Drew Pinsky
Internist and Addictionologist
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Drew Pinsky
“Lewis Howes is going to help a lot of men with this book.” (from Amazon)
Standing between you and the man you CAN be is one thing: The Mask of Masculinity. Lewis Howes grew up as an athlete. He was a two-sport All-American, played almost every sport in high school, and went on to play football professionally. Howes then transferred his competitive nature from sports to business, building his podcast, “The School of Greatness,” into a global phenomenon and becoming successful beyond his wildest dreams. But his whole identity was built on misguided beliefs about what “masculinity” was: dangerous, false ideas learned from teammates and coaches in locker rooms and stereotypes in the media. Like so many men, Howes grew up to be angry, frustrated, and always chasing something that was never enough. At 30 years old, outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside, Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men—young and old—wear: by asking for advice from some of the world’s best psychologists, doctors, and household names like Tony Robbins, Alanis Morissette, and Ray Lewis. That journey created this book—a must read for every man, and for every woman who loves a man. In The Mask of Masculinity (a USA Today bestseller), Howes exposes the ultimate emptiness of the Material Mask, the man who chases wealth above all things; the cowering vulnerability that hides behind the Joker and Stoic Masks of men who never show real emotion; and the destructiveness of the Invincible and Aggressive Masks worn by men who take insane risks or can never back down from a fight. He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back and shows women how they can better understand the men in their lives. It’s not easy, but if you want to love, be loved, and live a great life, then it’s an odyssey of self-discovery that all modern men must make.
Recommended by Drew Pinsky
“San Bernardino, Paris, Las Vegas . . . for years I have turned to Evy to advise, guide, and empower in times of crisis. When it comes to security and safety, I find myself asking, 'What would Evy do?'” (from Amazon)
Former Secret Service agent and star of Bravo’sSpy Games Evy Poumpouras shares lessons learned from protecting presidents, as well insights and skills from the oldest and most elite security force in the world to help you prepare for stressful situations, instantly read people, influence how you are perceived, and live a more fearless life. Becoming Bulletproof means transforming yourself into a stronger, more confident, and more powerful person. Evy Poumpouras—former Secret Service agent to three presidents and one of only five women to receive the Medal of Valor—demonstrates how we can overcome our everyday fears, have difficult conversations, know who to trust and who might not have our best interests at heart, influence situations, and prepare for the unexpected. When you have become bulletproof, you are your best, most courageous, and most powerful version of you. Poumpouras shows us that ultimately true strength is found in the mind, not the body. Courage involves facing our fears, but it is also about resilience, grit, and having a built-in BS detector and knowing how to use it. In Becoming Bulletproof, Poumpouras demonstrates how to heighten our natural instincts to employ all these qualities and move from fear to fearlessness.
Recommended by Drew Pinsky
“Dr. Samadi has a passion for helping and in particular a passion for helping men. We are not easy. I too am a physician, but I am also a patient with prostate cancer. So I understand men's health from the perspective of caretaker and patient. Dr. Samadi has created a very digestible source from which we can easily access some of the most important priorities for men's health and the treatment of common men's medical conditions. An excellent resource that is not to be missed by a true leader in men's health.” (from Amazon)
American men live sicker lives and die at a younger age than American women. Why? Men are notorious for neglecting their health. They skip annual physicals. They eat too many unhealthy foods. They lack exercise, sufficient sleep, and may imbibe in substance abuse. Until they become sick enough and are dragged into the doctor's office, whatever medical issue is diagnosed, it could be too late to treat. But it doesn't have to be this way. Men make choices everyday which should include following healthy lifestyle habits. Dr. David Samadi, a world renowned urologist and prostate cancer surgeon, developer of SMART surgery, and a top medical contributor for Newsmax TV, has written The Ultimate MANual as a comprehensive and life-changing guide to everything on men's health. Over the course of his more than 20 years as a physician, he has helped thousands of men improve their health and quality of life. Complete with advice just for men, this book covers everything men need to regain and reclaim their health including: *Improved sexual functioning and health for a satisfying love life *In-depth look at urinary issues men face such as prostate, penis, and bladder *Exercise tips improving muscle strength and endurance, aerobic endurance and flexibility *Nutritional guidelines for men *A two-week menu plan for healthy eating *Recipes containing nutrients especially beneficial for men This book is the essential guide every man needs getting and keeping himself the ultimate man he's meant to be
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