Listen Up: Adam MacDougall's Favourite Podcasts

Recently we had a look at the books The Man Shake founder Adam ‘Mad Dog’ MacDougall had been enjoying recently. You can find the list here. 

However, we know life can be busy, and if you’re finding that don’t have enough time to sit down and read, we thought we’d share some of Adam’s favourite podcasts.

The great thing about podcasts is that you can listen to them almost anywhere and at almost any time, for example, while you’re cooking a healthy meal, going for a walk in the sunshine, pumping some iron in the gym or doing some incidental exercise. How's that for multitasking?! 

While Nudge generally deals with the psychology behind marketing, this episode sees host Phill Agnew chat with a highly accomplished neuroscientist, Tali Sharot, who explores topics including why marriages fail, the perils of social media and lessons on creativity. According to the host, he learned more about happiness in this 37-minute chat than he did in 30 years.

Adam says: "When are you happiest with your partner? Is social media good for you? What is the best way to enjoy food? This is such a fascinating podcast and easy to follow!"

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Tom Bilyeu chats to the motivational speaker Tony Robbins about some of the latter’s famous philosophies which have helped 1000s of everyday people (as well as a few celebrities) overcome adversity related to depression. 

Adam says: "This is a terrific episode on Tony Robbin’s methods. It covers all topics from depression, attitude, business, and basic skills to be the best version of you. So, if you’re looking for a little motivation and self-improvement, this is a great listen."

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It’s no secret that high quality sleep is a key factor behind a heathy life. In this podcast, British author Jay Shetty discusses six simple habits you can adopt to help improve your sleep routine. Definitely one to listen to if you’re having trouble catching the old Zs.

Adam says: “If you struggle to sleep (and aren’t using our Sleep Gummies!) this is a quick and easy podcast with simple and effective tools to get a better sleep. And if it’s too boring it may put you to sleep!”

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The Daily Stoic is a daily podcast hosted bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Each weekday, Holiday shares an audio version of the popular Daily Stoic email meditations. These short 2 to 3-minute meditations are designed to help listeners live their best lives. Occasionally, Ryan will also interview famous celebrities. Adam particuarly liked a recent episode featuring Matthew McConaughey, during which he discussed how you can eliminate unimportant things in your life.

Adam says: “Host Ryan Holiday shares ancient wisdom that has faced the test of time. It’s simple lessons to live by in order to have a peaceful happy life, no matter what is happening in your world. I love this guy!”

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Tony Robbins chats to Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, and the author of the immensely popular self-help book ‘Solve for Happy.’ During their conversation, Mo discusses his journey of healing following the tragic death of his son and how be he believes that happiness is a choice and that it can also be engineered. 

Adam says: “Check out this episode on The Happiness Formula and how to retain your brain to be happy. No matter how much we have or don’t have our brains are wired to seek out the negative and often fixate on it. If you want to live a happy life, then this is a must-listen.”

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GP and author Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks with multi award-winning financial writer author Morgan Housel about the relationships between money and happiness and the links between finances and health. Likewise, the duo talk about the importance of having a sense of control as well as the difference between happiness and success.

Adam says: “I know that life is very stressful for a lot of people at the moment, especially given the continued gloom and doom about the state of the economy and the pressure that this is putting on people financially. So, if you're looking for a little bit of inspiration and a shift in your psychology around what real wealth is and how to obtain it, then this podcast is just what you need."

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