Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness by David Perlmutter, Austin Perlmutter

Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness, written by David Perlmutter and Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is an eye-opening guide that takes readers on a journey to detox their minds and become more conscious of their thought patterns in order to live with better clarity and deeper relationships.

Throughout the book, the authors stress the importance of being aware of the “toxic media” which surround us on a daily basis, involving both mainstream news outlets as well as our own inner dialogue, and how they can potentially interfere with our ability to think clearly and form meaningful relationships. As such, they introduce the idea of a “brain wash” that helps us to better recognize and rid ourselves of these counterproductive thoughts and energy. The book also provides practical tools for dealing with unhelpful thoughts and media and for creating a healthier mindset.

One of the main concepts the authors discuss is that of negative thought loops – thought chains that involve repetitive and unhelpful thinking. They provide strategies for interrupting and transforming the loop, such as awareness and focusing on the positive, and they provide ways in which to consciously create new possibilities, values, and beliefs. They also explain how journaling can be a helpful tool for noticing and working through our own unhelpful thoughts.

The authors emphasize the importance of being aware of our daily media intake and how it can affect our minds and relationships. They provide a guide for helping to decipher which media are healthy for self-care and relationships, such as reading actual books and going for nature walks.

In addition to their advice, the authors introduce and explain the concept of the “travel list,” a tool for understanding and changing our lives and our relationships. This powerful tool involves creating lists of places and experiences that we want to visit and how they will help us to become the person we want to be.

The authors also discuss the concept of flow, which they refer to as “the sweet spot” of being. This is a state of being in which we are fully compassionate to ourselves and to others, and it is the key to comprehending the way the world really works. With this understanding, we are given the opportunity to create deeper relationships and to experience the joys of life.

Overall, Brain Wash is an insightful, enlightening, and engaging read that makes readers conscious of the inner dialogue and media with which they surround themselves. It is a great resource for learning about and applying practical tools for self-care, as well as for better understanding the importance of being mindful when it comes to our thoughts, beliefs, and relationships. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking to make personal changes in order to transcend the daily toxicity and live a truly fulfilled life.