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A Need To Read

Ed Cunningham
Betterhelp
Immune System
Hometree Charity
Depression
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Therapy
Book Recommendations
Autism
ADHD
Central African Republic
Autoimmune Diseases
Ireland
Ssris
Mental Health
Psychiatric Drugs
Men's Literature
Men's Emotional Expression
Neurodivergence
Humanitarian Work

For the curious mind.

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Nat Kyriacou
Author and environmental advocate focusing on nature education and conservation
Bob Brown Foundation (mentioned)
Episode: Nature's last dance with Natalie Kyriacou
Professor Dan Davis
Immunologist and author of the book Self-Defense
Imperial College London
Episode: Immune system myth busting with Prof Dan Davis
Lucas Oakley
Writer and author of debut novel Nearly Departed
Episode: Books for boys w Lucas Oakeley
Joanna Moncrieff
A psychiatrist, author of 'Chemically Imbalanced'
Episode: Depression: chemical imbalance or something else? with Joanna Moncrieff
Matt Smith
CEO of Hometree charity, ex-professional surfer and sailor, and writer.
Hometree charity
Episode: Irelands native rainforests with Matt Smith

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 753 ratings
  • Listen!!

    Educational in such a relaxed, enjoyable manner. Couldn’t recommend enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kya322
    Ireland4 years ago
  • My go-to and favourite podcast!

    Literally wait for these episodes each week, such good listens! 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachO'S
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Constant bangers

    As someone who follows similar though processes to Ed this podcast is a massive help and a source of massive enjoyment.

    It’s literally banger after banger - please keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam899314
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Inspired me to read more

    Ed is super relatable. As a result of listening to his podcasts, he has inspired me to pick up a book instead of aimlessly scrolling on my phone. Give him a listen, you won’t be disappointed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenChapman93
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • My go to!

    This is my go to podcast! Love listening to Ed’s open and honest discussions about books and life. Thanks for inspiring me to read more too 😁 ledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Kingdom4 years ago

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A go-to for weekly, thoughtful discussions that are easy to digest.
Educational and relaxing to listen to, with strong book recommendations.
Relatable host with practical takeaways and engaging guests.
Inspiring and motivating, helping listeners read more and engage with books.

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Immune system myth busting with Prof Dan Davis
Q: What is your immune system?
It's a complex system involving many types of cells, both specific immune cells and almost every other cell in the body, which work together to identify and eliminate threats.
A Doctors story in the Central African Republic with Katie Treble
Q: Why did you want to go? Why did you end up going to the Central African Republic?
Katie explains that she accepted the position because it was where Médecins Sans Frontières needed people to go, despite initially not knowing much about the Central African Republic.
Depression: chemical imbalance or something else? with Joanna Moncrieff
Q: What is your main message regarding the use of antidepressants?
I want people to be better informed about these medications and recognize that they're changing the normal state of the brain and that most people would understand better if they were informed correctly.
Depression: chemical imbalance or something else? with Joanna Moncrieff
Q: What are the most commonly prescribed antidepressant drugs in the UK, and what are the side effects that you feel people are not being made aware of?
The most commonly prescribed antidepressant in the UK at the moment is called sertraline, part of SSRIs, and they can cause profound sexual dysfunction and severe withdrawal effects.
Depression: chemical imbalance or something else? with Joanna Moncrieff
Q: For people listening, just so they can get an introduction to who you are, would you be able to give a little bit of an explanation about your work and then maybe give me your opinion on the word depression in general?
I'm a psychiatrist, and since I started working in psychiatry, I've always noticed that the main treatment is drugs. I've come to worry that we don't understand the nature of the drugs that we're using.

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A thoughtful book-centered show that blends author interviews with deep-dive discussions on reading, personal growth, and lifelong learning. Episodes often explore how books influence thinking, motivation to read more, and practical ideas for applying insights to daily life, with guests ranging from authors to thinkers. Noteworthy is the host's approachable, down-to-earth style and a clear passion for making reading feel accessible and relevant to a broad audience.

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