In this episode of You Only Podcast, we dive deep into Jonathan Haidt’s groundbreaking 2024 book The Anxious Generation, a shocking and essential look at how childhood has been transformed in just over a decade. Haidt, a social psychologist at NYU Stern and author of The Righteous Mind and The Coddling of the American Mind, reveals how overprotection, loss of free play, and the rise of the smartphone have collided to create soaring rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and disconnection among young people. With data, neuroscience, and real stories, this book exposes why girls are suffering at alarming rates, why boys are disengaging, and how a phone-based childhood has rewired an entire generation.

But Haidt doesn’t stop at diagnosis—he offers a roadmap for healing. From delaying smartphones and social media, to rebuilding free play, to reforming schools and communities, The Anxious Generation is both a warning and a call to courage. Published in 2024, it’s already considered one of the most important books of our time, challenging parents, educators, and policymakers to take bold action before we lose another generation.

In this episode, we break down every chapter, explore expert insights, highlight coping skills, and uncover how we can all reclaim resilience and joy in an anxious world.

In this powerful installment of the You Only Podcast with Low Jackson, we journey through Diane Poole Heller’s groundbreaking book The Power of Attachment — a guide to understanding how childhood experiences shape the way we love, connect, and even suffer as adults.

This episode features insights not only from Dr. Diane Poole Heller herself, but also from a wide range of psychological voices who illuminate the paths from insecure attachment toward healing and wholeness. Together, we’ll explore how antisocial personality traits, narcissism, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and chaotic attachment styles often begin in early family dynamics — and, more importantly, how they can be repaired.

We’ll go chapter by chapter through Heller’s work, uncovering the essence of each attachment style with rich examples, eye-opening statistics, and even nostalgic throwbacks that ground these lessons in everyday life. From the feeling of safety around the family dinner table to the anxious wait by a landline phone in the 1980s, we’ll show how attachment theory is not just clinical — it’s lived.

Expect moving quotes from psychology’s greatest minds — Bowlby, Rogers, Jung, Frankl — blended with modern science, statistics that hit home, and practical tools like breathwork and repair practices.

✨ With over 80,000 listens across all platforms and 300 new followers this month, our community continues to grow into a global circle of seekers. To our faithful listeners in India, the Philippines, Egypt, Bangladesh, and America — thank you. This episode is for you.

Pull up a chair, take a breath, and feel safe. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden blueprint of attachment — and discover how healing is always possible.

In this transformative episode of the You Only Podcast with Low Jackson, we journey into Eckhart Tolle’s groundbreaking book The Power of Now — a work that has become one of the most influential guides to living fully in the present moment.

We’ll uncover how Tolle, a man once trapped in depression and despair, awakened to a new way of being that placed him among the world’s leading spiritual teachers. His message is simple but life-changing: freedom, peace, and clarity are only ever found in the Now.

To deepen this exploration, trauma therapist Hillary Wasson joins us to reveal how empathy and compassion create bridges to healing, and why trauma survivors can especially benefit from the practice of presence. We’ll also discuss the role of breathwork — not just as a relaxation tool, but as a gateway into the present, rewiring the nervous system and calming the mind.

Expect profound insights, moving stories, and practical tools that bring The Power of Now off the page and into your daily life.

✨ With over 80,000 listens across all platforms and 300 new followers this month, the You Only Podcast is growing into a worldwide community of seekers — from India, the Philippines, Egypt, Bangladesh, and America. Thank you for listening, and welcome to the Now.

What if the food on your plate was quietly rewiring your brain? In this episode, we dive into Nutritional Neuroscience by Robin Harris and break down how macros, micros, caffeine, and even energy drinks shape the way we think, feel, and focus. From the hidden power of guaraná discovered by explorers, to the surprising ways phytic acid in oatmeal interacts with your body, we’ll uncover the science that connects every bite to your mental performance.

Packed with statistics, real-world stories, and easy-to-digest explanations of complex terms, this episode feels like sitting in on the most fascinating health class you’ve ever taken. Whether you’re chasing sharper focus, emotional balance, or just curious about the brain–food connection, this episode will leave you hungry for knowledge and inspired to rethink what’s really fueling your mind.

Step into Never Split the Win, the electrifying podcast hosted by the audacious Low Jackson, where Chris Voss’s Never Split the Difference is dissected with razor-sharp intensity. Each episode plunges you into the psychological battlefield of negotiation, revealing Voss’s cunning tactics—mirroring, tactical empathy, and the art of "no"—to dominate any deal. Feel the pulse of high-stakes conversations as Low unveils how to bend minds, shift power, and secure victories without compromise. Curious to master the game where every word is a weapon? Join Low Jackson to unlock the secrets that make opponents yield and deals ignite.

Life begins with a spark—literally. In this electrifying episode of The You Only Podcast, we dive into Frances Ashcroft’s groundbreaking book The Spark of Life, where she reveals the hidden electrical currents that keep every heartbeat, thought, and breath alive. We’ll even explore the mysterious “zinc spark”—the dazzling burst of light released at the very moment life begins, when sperm meets egg.

Frances Ashcroft herself joins us in this episode, sharing her wisdom with a clarity and passion that will leave you rethinking the very power lines running through your body. This isn’t just science—it’s the story of you, your brain, your heart, and the invisible energy that holds everything together.

If you’ve ever wondered what truly makes us alive, or why the tiniest electrical charge can change everything from memory to emotion, this episode is your front-row seat to the awe and wonder of human existence. Tune in, because once you understand the spark that drives life, you’ll never see yourself the same way again.

When disaster strikes, survival isn’t just about strength or luck—it’s about the brain. In Surviving Survival, Laurence Gonzales, award-winning journalist and researcher, unravels the astonishing science behind why some people emerge from life-shattering ordeals stronger, while others collapse under the weight of trauma. Gonzales doesn’t just write stories—he dissects them with neuroscience, psychology, and hard evidence. He has spent decades studying survival, interviewing plane crash survivors, soldiers, climbers, shark attack victims, and disaster experts, weaving together case studies with cutting-edge brain science.

Here’s the jaw-dropping truth: over 70% of people who survive a life-threatening event will develop some form of post-traumatic stress. But Gonzales shows that trauma isn’t the end of the story—it rewires the brain, reshapes decision-making, and can even unlock hidden resilience. The human brain is a survival machine, built with ancient instincts that can betray us—or save us.

From the miracle of survivors walking barefoot out of burning jungles, to the devastating reality of those who seemed safe but never recovered, Surviving Survival isn’t about the moment of crisis. It’s about what happens after—the long war inside the mind. Gonzales reveals the shocking neuroscience of memory, stress hormones, and decision-making, proving that recovery isn’t willpower—it’s biology, retraining the very circuits of the brain.

This isn’t just a book about survival. It’s about transformation. Once you understand how the brain responds to catastrophe, you’ll never look at your own choices—or your own resilience—the same way again.

In this episode, we dive into Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s groundbreaking book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. What does it really mean to be “in the zone”? Why do some moments feel effortless, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling—while others leave us drained and restless?

Csikszentmihalyi spent decades studying artists, athletes, musicians, and everyday people to uncover the science of peak experience. He discovered that happiness doesn’t come from wealth or comfort—it comes from entering a state of flow, where your skills perfectly match your challenges, and time seems to melt away.

Join us as we explore:

• How flow transforms ordinary tasks into extraordinary experiences

• The surprising link between focus, creativity, and long-term fulfillment

• Practical ways you can design your life to experience more flow every day

If you’ve ever wanted to unlock your highest potential—and find joy in the process—this conversation will give you the roadmap.