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Discovering what makes us human, exploring important life hacks, and "how to be", whilst highlighting the most important intersectional nonfiction books our there. The How To Be...Books Podcast looks at improving mental health and wellbeing, as well as creating social change through reading and interviewing mind-blowing authors.
Have you ever thought why is it that my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances can do so much more than me? Well if you have, you're not alone. From confidence, persistence, motivation, to resilience - these life skills can help us go a long way in believing in ourselves. Not to mention, we live in a polarised world where conversations have broken down, so we've opened a space for those difficult chats.
We will try examine the tips and guides out there to see if it can help. Whilst I am no expert by any means, I have lived experience of feeling different and misunderstood, so hopefully we can take this path of enhancement together. PS. I do not receive commission for the books and guides reviewed.
Hit subscribe if you like it!
Have you ever thought why is it that my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances can do so much more than me? Well if you have, you're not alone. From confidence, persistence, motivation, to resilience - these life skills can help us go a long way in believing in ourselves. Not to mention, we live in a polarised world where conversations have broken down, so we've opened a space for those difficult chats.
We will try examine the tips and guides out there to see if it can help. Whilst I am no expert by any means, I have lived experience of feeling different and misunderstood, so hopefully we can take this path of enhancement together. PS. I do not receive commission for the books and guides reviewed.
Hit subscribe if you like it!
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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 three kids, former whistleblower, survivor of CSE, and author of "The Philosophy Fridge."Mahati Singh is a tech recruiter, career mentor, content creator and founder of CodiesAlert.Other books/articles looked at:Rolf Dobelli: The Art of Thinking Clearly: The Secrets of Perfect Decision-MakingKeep following How To Be Books at www.howtobe247.com, and @howtobe247 on socials for future updates about the podcast. In the meantime, see you next season!This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."
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:Mary Lamia, Ph.D., is a Psychology Today grief columnist teaching at college level and also in private practice. She is also the author of "Grief Isn't Something to Get Over."Other books/articles looked at:Joan Didion: The Year of Magical ThinkingIf you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone, you can phone the Samaritans in the UK at 116 123. For more information, visit the Samaritans website at www.samaritans.org. If you’re in the US, The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is leading a movement against suicide. You can find the website at www.thecalmzone.net.This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."
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 and The Vagina - Separating The Myth from The MedicineThis episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."
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 Certified Coach, coaching psychologist, consultant, trainer and speaker Ruth Kudzi, is also the author of the bestselling book "How To Feel Better."Mindful Frontiers LLC creative director and founder Anne-Marie Emanuelli.Georgie Shears, a Life Design Strategist and founder of the SHIFT Life Transformation System™.Steven Hesketh, the Hospitality Hero.Other books/articles looked at:Richard Wiseman: Shoot for the Moon: How the Moon Landings Taught us the 8 Secrets of SuccessThis episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."
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 journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other books/articles looked at:Preet Bharara: Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment and the Rule of LawThis episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."
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 Remains?: Life, Death and the Human Art of Undertaking."Susan Leigh, counsellor and hypnotherapist from lifestyletherapy.net.Other books/articles looked at:Dr Atul Gawande: Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End
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 through this maze of hacks.Other books/articles looked at:Mikaela Loach: It's Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World
Trigger Warning: this episode contains racism and police violenceAs 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 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:Chris is a marketer with 12 years experience and currently works across manufacturing and hospitality.Other books/articles looked at:Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation
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. Siegel 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:Jock Brocas, author of “Deadly Departed” and editor-in-chief of Paranormal Daily News.Emma Starrs, creative director at Kenland Media Relations in the UK.Juliet Owen-Nuttall, a fertility wellbeing practitioner and the cofounder of The Non Invasive Method.Other books/articles looked at:Mungi Ngomane: Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together, The African Way
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 on Instagram @goddesstarotsociety.Jen Le Marinel, coach and founder of Wildfire Walks.Other books/articles looked at:George Monbiot: Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life
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 is a licenced clinical social worker, the CEO of Support After Abortion and a private practice clinician.Other books/articles looked at:Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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 at Thrive Money, set up by the team at First Wealth, which helps to improve financial education and break down the taboos around money with a focus on women and younger people.Jay runs YorkshireFinances.co.uk.Other books/articles looked at:Tori Dunlap: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love
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 author of "Beggars and Kings: Marginalized People in the Discourses of Early American Scientific Societies."Harirata Diallo is a Community Engagement Executive at Imagen Insights, a Gen Z market research and insights platform and database.Jojo Mehta is the co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, chair of the charitable Stop Ecocide Foundation and convenor of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide.Other books/articles looked at:Mariam Khan: It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race
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 Gravely, (M.Ed.) an LGBTQ+ educator and advocate and founder of Angel Gravely Education.Reverend Jide Macaulay, founder & CEO House of Rainbow.Empowerment expert and author Ashley T Brundage.Rev. Kipp Nelson, who is the Pastor of St. John’s on the Lake United Methodist Church in Miami Beach, Florida and the first openly gay pastor to a local church in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.Queer researcher and teacher Jebin Samuel.Other books/articles looked at:Amber Cantorna-Wylde: Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians and Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God
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 hypnotherapist, life coach, psychologist and author based in the UK with a global client base.Dr Lisa Turner, trauma expert and founder of CETfreedom.Daniela Wolfe, founder and CEO at Best D Life – Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy.Dr Lienna Wilson, a clinical psychologist with a practice in Princeton New Jersey.Transformative coach Myra Mchale.Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.John Pabon, a sustainability author, consultant and speakerLaura Tremaine, who is the host of the 10 Things To Tell You podcast and author of The Life Council.Other books/articles looked at:Nedra Glover Tawwab: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
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 Psychotherapy.Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.Other books/articles looked at:Katty Kay and Claire Shipman: The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance - What Women Should Know
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 a public speaker, executive mentor and skilled expert in mastering resilience and the author of "Grief to Greatness.Thanks to 'Brian' for contributing. ** Anonymous contribution.Other books/articles looked at:Susan J. Elliott, J.D., M.Ed: Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.
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.Eric Michelson is the proprietor of Research Tree, which is a social media insights firm that serves commercial clients.Natasha S. Den Dekker is a British Asian woman in her 30s living in the West Midlands in the UK.Other books/articles looked at:Emma Gannon: Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World
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 Effect, as well as The Rosie Result Graeme Simsion.Producer and host of Brodcast, and owner of social media market company Tenkai Klara Tuličić.Lisa Grotts is an author, certified etiquette expert, and Huffington Post blogger. She is also a former Director of Protocol for the City and County of San Francisco.Michelle Foulia is the author of Poppy's Miracle, coach, and speaker.Other books/articles looked at:Reshma Saujani: Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More and Live Bolder
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 forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other amazing guests who took part:Jenifer Joy is an artist, model, educator, performer, musician, and all-round professional unicorn.Libby Vincent, founder of a feminist leadership consultancy called Hodology.Other books/articles looked at:Jaclyn Friedman: Unscrewed: Women, Sex, Power, and How to Stop Letting the System Screw Us All
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I was lucky enough to be part of Suswati Basu podcast show (How To Be...) recently and really enjoyed it. I have been on a few episodes and she is professional within her work and really knows her topics. She has a huge range of topics covered and is always giving both sides of the story. Her professionalism to her work is outstanding and I have really enjoyed working with her. Her communication is very quick and always professional but nice at the same time. If I couldn't do a podcast for any reason she wouldn't push me and offer me to come back on another one. I found her through the journorequest hashtag on twitter and would certainly recommend her work. Thank you for having me on the podcast and I will certainly be returning soon to help you out with your work. Would recommend Suswati to anyone wishing to have her on their show or work with her in the future.