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In this episode, Todd talks with Cheryl Drury, host of Crack the Book Podcast, about how old words can sharpen modern minds. We dig into why reading classics isn’t simply nostalgia, it’s mental training!

Cheryl explains how reading Plato, Homer, and Shakespeare can push your limits, deepen focus, and crack open real mental growth in midlife. No fluff. Just ancient ideas proving their power in real life.

You’ll learn:

Why your brain actually craves complex writing
How reading slowly builds clarity and confidence
What’s wrong with our bite-sized information diet
How Cheryl’s reading project turned into a purpose

Where to Find Cheryl:
Look for “Crack the Book Podcast” or…
https://cheryldrury.substack.com/

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