Michael Pollan
American author, journalist, activist, and professor of journalism (b. 1955)
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Videos Mentioning Michael Pollan
Full Length Episode | #183 | March 21, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author interviewed about his agent's blunt feedback on book proposals, used as an anecdote.
How To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann Hari | E114
The Diary Of A CEO
Food writer who suggests referring to ultra-processed items as 'food-like substances' rather than actual food.
The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
An author known for his work on psychedelics, mentioned by Haidt, implying Pollan's views on psychedelic experiences align with Haidt's own.
Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of several New York Times bestsellers, including 'How to Change Your Mind' and 'This Is Your Mind on Plants,' known for writing about nature, food, and psychoactive plants.
Porn Addiction, The Corrosiveness of Secrets, and Books to Change Your Life | Jason Portnoy
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'This Is Your Mind on Plants,' which discusses various substances including caffeine.
Cannabis Startup Founders David Hua and Vincent Ning on Legalization, Banking, and Industry Trends
Y Combinator
Author of a book that made psychedelics accessible and less fringe, drawing parallels to cannabis advocacy.
#126–Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep & immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, & his book
Peter Attia MD
A food writer and colleague of Matthew Walker who shared his experience with errors in his own books, including 'Omnivore's Dilemma'.
167 - Gary Taubes: Bad science and challenging the conventional wisdom of obesity
Peter Attia MD
A writer who suggested high-fructose corn syrup was a cause of the obesity epidemic.
The Possibilities of Mind-Altering Compounds | Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind,' which provides an overview of psychedelic indications, though some aspects, like the role of the default mode network, are debated.
Full Length Episode | #176 | February 24, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned for his writer's shed heated by a marine pellet stove, relating to a previous podcast question about deep work environments.
Dr. Adam Gazzaley - Brain Optimization and The Future of Psychedelic Medicine | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind', whose book served as an inspiration for Dr. Gazzaley's entry into psychedelic research, especially in understanding these compounds as 'experiential treatments'.
Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter | E54
The Diary Of A CEO
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind,' a book discussed for its insights into psychedelics.
Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
Andrew Huberman
Author of a book on caffeine that explores the experience of abstaining from and returning to caffeine intake, highlighting its daily impact.
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind,' who has written extensively about psychedelics and featured Dr. Johnson's work.
Boyd Varty — The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind', mentioned by Tim Ferriss.
Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind', whose popular narrative around psychedelics has seeped into culture, raising concerns about people self-medicating outside clinical settings.
How to Remember What You Read
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind', whose book is used as an example of extensive note-taking potentially requiring structured organization.
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Parenting, Fear, How to Boost Your Mood, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind', recommended as an introduction to psychedelics for medical professionals.
Jessica Lahey on Parenting, Desirable Difficulties, And Much More! | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An author and journalist known for彼の work on food and psychedelics, whose book 'How to Change Your Mind' was read by Jessica Lahey and her son.
#76 – Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics
Peter Attia MD
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind,' recommended by Peter Attia for his storytelling on the importance of understanding psychedelics.
Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID 19 | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'How to Change Your Mind', a book that contributed to the resurgence of psychedelic research.
#14 – Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L.: fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system
Peter Attia MD
Author and food journalist, mentioned for his description of a child's reaction to birthday cake.
The Depths of Ayahuasca: 500+ Sessions — Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
Author and journalist, who Dennis McKenna is doing an online event with, related to the reprinting of 'Food of the Gods'.
How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg
Andrew Huberman
An author whose food mantra 'Eat food, not too much, mostly plants' is referenced for simple, approachable dietary rules.