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Every book Ben Aldridge recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Ben Aldridge has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of July 31, 2021.
  • Ben Aldridge has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 31, 2021.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 31, 2021.
  • The 2 books Ben Aldridge has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 31, 2021: Breath and Mindset.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Ben Aldridge aired on July 31, 2021.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Ben Aldridge appears on podcasts such as Modern Wisdom to share practical strategies for stepping outside one's comfort zone, managing anxiety, and building mental resilience. Drawing from personal experimentation with discomfort and stoic philosophies, Aldridge focuses on how intentional challenges can drastically improve mental health and personal growth. During his podcast discussions, he highlights several foundational self-improvement books that have deeply influenced his thinking. Aldridge praises Carol S. Dweck's Mindset as one of his all-time favorite books, emphasizing the immense utility of understanding the distinct differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Furthermore, he discusses James Nestor's book Breath, expressing deep admiration for its insights and noting how valuable its lessons on breathing techniques would have been during his personal struggles with anxiety. Through these recommendations, Aldridge encourages listeners to actively reshape their psychological frameworks and physiological habits, demonstrating that adopting the right mindset and mastering basic physical functions like breathing are powerful tools for overcoming personal adversity and cultivating long-term mental toughness.

Books Ben Aldridge recommended or discussed

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  1. Breath

    James Nestor · Recommended · 1 episode

    Breath by James Nestor is an eye-opening exploration of how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how altering breathing habits can radically transform physical health, mental states, and overall well-being.

    Recommended
    “and that's something i loved his book i loved the breath i thought that was fantastic and i think it would have been really helpful actually for me to have uh to put two and two together”
    Where to get it
  2. Mindset

    Carol S. Dweck · Recommended · 1 episode

    Mindset by Carol S. Dweck is a popular psychology book exploring how people's beliefs about their abilities profoundly influence their success, relationships, and overall lives.

    Recommended
    “yes yes mindset is one of my favorite books of all time i think it's an unbelievably useful concept the idea that there's a growth mindset and a fixed mindset”
    Where to get it

Books Ben Aldridge wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How To Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Ben Aldridge - #352Modern Wisdom2021-07-312
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
“and i guess i tried it for a couple of months and because i could see that it was actually really helping me i carried on and after a year i kind of i achieved a lot and it had really changed my outlook on life”