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26 Oct 2020 · 2 h 6 min

Books from Dan Murray-Serter

“Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter”

6 books mentioned

  1. Cover of How to Change Your Mind
    Recommended

    How to Change Your Mind

    by Michael Pollan

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:18:31 · on 4 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of Sex at Dawn
    Recommended

    Sex at Dawn

    by Christopher Ryan

    Dan Murray-Serter · ~01:26:27 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Rest
    Recommended

    Rest

    by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

    Dan Murray-Serter · ~01:48:05

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Indistractable
    Mentioned

    Indistractable

    by Nir Eyal

    Dan Murray-Serter · ~00:51:43 · on 8 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Lost Connections
    Mentioned

    Lost Connections

    by Johann Hari

    Dan Murray-Serter · ~00:57:01 · on 21 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  6. Cover of Meditations
    Mentioned

    Meditations

    by Marcus Aurelius

    Dan Murray-Serter · ~02:01:22 · on 5 episodes

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Dan Murray-Serter, founder of the brain care brand Heights, shares his personal journey through depression, burnout, anxiety, and insomnia. He discusses how ayahuasca, dietary changes, and a focus on purpose helped him overcome these challenges. The conversation also explores relationships, happiness, and the fear of death.

Talking points

  • Bulimia, depression after father's death, and ayahuasca
  • Overcoming insomnia through dietary changes
  • Founding Heights and intrinsic motivation
  • Ikigai and using OKRs in marriage
  • Challenging monogamy norms with 'Sex at Dawn'
  • Fundamentals of a partner: intellect, attraction, growth
  • Nature of happiness, fulfillment, and fear of death