The Intimate Animal
Justin R. Garcia PhD
Mentioned 5 months ago
Justin Garcia (on the science of sex)
Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate,...
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And Other Stories of Mystery Illness
The third book was mentioned as The Sleeping Beauties and Other Stories of Mystery Illness, noting that it contains a story about contagious seizures in a Colombian school.
The third book, The Sleeping Beauties and Other Stories of Mystery Illness, you have a story in there about contagious seizures and schoolgirls in Colombia.
— Episode: Suzanne O'Sullivan (on over diagnosis)
The third book was mentioned as The Sleeping Beauties and Other Stories of Mystery Illness, noting that it contains a story about contagious seizures in a Colombian school.
The third book, The Sleeping Beauties and Other Stories of Mystery Illness, you have a story in there about contagious seizures and schoolgirls in Colombia.
Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You
The host noted that Blaise had a book released, gave away a copy, ordered more for friends, and described it as a guide to overcoming selfloathing.
And he has a book out. Again, I've already given away that one copy I read and then I've ordered two more for people I love. I Hate Myself, overcome selfloathing and realize why you'r...
— Episode: Blaise Aguirre (on overcoming self-hatre...
The host noted that Blaise had a book released, gave away a copy, ordered more for friends, and described it as a guide to overcoming selfloathing.
And he has a book out. Again, I've already given away that one copy I read and then I've ordered two more for people I love. I Hate Myself, overcome selfloathing and realize why you're wrong about you.
Blaise mentioned that he coauthored a book titled DBT for Dummies during the COVID pandemic, which reached number one on Amazon for three days.
If we go back in time during the COVID pandemic, I wrote the book with a colleague, DBT For Dummies. And it hit number one on Amazon. Not number one in psychology or in therapy, numbe...
— Episode: Blaise Aguirre (on overcoming self-hatre...
Blaise mentioned that he coauthored a book titled DBT for Dummies during the COVID pandemic, which reached number one on Amazon for three days.
If we go back in time during the COVID pandemic, I wrote the book with a colleague, DBT For Dummies. And it hit number one on Amazon. Not number one in psychology or in therapy, number one on Amazon for three days in a row.
The Underrated Power of Oversharing
A colleague of the guest, Leslie John, was mentioned as writing a book titled Reveal that deals with vulnerability and communication.
She's a colleague at Harvard named Leslie John who's writing a book called Reveal and it's all about the conundrum of the spectrum from full opacity where you share nothing to full transparency.
— Episode: Alison Wood Brooks (on the science of co...
A colleague of the guest, Leslie John, was mentioned as writing a book titled Reveal that deals with vulnerability and communication.
She's a colleague at Harvard named Leslie John who's writing a book called Reveal and it's all about the conundrum of the spectrum from full opacity where you share nothing to full transparency.
They mentioned a game where they were tested on passages and noted that "Catcher in the Rye" was included even though it wasn't actually part of the material they were reading.
And then what's funny is it was tests on things from the book, but they put in Catcher in the Rye, which wasn't in the book.
— Episode: Walton Goggins
They mentioned a game where they were tested on passages and noted that "Catcher in the Rye" was included even though it wasn't actually part of the material they were reading.
And then what's funny is it was tests on things from the book, but they put in Catcher in the Rye, which wasn't in the book.
Is that in the book? ... I don't think that was in the book.
Monica praised the novel, calling it beautifully written and highly recommended it to listeners.
I read a great book by a friend of the pod's wife, Alison Grant, called I Am the Cage. It's a novel about a young woman living in a tiny Wisconsin town... It's really, really good. I'...
— Episode: Nate Silver (statistician)
Monica praised the novel, calling it beautifully written and highly recommended it to listeners.
I read a great book by a friend of the pod's wife, Alison Grant, called I Am the Cage. It's a novel about a young woman living in a tiny Wisconsin town... It's really, really good. I'm so impressed. It's fantastic.
Cited as another of her notable book titles.
She has written ... You Too, You Gone to Be Kidding Me ...
— Episode: Chelsea Handler Returns Again
Cited as another of her notable book titles.
She has written ... You Too, You Gone to Be Kidding Me ...
The hosts briefly mentioned the classic fairytale, noting it alongside other children's stories while discussing whimsical book titles.
Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack and the Beanstalk and James and the Giant Peach. And James and the Giant Peach, you know, was originally going to be James and the Giant Raspberry.
— Episode: Armchair Anonymous: Sports Event
The hosts briefly mentioned the classic fairytale, noting it alongside other children's stories while discussing whimsical book titles.
Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack and the Beanstalk and James and the Giant Peach. And James and the Giant Peach, you know, was originally going to be James and the Giant Raspberry.
What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future
The hosts highlighted Reid Hoffman's new book, noting its release date and describing it as a thinking tool and a pressure test for ideas about AI's future.
His new book, which is out on the 28th, is Super Agency. What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future? And he wrote that with Greg Beto.
— Episode: Reid Hoffman Returns (on an optimistic A...
The hosts highlighted Reid Hoffman's new book, noting its release date and describing it as a thinking tool and a pressure test for ideas about AI's future.
His new book, which is out on the 28th, is Super Agency. What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future? And he wrote that with Greg Beto.
One of my fun book blurbs on the super agency book is Yuval Harari, who's basically like, great, compelling future of AI and humanity. I disagree with some of the main arguments. But you should read it, and I hope he's right, and decide for yourself.
And you should read it, and I hope he's right, and decide for yourself. That's why you do a book.
Please check out Super Agency, what could possibly go right with our AI future.
The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies
Reid Hoffman's catalog of books was listed, including Blitz Scaling as one of his published works.
So he has several books, Masters of Scale, Blitz Scaling, The Alliance, The Startup of You.
— Episode: Reid Hoffman Returns (on an optimistic A...
Reid Hoffman's catalog of books was listed, including Blitz Scaling as one of his published works.
So he has several books, Masters of Scale, Blitz Scaling, The Alliance, The Startup of You.
Adapt, Take Risks, Grow Your Network, and Transform Your Career (2022)
Reid Hoffman's catalog of books was listed, including The Startup of You as one of his published works.
So he has several books, Masters of Scale, Blitz Scaling, The Alliance, The Startup of You.
— Episode: Reid Hoffman Returns (on an optimistic A...
Reid Hoffman's catalog of books was listed, including The Startup of You as one of his published works.
So he has several books, Masters of Scale, Blitz Scaling, The Alliance, The Startup of You.
A Tell-Some
The memoir was described as a beautiful and welldone encapsulation of Gad's life and career.
A beautiful memoir called In Gad We Trust.
— Episode: Josh Gad Returns
The memoir was described as a beautiful and welldone encapsulation of Gad's life and career.
A beautiful memoir called In Gad We Trust.
Your book is phenomenal. It's very honest. It's really, really, really good.
Everybody reading Gad We Trust.
Hi, if you're joining us, we're here with Josh Gad, author of... Gad, we trust.
The children's picture book explores kids' obsession with socialmediaenabled dolls and encourages balance between technology and imagination.
I wrote Picture Face Lizzie, a kid's book, which is basically about my girls are obsessed with what their friends have and what they don't have.
— Episode: Josh Gad Returns
The children's picture book explores kids' obsession with socialmediaenabled dolls and encourages balance between technology and imagination.
I wrote Picture Face Lizzie, a kid's book, which is basically about my girls are obsessed with what their friends have and what they don't have.
It's about a kid who wants a Picture Face Lizzie doll, gets it, then learns not to lose who she is while playing with it, and her friends eventually join in.
A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
The World WarII biography of Winston Churchill was mentioned as a favorite of the hosts, who had even had the author on the show.
Have you ever read The Splendid and the Vile? That's Eric Larson.
— Episode: Josh Gad Returns
The World WarII biography of Winston Churchill was mentioned as a favorite of the hosts, who had even had the author on the show.
Have you ever read The Splendid and the Vile? That's Eric Larson.
The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes
The book was introduced as Sunita Sah's new release and was described as hugely helpful for many people, offering personal stories and tools for standing up for oneself.
She has a new book out called Defy the Power of No in a World That Demands Yes.
— Episode: Sunita Sah (on defiance)
The book was introduced as Sunita Sah's new release and was described as hugely helpful for many people, offering personal stories and tools for standing up for oneself.
She has a new book out called Defy the Power of No in a World That Demands Yes.
I loved this topic. I think it's really important to know how to stick up for yourself, when to stick up for yourself. I see this book as being enormously helpful for a huge amount of the population.
The book is called Defy the Power of No in a World that Demands Yes.
The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
The book was mentioned while the hosts were listening to it; it was praised as mindblowing for its exploration of microbes and the human microbiome.
I'm listening to We Contain Multitudes, Ed Yong's book. It's mind blowing.
— Episode: Sunita Sah (on defiance)
The book was mentioned while the hosts were listening to it; it was praised as mindblowing for its exploration of microbes and the human microbiome.
I'm listening to We Contain Multitudes, Ed Yong's book. It's mind blowing.
Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soul Mate
The host introduced the title as one of Dr. Taitz's previously published works.
She has a couple of great books, How to Be Single and Happy and emotional eating.
— Episode: Jenny Taitz (on stress resets)
The host introduced the title as one of Dr. Taitz's previously published works.
She has a couple of great books, How to Be Single and Happy and emotional eating.
How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes
The new release was highlighted as currently available and positioned as a practical guide for managing stress quickly.
Her new book, which is out currently, is Stress Resets, how to soothe your body and mind in minutes.
— Episode: Jenny Taitz (on stress resets)
The new release was highlighted as currently available and positioned as a practical guide for managing stress quickly.
Her new book, which is out currently, is Stress Resets, how to soothe your body and mind in minutes.
A Decidedly Un-Celebrity Memoir from the Enigmatic Actor
Dax praised the memoir, describing it as a book he loved and had Josh read a story from it on the spot.
a book I absolutely loved, which is out right now, called From Under the Truck.
— Episode: Josh Brolin Returns
Dax praised the memoir, describing it as a book he loved and had Josh read a story from it on the spot.
a book I absolutely loved, which is out right now, called From Under the Truck.
To promote your book. Yes. I have whored myself out to this dog and pony like I never have before.
I'm reading your book and I'm like, what the fuck else was this guy going to do? He grew up in a cage with a wolf.
I don't want you to reveal shit, man. ... I'm reading the book, ...
Dax mentioned Cher's memoir, noting he had a great conversation with her and referenced the book's nineday marriage story.
I had a great back and forth with Cher on Graham Norton, and I absolutely adored her. ... But her book, Legendary Icons, so I do want to know what happened in those nine days that she...
— Episode: Josh Brolin Returns
Dax mentioned Cher's memoir, noting he had a great conversation with her and referenced the book's nineday marriage story.
I had a great back and forth with Cher on Graham Norton, and I absolutely adored her. ... But her book, Legendary Icons, so I do want to know what happened in those nine days that she was married to Greg Allman.
Her book, Legendary Icons, so I do want to know what happened in those nine days that she was married to Greg Allman.
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