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Gravity doesn’t just pull apples from trees — it shapes our bodies, minds, and even our emotions. Dr Brennan Spiegel reveals how this invisible force influences everything from digestion to depression — and how building gravity resilience can help us find balance, stand stronger, and live longer. Pull presents a groundbreaking exploration of how gravity influences conditions of body and mind that have puzzled medical professionals for centuries. Why do people with depression literally feel like they’re being dragged to the ground? Why do you get that butterfly feeling in your stomach when going down a roller coaster? Why do you get it when you are ‘falling’ in love? What can we learn from astronauts with heartburn and swollen faces to inform our lives back on Earth? How do gut microbes help us fight gravity? And most importantly, how can we change our connection to gravity for the better? To get there, Spiegel proposes the concept of ‘gravity resilience’, a fresh perspective on traditional interventions such as weight loss, exercise, diet, and meditation. Rooted in hard science, buttressed by compelling storytelling, and punctuated with actionable strategies to boost your own gravity resilience, Pull is an eye-opening, life-changing book.

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‘A bold thinker, a universal communicator. Spiegel is a genius. Listen to him.’ -- Max Brooks, NYT bestselling author of <em>World War Z</em>, <em>The Zombie Survival Guide</em>, and <em>Devolution</em> ‘A fascinating and compelling journey into the omnipresent influence of an invisible force that shapes our lives from before our birth until our death. I have rarely read anything that seems so obvious and so profound at the same time. Once you read this book, gravity will no longer be invisible to you; it will be a constant presence that helps you form a more complete understanding of yourself. This perspective shift, coupled with practical items throughout the book, make it a truly valuable read.’ -- Dr Adam Gazzaley, PhD, Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco, and author of <em>The Distracted Mind</em> ‘Brennan Spiegel’s Pull delves into a simple idea with remarkable gravity. This thought-provoking book will make you reconsider your life, surroundings, and key decisions. A must-read for anyone curious about human behaviour — and how to lift ourselves to new heights.’ -- Martin Lindstrom, NYT bestselling author of <em>Buyology</em> and <em>Small Data</em> ‘In our too-busy lives, we rarely have time to consider what true wellness means. In Pull, Brennan Spiegel does it for you — he unpacks how gravity isn’t just a law of physics, but a force that impacts our energy, emotions, and everyday health in ways that have been overlooked until now. Blending science, personal storytelling and curiosity, Spiegel teaches us how to reconnect with our bodies, restore literal and metaphorical balance, and redefine what it means to be alive. This book is for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of the world — and is ready to soar!’ -- Eve Rodsky, NYT bestselling author of <em>Fair Play</em> and <em>Find Your Unicorn Space</em> ‘Pull is one of those rare books that leads you to rethink everything you thought you knew about a topic — in this case gravity. Drawing on his expertise as a professor of medicine, Brennan Spiegel deftly reveals the overlooked role that gravity plays in shaping our health and wellbeing. In doing so, he reimagines gravity not just as a law of physics, but as a foundational influence on our lives. Riveting!’ -- Ethan Kross, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Management at University of Michigan, and NYT bestselling author of <em>Chatter</em> and <em>Shift</em> ‘In a nation obsessed with chasing miracle cures, who would have thought that many of our health challenges — and opportunities — stem from a force that has shaped us since birth: gravity. In this eye-opening book, Brennan Spiegel reveals how this invisible yet constant companion profoundly impacts everything from our digestion to our mental health. Through compelling stories and detailed research, Spiegel offers practical strategies to transform your relationship with gravity, unlocking pathways to vitality that have been hiding in plain sight all along.’ -- Dr Robert Wachter, Chair of Department of Medicine at University of California, San Francisco, and NYT bestselling author of <em>The Digital Doctor</em> and <em>A Giant Leap</em> ‘In Pull, Brennan Spiegel delves into the intriguing science behind how gravity impacts our bodies, minds, and emotions. As a GI dietitian, I appreciate his nutrition-focused strategies for building gravitational resilience, including serotonin-boosting foods from the “Stack Ten” and the “Blast Off” diet, which is packed with flavonoids and omega-3s to support both physical and mental wellbeing.’ -- Kate Scarlata, RDN, NYT bestselling author of <em>The Low-Fodmap Diet Step By Step</em> and co-author of <em>Mind Your Gut</em> ‘When we think of a balanced lifestyle, we often focus on quantity, too little or too much. In Pull, Dr Brennan Spiegel elegantly describes how external forces like gravity can pull our bodies and minds in different directions. Understanding the dynamic of “pull” may help guide us towards better health.’ -- Dr David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft ‘Pull is more than fascinating — it’s an unconventional take on the diseases we diagnose, how our bodies may adapt for generations to come, and the strength it takes to rise against the forces that are always pulling us down.’ -- Dr Austin Chiang, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Medtronic Endoscopy, and author of <em>Gut: an owner’s manual</em> ‘Dr Spiegel masterfully weaves cutting-edge science with his trademark engaging storytelling to spotlight a force we often overlook: Gravity! Pull offers a fresh lens for understanding our patients and ourselves.’ -- Dr Ali Rezaie, Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, and author of <em>The Microbiome Connection</em> ‘Pull offers a revelatory exploration of how gravity — physical, mental, and metaphorical — shapes our lived experience. Each chapter delivers outside-the-box insights and practical tools grounded in the observable phenomena of cognitive gravitropism and the power of verticality. With accessible, evidence-based strategies, Pull speaks to clinicians, patients, and the health-curious alike. A must-read for anyone seeking to rise above the weight of mental and physical distress.’ -- Megan Riehl, PsyD, co-author of <em>Mind Your Gut</em>, co-host of <em>The Gut Podcast</em>, and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Michigan

Author Information

Dr Brennan Spiegel is director of Health Services Research for Cedars-Sinai, professor of medicine and public health at UCLA, and the George and Dorothy Gourrich Chair in Digital Health Ethics. He also directs the Cedars-Sinai Virtual Medicine Program, where he leads research on the mind-body connection, exploring how technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence can support well-being. A pioneer in digital therapeutics and immersive medicine, Dr Spiegel has published widely on the neuropsychology of emotion, gut-brain interactions, as well as on how mental states are shaped by physical experiences. He lives in Los Angeles.

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