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Every book John Joseph recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- John Joseph has recommended or discussed 6 books on podcasts, as of August 27, 2018.
- John Joseph has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of August 27, 2018.
- Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of August 27, 2018.
- The 3 books John Joseph has mentioned in the most episodes, as of August 27, 2018: The Science of Self-Realization, Bhagavad Gita as It Is [Hindi Language Pocket Edition] and Be Here Now.
- The latest episode with a book mention from John Joseph aired on August 27, 2018.
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Across 2 podcasts. Every show John Joseph appears on, in one place — not just one.
John Joseph’s most recommended books
- The Science of Self-Realization by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
- Bhagavad Gita as It Is [Hindi Language Pocket Edition] by A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA. SWAMI PRABHUPADA
- Be Here Now by Ram Dass
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again by Julia Phillips
John Joseph is a musician and author best known for his work on podcasts discussing spirituality, plant-based nutrition, and personal transformation. During his appearances, he frequently references and recommends foundational spiritual literature that deeply impacted his life and healing journey. He recommended A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's spiritual works, specifically highlighting Bhagavad Gita as It Is and The Science of Self-Realization as crucial texts that introduced him to the philosophy of Krishna consciousness through a punk rocker acquaintance. Additionally, he shared an affinity for Ram Dass's classic inspirational book Be Here Now, calling it a work he loves. In discussing self-help concepts, he mentioned Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich as a source behind the principles of a positive mental attitude that helped him navigate severe personal challenges during his time in the Navy. Through these discussions, John Joseph emphasizes the literary works of his spiritual teacher and other classic texts that provided him with the mental and philosophical tools necessary to transcend past trauma and transform his life path.
Books recommended by John Joseph
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The Science of Self-Realization
The Science of Self-Realization by His Divine Grace A.
Discussed“and he would defeat me by quoting baccarat Tom and bhagavad-gita and like all of their stuff and giving me this book science of self-realization that [ __ ] was once I read that book and actually wait a minute to correct myself”
Where to get it
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Bhagavad Gita as It Is [Hindi Language Pocket Edition]
Bhagavad Gita as It Is by A.C.
Discussed“so this is back in in in the 60s and back way and he came to New York in the seventies so bhagavad-gita as it is srimad-bhagavatam all this”
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Be Here Now
Be Here Now by Ram Dass is a seminal 1970s spiritual guide exploring mindfulness, yoga, and Eastern philosophy.
Recommended“I love that ROM das book be here now”
Where to get it
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The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon
Discussed“so I just skipped over that part and I would never address it but then you know he gave me the strength in a lot of ways to be able to say hey man you got it he wrote in my book so I have his book and he wrote to me he goes John always write the truth and”
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Think and Grow Rich
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a classic self-help guide focused on mindset, motivation, and the psychological principles behind personal achievement rather than traditional financial literacy.
Discussed“and it was like he told me no matter what circumstances you may be in and I was in the Navy at the time in Norfolk [ __ ] smuggling [ __ ] up catching cases came out of took took Navy over going back to jail and I was [ __ ] up I didn't know what to do”
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You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again
Discussed“she wrote a book called you'll never do lunch in this town again in the 80s she had the cro-mags coming playing a movie at the Ritz”
Where to get it
Books John Joseph wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Joseph On The PMA Effect: Transcending Labels & Transforming Lives | The Rich Roll Podcast | 2018-08-27 | 7 |
| #1152 - John Joseph | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2018-08-02 | 4 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“actually I even said in evolution of a cro-magnon my memoir that you know if you want I'll send you this book”
“so um you know there's a lot of people out there who was helped by the evolution of a cro-magnon and wrote write me”