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Every book John Deloney recommended on podcasts
John Deloney utilized his podcast, The Dr. John Delony Show, to recommend several influential books to callers dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and financial stress. He strongly recommended Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score during a conversation about how physical bodies hold onto and manifest emotional trauma. Addressing issues of habits and modern compulsions, Deloney repeatedly recommended Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation, praising it as one of the best books of the last decade and encouraging listeners struggling with addiction or social media usage to read it. When speaking with guests about career transitions and personal growth, he recommended Arthur C. Brooks's book From Strength to Strength. Additionally, to assist a single mother navigating a difficult financial situation, Deloney recommended Dave Ramsey's well-known guide The Total Money Makeover, offering to send a free copy to help her gain control over her finances. Through these recommendations, Deloney consistently directed his listeners toward practical resources for mental health and personal stability.
Books recommended by John Deloney
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Dopamine Nation
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, MD is a popular science book that explores how modern society's constant pursuit of instant gratification alters brain chemistry and leads to compulsive behavioral addictions.
Recommended“The second thing is is what Anna Limkkey, who is one of the greatest writers of our generation, she wrote a book called Dopamine Nation that I think everybody should read. But I want you to go check that book out.”
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From Strength to Strength
From Strength to Strength by Arthur C.
Recommended“I don't know if you heard of it. It's called Strength to Strength. and I'll link to it.”
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The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a leading mental health and psychology book that investigates how trauma physically impacts the human body and mind.
Recommended“So here here the the title of the book says everything by Dr. Vanderolk. The body keeps the score and I'm with you.”
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The Total Money Makeover
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a popular personal finance guide that outlines a practical, step-by-step method for getting out of debt, building an emergency fund, and achieving long-term financial stability.
Recommended“I'm going to send you Total Money Makeover for free. The book. I want you to read that.”
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Books John Deloney wrote
Appearances
Other mentions (6: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Building a Non-Anxious Life”
“I wrote one book, it was tough in our house. I wrote a second book on not being anxious, and man, that was revealing. This third book that I'm just about to finish”
“I'm going to send you a copy of Building a Non- Anxious Life.”
“I'm going to send you a copy of my book, Building a Non- Anxious Life. I want you to follow it like a road map. That's how I wrote it.”
“I'm going to send you a copy of two books. Um, Own Your Past, Change Your Future, and Building a Non- Anxious Life.”
“I'm also going to send you building a non- anxious life. Okay. Okay.”