Episode · The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 2020-10-26
Books mentioned on Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter
In this weeks episode of The Diary Of A CEO titled "Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter" we discuss: - Depression - where did it all start? - Psychedelics - Posting online despite what people think?
Dan Murray-Serter recommended How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan, Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and others, Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, and Meditations by Aurelius Marcus. Steven Bartlett discussed Indistractable by Nir Eyal.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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How to Change Your Mind
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan is a compelling non-fiction investigation into the history, science, and cultural renaissance of psychedelic substances like psilocybin and LSD in therapeutic settings.
Recommended“there's a great book by michael pollan called um how to change your mind and in it he talks about this problem with psychedelics”
Where to get it
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Indistractable
Indistractable by Nir Eyal is a self-help and productivity book that explores the underlying psychology of distraction, arguing that human behavior is primarily driven by the avoidance of emotional discomfort rather than a simple pursuit of pleasure.
Discussed“like you know i had near l on this podcast and he talked about he writes the book indestructible he talks about how he will literally schedule time in his diary to see his to spend some time with his partner and take his kids for a walk”
Where to get it
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Sex at Dawn
Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha is a popular book that challenges conventional assumptions about human sexuality and monogamy.
Recommended“i don't really believe in monogamy and like those are my beliefs i told you about this book sex at dawn i highly recommend you read it”
Where to get it
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Rest
Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is a book that examines the essential role of downtime, exploring how deliberate rest enhances productivity and how successful historical figures structured their daily routines.
Recommended“i read an amazing book called rest by alex song yam ping i think his name is um brilliant book”
Where to get it
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Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is a comprehensive exploration of the neurobiology of sleep, detailing how restorative rest impacts physical health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being while warning of the severe consequences of chronic sleep deprivation.
Recommended“much better than why we sleep and all the other ones that you would read about this stuff”
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical reflections written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless insights on Stoic philosophy, personal virtue, and resilience.
Recommended“like marcus aurelius i would say one big fan of meditations um you know stoic philosophy”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“I've just finished writing my book um not trying to plug it although happy sexy millionaires happy sexy millionaire available on all bookshelves”
“I went to the doctor and he recommended me sleeping pills but that really irked me I mean we just talked about lost connections johan hurry right”
“marcus aurelius would be one and i would say the second you know this is pathetic and i'm sorry but you know dennis bergkamp is my all-time hero”