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Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-06-20

Chris Williamson & Suzanne Venker: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #1113

The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113

2 books · With Suzanne Venker · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Suzanne Venker is a relationship expert and author. Why are so many women choosing career over family?

Chris Williamson discussed Attached by Amir Levine and others and Secure by Amir Levine.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Attached

    Amir Levine; Rachel Heller · at 1:50:39

    Amir Levine and Rachel Heller's psychological guide explores adult attachment styles and offers practical insights into finding and keeping romantic love based on scientific research.

    Discussed
    “A lot of people love books like Attached by Am Lavine or Jessica Balm's book.”
    Chris Williamson The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113 2026-06-20
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Secure

    Amir Levine · at 1:50:45

    Secure by Amir Levine is a contemporary exploration and evolution of attachment theory designed to help readers navigate relationships and emotional well-being.

    Discussed
    “Am's got a new one out called Secure.”
    Chris Williamson The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113 2026-06-20
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The Alpha Female's Guide to Men and Marriage
“I actually read a book called The Alpha Female's Guide to Men in Marriage. I don't know if you saw that and that's all about how the type A masculineized hard charging woman can become softer. It's a whole book about how to become soft.”
Speaker The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113 2026-06-20 Listen at 1:13:55
Plugged How to Build a Better Life
“that's the reason I wrote How to Build a Better Life, which is the my most recent book. And it was it's for women who want to prioritize marriage and love and family, really like have that be the core of their life.”
Speaker The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113 2026-06-20 Listen at 1:52:58
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