciousness
The Untethered Soul
The Journey Beyond Yourself
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer has been mentioned in 15 episodes across 10 podcasts (10 episodes recommend it and 5 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Dr John Delony (1 episode), Graham Weaver (1 episode) and Jamie Masters (1 episode) on Lenny's Podcast (3 episodes), ChooseFI (2 episodes) and On Purpose with Jay Shetty (2 episodes).
#195 of 17,146 books, ranked by how many different people bring it up on podcasts
- episodes
- 15
- podcasts
- 10
- people
- 15
- episodes recommend it
- 10
And then I read The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer that was the jumping off point for me because that helped me understand that there is a separation between who I am and my mind.
Questions about The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Who recommends The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer on podcasts?
Dr John Delony (1 episode), Graham Weaver (1 episode), Jamie Masters (1 episode), Jonathan Lowenhar (1 episode) and Judd Apatow (1 episode) have recommended The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer on podcasts. In all, 15 people brought it up across 10 podcasts (10 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention The Untethered Soul the most?
Lenny's Podcast (3 episodes), ChooseFI (2 episodes), On Purpose with Jay Shetty (2 episodes), The Tim Ferriss Show (2 episodes) and Modern Wisdom (1 episode), among 10 podcasts in all.
Is The Untethered Soul recommended, or only discussed?
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer was recommended in 10 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 5 episodes, as of 2026-09-25.
What do people say about The Untethered Soul?
Kunal Nayyar on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (2021-07-02): "And then I read The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer that was the jumping off point for me because that helped me understand that there is a separation between who I am and my mind."
When was The Untethered Soul last mentioned on a podcast?
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer was last discussed on My First Million by Sam Parr on 2026-09-25.
What they say about it
- Separation of mind and self“separation between who I am and my mind”3
- Goes back to it“I go back to all the time”2
The best things said about it
It's this, was at least for me, the first introduction to this idea that I am not my brain. And that my brain can be a tool that serves me well and at times doesn't.
The three that I go back to all the time one is called The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer.
Judd Apatow On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 It really has taught me a lot about being present.
Untethered Soul was one that has impacted my life over and over again Every time I read it I get something new.
There's that wonderful aspect of meditation where you kind of separate from yourself, you know, as Michael Singer talks about in The Untethered Soul.
Rainn Wilson The Daily Stoic · Sep 2023 Where and when it comes up
How it comes up
15 people who brought it up
- Dr John Delony1 episode · recommended in 1
- Graham Weaver1 episode · recommended in 1
- Jamie Masters1 episode · recommended in 1
- Jonathan Lowenhar1 episode · recommended in 1
- Judd Apatow1 episode · recommended in 1
- Kunal Nayyar1 episode · recommended in 1
- Maggie Q1 episode · recommended in 1
- Melissa Tan1 episode · recommended in 1
Naval Ravikant1 episode · recommended in 1
Zachary Levi1 episode · recommended in 1- Julia Harder1 episode
- Kevin Rose1 episode
Why people recommend it
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer is a spiritual self-help book that guides readers toward mindfulness by teaching them to observe their thoughts rather than identify with them. On The Dr. John Delony Show, Dr. John Delony cited the author's insights to illustrate ancient wisdom about mastering internal emotional reactions. Judd Apatow recommended the book on On Purpose with Jay Shetty as a perennial favorite that profoundly impacted his life. Graham Weaver recommended it on Lenny's Podcast as a powerful theme-driven guide to breaking out of autopilot. Jonathan Lowenhar praised the book on Lenny's Podcast for introducing him to the liberating idea that he is not his brain. Melissa Tan named it on Lenny's Podcast as a transformative non-career read that taught her how to stay present. Jamie Masters recommended it on ChooseFI for managing mindset, Zachary Levi quoted its wisdom on The Joe Rogan Experience, and Kunal Nayyar told Jay Shetty it served as his jumping-off point for understanding the separation between self and mind.
Every mention
Dr John Delony It's in the um the stoic literature. It's in proverbs. It's in Michael Singer wrote a great book. 1
“It's in the um the stoic literature. It's in proverbs. It's in Michael Singer wrote a great book.”
Graham Weaver I love the book um untethered soul and I love the book don't believe everything you think they have very si… 1
“I love the book um untethered soul and I love the book don't believe everything you think they have very similar themes but they come at it differently”
Jamie Masters so uh the first book is called untethered Soul it's all about the way that your brain thinks 1
“so uh the first book is called untethered Soul it's all about the way that your brain thinks”
Jonathan Lowenhar The second one, it goes more personal. It's a book called Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. It's this, was… 1
“The second one, it goes more personal. It's a book called Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. It's this, was at least for me, the first introduction to this idea that I am not my brain. And that my brain can be a tool that serves me well and at times doesn't.”
Judd Apatow I mean, the three that I go back to all the time one is called The Untethered Soul uh by Michael Singer. 1
“I mean, the three that I go back to all the time one is called The Untethered Soul uh by Michael Singer.”
Kunal Nayyar and then I read The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer that was the jumping off point for me because that he… 1
“and then I read The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer that was the jumping off point for me because that helped me understand that there is a separation between who I am and my mind.”
Maggie Q I think a lot of reading has helped me a lot. I mean, there are certain people who have perspectives. There… 1
“I think a lot of reading has helped me a lot. I mean, there are certain people who have perspectives. There's a book called Letting Go. There's another book called The Untethered Soul.”
Melissa Tan I also two non-career related books is The Untethered Soul. It really has taught me a lot about being present. 1
“I also two non-career related books is The Untethered Soul. It really has taught me a lot about being present.”
Naval Ravikant and like i said it's that back to that crazy roommate analogy which i originally picked up from michael sin… 1
“and like i said it's that back to that crazy roommate analogy which i originally picked up from michael singer by the way he has a good book called the untethered soul”
Zachary Levi it's from the untethered soul a book that i haven't read but i know that quote from a great quote 1
“it's from the untethered soul a book that i haven't read but i know that quote from a great quote”
Julia Harder and untethered Soul was one that has impacted my life over and over again Every time I read it I get someth… 1
“and untethered Soul was one that has impacted my life over and over again Every time I read it I get something new”
Kevin Rose how much of it is going through programs like you did is it Michael singer yeah the untethered soul but the… 1
“how much of it is going through programs like you did is it Michael singer yeah the untethered soul but the he has won on surrender”
Rainn Wilson There's that wonderful aspect of meditation where you kind of separate from yourself, you know, as, as, uh,… 1
“There's that wonderful aspect of meditation where you kind of separate from yourself, you know, as, as, uh, Michael Singer talks about in the untethered soul, you know, you realize,”
Sam Parr the way he phrased it, I went and started reading this book called Untethered Soul, which is kind of a fine… 1
“the way he phrased it, I went and started reading this book called Untethered Soul, which is kind of a fine book. It's only fine.”
Tucker Max and people like Michael singer you know who wrote the untethered soul like you know a huge book that dude j… 1
“and people like Michael singer you know who wrote the untethered soul like you know a huge book that dude just sat in a [ __ ] swamp and meditated two hours a day”