The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain and his physician son explore how modern culture threatens to rewire our brains and damage our health, offering a practical plan for healing.

Contemporary life provides us with infinite opportunities, along with endless temptations. We can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. We can immerse ourselves in the vast, enticing world of digital media. We can buy goods and services with the touch of a button or the swipe of a finger. But living in this 24/7 hyper-reality poses serious risks to our physical and mental states, our connections to others and even to the world at large.

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Recommended by POH Conversation Partner, Dr. Austin Pearlmutter:

Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, and one of today’s leading voices in mental health and brain wellness. Dr. Perlmutter’s mission is to empower individuals to improve their health by addressing the biological foundations of what he calls “stuckness” in our brains and bodies.

Through his extensive work as an international educator, health investor, and researcher, Dr. Perlmutter has reached millions with his insights into how environmental factors influence our cognitive and mental states. Whether in his bestselling book Brain Wash, his captivating podcast, or his cutting-edge research, Dr. Perlmutter highlights practical, science-backed strategies for brain health—from the power of nature and quality sleep to the transformative potential of lifestyle and diet changes.

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All books recommended by Dr. Austin Pearlmutter:

How to Change Your Mind

Brain Wash