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Every book Coleman Ruiz recommended on podcasts
Coleman Ruiz appears as a guest on educational interview programs such as Huberman Lab, where discussions frequently focus on overcoming physical and emotional challenges, personal resilience, and the exploration of human consciousness. During his podcast appearance, Ruiz highlighted several important books that have shaped his worldview and personal journey. He strongly recommended Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces', describing it as one of the most significant influences in his life over the preceding twelve years, particularly for its exploration of the hero's journey. While Ruiz did not explicitly recommend every book mentioned in the dialogue, he engaged in deep discussions regarding numerous literary works. He noted having read Sam Harris's debut book 'The End of Faith' following its 2006 release and explained that he has religiously followed all of Harris's subsequent books, including 'Waking Up'. Ruiz also discussed his educational experiences tied to authors, mentioning an online course he took with Robert Wright, the author of 'Why Buddhism is True'. Furthermore, Ruiz referenced David Epstein's book 'Range' and discussed Bessel van der Kolk's influential work 'The Body Keeps the Score', specifically touching upon the psychological and physiological phenomenon of alexithymia explored within its pages. Through these discussions, Ruiz uses literature to examine human psychology, trauma, and personal growth.
Books recommended by Coleman Ruiz
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A Fighter's Heart
A Fighter's Heart by Sam Sheridan is a compelling non-fiction book that documents the author's immersive journey into the world of martial arts, featuring firsthand accounts of boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and various international fight sports.
Recommended“I think it was Sam Sheridan who wrote 'A Fighter's Heart,' an excellent book, and for anyone, male or female, age—who's interested in the human spirit, I recommend 'A Fighter's Heart' because it's about the different fight sports, but it's really about the path of self-discovery that occurs in various martial arts.”
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Fearless
Fearless by Eric Blehm is a compelling biography detailing the extraordinary life and service of fallen Navy SEAL Adam Brown.
Recommended“This is perhaps a an opportunity to um put a call out there's a a wonderful book I think an important book that isn't so well known in the in the array of quote unquote military and seal books, um which is the book about Adam Brown.”
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is a foundational work of comparative mythology exploring the universal narrative pattern known as the hero's journey.
Recommended“One of the most important books in my life in the last 12 years has been Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' for the back end of the hero's journey, and I haven't read it.”
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Spark
Spark by John J.
Discussed“I mean, since it might go back to John Rady's little anecdote in "Spark."”
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The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a prominent psychological study that explores how trauma physically impacts the brain and body, offering pathways to healing through modern therapies.
Discussed“And back to Bessel van der Kolk, when I read this word in his book "The Body Keeps the Score," Alexia.”
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The End of Faith
The End of Faith by Sam Harris is a sharp critique of organized religion and a foundational text of New Atheism that questions the role of dogmatic belief in modern society.
Discussed“But also, I mean, I read Sam Harris's first book, 'The End of Faith' in 2006, and so I've followed him for 15 years, religiously read all of his books.”
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Waking Up
Waking Up by Sam Harris is an exploration of mindfulness, meditation, and spirituality stripped of religious dogma, designed to help readers understand consciousness from a secular and rational perspective.
Discussed“I don't know him personally, so public stuff notwithstanding, that's not important to me, but 'Waking Up' and I took an online course with Robert Wright, who wrote 'Why Buddhism is True.'”
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Why Buddhism is True
Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright is an exploration of evolutionary psychology and Buddhist philosophy that examines how ancient meditative practices align with modern scientific understandings of the mind.
Discussed“I don't know him personally, so public stuff notwithstanding, that's not important to me, but 'Waking Up' and I took an online course with Robert Wright, who wrote 'Why Buddhism is True.'”
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overcoming Physical & Emotional Challenges | Coleman Ruiz | Huberman Lab | 2024-04-08 | 9 |