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Every book Dr John Delony recommended on podcasts
Dr. John Delony brings psychological insight and practical wisdom to his appearance on Modern Wisdom, engaging in deep discussions about human attachment, relationships, and modern emotional struggles. Alongside host Chris Williamson, Delony recommends several influential books focused on neuroscience, personal growth, and emotional regulation. Delony highlights Michael Easter's The Comfort Crisis, praising it as a masterpiece that addresses contemporary society's aversion to discomfort. Both Delony and Williamson also emphasize the importance of understanding attachment styles, highly recommending Stan Tatkin's audiobook Your Brain on Love as an outstanding resource on the subject. Additionally, they discuss Rick Hanson's Hardwiring Happiness, characterizing it as a synthesis of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dharma wisdom, and neuroscience designed to help individuals rewire their brains for well-being. Through these recommendations, Delony provides listeners with actionable psychological tools rooted in modern science and mindfulness.
Books recommended by Dr John Delony
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Hardwiring Happiness
Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson is a self-help and psychological guide that explains how individuals can cultivate positive mental traits and rewire their brains through mindfulness and neuroplasticity.
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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The Comfort Crisis
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter is an exploration of how modern comforts and a lack of physical exertion negatively affect human health and well-being.
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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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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Your Brain on Love
Your Brain on Love by Stan Tatkin is an insightful guide that explores human attachment styles, neurological responses in relationships, and how partners can build more secure connections.
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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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Why Do We Date People That Need Fixing? - Dr John Delony - #920 | Modern Wisdom | 2025-03-27 | 4 |