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Welcome to Summary State, the podcast that distils the world’s most influential books into bite-sized episodes.Whether it’s psychology, business, fiction, or self-help, we go beyond the blurb to brin... more
FAQs about Summary State Podcast:How many episodes does Summary State Podcast have?The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.
June 23, 2025The Upside of Stress: Rethink What’s Holding You BackIn The Upside of Stress, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal flips the script, arguing that stress isn’t harmful if you believe it can help. This episode explores how mindset shifts can turn pressure into purpose and anxiety into growth....more49minPlay
June 23, 2025Building a StoryBrand: Make Your Customer the HeroIn Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller offers a simple but powerful truth: Your customer is the hero, not your brand. This episode explores the 7-part StoryBrand framework that helps businesses clarify their message, cut through the noise, and connect with people who care....more42minPlay
June 22, 2025Derren Brown on Influence, Deception, and PerceptionIn Pure Effect, mentalist Derren Brown reveals the psychology that powers illusion, from suggestion and misdirection to audience manipulation. This episode explores how magic isn’t trickery, it’s a study of the human mind....more54minPlay
June 21, 2025Only Joking: The Science and Sin of Stand-UpWhy do some jokes land and others get you cancelled? This episode explores the fine line comedians walk, and how jokes can be both hilarious and horrifying, depending on who's listening....more1h 2minPlay
June 20, 2025Deep Work: The Superpower of the 21st CenturyIn Deep Work, Cal Newport reveals why intense focus is rare and insanely valuable. This episode breaks down the core principles behind deep work, how to cultivate it, and why it’s your edge in a distracted, shallow world....more1h 5minPlay
June 20, 2025Predictably Irrational: Why We Make Dumb DecisionsPredictably Irrational exposes the hidden, quirky biases that drive our choices, from pricing tricks to why we love free stuff. This episode explores Dan Ariely’s experiments and insights on why our decisions are far from rational, and what to do about it....more1h 42minPlay
June 20, 2025The Body Keeps the Score: How Trauma Lives in the BodyTrauma isn’t just a memory, it’s an experience stored in the body. In this episode, we unpack the psychological and physiological impact of trauma, and how recovery means reconnecting with the body and reclaiming agency....more29minPlay
June 19, 2025The Courage to Be Disliked: Freedom Starts WithinWhat if the need to be liked is the biggest thing holding you back? This episode walks through how to drop unnecessary burdens, step into personal freedom, and start living in line with your own values, not someone else’s expectations....more1h 12minPlay
June 13, 2025The Confidence Code: Unlocking the Science of Self-BeliefThe Confidence Code blends research, interviews, and personal stories to answer one big question: what creates real confidence? This episode explores the biology, psychology, and habits behind self-belief, especially for women navigating high-pressure worlds....more46minPlay
June 13, 2025You’re Not Listening: Why True Connection Takes SilenceWant to be unforgettable in conversations? Start by listening. This episode summarises Murphy’s compelling argument for why the best communicators aren’t the best talkers—they’re the best listeners....more37minPlay
FAQs about Summary State Podcast:How many episodes does Summary State Podcast have?The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.