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Every book Louisa Nicola recommended on podcasts

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  • Louisa Nicola has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of April 30, 2026.
  • Louisa Nicola has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of April 30, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of April 30, 2026.
  • The 2 books Louisa Nicola has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 30, 2026: Flow and Still Alice.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Louisa Nicola aired on April 30, 2026.

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Guest on The Shawn Ryan Show, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 2 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Louisa Nicola appears on, in one place — not just one.

Louisa Nicola discussed prominent books and films during podcast appearances to explain brain health, cognitive states, and neurological diseases. On an episode of The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Louisa Nicola recommended Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. She stated that the book changed her mind on cognitive focus and explained how it covers the mechanics of the flow state, which she utilizes to separate and manage different brain states. Later, during an appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show, Louisa Nicola brought up Still Alice by Lisa Genova, referencing both the book and the film adaptation. She utilized the story to illustrate the rapid and devastating deterioration associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, chronicling a woman diagnosed with dementia in her forties. Through these recommendations and discussions, Louisa Nicola bridged complex neurological science with accessible literature, helping listeners understand the practical applications of brain states and the harsh realities of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

Books recommended by Louisa Nicola

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  1. Flow

    Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi · Recommended · 1 episode

    Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a psychological masterpiece that explores the state of optimal experience, immersion, and deep engagement where challenges perfectly match an individual's skill level, resulting in profound fulfillment and distorted perceptions of time.

    Recommended
    “The book that changed my mind on that was Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, which actually speaks about the flow state.”
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Cognitive Decline Expert: The Disease That Starts in Your 30s but Kill… 2026-02-05 Listen at 1:55:34
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Still Alice

    Lisa Genova · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “There's a movie that was made and it was so beautiful. I forget the actress's name, but it's called Still Alice and and basically it chronicles the woman who gets diagnosed with dementia in her 40s and that's called early onset Alzheimer's disease.”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #300 Louisa Nicola - Peptides, Cancer and the Deadly Habits That Lead … 2026-04-30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#300 Louisa Nicola - Peptides, Cancer and the Deadly Habits That Lead to Alzheimer’sThe Shawn Ryan Show2026-04-301
Cognitive Decline Expert: The Disease That Starts in Your 30s but Kills You in Your 70sThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2026-02-051