SOLO Episode: The Books I Owe My Recovery To
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This week Matt is sharing the top 3 books that have shaped his life and his journey as a recovered addict. He’ll be breaking down exactly why they mean so much to him – and why you should consider checking them out too!Matt has sprinkled some bonus honourable mentions, plus some feedback from all of you lovely listeners! We recently asked Matt’s Instagram followers to recommend their life-changing reads, and boy did you guys deliver. We’ll be sharing some of the most popular mentions in this episode.So pop on your reading hat, prepare for a trip to your local bookstore, and get ready to soak up these must-reads!Did we miss your favourite book? Leave a comment and let us know! Related links:How To Be Your Own Therapist by Owen O’KaneAlcoholics AnonymousThe Chimp Paradox by Professor Steve PetersThe War Of Art by Stephen PressfieldChasing The Scream by Johann Hari 0:00) Intro (0:11) Gratitude list (0:39) Spending time in Ibiza (1:03) Struggling with sleep (1:38) Matt on getting to work with his wife Emma (2:09) Gratitude for the On The Mend team (3:15) Struggling to read (4:42) How To Be Your Own Therapist by Owen O’Kane (5:16) Alcoholics Anonymous (11:23) The Chimp Paradox by Professor Steve Peters (13:33) The War Of Art by Stephen Pressfield (16:35) Dr Gabor Mate (17:13) Johann Hari (18:26) What books do the On The Mend listeners recommend? (21:40) What to do if you don’t like reading (22:28) Outro
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