Episode · Huberman Lab · 2022-06-06
Books mentioned on Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti
My guest this episode is Dr. Paul Conti, M.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Trauma : the Invisible Epidemic
Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti, MD, is a comprehensive medical and psychiatric guide that explores the mechanics of trauma and outlines actionable steps toward recovery and healing.
Discussed“Conti is the author of an exceptional book entitled 'Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal from It.' That book describes trauma and its many features, as well as numerous tools, some of which we discuss on the podcast today.”
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Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is a comprehensive examination of the critical role sleep plays in human health, learning, and longevity, written by a leading neuroscience expert.
Discussed“For example, when researching episodes on sleep, one of the valuable books I read is Matt Walker's book 'Why We Sleep.' I've read that book, but I also wanted to ensure I captured the key takeaways, and Blinkist was crucial for that.”
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The 4-Hour Body
The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss is an extensive, data-driven self-experimentation guide designed to help readers optimize their physical health, fat loss, and athletic performance through unconventional biohacking methods.
Discussed“Other books I've previously read and own, but listen to the Blinkist version of occasionally, include Tim Ferris's 'The 4-Hour Body,' Tim Ferris's 'The 4-Hour Chef,' Nassim Taleb's 'The Black Swan,' and many other titles.”
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The 4-hour Chef
The 4-Hour Chef by Timothy Ferriss is a comprehensive guide to accelerated learning, rapid skill acquisition, and culinary mastery.
Discussed“Other books I've previously read and own, but listen to the Blinkist version of occasionally, include Tim Ferris's 'The 4-Hour Body,' Tim Ferris's 'The 4-Hour Chef,' Nassim Taleb's 'The Black Swan,' and many other titles.”
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The Black Swan
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a widely read exploration of highly improbable, high-impact events and the human tendency to concoct retrospective explanations for them.
Discussed“Other books I've previously read and own, but listen to the Blinkist version of occasionally, include Tim Ferris's 'The 4-Hour Body,' Tim Ferris's 'The 4-Hour Chef,' Nassim Taleb's 'The Black Swan,' and many other titles.”
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Listening to Prozac
Discussed“I remember the book 'Listening to Prozac' from when Prozac and similar drugs first emerged, and the excitement that surrounded them. Nowadays, I hear more about the problems associated with these drugs, and perhaps it's because I engage in both scientific and wellness communities where the focus is on behavioral change.”
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Dry
Discussed“It's analogous to what Augusten Burroughs wrote in 'Dry': his initial drink felt like a magic elixir that melded seamlessly with his physiology. As I read that, I thought, first of all, that may be the most alien experience to me regarding alcohol, and secondly, what a challenging situation for those individuals.”
