Our minds work best when they feel clear, but it's surprising how many things can get in the way - something that Clarity author Jamie Smart knows a lot about. He spoke to the " How To Be Books Podcast " for the final episode of the season. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Dr Hafeez Ahmed is a married dentist with thr...
Jan 07, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 103
People who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one or any kind of grief, often struggle to process this new reality, as Totally Fine author Tiffany Philippou explained to us on the " How To Be Books Podcast ." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to suicide. Other wonderful guests who took part: ...
Dec 24, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 102
The sense of shame surrounding female anatomy is a complex and deeply rooted social and cultural issue that has evolved over centuries, which is what Vagina Obscura author Rachel E. Gross discussed with us on the " How To Be Books Podcast ." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other books/articles looked at: Dr. Jennifer Gunter: The Vagina Bible: The Vulva a...
Dec 10, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Life is a remarkable adventure filled with highs, lows, and lessons, and fully accepting its every aspect can be tough, which is an important subject we discussed with legendary explorer and Climb Your Mountain author Sir Ranulph Fiennes on the " How To Be Books Podcast ." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Master Certi...
Nov 26, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 100
The legal system is a complex and multifaceted institution that plays a fundamental role in maintaining order and justice in society, which Unlawful Killings author Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC knows a lot about and spoke to us on the " How To Be Books Podcast. " Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to homicide, physical, sexual, and child abuse. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeyi...
Nov 12, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 99
We talk about death for various reasons, and the way we discuss it can depend on cultural, social, and personal factors, which is what With The End in Mind author Dr Kathryn Mannix told us at " How To Be Books Podcast ." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Rupert Callender, an undertaker and author of the book "What Rema...
Oct 29, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Climate change is considered an intersectional issue because it intersects with and exacerbates various social, economic, and environmental challenges, disproportionately affecting different communities and groups of people, which is what we spoke about with The Intersectional Environmentalist author Leah Thomas on the " How To Be Books Podcast." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you thr...
Oct 15, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Trigger Warning: this episode contains racism and police violence As the world increasingly succumbs to the influence of a dystopian global order that views the neoliberal and capitalist market as the ultimate judge of all human interactions, an increasing number of individuals are becoming inclined to resist, an area which we speak about with Invisible Weapons author Marcus Board Jr on Black History Month for the " How To Be Books Podcast. " Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life...
Oct 01, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Being interconnected binds us to one another and all living beings, which can enhance our quality of life and foster collaborative efforts to establish conditions conducive to the well-being of all - a factor discussed with IntraConnected author Dr Daniel J. Siege l on the " How To Be Books Podcast . " Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful gues...
Sep 24, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Appreciating the nature around us involves developing a mindful and deep connection with the natural world, which is what we spoke about with Rewild Yourself author Simon Barnes on the " How To Be Books Podcast ." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: De-stress & Wellness Coach Lillian Lartey. Hannah Ross can be found ...
Sep 17, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Health inequalities and gaps are avoidable, unfair and systematic differences in health between different groups of people, which is what we talked about with Rebel Bodies author Sarah Graham on the " How To Be Books Podcast ." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Amanda Finley from Kansas City, Missouri. Lisa Rowe, who i...
Sep 10, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 93
The fear of talking about money is a complex phenomenon influenced by various psychological, cultural, and societal factors, as discussed with prominent writer, activist and editor of Women Talk Money, Rebecca Walker on the "How To Be Books Podcast." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Phoebe Ellis is Head of Operations ...
Aug 27, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Ensuring that we amplify marginalised voices is essential for promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social progress, which is something we talk about with Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan on the " How To Be Books Podcast. " Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Andrea Nero, PhD, founder and CEO of Nero Strategies Group and aut...
Aug 20, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Reconciling faith and LGBTQIA+ identity can be a complex and personal journey, as it involves navigating both religious beliefs and personal understanding of one's identity, which is what we spoke about with Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H on the "How To Be Books Podcast." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Angel Grave...
Aug 13, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Being able to say no to people can be difficult for several reasons, and it often varies from person to person, hence we spoke to The Joy of Saying No author Natalie Lue to get some advice on the "How To Be Books Podcast". Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: Amanda Craven, an accredited and licensed clinical hypnotherapi...
Jul 30, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Charisma, effortless confidence, and being self-assured can complement each other, but they can also exist independently, which is what we discussed with Happy High Status author Viv Groskop on the "How To Be Books Podcast". Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: UKCP Psychotherapist Mark Vahrmeyer from Brighton and Hove Psyc...
Jul 23, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Heartbreak, the emotional pain and distress caused by the loss or ending of a romantic relationship, can have various effects on individuals, which is what we spoke about with Notes on Heartbreak author and Vogue columnist Annie Lord on the " How To Be Books Podcast ". Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: Tanya Unkovich is ...
Jul 16, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 87
The impact of the internet on human connection is a complex and debated topic - the feeling of being disconnected is something we discuss with Is This OK? author Harriet Gibsone on the " How To Be Books Podcast" . Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: UKCP Psychotherapist Mark Vahrmeyer from Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy. ...
Jul 02, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Perfectionism is a complex mindset and behaviour that can be influenced by various factors, which is why we spoke to psychotherapist and The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control author Katherine Morgan Schafler on the "How To Be Books Podcast". Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: Author of The Rosie Project, The Rosie E...
Jun 25, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Patriarchy is a system of social organisation in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it, which is the discussion we have award-winning science journalist Angela Saini on her new book The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule on the "How To Be Books Podcast" . Patriarchy can be seen in all aspects of society, from the family to the workplace to the government. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look f...
Jun 18, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 84
History helps us understand how the world came to be the way it is today, which is why children should learn about the past - a conversation I had with Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire and How it Shaped Us author Sathnam Sanghera on the "How To Be Books Podcast" . By learning about the past, we can better understand the present and make informed decisions about the future. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and swe...
Jun 11, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Protest is an invaluable way to speak truth to power, which is why we spoke to award-winning poet Salena Godden on the "How To Be Books Podcast" , who wrote Pessimism is for Lightweights: 13 Pieces of Courage and Resistance. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: Puneet Singh is the founder of ssstart, an organization working...
May 28, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 82
If you want to improve your health and well-being, it is important to know what we should eat, which is why we spoke to Food for Life author Professor Tim Spector OBE on the the "How To Be Books Podcast" . Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: Yanira Puy, executive business woman, speaker, and certified wellness coach. Shaha...
May 21, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Freedom is important because it allows us to live our lives as we see fit, an aspect that Nobel Peace Prize-winning author Dr Shirin Ebadi talks about in her book Until We Are Free on the "How To Be Books Podcast" . Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other books/articles looked at: Akbar Ganji: The Road to Democracy in Iran...
May 14, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Housing precarity refers to the condition of being vulnerable to housing insecurity or instability, which is why we spoke to All The Houses I've Ever Lived In author Kieran Yates on why shelter is important on the "How To Be Books Podcast". Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: Irene Abbou is an ICF certified coach trained i...
Apr 30, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 79
The representation of LGBTQ+ community in media, politics, and other areas of society can have both positive and negative impacts, which is why I spoke to Gender Euphoria author and editor Laura Kate Dale on the "How To Be Books Podcast" in a bid to understand the importance of joy. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: Bela...
Apr 16, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 78
There are many challenges of motherhood that are not always widely discussed or acknowledged in society. As a result we spoke to Don't Forget To Scream author Marianne Levy about her experiences on the "How To Be Books Podcast". So why don't we hear about the challenges of motherhood? Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other amazing guests who took part: Se...
Apr 02, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Welcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. It is the last episode of the season and we're looking at reflecting at the beginning of the new year through journaling. Journaling is one of the cheapest forms of self-care. It can help you make sense of how you're feeling about a certain person or situation that is troubling or inspiring you. The process of writing down your thoughts as honestly and with as little judgme...
Jan 08, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Welcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Growth is a natural part of human evolution, and the desire of most people is to expand in awareness as well as achievement. As a human being we grow through distress, boredom and a need to solve the issues that we are facing. You may want to take matters into your own hands and do what is needed in order to reach your highest potential. So how do we reach our superhuman po...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Welcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Imagine a task you must do today which you are really dreading. Now imagine putting it off until tomorrow. Feel that surge of relief and pleasure? Research shows that in habitual behaviour there is a surge of dopamine-related pleasure in the reward system of the brain when an individual even thinks about the habitual act. So how do we manage procrastination? I spoke to psyc...
Dec 11, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 74
