I discuss the book 'The Motivation Myth' by Jeff Haden. This book looks at motivation in an honest way. I go into the methods that will actually help get you motivated and achieve your goals and aspirations, without really thinking about them. 

This episode also brings back 'Philosophical thought of the week' and 'The Book Doctor'.

Please submit your book doctor request to [email protected] 

Support

To get 10% off Online Counselling head to: www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread 

To support the work I do and Join the Book Club head to: www.patreon.com/aneedtoread 

To get your own BookBag or Bookmark head to: www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread 

If you need me, pop me an email: [email protected] 

Daisy Harris-Burland is a legend. She is also a Bookmark business mogul, creative genius, and an avid reader. In this episode, we discuss; Taking risks, leading a creative life, making dresses out of deck-chairs, Bookmarks, not identifying with your work, love, my book, getting naked on the internet and much more. 

Please head to Etsy to see Daisys work: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheBookmarkBoys?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=795580183 

Follow her on Instagram: @thebookmarkboys

Please submit your book doctor request to [email protected] 

Support

To get 10% off Online Counselling head to: www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread 

To support the work I do and Join the Book Club head to: www.patreon.com/aneedtoread 

To get your own BookBag or Bookmark head to: www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread 

If you need me, pop me an email: [email protected] 

'If only you'd stop looking, you'd find that there is something fundamentally right with you' - The Book Of Rest

Gabrielle Brown and James Reeves are the authors of 'The Book Of Rest'. A brilliant book that highlights the importance of rest in our busy lives. The book serves as a manual/bible on how to achieve a rested state and will teach you the importance of total self-acceptance in a world that is constantly telling us that we are not enough.

Find more from Gabs and James at https://www.restfulbeing.com/ 

To grab a copy of The Book Of Rest go here

Support

To get 10% off Online Counselling head to: www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread 

To support the work I do and Join the Book Club head to: www.patreon.com/aneedtoread 

To get your own BookBag or Bookmark head to: www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread 

If you need me, pop me an email: [email protected] 

I am joined again by Sinead Hegarty the host of 'The Sinead Says Podcast' to discuss 'Surrounded By idiots' by Thomas Erikson. This book looks into the different personality types and how to deal with them. 

Find Sinead on Instagram: @SineadHeg

Support

Patreon Book Club: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread 

BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread 

Book bags & Bookmarks:  www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread 

Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot an email over to [email protected] 

The Happiness Trap by Dr Russ Harris is one of my most recommended books. It's the most actionable and helpful books about mental health you'll read. I discuss the key points and give you the tools to; diffuse negative thoughts, accept yourself, and set goals in line with your values.

Support

Patreon Book Club: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread 

BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread 

Book bags & Bookmarks:  www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread 

Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot an email over to [email protected] 

Emilia Thompson PhD is a university lecturer, nutrition myth buster, and nutrition coach she intertwines evidence-based nutritional programming with the equally evidence-based methods of mindfulness, self-compassion, gratitude, and behavior change to support her clients.

In this episode we discuss; values, how the fitness industry is destroying eating habits, my ayahuasca trip, if you can combine holistic healing and science, how to set boundaries, non-violent communication, showing up with authenticity, just how amazing Brene Brown is and the importance of vulnerability.

Books discussed 

The Games People Play - Eric Berne 

Lying - Sam Harris

Dare To Lead - Brene Brown

Daring Greatly - Brene Brown

Rising Strong - Brene Brown

Power Of Now - Eckhart Tolle

Love Factually - Laura Mucha

Untamed - Glennon Doyle

The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer

Support

Patreon Book Club: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread 

BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread 

Book bags & Bookmarks:  www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread 

Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot an email over to [email protected] 

Russell Kane is a comedian, screenwriter, podcast host, and actor. In this episode, we discuss; navigating comedy in the age of cancel culture, how to get into comedy, mindset, how books can change your life, and getting a fresh perspective through reading.

Russell will be touring again later in the year, if you want to see him live head to: https://www.russellkane.co.uk/ 

Books discussed

Son Of A Silverback: Russell Kane

Lifespan: David Sinclair 

Surrounded By Idiots: Thomas Erikson

Blackbox Thinking: Matthew Syed

The Party: Elizabeth Day

Extraterrestrial: Avi Loeb

The Sellout: Paul Beatty

Support

Patreon Book Club: To support the podcast and be part of the growing community of like-minded readers head to www.patreon.com/aneedtoread 

BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of online therapy head to www.betterhelp.com/aneedtoread 

Book bags & Bookmarks:  www.buymeacoffee.com/aneedtoread 

Contact: If you want to ask me anything shoot an email over to [email protected]