A Need To Read

By Ed CunninghamEducation Arts Books Self-Improvement

A Need To Read episodes

March 07, 2021 #80 Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
A book review of 'Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment' by Robert Wright. In this episode I discuss the book and lots of tangents, including; Is there such a thing as a 'good' or 'bad' person, The Matrix, Punching people for a bag of Maltesars, The many paradox's of Buddhism, The 8 fold path, The Buddha's journey to Buddhism and Why I bother to meditate without the intention of Enlightenment.

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27 min
March 04, 2021 #79 Sinead Hegarty 2
Sinead Hegarty is back again to discuss; Hope, Grief, Personality types, Meditation, Mindset and of course a few books. Sinead was one of the early guests on A Need To Read and since she came on last year she has created 'The Sinead Says Podcast' a brilliant new podcast which she is a natural at hosting. Sinead's knowledge around all things psychology is deep and I took a lot of inspiration from this conversation with her.

To find more from Sinead please head to her Instagram: @Sineadheg

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1 hr 42 min
February 25, 2021 #78 Siobhan O'Hagan 2
Siobhan O'Hagan is an online fitness coach and owner of the OH fitness furnace. This is the second time I have spoken to Siobhan on the podcast and I am lucky enough now to call her a friend. In this chat we speak about; daily routine, meditation, building habits, respecting differences with others, what we've learnt living together and we answer some of your questions.

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

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1 hr 33 min
February 22, 2021 #77 Greenlights and the importance of journalling
Discussing my thoughts on Matthew McConaughey's 'Greenlights'. A book about his life, the wild array of adventures he's been on and the lessons he's learnt along the way.

I also go in to the Importance of journalling as a habit and some tips to get you started.

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Book Gang: 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

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34 min
February 17, 2021 #76 Steven Pressfield
Steven Pressfield is the best selling author of The War Of Art, Gates Of Fire, Turning Pro and many more. He is an example of why you should never give up on following your calling and one of the wisest men I've ever spoken to. We discuss; his new book, creative calling, what stops people from doing what they love, why you should always answer your muses and his amazing philosophy on life

You can get your copy of his new book 'A Man At Arms' and Find all you need for Steve here: https://stevenpressfield.com/home/

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1 hr
February 14, 2021 #75 Lives of The Stoics and more from Ryan Holiday
A review of The Lives Of The Stoics by Ryan Holiday, a book that looks at the history of the major influences on Stoic Philosophy. Stoicism is an ancient Greek Philosophy that outdates Christianity which has been popularised in recent years by the self-help industry as a formula for a good life. I also go in to some of my other favourites by Ryan Holiday.

Books discussed
Lives Of The Stoics
Ego Is The Enemy
Obstacle Is The Way
Stillness Is The Key
The Daily Stoic

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30 min
February 11, 2021 #74 Maeve Moon: Healing from trauma and life as a former escort
*Includes trigger warning*
Maeve Moon, a former escort and sugar-baby speaks about what it's really like in that world, how she has healed from the trauma attached to it and how she now helps others do the same.
Trigger warning and a note from Maeve: We’re going to be talking about Trauma in this podcast, in-particular ‘sexual trauma’ I just want any trauma survivors to make sure that you’re in a really safe environment whilst you’re listening to this and you have some kind of self regulating soothing objects on hand such as a warm drink or a blanket. A gentle reminder that any triggering topic will begin to affect you at 12 words in. The sympathetic branch of the nervous system will engage and you may move into
the fight or flight response. Turn around time back into safe and social mode can be up to 45 minutes, or even longer.

If you find yourself triggered by this episode head to: https://www.shambhala.com/media/wysiwyg/02%20Coherent%20Breathing.mp3

For more resources and help please follow Maeve on Instagram: @profit_from_trauma

Books discussed
Books Specifically For Women:
The Joyous Body - Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Women who Run with the Wolves - Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes
If Women Rose Rooted - Sharon Blackie
Dealing with trauma once identified:
(Addiction) Recovery - Russel brand (Addiction) Hungry Ghosts - Gabor Matte(OCD) Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - David Veale and Rob Wilson
(Sexual/Physical Trauma | Women)The Joyous Body - Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes
(Understanding the Body) Polyvagal Theory in Therapy - Deb Dana
(Helping heal the Traumatised Body) Polyvagal Exercises for Safety & Connection -
Deb Dana
(Helping regulate the ANS) The Healing Power of the Breath - Richard Brown,
Patricia L. Gerbarg
(Understanding Why We Keep Trauma) The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der
Kolk
(Understanding how trauma affects the body) In an Unspoken Voice - Peter
A.Levine, PhD

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53 min
February 08, 2021 #73 Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
A book review of Joshua Foer's Moonwalking With Einstein a story of a journalist who within a year of writing an article on the American Memory Championships went on to compete in the next competition and end up at the World Memory Championships. This book is a good example of being able to set your mind to something and follow through, and the little effort required to do so.

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25 min
February 03, 2021 #72 James Haskell: Reading for escapism
James Haskell is; an author, keen reader of fiction, podcast Host, former international rugby player, DJ, MMA fighter, a participant in the 2019 season of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and even won Celebrity Master Mind (Specialist subject: Harry Potter).

I chat with James about; the importance of escapism with fiction books, his opinion on the ‘self-help’ genre, therapy, his future writing plans, how much Richard & Judy really read, speed reading, OnlyFans and of course a few of his favourite books.

James’ book ‘What A Flanker’ is out now.
Grab your copy here.

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1 hr 5 min
February 01, 2021 #71 Loving What is & A chat about how to be happy with who you are
The first half of the episode is a review of 'Loving What Is' by Byron Katie a book that holds the power to dismantle all of your negative thoughts about yourself, others and any situation. This book was a super easy read and I'd recommend it to anyone that needs to reframe their thinking and be free from negative thought patterns.
The second half is a chat about what it takes to be content with yourself, why we care what people think, how manage judgement of yourself and from others and If its possible to 'not care'.

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55 min