Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2025-03-27
Books mentioned on Why Do We Date People That Need Fixing? - Dr John Delony - #920
Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert, author, YouTuber and speaker.
Dr John Delony recommended The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter, Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson, Your Brain on Love by Stan Tatkin, and The Power of Your Brain by Stan Toler. Chris Williamson discussed Daring Young Men by Richard Reeves, Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves, Book of Lost by Johan Lien, and Lost Connections by Johann Hari.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Comfort Crisis
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter is an exploration of how modern comforts and sedentary lifestyles negatively impact human health and well-being, advocating for the intentional reintegration of physical challenges.
Recommended“I think we uh you know Michael Easter's book The Comfort Christ which I think is a masterpiece I think we have a culture that's that's allergic to discomfort”
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Daring Young Men
Daring Young Men by Richard Reeves is a sociology and parenting book that examines the structural challenges, employment struggles, and educational disparities facing modern boys and men.
Discussed“I had a conversation with Richard rebs sat here um Richard oh my gosh yes of boys and men yeah so he's great American Institute of boys and men”
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Of Boys and Men
Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves is an insightful sociological examination of the modern challenges, educational struggles, and structural disadvantages currently facing boys and men.
Discussed“I had a conversation with Richard rebs sat here um Richard oh my gosh yes of boys and men yeah so he's great American Institute of boys and men”
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Hardwiring Happiness
Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson is a neuroscience-based self-help book that teaches readers how to systematically internalize positive experiences to rewire their brains for greater well-being.
Recommended“you know Rick Hansen he wrote hardwiring happiness dude unreal Imagine CBT meets uh Dharma wisdom meets mindfulness meets Neuroscience”
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Book of Lost
Lost Connections by Johann Hari is a bestselling nonfiction book investigating the real root causes of depression and anxiety, arguing that modern societal structures are largely to blame rather than merely chemical imbalances in the brain.
Discussed“I seem to remember in uh lost connections Johan Harry's book uh that there's a carve out in the DSM for grief around depression”
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Lost Connections
Lost Connections by Johann Hari is a profound exploration of the underlying social and psychological causes of depression and anxiety, arguing that modern distress stems largely from a loss of meaningful human connections.
Discussed“I seem to remember in uh lost connections Johan Harry's book man what a great book uh that there's a carve out in the DSM for grief around depression”
Where to get it
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Your Brain on Love
Your Brain on Love by Stan Tatkin is an audiobook focused on the neurobiology of attachment, relationship dynamics, and how unresolved conflicts impact long-term memory.
Recommended“Stan tkin did your brain on love best best book on attachment that I've ever listened to only exists as an audiobook to your brain on Love by Stan tkin [ __ ] outstanding”
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The Power of Your Brain
The Power of Your Brain by Stan Toler, often discussed in relation to Stan Tatkin's influential attachment theory works like Your Brain on Love, explores the neurological foundations of human relationships and emotional bonding.
Recommended“Stan tkin did your brain on love best best book on attachment that I've ever listened to only exists as an audiobook to your brain on Love by Stan tkin [ __ ] outstanding”
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