The Read Well Podcast 3 Books Helping Me Find Happiness Post-Mormonism | EP 34
Jan 31, 2024
The speaker shares their transformative journey after leaving the Mormon church, revealing the tension of redefining their beliefs. Three impactful books are discussed, offering philosophical insights on happiness and internal conflict. The power of reading as a tool for independent thought and personal growth is emphasized, inviting listeners to engage in a new online community. Exciting community updates include a membership program and a unique 30-day reading challenge designed to foster connection and enhance focus among book lovers.
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Leaving Mormonism
- Eddie Hood, living in Utah, was a Mormon for 26 years.
- He recently left the church and is sharing his experience.
The Divided Soul
- Jonathan Haidt's "Happiness Hypothesis" uses the rider and elephant analogy to explain the divided soul.
- Reason (the rider) tries to control emotion/passion (the elephant), but the elephant often prevails.
Plato's Chariot
- Plato's "Phaedrus" introduces the charioteer analogy.
- The charioteer (reason) struggles to control two horses: spirit/honor (noble) and appetites (base).
