The Read Well Podcast

Eddy Hood
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Welcome to The Read Well Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to building a strong reading habit, improving research strategies, and learning intellectual ideas from the books you love. Your passion may be the wisdom of Plato, how to cook a curry, or the complex ideas hidden in Dostoevsky’s fiction. Whatever you’re researching today, this show is about helping you master the topic. You’ll find practical advice on how to take effective book notes, develop your annotation skills, and benefit from tools like a Zettelkasten or a second brain. So grab your favorite book, and let's get started.

  1. 8 SEP

    Learn to Journal Like Ralph Waldo Emerson (Part 2 of 6) | EP110

    Ralph Waldo Emerson didn’t just write in his journals—he returned to them again and again. In this episode, I’ll share how that practice helped him refine his thinking and why it can help us too. I’ll also recommend a short book on ethics that makes philosophy clear and useful, and give you a quick update on the progress of Edgewater Bookstore. Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    14 min

  2. 2 SEP

    Learn to Journal Like Ralph Waldo Emerson (Part 1 of 6) | EP110

    In this episode, I begin a six-part series on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s journaling habits. Emerson didn’t see his journals as a place to record daily events—he saw them as a savings bank for ideas. I’ll explain what that means and why changing how you view your journal is the first step toward making it a tool for thinking. I’ll also share a book recommendation that can help you choose the right kind of notebook for this practice. 🔥Want to help open the bookstore?  Here's the link for our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    11 min

  3. 25 AGO

    Why Bookstores Matter in a Digital World | EP 109

    What makes a bookstore more than four walls and shelves of paper? In this episode, I read a short essay about how bookstores can help us rediscover ourselves. I’ll also share a powerful book recommendation—The Best Poems of the English Language, edited by Harold Bloom—and tell you about my Kickstarter campaign to launch Edgewater Bookstore. If you’ve ever wandered the aisles of a local bookstore and felt like you were finding a lost part of yourself, this episode is for you. 🦸🏻‍♀️ Be a bookstore hero. I'm trying to open a bookstore in Utah and would very much appreciate a small donation - even $5 - to help our Kickstarter succeed: 👋DONATE HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location  Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    10 min

  4. 11 AGO

    Meet J.D. Barker: The Author Continuing Dracula’s Legacy | Ep. 108

    I sat down with J.D. Barker to talk about how he walked away from a career in corporate compliance and built a life as a full-time thriller writer. We cover his novels Dracul and Something I Keep Upstairs, the stories behind them, and how they connect to the wider tradition of suspense writing. J.D. also shares his own approach to reading so that every book—whether fiction or nonfiction—becomes a masterclass in storytelling. Visit J.D. Barker’s website at: https://jdbarker.com Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    39 min

  5. 4 AGO

    How to Read Philosophy Without Losing Your Mind | EP107

    Philosophy isn’t written like a story or a textbook—it unfolds in a completely different way. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how I approach reading philosophy without going insane. I’ll share practical tips that have helped me stay grounded, even in the densest chapters. I’ll also recommend a short book that every creative person should read (Art & Fear), and I’ll point you to a channel I think you’ll enjoy: Prose & Petticoats. 📺 Visit Emmelie at Prose & Petticoats: https://www.youtube.com/@ProseAndPetticoats 📺 Watch my favorite video by Prose & Petticoats: https://youtu.be/At5uNTO1Ggg?si=gb7sXdwsTSUlIFj1 Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    20 min

  6. 28 JUL

    Why You Forget Books—and How to Stop | EP 106

    I used to read a book and forget it days later. Then I realized the problem wasn’t my memory—it was how I was approaching the text. In this episode, I’ll explain why remembering is a choice, not a talent. I’ll show you how treating ideas like people you want to know will make them stick. Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    6 min

  7. 21 JUL

    20 Brutal Truths Every Reader Needs to Hear | EP 105

    In this episode of The Read Well Podcast, I’m cutting through the excuses lifelong learners love to tell themselves—“I don’t have time,” “I’m not smart enough,” “I just need the perfect system.” Nope. What you really need is discipline, focus, and a willingness to get uncomfortable. I’m sharing 20 blunt tips that will kick you in the pants and help you finally take your learning seriously. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, endlessly collecting books you’ll never read, and scrolling instead of studying—this one’s for you. This isn’t about making you feel good. It’s about getting honest. Hit play if you’re ready for a reality check. Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    22 min

  8. 14 JUL

    The 53-Page Book That Consumed My Brain (So I Bought 100 Copies) | Episode 104

    In this week's episode, I’m sharing why The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever read. It’s only 53 pages, but it forced me to rethink how I’m living, what I’m chasing, and whether I’m being honest with myself. We’ll break down what this book is really about (spoiler: it’s not just death), how it gets under your skin, and why it might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. 💡 In this video, you'll learn: What makes The Death of Ivan Ilych a manual for living authenticallyHow Tolstoy captures the lies we tell ourselvesWhy I bought 100 copies of this book and created a course around it📚 Want to read this with me? This November, I’m teaching a 30-day live course on The Death of Ivan Ilych. 🎉🔗 Link to reserve your seat: https://pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course We’ll read slowly together, take deep notes, and build a personal system for lifelong learning. It’s part reading group, part note-taking workshop, and part life reset. 📦 What’s Included in the Course: A physical copy of the bookA custom Edgewater reading journalA handcrafted bookmark14 live reading sessions + 4 instructional workshopsFull access to recordings for 1 yearAnd a chance to support the launch of Edgewater BookstoreOnly 500 seats available. 🎉🔗 Link to reserve your seat: https://pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course Let’s read slowly, take notes, and apply the ideas -- together. -Eddy Send Me a Text Message with Your Questions IMPORTANT LINKS: 👋📚Help us open the bookstore by donating a few bucks at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edgewaterbookstore/join-me-in-making-edgewater-bookstore-a-real-location

    18 min
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Welcome to The Read Well Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to building a strong reading habit, improving research strategies, and learning intellectual ideas from the books you love. Your passion may be the wisdom of Plato, how to cook a curry, or the complex ideas hidden in Dostoevsky’s fiction. Whatever you’re researching today, this show is about helping you master the topic. You’ll find practical advice on how to take effective book notes, develop your annotation skills, and benefit from tools like a Zettelkasten or a second brain. So grab your favorite book, and let's get started.

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  • Creador
    Eddy Hood
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    112
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    © 2025 The Read Well Podcast
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