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Wild Things
The Art of Nurturing Boys
It was described as the most referenced book in their house for raising boys; it does a really good job of explaining the different stages of boyhood, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Parenting wise, as a parent of a boy, one of the best ones we ever read was David Denton, who is a... Sorry, David Thomas. He's a local counselor here at Daystar. Same place Sissy Golf Works. And he w...
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It was described as the most referenced book in their house for raising boys; it does a really good job of explaining the different stages of boyhood, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Parenting wise, as a parent of a boy, one of the best ones we ever read was David Denton, who is a... Sorry, David Thomas. He's a local counselor here at Daystar. Same place Sissy Golf Works. And he wrote a book called Wild Things. And it is the, it has been the most referenced book in our house for raising boys. And it does a really good job of putting like two to four, here's who they are. Four to eight, here's who they are. And it talks about here's who they are physically. Here's where they are emotionally. Here's what they need from mom. Here's what they need from dad. Here's what they need from outside sources. Here's what they need spiritually.
Come As You Are
Revised and Updated
The book was mentioned in relation to debunking the myth of sex drive, describing it instead as a system of gas pedals and brakes, influenced by environmental factors and relational dynamics.
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Emily Nagoski did a remarkable job of just setting that whole thing on fire. It's just a myth. It's not real. It's about ons and offs. It's about gas pedals and brakes.
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Episode: How Do I Tell My Husband That I Want More Sex?
The book was mentioned in relation to debunking the myth of sex drive, describing it instead as a system of gas pedals and brakes, influenced by environmental factors and relational dynamics.
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Emily Nagoski did a remarkable job of just setting that whole thing on fire. It's just a myth. It's not real. It's about ons and offs. It's about gas pedals and brakes.
The Doctor Who Fooled the World
Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines
It was described as disturbing, detailing the fraudulent connection between MMR vaccines and autism by Andrew Wakefield.
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There's a fantastic book by Brian Deere. It's like the man who tricked Dr. Who Fooled the World. It's just disturbing.
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Episode: Is It Time for Me To Call It Quits on My Marriage?
It was described as disturbing, detailing the fraudulent connection between MMR vaccines and autism by Andrew Wakefield.
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There's a fantastic book by Brian Deere. It's like the man who tricked Dr. Who Fooled the World. It's just disturbing.
Own Your Past Change Your Future
A Not-So-Complicated Approach to Relationships, Mental Health & Wellness
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Peace on Earth, A Christmas Collection
The podcast host described it as one of his family's favorite Christmas books, which tells the story of a family that celebrates Christmas every day of the year and finds it burdensome. He mentioned the illustrations were incredible and encouraged listeners to buy it.
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I love this book and I was going to read it but then funruiner.com/net.org here and I won't name their name Chris said we have to have copyright to everything so we can't read the book so go buy it I...
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The podcast host described it as one of his family's favorite Christmas books, which tells the story of a family that celebrates Christmas every day of the year and finds it burdensome. He mentioned the illustrations were incredible and encouraged listeners to buy it.
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I love this book and I was going to read it but then funruiner.com/net.org here and I won't name their name Chris said we have to have copyright to everything so we can't read the book so go buy it I want to support Mike I have no relationship to this dude but I think this book is fantastic and the illustrations are incredible by David so we are going to the public domain
Come As You Are
Revised and Updated
It was described as the greatest book on female sexuality ever read; it was said to change people's lives and challenge the idea of sex drive by focusing on how environment impacts sexuality.
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I want you to pick up a book called Come As You Are by Emily Nagatsky
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Episode: I Don’t Feel Attracted to My Husband Anymore
It was described as the greatest book on female sexuality ever read; it was said to change people's lives and challenge the idea of sex drive by focusing on how environment impacts sexuality.
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I want you to pick up a book called Come As You Are by Emily Nagatsky
It's the greatest book on female sexuality I've ever read
It's not a faith based book by any means
She takes away the idea of sex drive
She changes the picture of what attraction is
The Intentional Father
A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character (Includes Activities, Rites of Passage, and Steps for Parenting Boys. ... for Dads, Grandpas, and Expectant Fathers)
This book was recommended as a resource for intentional parenting, specifically for fathers. It was suggested as a way to develop intentional strategies in raising a child.
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I want you to pick up a book called The Intentional Father by John Tyson
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Episode: Will Becoming a Parent Change Everything?
This book was recommended as a resource for intentional parenting, specifically for fathers. It was suggested as a way to develop intentional strategies in raising a child.
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I want you to pick up a book called The Intentional Father by John Tyson
The Resistance Training Revolution
The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week
The book, published a year before the podcast recording, was mentioned and discussed in relation to weight loss struggles and the complexities of the fitness industry. The guest speaker, Sal DiStefano, shared his insights on why people struggle with weight loss and maintaining it.
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I want to talk about your new book. It's been out for a year. The Resistance Training Revolution.
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The book, published a year before the podcast recording, was mentioned and discussed in relation to weight loss struggles and the complexities of the fitness industry. The guest speaker, Sal DiStefano, shared his insights on why people struggle with weight loss and maintaining it.
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I want to talk about your new book. It's been out for a year. The Resistance Training Revolution.
I do talk about in the book a lot of the reasons why I think we're gaining the weight back.
Rewire Your Anxious Brain
How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry
This book was advertised at the end of the podcast as a resource for building a more peaceful, non-anxious life.
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If you're interested in our series, please check out the book on the Dr. John Delony show. It's called The Six Daily Choices to Get Rid of Your Anxious Feelings and Be Able to Better Respond to Whatev...
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Episode: Co-Parenting Challenges in Blended Families
This book was advertised at the end of the podcast as a resource for building a more peaceful, non-anxious life.
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If you're interested in our series, please check out the book on the Dr. John Delony show. It's called The Six Daily Choices to Get Rid of Your Anxious Feelings and Be Able to Better Respond to Whatever Life Throws at You so you can build a more peaceful non-anxious life.
My Two Homes
explaining divorce to young children
Dr. John Delony mentioned this book, along with "Two Homes Filled With Love", as excellent resources for parents going through divorce, especially when explaining the situation to young children. They were recommended by Dr. Jennings, and although Dr. Delony hadn't read them himself, he planned to link them in the show notes.
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My friend, Dr. Jennings sent me these two books. One is called My Two Homes by Alejandro Pozo Stevenson.
— Episode: Talking to Young Kids About Divorce
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Episode: Talking to Young Kids About Divorce
Dr. John Delony mentioned this book, along with "Two Homes Filled With Love", as excellent resources for parents going through divorce, especially when explaining the situation to young children. They were recommended by Dr. Jennings, and although Dr. Delony hadn't read them himself, he planned to link them in the show notes.
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My friend, Dr. Jennings sent me these two books. One is called My Two Homes by Alejandro Pozo Stevenson.
It's called My Two Homes and there's another book called Two Homes Filled with Love by Steve Herman.
And she recommended this, those two books as great resources. I'll link to them in the show notes.
Two Homes Filled with Love
A Story about Divorce and Separation (My Dragon Books)
This book, along with "My Two Homes", was suggested by Dr. John Delony as a helpful resource for parents navigating divorce and its impact on their children. The recommendation came from a friend, Dr. Jennings, who frequently uses these books when advising families.
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My friend, Dr. Jennings sent me these two books. One is called My Two Homes by Alejandro Pozo Stevenson. It's called My Two Homes and there's another book called Two Homes Filled with Love
— Episode: Talking to Young Kids About Divorce
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Episode: Talking to Young Kids About Divorce
This book, along with "My Two Homes", was suggested by Dr. John Delony as a helpful resource for parents navigating divorce and its impact on their children. The recommendation came from a friend, Dr. Jennings, who frequently uses these books when advising families.
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My friend, Dr. Jennings sent me these two books. One is called My Two Homes by Alejandro Pozo Stevenson. It's called My Two Homes and there's another book called Two Homes Filled with Love by Steve Herman.
And she recommended this, those two books as great resources. I'll link to them in the show notes.
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The host mentioned this book by Paul Conti, a psychiatrist, as a great book that illustrates how dealing with trauma can lead to significant weight loss. The author's work was used to exemplify the link between trauma and body weight.
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Paul Conti's work, the brilliant, he wrote a great book called Trauma.
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Episode: I’m Stressed Out, Scared and Anxious All the Time
The host mentioned this book by Paul Conti, a psychiatrist, as a great book that illustrates how dealing with trauma can lead to significant weight loss. The author's work was used to exemplify the link between trauma and body weight.
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Paul Conti's work, the brilliant, he wrote a great book called Trauma.
Redefining Anxiety
What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back
This short book, approximately 60-80 pages, was described as a primer on anxiety, explaining what it is, what it is not, and how to regain control of one's life. The speaker sent 10 copies to a caller.
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I'm going to send him 10 copies of Redefining Anxiety that looks like 10 bucks and you can get it at JohnDeloni.com.
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Episode: The Business We Own Has Taken Over Our Lives
This short book, approximately 60-80 pages, was described as a primer on anxiety, explaining what it is, what it is not, and how to regain control of one's life. The speaker sent 10 copies to a caller.
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I'm going to send him 10 copies of Redefining Anxiety that looks like 10 bucks and you can get it at JohnDeloni.com.
And it's just a short primer. It's about 60, 70, 80 pages.
it's a short book that just walks through here's what anxiety is, here's what it's not, and here's what you can do to get your life back.
The Only Good Indians
A Novel
The podcast host mentioned this as his favorite book from a period where he was reading horror fiction. He described it as "a trip" and "awesome."
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All the good Indians was my favorite. That book was a trip was awesome.
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The podcast host mentioned this as his favorite book from a period where he was reading horror fiction. He described it as "a trip" and "awesome."
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All the good Indians was my favorite. That book was a trip was awesome.
The Trouble with Peace (The Age of Madness, 2)
This fantasy book, described as similar to Game of Thrones, was mentioned as a current read by one of the podcast's co-hosts. It features elements such as dragons and medieval settings.
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We're reading a fantasy book called The Trouble with Peace, Joe Amacromby. It's very like Game of Thrones. Okay, you know, dragons and stuff. It's more like grounded but like medieval sort of like stu...
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This fantasy book, described as similar to Game of Thrones, was mentioned as a current read by one of the podcast's co-hosts. It features elements such as dragons and medieval settings.
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We're reading a fantasy book called The Trouble with Peace, Joe Amacromby. It's very like Game of Thrones. Okay, you know, dragons and stuff. It's more like grounded but like medieval sort of like stuff, you know, swords.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
A Novel
This book was described as a "complete and total beach read", enjoyable despite not being the typical style of one of the podcast's co-hosts.
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I just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is kind of a complete and total beach read. Not normally my style, but it was actually enjoyable.
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This book was described as a "complete and total beach read", enjoyable despite not being the typical style of one of the podcast's co-hosts.
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I just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is kind of a complete and total beach read. Not normally my style, but it was actually enjoyable.
Some Parts are NOT for Sharing
How to Prevent Child Abusee (Prevention Books for Children ages 0 -9 years old Book 4)
It was described as a very thin book for teaching young children about the appropriate touching of their bodies; some parts are for high fives, others covered by bathing suits are for themselves, their parents and doctors.
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And there is a book that my friend, I've talked about on the show Dr. Jennings gave me. It's, I got a picture of it here and we'll link to it in the show notes. I've got no affiliation with this book....
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Episode: Talking About Sex With a Sexually Abused Child
It was described as a very thin book for teaching young children about the appropriate touching of their bodies; some parts are for high fives, others covered by bathing suits are for themselves, their parents and doctors.
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And there is a book that my friend, I've talked about on the show Dr. Jennings gave me. It's, I got a picture of it here and we'll link to it in the show notes. I've got no affiliation with this book. I'm making money off this book and like that. But it's by Julie Federico F-E-D-E-R-I-C-O and the book is, I mean it's very, very thin. And it's just called Some Parts are NOT for Sharing.
And it's about teaching little kids some parts of your body are for high fives. Other parts covered by bathing suits are for you. You, and generally you say mom, dad and doctor and that's it.
Redefining Anxiety
What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back
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Redefining Anxiety
What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back
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Halloween Spooky Window Clings Removable Horrible Ghost Window Stickers Creepy Car Glass Posters with Bloody Handprint Scary Silhouette for Windows Glass Walls Party Decoration
The podcast host discussed a Robert Munch book where a creepy mother breaks into her son's house and attempts to murder-hug him; the host also mentioned the public's mixed reactions to this book and his defense of the author.
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And they also know about family trauma Others are really mad That I went after the Robert Munch book Where the creepy mom crawls through the window And tries to murder hug her son She breaks and enter...
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Episode: I’m an Exhausted Police Officer Ready To Quit
The podcast host discussed a Robert Munch book where a creepy mother breaks into her son's house and attempts to murder-hug him; the host also mentioned the public's mixed reactions to this book and his defense of the author.
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And they also know about family trauma Others are really mad That I went after the Robert Munch book Where the creepy mom crawls through the window And tries to murder hug her son She breaks and enters into his house And luckily doesn't have, I don't know
He just laid one giant rotten egg once And we, hey listen Poison, look what the cat dragged in And then uh, what's the next one? It was uh, uh, uh, it's It's the one with everybody's has a thorn Why can't I think of the title of it?
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