Summary State Podcast

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – Marie Kondo’s Method

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up offers more than cleaning tips, it’s a mindset shift. This episode explores her signature KonM...

Uniquely Human – Rethinking Autism with Compassion

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uniquely Human shifts the conversation from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s happening?” Dr. Barry Prizant invites us to understand autism not a...

Unwinding Anxiety – Break the Cycle, Rewire Your Mind

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Unwinding Anxiety, Dr. Judson Brewer explains how anxiety isn’t just an emotion, it’s a habit loop. This episode shows how mindfulness and curi...

Positioning Strategy: Win the Mental Real Estate War

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget features and benefits, this is about focus. We unpack how to anchor your brand, out-position competitors, and make your offer unforgettable usi...

The Boron Letters: Copywriting Lessons from Prison

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Boron Letters, legendary copywriter Gary Halbert writes to his son from prison, dropping timeless insights on marketing, persuasion, and the po...

The Pathfinder – Find Work That Fits You

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck at a crossroads? The Pathfinder guides you through deep self-discovery to help you find a career that aligns with your values, strengths...

The Uncomfortable Truth About Money – What Wealth Really Reveals

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Uncomfortable Truth About Money, Paul Podolsky reflects on a career in high finance, and what it taught him about happiness, identity, and what...

Pre-Suasion: Influence Before the First Word

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Pre-Suasion, Cialdini reveals a game-changing idea: the key to influence isn’t what you say, it’s what happens before you say it. This episode ...

Creative Confidence – Everyone Is Creative (Yes, Even You)

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Creative Confidence is a call to action: Creativity isn’t a rare gift, it’s a mindset. The Kelley brothers show how anyone can learn to think like...

Do the Work – Beat Resistance and Get It Done

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do the Work is a punchy field manual for creatives. Pressfield shows you how to fight Resistance, the force that stops you from starting, finishing, o...

Freakonomics – The Hidden Side of Everything

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do drug dealers live with their moms? What does abortion have to do with crime rates? This episode highlights how Freakonomics challenges assumpti...

Existentialism Is a Humanism – Freedom, Choice, and Responsibility

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We walk through Sartre’s response to critics who claimed existentialism was bleak. His answer? It’s humanist, hopeful, and deeply moral because it...

Buyology: How Marketing Hacks Your Mind

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Buyology, Martin Lindstrom digs into the unconscious triggers that drive our buying habits, often without us realising it. This episode explores th...

Livewired – The Ever-Changing Brain

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Livewired, neuroscientist David Eagleman reveals how the brain constantly rewires itself in response to experience. This episode explores neuroplas...

Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook – Gary Vee’s Social Media Playbook

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your audience is smart, and busy. Gary Vee’s strategy? Build relationships with relentless value (the jabs), then go in with the right ask (the hook...

Modern Romance – Love in the Age of Swipes

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aziz Ansari pairs comedy with research to unpack how technology has reshaped dating. From texting anxiety to global love trends, this episode breaks d...

Frames of Mind – Rethinking What It Means to Be Smart

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Frames of Mind, Howard Gardner challenges the traditional view of intelligence. This episode explores his groundbreaking theory that we all possess...

This Is Marketing: Make Change, Not Noise

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In This Is Marketing, Seth Godin challenges the old playbook. No more shouting, scamming, or spamming, just real impact through empathy, trust, and co...

The Social Animal: What Drives Human Success?

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Achievement isn’t just about IQ or willpower. Brooks reveals how empathy, attachment, and social intuition form the foundation of meaningful success...

How to Fly a Horse – The Truth About Creativity

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to Fly a Horse dismantles the myth of the creative genius. Kevin Ashton shows that innovation isn’t about talent or inspiration, it’s about ef...

Winning Through Intimidation – Playing the Game of Power

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Winning Through Intimidation, Robert Ringer shows how to protect yourself in business by understanding how power, perception, and positioning truly...

The Self-Love Experiment – How to Be on Your Own Side

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with self-worth, burnout, or perfectionism? This episode breaks down the myths around self-love, and shows how to practice it in everyday l...

Stumbling on Happiness: Why We’re So Bad at Predicting Joy

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We think we know what we want. But do we? Gilbert shows how happiness is less about getting what you plan for, and more about adapting to what you did...

Learn Like a Pro – Study Smarter, Not Longer

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a student, a professional, or just curious, this episode breaks down how anyone can improve their learning skills, without burnout....

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: Tales from the Mind

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, neurologist Oliver Sacks tells real-life stories of patients whose brain disorders reveal the stunning comp...

The Science of Trust – What Really Builds (and Breaks) Relationships

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Science of Trust, Dr. John Gottman explores what keeps love alive, and what quietly kills it. Based on decades of research, this episode unpack...

Radical Acceptance: The Power of Saying “Yes” to Yourself

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Radical Acceptance, psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach offers a powerful blend of mindfulness and self-compassion to help us stop the w...

Beyond Good and Evil – Nietzsche’s Challenge to Conventional Morality

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche dismantles traditional moral values and invites us to question everything, from truth and religion to herd mentalit...

A Mind for Numbers – How to Learn Math and Science Effectively

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think you’re “bad at math”? Think again. Barbara Oakley’s A Mind for Numbers reveals how anyone can learn technical subjects using smarter str...

Nonviolent Communication: Language That Builds Bridges

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Words can wound, or heal. Nonviolent Communication shows how small shifts in language can transform relationships at home, at work, and in daily life....

Mnemonic Exercises – Train Your Brain to Remember More

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're memorising names, numbers, or new concepts, mnemonics can help. This episode walks through exercises that turn forgettable facts in...

Getting Past Your Breakup – Healing, Growth & Reclaiming You

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Getting past your breakup means more than distraction, it means growth. Learn how to protect your heart, set boundaries, and step fully into your next...

The Power of Moments: How to Make Memories That Matter

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Power of Moments, the Heath brothers explore why certain experiences shape us more than others, and how we can intentionally create more of the...

Why We Sleep – The Missing Pillar of Health

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From memory and immunity to creativity and decision-making, sleep shapes everything. This episode reveals why getting less than 7 hours isn’t just t...

The Idiot Brain – Why Your Mind Makes No Sense (But Still Works)

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Idiot Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett blends science and humour to explain why our brains misfire, forget names, panic over nothing, and mak...

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Timeless Rules for Standing Out

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, Ries and Trout lay down the unbreakable rules that define successful marketing, from the Law of Leadership to t...

Attached – The Science of Adult Attachment Styles

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the three core attachment styles, and how knowing yours (and your partner’s) can lead to stronger, healthier connections.

Michael Matthews on Mindset & Muscle

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to build a stronger body? Start with a stronger mind. This book distils the truths behind discipline, motivation, and long-term change: No sugar-...

Hyperfocus – How to Focus Better in a Distracted World

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey reveals how to train your attention, avoid distractions, and unlock deeper productivity using two mental modes: Hyperfocus...

The Noonday Demon: Mapping the Depths of Depression

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to live with depression? Solomon’s answer is both intimate and expansive. In this episode, we explore how suffering shapes ...

The Bitcoin Standard – Why Sound Money Matters Again

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From seashells to central banks, this episode explores how currency evolves, and why Bitcoin could be the digital heir to gold in a world of inflation...

Mind in the Making – The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From toddlers to teens, Galinsky’s framework shows how parents and educators can raise children who think creatively, stay focused, and bounce back ...

Purple Cow: Stand Out or Fade Away

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Purple Cow, Seth Godin makes the case that in today’s marketplace, boring is a death sentence. This episode explores how to transform your produc...

12 Rules for Life – Order, Chaos, and Personal Responsibility

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 12 Rules for Life, psychologist Jordan Peterson blends psychology, philosophy, and mythology to offer timeless guidance on how to live with purpose...

How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes – The Science of Raising Kind Humans

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be real, parenting is hard. This episode breaks down how to help your kids become kind, confident, and socially aware, even when the world aro...

Unmasking Autism – Discovering the True Self Beneath the Mask

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unmasking Autism explores how many Autistic people, especially adults, learn to hide who they are to survive. Devon Price reveals how unmasking leads ...

Mastery – The Path to Greatness Is Longer Than You Think

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mastery breaks down how history’s greatest minds: Da Vinci, Darwin, Mozart, achieved greatness. Robert Greene reveals a clear path from apprenticesh...

Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your Money or Your Life isn’t just about budgeting, it’s about redefining what “enough” means. This episode explores the nine-step process to ...

Limitless – Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Limitless, brain coach Jim Kwik reveals how to ditch outdated learning habits, master your mindset, and unlock your brain’s full potential, start...

How We Learn – The Brain’s Blueprint for Mastery

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In How We Learn, cognitive neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene breaks down the brain’s built-in learning systems, and how we can harness them using fou...

Striking Thoughts – Bruce Lee’s Philosophy of Life

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than a fighter, Bruce Lee was a philosopher. Striking Thoughts captures his reflections on life, self-mastery, and flowing through challenges wit...

Connected: How Your Friends’ Friends Affect You

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Connected, Christakis and Fowler reveal how your habits, health, and even happiness are shaped by the people around you, and the people around them...

Digital Minimalism – Take Your Attention Back

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Newport presents a radical truth: Your time and attention are being stolen. In this episode, learn how to declutter your digital life and reconnec...

10% Happier: Meditation for the Sceptical Overachiever

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation isn’t magic. But it is powerful. Dan Harris unpacks how even the busiest minds can find space, calm, and a bit of sanity through simple m...

Multipliers – How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your greatest leadership strength isn’t having the answers, but drawing them out of others? Multipliers reveals how the most effective leade...

Marketing 5.0: AI, Data, and Doing Good

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Marketing 5.0, Philip Kotler explores how cutting-edge technologies like AI, automation, and predictive analytics can be used not just to sell, but...

Difficult Conversations – How to Talk When It Matters Most

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's with your boss, partner, or friend, tough conversations are unavoidable. This episode unpacks how to face them with clarity, empathy, and...

Grit – The Power of Passion and Perseverance

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Grit, psychologist Angela Duckworth reveals that passion and perseverance, not talent, are the true predictors of success. This episode unpacks wha...

Ha! The Surprising Science Behind Laughter

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Ha!, cognitive neuroscientist Scott Weems explores the fascinating mechanics behind laughter, what it says about our brains, emotions, and social l...

Models – Attraction Through Authenticity

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Models flips the script on traditional dating advice. Mark Manson argues that true attraction isn’t about tactics or tricks, it’s about becoming a...

The 4-Hour Workweek: Productivity Without Burnout

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why wait for retirement? Tim Ferriss argues you can live the life you want now, by eliminating busywork, automating income, and focusing only on what ...

How to Be Funny: A Practical Guide to Getting Laughs

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In How to Be Funny, veteran comedy writer Jon Macks shows that humour isn’t just talent, it’s technique. This episode explores how to build jokes,...

Hold Me Tight – The Science of Lasting Love

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we fight with the people we love most? In this episode, we explore Sue Johnson’s groundbreaking work on attachment and how to build deep, las...

Faith Under the Microscope: Breaking Down The God Delusion

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The God Delusion challenges one of humanity’s oldest institutions through the lens of science and reason. In this episode, we explore Dawkins’ cor...

The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation – Get Your Mind in the Gym

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This isn’t about reps and sets, it’s about the mindset behind them. The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation is your no-BS guide to staying con...

The One Thing: How to Cut Through the Noise and Win

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overwhelmed by goals, tasks, and distractions? The One Thing shows how to cut through the clutter. In this episode, learn how small, focused actions c...

What Color Is Your Parachute? – Job Hunting with Purpose

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're fresh out of uni or decades into your career, this episode walks through timeless tools for discovering what you really want to do ...

The Essays of Warren Buffett: Timeless Lessons in Business

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode distils Warren Buffett’s greatest insights from decades of annual letters. From investing principles to corporate ethics, we explore wh...

The Practice – Ship Creative Work

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Practice, Seth Godin argues that creativity isn’t a talent, it’s a discipline. This episode breaks down how to build a consistent creative ...

The Art of Communicating: Speak with Mindfulness and Compassion

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Art of Communicating, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that words can nourish or harm. This episode explores how mindful speech and deep listening can t...

Super Human – Biohacking Your Way to a Longer Life

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From intermittent fasting to light therapy, discover how one man turned his body into a longevity experiment, and how you can too.

Eat That Frog: 21 Ways to Work Smarter Every Day

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Eat That Frog!, Brian Tracy offers a no-fluff guide to time management and getting things done. This episode breaks down the “frog” concept, ta...

Parenting Without Power Struggles – Staying Calm, Connected & In Charge

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting isn’t a power contest. It’s a relationship. Discover how to lead with love, stay grounded, and raise emotionally secure kids.

The Dip – When to Quit and When to Stick

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Godin’s The Dip is a short but sharp guide to a big question: When should you quit, and when should you stick it out? This episode explains how...

The 80/20 Principle: Do Less, Achieve More

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The 80/20 Principle, Richard Koch reveals a powerful truth: A small fraction of your efforts leads to the majority of your results. This episode ex...

The Fitness Mindset – Master Your Body and Brain

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Fitness Mindset, Brian Keane blends practical fitness strategies with mental resilience tools to help you get in shape, and stay there. This ep...

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Made Simple

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if peace wasn’t something to find, but something to notice? Kabat-Zinn’s timeless message reminds us that wherever we go, our mind follows. T...

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: Therapy From Both Sides

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, therapist Lori Gottlieb pulls back the curtain on her own therapy journey, while helping others navigate theirs. ...

The Game – Inside the Secret World of Pickup Artists

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Game follows journalist Neil Strauss as he dives deep into the underground world of pickup artists, unpacking what drives them, what tactics they ...

The Blank Slate: Are We Really Born Equal?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Blank Slate, Steven Pinker challenges the idea that we’re born as empty vessels shaped only by society. This episode explores his arguments f...

Start With Why – Lead With Purpose

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Sinek’s bestselling framework shows how the most influential leaders and companies begin with a clear “why”, a sense of purpose that inspi...

The Art of Happiness: Wisdom from the Dalai Lama

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Art of Happiness blends Tibetan wisdom and Western psychology to explore how happiness isn’t something we find, it’s something we create. This...

Thinking in Bets: Make Better Decisions Under Uncertainty

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Thinking in Bets, former poker pro Annie Duke reveals how to make better decisions when the future is uncertain and the outcomes are out of your co...

The Five Love Languages – Speak Love Fluently

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you were giving your all but it wasn’t landing? You might be speaking the wrong love language. This episode unpacks the simple yet po...

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus – Why We Just Don’t Get Each Other

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If it feels like your partner speaks another language… they kind of do. This episode unpacks the emotional needs, stress responses, and love strateg...

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child – Gottman’s Guide for Parents

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down John Gottman’s five-step method for “emotion coaching”, a research-backed approach that helps kids build emotiona...

Young Forever – The New Science of Aging Well

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Young Forever, Dr. Mark Hyman reveals how lifestyle, nutrition, and cutting-edge science can help you feel younger for longer. This episode unpacks...

Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: The Biology of Stress

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky explains why our stress response, great for escaping predators, is terrible for long-...

The Art of Thinking Clearly: Outsmart Your Own Brain

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Art of Thinking Clearly is a tour through the most common cognitive biases, from survivorship bias to the sunk cost fallacy. This episode explores...

Blink: When to Trust Your First Impression

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blink explores the split-second decisions we make, and why they’re often more accurate than careful analysis. This episode dives into the science of...

Switch: The Psychology of Personal and Organisational Change

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Switch, Chip and Dan Heath reveal why change is so difficult, and what to do about it. This episode breaks down their powerful model: Direct the Ri...

The Power of Habit: Rewire Your Life, One Routine at a Time

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg reveals how habits shape everything, from your morning routine to your company’s success. This episode breaks ...

An Unquiet Mind: Living with Bipolar Disorder

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In An Unquiet Mind, renowned psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison shares her deeply personal struggle with bipolar disorder. This episode explores the hi...

Scorecard Marketing: The Lead Gen Tool That Builds Trust Fast

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Scorecard Marketing, Daniel Priestley and Glen Carlson reveal how interactive tools like quizzes and self-assessments can build trust, generate lea...

Nudge: The Psychology of Better Decisions

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nudge reveals how subtle design tweaks, called “choice architecture”, can steer people toward better decisions without restricting freedom. This e...

The Upside of Stress: Rethink What’s Holding You Back

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In The Upside of Stress, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal flips the script, arguing that stress isn’t harmful if you believe it can help. This ep...

Building a StoryBrand: Make Your Customer the Hero

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller offers a simple but powerful truth: Your customer is the hero, not your brand. This episode explores the 7-par...

Derren Brown on Influence, Deception, and Perception

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Pure Effect, mentalist Derren Brown reveals the psychology that powers illusion, from suggestion and misdirection to audience manipulation. This ep...

Only Joking: The Science and Sin of Stand-Up

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some jokes land and others get you cancelled? This episode explores the fine line comedians walk, and how jokes can be both hilarious and horri...

Deep Work: The Superpower of the 21st Century

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Deep Work, Cal Newport reveals why intense focus is rare and insanely valuable. This episode breaks down the core principles behind deep work, how ...