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13 Nov 2023 · 1 h 9 min

Books from Neil Strauss

“Former No.1 Pick-Up Artist: “We’re Wired to Cheat After 7 Years”, “I Was In A Relationship With My Mum”, The True Danger Of Porn: Neil Strauss”

6 books mentioned

  1. Cover of The Game
    Guest's book

    The Game

    by Neil Strauss

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:02:02 · on 4 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Truth
    Guest's book

    The Truth

    by Neil Strauss

    Steven Bartlett · ~00:02:02 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Emergency
    Guest's book

    Emergency

    by Neil Strauss

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:05:56

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Rules of the Game
    Guest's book

    Rules of the Game

    by Neil Strauss

    Episode description

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Think and Grow Rich
    Mentioned

    Think and Grow Rich

    by Napoleon Hill

    Neil Strauss · ~00:19:08 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  6. Cover of The Woman in the Dunes
    Mentioned

    The Woman in the Dunes

    by Ksobso Abe

    Neil Strauss · ~00:38:38

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Neil Strauss, former pickup artist and author of 'The Game', discusses his recovery from sex addiction and emotional enmeshment with his mother. He explores modern relationship challenges, monogamy, and healing trauma through his book 'The Truth' and experiences ghostwriting for Kevin Hart.

Talking points

  • Recovering from sex addiction and emotional enmeshment with mother
  • Redefining love and addressing commitment issues
  • Why people are wired to cheat after seven years
  • Dangers of pornography and masturbation
  • Three steps for healing trauma
  • Childhood roots of relationship problems
  • Lessons from ghostwriting for Kevin Hart
  • Breaking toxic dating cycles