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Every book John Deloney recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- John Deloney has recommended or discussed 15 books on podcasts, as of June 15, 2026.
- John Deloney has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of June 15, 2026.
- Those books came up in 13 episodes, as of June 15, 2026.
- The 3 books John Deloney has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 15, 2026: The Total Money Makeover, Dopamine Nation and Baby Steps Millionaires.
- The latest episode with a book mention from John Deloney aired on June 15, 2026.
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Across 2 podcasts. Every show John Deloney appears on, in one place, not just one.
John Deloney’s most recommended books
- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
- Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke
- Baby Steps Millionaires by Dave Ramsey
- Breaking Free From Broke by George Kamel
- From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks
- Scattered by Gabor Maté
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman
John Deloney appeared on various podcasts, including The Ramsey Show and The Dr. John Delony Show, where he offered advice to callers and discussed topics related to personal finance, relationships, and mental health. During these episodes, he recommended and mentioned several books to help individuals navigate their personal struggles. When advising a caller on networking and job hunting, he recommended Ken Coleman's The Proximity Principle, explaining that it serves as a guide for securing employment. While discussing trauma and how the body holds onto stress, he pointed listeners to Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score. Addressing social media addiction and general habit formation, he praised Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation, describing it as one of the standout books of the decade and suggesting that everyone should read it. He also mentioned Dr. Arthur Brooks's Strength to Strength while discussing career paths and personal growth. To help individuals facing financial difficulties or family discussions about money, he frequently recommended Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover, noting it as a useful tool for single mothers and a helpful resource for young people looking to engage family members in financial planning. Additionally, he mentioned George Kamel's Breaking Free from Broke as another practical reading option for those attempting to address financial challenges with relatives.
Books John Deloney recommended or discussed
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The Total Money Makeover
Recommended“I'm going to send you Total Money Makeover for free. The book. I want you to read that.”
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Dopamine Nation
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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Baby Steps Millionaires
Discussed“and I'm also reading the uh baby steps millionaires book and step two obviously talks about attacking your loans and going gung-ho and so I'm just questioning should I attack my loans and go gung-ho and just go crazy on them or should I you know take advantage of the loan forgiveness program”
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Breaking Free From Broke
Recommended“and planting some seeds and going hey I'm going to go buy The Total Money Makeover and Breaking Free from broke and go hey I'm reading this book it'd be really fun if you guys are open to it”
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From Strength to Strength
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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Scattered
Recommended“This is a book called Scattered by Gabor Mate, last name M-A-T-E, and it's a first-person narrative, a science book. It's the best book on ADHD relationships and being in a relationship with someone with ADHD I've ever come across in my life.”
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The Body Keeps the Score
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 Proximity Principle
Recommended“We're going to send you a copy of Ken Coleman's book, The Proximity Principle, which explains that that is how you get a job.”
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Building a Non-Anxious Life
Discussed“When we were on your show, I had recently finished your new book, Building a Non- Anxious Life, and you told me that I can't give from an empty cup.”
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Good Inside
Discussed“I took your advice and started following Dr. Becky on Instagram. I also bought her new book. I think it's called Good Inside and me and my husband have been reading it together.”
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Old Yeller
Discussed“but then you watch you know old yeller or every time i read where the red fern grows”
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The Anxious Generation
Discussed“um he just he just buzzed through um the anxious generation book um by the author of uh the coddling of the American mind”
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The Comfort Crisis
Discussed“and my son's sitting over there reading the Comfort crisis by Michael Easter right”
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The Resistance Training Revolution
Discussed“So, I want to talk about your new book. I been out for a year, The Resistance Training Revolution.”
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Where the Red Fern Grows
Discussed“or every time i read where the red fern grows and and i weep for a week and i think it's this”
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Appearances
Other mentions (21: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“Building a Non-Anxious Life”
Plugged The Total Money Makeover
“on your uh 40th anniversary of Total Money Makeover, be a new chapter called Don't Pay Jeff's debt.”
Plugged 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”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“I'm going to send you a copy of Building a Non- Anxious Life.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“I'm going to send you building a non- anxious life, my book. I want you to read it, and I want you to use this as your road map for you and your kids moving forward.”
Plugged 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.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“We're going to send you a copy of Building a Non-Anxious Life by Life by Okay. I've actually listened to your book already, Dr. John. So, thank you.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“I'm going to send you a copy of two books. Um, Own Your Past, Change Your Future, and Building a Non- Anxious Life.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“I'm also going to send you building a non- anxious life. Okay. Okay.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“Number one, I'm going to send you my book, Building a Non- Anxious Life. I want you all to read that, you and your husband, and use that as a road map. The six daily choices.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“So here's what I'm going to do for you. I'm going to hook you up with a couple of things. Okay. I'm going to give you Building a Non-Anxious Life. I'm going to send you my latest book for free.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“and I'm going to send you a copy of Building a Non-Anxious Life. Y'all can read that together, and it can be the roadmap for your home”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“Hang on the line, brother. I'm going to send you a copy of Building a Non- Anxious Life and Own Your Past, Change Your Future, my two number one bestselling books.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“In my new book, Building a Non- Anxious Life, you'll learn the six daily choices that you can make to get rid of your anxious feelings and be able to better respond to whatever life throws at you so you can build a more peaceful, non- anxious life.”
“um he just he just buzzed through um the anxious generation book um by the author of uh the coddling of the American mind”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“hang on the line I'm going to send you a copy of building a non-anxious life and own your past”
Plugged Breaking Free From Broke
“one of our managers was watching the uh our different book sales and your breaking free from broke was far outpacing mine”
Plugged Breaking Free From Broke
“I want to remind everybody George Campbell's brand new book coming out January 16th that is Monday this is the last weekend”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“Hang on the line. I'm going to send you a copy of Building a Non-Anxious Life for you and your wife to read. Start looking at that.”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“building a non-anxious life in a society and a generation we have everything we're anxious beyond measure”
Plugged Building a Non-Anxious Life
“hey everybody I've got a brand new book coming out called building a non-anxious life you pre-order today”