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Every book Zach Braff recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Rich Roll Podcast · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Zach Braff appeared on The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss his creative processes and how he processes pain through art. During the interview, he mentioned a book on back pain by Dr. John E. Sarno, noting that the work explores how physical ailments can stem from emotional trauma and explaining that the book had been recommended to him by Brett Goldstein. Braff also discussed Seth Godin's book Tribes, stating that he learned from Godin about the importance of finding a specific audience or community to speak to directly. Additionally, Braff referenced Steven Pressfield's book The War of Art, praising a previous conversation about the text and the daily discipline required to overcome creative resistance, sit down, and face a blinking cursor. Through these mentions, Braff highlighted the practical guides and creative philosophies that have supported his writing and artistic career.

Books recommended by Zach Braff

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  1. Healing Back Pain

    Dr. John E. Sarno · Discussed · 1 episode

    Healing Back Pain by Dr.

    Discussed
    “So, it's it's by this guy, I believe it's Paul Sarno and it's I can't remember the title, but it's something like uh you know, Healing Back Pain.”
    The Rich Roll Podcast Zach Braff Is Processing Pain Through Art‎ 2023-03-23 Listen at 3:39
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The War of Art

    Steven Pressfield · Discussed · 1 episode

    The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a classic guide that explores the internal creative struggles, psychological barriers, and self-sabotage that artists, writers, and professionals face in their daily endeavors.

    Discussed
    “I liked your conversation about the war of art and getting your ass in the chair and staring at the the the blinking cursor.”
    The Rich Roll Podcast Zach Braff Is Processing Pain Through Art‎ 2023-03-23 Listen at 1:07:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Tribes

    Seth Godin · Discussed · 1 episode

    Tribes by Seth Godin is a transformative business and marketing book that explores how modern digital connectivity allows leaders to unite like-minded groups around shared ideas, passions, and causes without traditional geographic or institutional boundaries.

    Discussed
    “I think I have um I think that another Godin thing I got from you was the I read the tribes, and talking about like find your your people and speak to them.”
    The Rich Roll Podcast Zach Braff Is Processing Pain Through Art‎ 2023-03-23 Listen at 35:40
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Zach Braff Is Processing Pain Through Art‎The Rich Roll Podcast2023-03-233