Media that shifted my perspective in some nontrivial way
Sections
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Books
Articles
Podcasts
Books
A lot of these also come in audiobook format if that’s more your style!
In the top 5 most interesting books I’ve read; highly relevant to the modern political structure in the US
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith ...
By highlighting how the built world around me is not always optimized for me, this book made me pause to reflect on what my blind spots might be and how I can help to make the world more friendly for people with different needs than mine
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World for Men
I’m not a fan of all Naomi Klein books, but this was super inspiring
The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used
This book is full of practical tips and permission to be kind to yourself while still getting your life together.
How to Keep House While Drowning
This book was SO fascinating. It talks about the health and wellness benefits of engaging with art even for people who don’t consider themselves to be artists.
A big takeaway for me was that art counts as meditation in my life.
There’s also a Ted...
Your Brain on Art
Jessica was one of the first ADHD youtube accounts I followed and taught me so much about ADHD.
How to ADHD
Essential read for anyone who grew up in a culture that emphasizes the body as a tool first and foremost
The Wisdom of Your Body
Articles
Academic articles, blog posts, substacks, etc. (maybe even the ocasional Instagram reel)
This changed the way I think about conversing with people, and helped me understand how best to connect with people in my life who have a different conversation style than I do.
Good conversations have lots of doorknobs
Podcasts
I love to listen to podcasts while driving, cleaning, or to “warm up” my brain before I do deep work.
I love hearing her perspective. She causes me to think deeper.
The Process with Alex Beightol | Podcast on Spotify
So much of health and wellness culture is built just for sales. This provides a necessary reality check (and makes you laugh while it does it)
Maintenance Phase
Both current events and history in one podcast!
Behind the Bastards - Apple Podcasts
The two hosts research and give the backstories (often “debunking”) popular books.
If Books Could Kill
Military History told in such an engaging way
Lions Led By Donkeys - Apple Podcasts
Super thought provoking! One of the hosts is the author of the hit book Yesteryear.
