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 [https://www.howtobe247.com/]" 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-Making

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How to achieve clarity with author Jamie Smart

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 [https://www.howtobe247.com/]." 



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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 Thinking



If 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 [https://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. [https://www.thecalmzone.net./]



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How to process grief with Totally Fine author Tiffany Philippou

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 [https://www.howtobe247.com/]."



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Other books/articles looked at:



Dr. Jennifer Gunter: The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and The Vagina - Separating The Myth from The Medicine



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Taking shame out of female anatomy with Vagina Obscura author Rachel E. Gross

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 [https://www.howtobe247.com/]."



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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 Success



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Extraordinary life lessons with Climb Your Mountain author Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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. [https://www.howtobe247.com/]"



Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to homicide, physical, sexual, and child abuse.



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Other books/articles looked at:

Preet Bharara: Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment and the Rule of Law



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How the law works - Unlawful Killings author Wendy Joseph KC

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 [https://www.howtobe247.com/]."

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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

How to talk about death - With The End in Mind author Dr Kathryn Mannix

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." [https://www.howtobe247.com/]

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Other books/articles looked at:

Mikaela Loach: It's Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World

How the climate crisis affects the most vulnerable - Intersectional Environmentalist author Leah Thomas

Trigger Warning: this episode contains racism and police violence

As 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. [https://www.howtobe247.com/]"

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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

BLM and protests in a neoliberal system - Invisible Weapons author Marcus Board Jr

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. [https://www.howtobe247.com/]"

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

What interconnected means - IntraConnected author Dan Siegel M.D.

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 [https://www.howtobe247.com/]."

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

Why appreciating nature is important - Rewild Yourself author Simon Barnes

Discovering what makes us human, exploring important life hacks, and "how to be", whilst self-reflecting with you all on this journey of improvement. The How To Be...Podcast looks at improving mental health and wellbeing, as well as creating social change through reading books and interviewing 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.

So I've made it a mission, as a fellow unconfidante, to 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 the above so hopefully we can take this path of enhancement together. PS. I do not receive commission for the books and guides reviewed.

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