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Every book Rachel Zofness recommended on podcasts

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  • Rachel Zofness has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of February 21, 2023.
  • Rachel Zofness has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 21, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 21, 2023.
  • The 3 books Rachel Zofness has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 21, 2023: Pain, The Body Keeps the Score and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Rachel Zofness aired on February 21, 2023.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Rachel Zofness is a pain psychologist and clinical assistant professor. During her appearance on The Ezra Klein Show, Rachel Zofness shared three primary book recommendations that profoundly influenced her relationship to pain and her professional understanding of the human body. First, she recommended Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky, including it as one of her top reading suggestions for the audience. Second, she recommended The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, highlighting its importance in understanding trauma and physical health. Third, she recommended Pain: The Science of Suffering by Patrick David Wall, offering it as her final reading suggestion to listeners interested in the mechanics of physical suffering. Through these selections, Rachel Zofness provided a comprehensive reading list centered on the intersection of psychology, chronic pain, and physiological stress responses, drawing directly from foundational texts in the field of behavioral medicine and somatic health to help audiences better understand the complex nature of human pain and suffering.

Books Rachel Zofness recommended or discussed

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  1. Pain

    Patrick David Wall · Recommended · 1 episode

    Pain by Patrick David Wall is a scientific exploration of the mechanisms of suffering and how the human nervous system processes physical distress.

    Recommended
    “and the third book is going to be pain the science of suffering which is by Patrick Wall”
    The Ezra Klein Show This Book Changed My Relationship to Pain 2023-02-21 Listen at 1:02:41
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Body Keeps the Score

    Bessel van der Kolk · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a deep exploration of how trauma physically impacts the brain and body.

    Recommended
    “the other book is the body keeps the score Bessel vanderkle”
    The Ezra Klein Show This Book Changed My Relationship to Pain 2023-02-21 Listen at 1:02:15
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers

    Robert M. Sapolsky · Recommended · 1 episode

    Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky is a renowned scientific exploration of stress, physiology, and how the human body reacts to psychological pressure compared to other animals.

    Recommended
    “one is why zebras don't get ulcers by Robert sapolsky”
    The Ezra Klein Show This Book Changed My Relationship to Pain 2023-02-21 Listen at 1:01:54
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
This Book Changed My Relationship to PainThe Ezra Klein Show2023-02-213