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Every book Lori Gottlieb recommended on podcasts
Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author whose appearances on mental health and wellness podcasts, such as Huberman Lab and On Purpose with Jay Shetty, focus on relationships, dating, human happiness, and emotional well-being. Throughout her discussions, Gottlieb references psychological and philosophical texts to explain human behavior. On Huberman Lab, she repeatedly discussed Barry Schwartz's book The Paradox of Choice to analyze the modern dating landscape, explaining the phenomenon wherein having an abundance of choices on dating apps paradoxically leaves people less happy and drives maximizers to endless evaluation. Furthermore, during her conversation on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, discussion turned toward the sacred text Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita, highlighting specific concepts regarding the austerities of speech originating from Indian philosophical traditions. By integrating these books into her clinical insights, Gottlieb helps audiences understand the psychological underpinnings of modern romantic struggles and personal communication.
Books recommended by Lori Gottlieb
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi provides a commentary and translation of the ancient spiritual text, offering insights into Eastern philosophy and meditation.
Discussed“and in the bhagavad-gita the book from india it's called um the four austerities of speech”
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The Paradox of Choice
Barry Schwartz's The Paradox of Choice is an influential exploration of modern decision-making that examines how an abundance of options can paradoxically lead to anxiety, paralysis, and diminished personal satisfaction.
Discussed“Well, I think what the apps do is there's a phenomenon that Barry Schwarz talks about in his book, The Paradox of Choice.”
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Books Lori Gottlieb wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb | Huberman Lab | 2025-04-07 | 2 |
| LOVE THERAPIST SHARES Why You're Single & CAN'T FIND LOVE | Lori Gottlieb & Jay Shetty | On Purpose with Jay Shetty | 2020-09-19 | 1 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so the workbook came about because um, I wrote this book called Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and it's the stories of it's my story going to therapy and then it's the story of these four other patients that I had”
“So, the workbook came about because um, I wrote this book called Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and it's the stories of it's my story going to therapy and then it's the story of these four other patients that I had and um, when I working with them and um, and people said, "Wow, there was so much that”