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A mission-driven imprint of Penguin Random House dedicated to publishing groundbreaking non-fiction. Find us on Instagram & Facebook: avery_books/averybooks
Listen to @johnfugelsang.bsky.social as he welcomes back Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, author of #HowWeLearnToBeBrave, to the show for a fruitful conversation.
Rook Defends Her King - Bishop Takes Night
Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 10/08/2025 · 1h 33m
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October 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What if your symptoms like fatigue and burnout aren’t just about stress or overwork, but your hormones waving a white flag? Dr. Sara sits down with nurse practitioner and author Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the hidden drivers of midlife burnout.
Why Women Over 40 Burn Out: The Biomarkers No One Is Testing with Cynthia Thurlow
Podcast Episode · Treated with Dr. Sara Szal · 09/17/2025 · 52m
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October 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Coming this month! Check them out now.

"Korean Vegan Homemade" by @thekoreanvegan.bsky.social

"Why Brains Need Friends" by Ben Rein, PhD

"Playful" by @casholman.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Well, well, well. After a long wait, the big day is here!

@kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I finally get to share with you the book we've worked so long and hard on

I wrote a little substack about the question that powered every chapter of Food Intelligence

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September 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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The brilliant @juliabelluz.bsky.social & @kevinh-phd.bsky.social have a new book out today on nutritional science. Food Intelligence explores how today’s food environment drives what & how we eat — and the impacts on our health. Can't wait to read it.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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It’s exciting to finally see that my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social is an actual physical object!
September 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Today in @nytimes.com , @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I share our thoughts on our toxic food environment, what to do about it, & how MAHA leadership is falling short by promoting wellness products & industry cooperation instead of better science, policy & regulation. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/o...
Opinion | It’s Not You, It’s the Food
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September 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Excited that the The Next Big Idea Club team has selected my book as a monthly must-read!

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The Next Big Idea Club’s September 2025 Must-Read Books
These titles will be included in our longlist of potential titles for Season 27 of the Next Big Idea Club.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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More NYT coverage of THE ARROGANT APE: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/b...
6 Books We Loved This Week
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September 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
What's new this month? We have four books headed your way, including #TheArrogantApe by @christinewebb.bsky.social and #TheCollectiveEdge by @colinmfisher.bsky.social which are on shelves today!
September 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Artificial-intelligence tools can process huge amounts of data. Yet they lack the human mind’s capacity for intuitive understanding. @wsj.com journalist reviews #PrimalIntelligence by Angus Fletcher (available now!) and tells us why brains are better.

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August 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Dr. Sue Varma, author of #PracticalOptimism, says “Project negative expectations and you will most likely get them...We rise to the level of our expectations and so do our efforts.”

More on HuffPost.
The 'Expectation Effect' Hack Might Be The Secret To Happiness
This one simple but powerful shift can have major benefits. But be mindful of going overboard.
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August 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Are you living life on your terms or stuck in mental patterns that keep you stressed, anxious, and burned out? Dr. Kristen Holmes chats w/ @neuranne.bsky.social, author of #TinyExperiments, about how to break free from the scripts that quietly control your decisions.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“Many middle schoolers are struggling with reading and writing, and that's especially likely to be true if they come from less highly educated families."- @natwexler.bsky.social, author of #TheKnowledgeGap.

How can schools remedy this? Learn more on Parents.

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Middle Schoolers' Reading Skills Are Declining, New Report Finds
A recent report from NWEA found that middle schoolers are showing a noticeable decline in reading abilities. Here, we’ll unpack what the researchers uncovered, what factors are influencing middle scho...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ignoring negative emotions can backfire. Dr. Sue Varma, author of #PracticalOptimism, joined @cbsmornings.bsky.social to explore the balance between healthy optimism and the harmful effects of emotional avoidance. ICYMI, watch now!
Why ignoring negative emotions can backfire
Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to explore the balance between healthy optimism and the harmful effects of emotional avoidance.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Cooking like your grandma is the next big food trend and we're here for it. Bestselling author @thekoreanvegan.bsky.social explains how to turn your favorite family recipes plant-based, while keeping the cultural roots and memories intact. Read @vegnews.bsky.social!

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Cooking Like Your Grandma Is the Next Big Food Trend
The Korean Vegan’s Joanne Lee Molinaro explains how to turn your favorite family recipes plant-based, while keeping the cultural roots and memories intact.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Strong arms are in.

@annemariechaker.bsky.social, author of #Lift, tells us this: You don’t need a celebrity trainer or hours at the gym. What you do need is 30 mins, a plan, and a mindset shift. So, instead of shrinking, build. Instead of punishing, empower. Snag the workout plan.
This Summer, Strong Arms Are In — Here’s How To Tone Yours
Snag this season’s hottest accessory.
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August 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The companion workbook to the @nytimes.com bestseller #UnwindingAnxiety by @drjud.bsky.social is on shelves today!

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August 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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It was fun to chat about metabolism with
@drsanjaygupta.bsky.social
for the recent Chasing Life podcast.

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How culture misleads us about metabolism | Chasing Life
YouTube video by CNN
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August 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What if the key to surviving cancer, overcoming depression, and optimizing immunity wasn’t a new drug or protocol—but something ancient, living inside you right now? Gut health experts Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. Tim Spector, and Dr. Robynne Chutkan discuss with @richroll.bsky.social.
Gut Health Compilation: Leading Experts On Fiber, Inflammation, Cancer Survival, & How Your Gut Predicts Your Future Health
Microbiome experts reveal how five grams of fiber boosts cancer survival by 30% and why your gut controls immunity, mood, and disease outcomes.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
ICYMI: Author of #PracticalOptimism Dr. Sue Varma joined the Today Show to talk about the benefits of having meaningful friendships as you get older and ways you can spark up a new friendship by leading with positivity, trying new activities and more.
How to Make Meaningful Friendships at Any Age or Stage in Life
Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimism,” joins TODAY to talk about the benefits of having meaningful friendships as you get older and ways you can spark up a new friendship by…
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July 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What if the secret to better relationships isn't fixing problems but simply making people feel understood? Caroline Fleck, PhD, author of #Validation, chats with @guykawasaki.bsky.social and reveals why validation - not agreement - transforms how we connect with others. Listen now!

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July 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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#FoodIntelligence combines my scientific expertise with Julia’s incisive journalism to help you better understand nutrition science, how our food environment drives metabolic disease, & what to do about it. This book has been years in the making & it’s finally a reality! @avery-books.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Excited to announce my new book FOOD INTELLIGENCE coauthored with brilliant journalist @juliabelluz.bsky.social‬! Cutting through the confusion about diet & health, #FoodIntelligence describes the fascinating science of how food both nourishes & harms us. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it. Nutrition isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. There are new diet fads, bold...
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July 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Many moons ago, @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I talked about a book we wished existed. No fads, no weight loss hacks, no fear-mongering -- just the science of how food works in your body. Thrilled to share that we wrote it!
Out September 23, pre-oder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it. Nutrition isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. There are new diet fads, bold...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM