Mental Health & Psychology Audiobooks | Health & Wellness

Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You B

"Discover the biblical, neurological, and emotional keys to transforming destructive patterns of thinking into a renewed mind--one thought at a time. Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy relationships, many of us wish we could control our thoughts rather than let them control us. As the senior pastor of one of the largest churches in America, bestselling author Kyle Idleman has seen the power of right thinking transform lives, including his own. In Every Thought Captive, Kyle points us to the tools we need to get our thoughts into submission so we can live a fuller and more joy-filled life. If you feel frustrated and discouraged in your battle to take control of your thoughts, this biblically rich, practical book will help you: - Learn to identify the five thinking patterns that sabotage your life and relationship with God - Encourage your brain's neural network to develop new ways of thinking that are consistent with your values - Start getting 'unstuck' immediately as you implement simple but profound practices like 'Win the Morning' and 'Say It Out Loud' - Understand what transformed thinking looks like in the unique context of your life What you think about creates your attitudes, governs your emotions, determines your behavior, shapes your relationships, and ultimately defines your life. But armed with God's wisdom and fresh truth about brain health, you can take control over your thoughts and embrace the full and flourishing life you long for. A thought journal exercise can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Kyle Idleman (Author), Mark Smeby (Narrator)

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An Untroubled Heart: Calming Anxiety and Finding God's Peace (A 30-Day Morning and Evening Devotiona

"Read by the author. Begin your day in God's comforting presence and end your day in His calming embrace. This unique 30-day devotional reminds you that God is greater than your troubled heart and more present than your anxious thoughts. Whether you are stressed in the morning about the day ahead or desperate to calm your mind in the evening before bed, peace often feels elusive-and sometimes God does too. But even in the midst of life's uncertainties, God is ever present and ready to offer His comfort, if only you seek Him. In An Untroubled Heart, author Kara Stout offers 30 morning devotions to carry you through the day and 30 companion evening devotions to settle your heart at night. Let your soul breathe in peace as you… - Bookend your day with bite-sized reflections and prayers that meet you where you are. - Grow in your relationship with God and build a habit of coming to Him in prayer. - Realize you are not alone in your feelings of worry and overwhelm. - Strengthen your faith day by day as you immerse yourself in God's truth. The deep peace you crave is available, no matter what your anxious thoughts are telling you. Come experience the truth of Scripture, the comfort of the Spirit, and the kind of rest that only a good and perfect Father can give."

Kara Stout (Author), Kara Stout (Narrator)

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How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty

"Journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten charts a new path to embrace the questions of our lives instead of seeking fast, easy answers. What do you do when faced with a big, important question that keeps you up at night? Many people, understandably, seize answers dispensed by “experts,” influencers, gurus, and more. But these fast, easy, one-size-fits-all solutions often fail to satisfy, and can even cause more pain. What if our questions—the ones we ask about relationships, work, meaning, identity, and purpose—are not our tormentors, but our teachers? Inspired by 150-year-old advice from Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke and backed by contemporary science, Elizabeth Weingarten offers a fresh approach for dealing with these seemingly unsolvable questions. In her quest, Weingarten shares her own journey and the stories of many others, whose lives have transformed through a different, and better, relationship with uncertainty. Designed to inspire anyone who feels stuck, powerless, and drained, How to Fall in Love with Questions challenges us to unlock our minds and embark on the kind of self-discovery that’s only possible when we feel most alive—that is, when we don’t know what will happen next. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."

Elizabeth Weingarten (Author), Lauren Ezzo (Narrator)

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Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest

"A searching, uplifting memoir by the celebrated, groundbreaking climber: a journey of overcoming where the mountain's highest peaks can only be reached by traversing the dark crevasses of the soul At twenty-seven, when Melissa Arnot Reid accepted a tank of oxygen just short of the summit of Mount Everest, she felt ravaged by defeat. Driven by a relentless, lifelong quest to prove to herself, her family, and the world that she was enough, she had set herself an incredible goal-to become the first American woman to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen. The failure battered her spirit and left her struggling to keep her tenuous grip on hope. In the candid and adventurous spirit of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, Enough is a story of a life in which the most dangerous mountain faces became a refuge-until suddenly they, too, no longer seemed safe. From a childhood marked by conflict, betrayal, and predation, Reid propelled herself to the top of the mountain climbing world, summiting and guiding on the world's most challenging peaks and establishing herself as a woman unafraid to throw elbows in a milieu dominated by men. And yet for every summit she reached, her valleys of inner turmoil-over her estrangement with the family she believed she'd destroyed as a child; over relationships that cycled through deception and infidelity-grew deeper and more self-destructive. Eventually, she could not keep these worlds from colliding, especially after a series of tragedies at dangerous elevations took the lives of her mentors and friends. Forced at last to face herself, Reid made her most perilous climb yet-toward the uncertain promise of forgiveness and self-acceptance. A beautiful, aching memoir of a journey with life-and-death stakes on the mountain and off, Enough bares the soul of one of the world's greatest climbers, from the rarified heights visible only at thin-air altitudes to the dark depths home to demons familiar to anyone who has struggled to find compassion for themselves."

Melissa Arnot Reid (Author), Melissa Arnot Reid (Narrator)

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The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds: and the extraordinary things they can teach us

"Praise for The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds 'This deeply personal book is a delight for those who already value our feathered friends and is a perfect introduction for those who are new to birding.' CAROLINE QUENTIN - ACTOR, AUTHOR & PRESENTER 'Moving, informative, funning, evocative. Charlie's book will take you on a wonderful journey through the world of birds and the stories of those that live alongside them. Through her stories, you will be inspired to embark on your own journey and make a deeper connection with the natural world around you. An utter delight from start to finish.' MIRANDA KRESTOVNIKOFF - RSPB VICE PRESIDENT, BROADCASTER & AUTHOR 'A beautifully written book that connects us to beauty and curiosity. It will fill your mind and make your heart sing like a nightingale.' ROBIN INCE - COMEDIAN, WRITER & BROADCASTER 'It reads as the instructions for a nature prescription, something the world needs more of.' NICK BAKER - NATURALIST & TV PRESENTER 'A fresh, funny and deeply personal take on why birds matter, from an important new voice in nature writing.' DR STEPHEN MOSS - NATURALIST & BESTSELLING AUTHOR This is a book that will make you look up. Whether it's a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story. Join nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham as she travels the length and breadth of the UK, searching for oystercatchers on rooftops and peregrines on cathedral spires. Get inspired to look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us. In The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds,writer and conservationist Charlie Bingham opens your eyes to the fascinating and diverse world of birds and nature. Have you ever heard an unfamiliar birdsong and asked yourself where it came from? Or felt inspired by the stoicism of trees in difficult times? If so, then this is the book for you. Join Charlie on this essential journey of discovery, and learn how nature can offer a way to engage with your surroundings for anyone who wants to experience it. In this beautiful, captivating book, you'll discover an alternative way to appreciate nature. Through twelve insightful lessons, you'll see the power that nature has to help us through turbulent times. If you've ever struggled to find motivation to get through the daily grind, this book reveals how birds-and the simple act of noticing nature-can guide us through even the most challenging moments. "

Charlie Bingham (Author), Charlie Bingham (Narrator)

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Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Isn’t Enough)

"Read by the author, Tasha Eurich. 'A generous weaving of brave storytelling, insightful science and wise guidance for overcoming and reclaiming' - Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to Lead 'A life-changing framework for mastering self-leadership. This incredibly practical book will help you become even more effective in taking charge of your life and becoming the person you want to be' - Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There From New York Times bestselling psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich comes the myth-busting guide to transforming adversity into strength We've been taught that resilience is the secret to overcoming life's most difficult moments. According to New York Times bestselling author and organizational psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich, there is one major problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn't an unlimited resource, especially with the growing pressure, uncertainty, and chaos we're experiencing today. Shatterproof offers an urgent alternative. What if, instead of merely bouncing back from stressors and setbacks, we could harness them for forward growth? Drawing on decades of research, fascinating stories, and insights from her own struggle with a life-defining health crisis, Eurich will smash your beliefs about what it takes to thrive through adversity. You will learn how to: - Recognize the specific stressors that uniquely trigger each of us - Identify the unmet needs that keep us stuck in self-limiting patterns - Replace self-limiting patterns with those that fulfill our deepest human needs - Find peace in the present and be prepared for what the future holds - Turn stress into strength, exhaustion into energy, and confusion into confidence - And much more When we become shatterproof, we learn that in the times that break us, we have the unique chance to remake ourselves - paving the way to feel better, do better, and live better than ever before. 'A quietly impactful guide to navigating life's upheavals with clarity and purpose - empowering us to stand strong, as our true selves, in a noisy, high-pressure world' - Susan Cain, Sunday Times bestselling author of Quiet 'Thoughtful and compelling, Shatterproof dispels popular myths about resilience and offers a new path forward' - Amy C Edmonson, bestselling author of Right Kind of Wrong"

Tasha Eurich (Author), Tasha Eurich (Narrator)

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We Don't Use Words Like 'Crazy': On the Frontline of Mental Health

"An illuminating memoir of life working on the frontline of mental health 'Gripping, empathetic and honest.' Bonnie Garmus 'A beautifully written, hopeful book.' Dr Benji Waterhouse 'Immediately gripped.' Chris Atkins 'Heartfelt and powerful.' Carol Vorderman We Don't Use Words Like Crazy is a 'professional confessional' from Elliot Sweeney, a mental health nurse who works on the frontline of mental health services. His touching and often humorous memoir lifts the lid on the realities of the profession, in an attempt to highlight the need for compassion for some of the most vulnerable people in the world, and the very committed people that work with them on a professional basis. Elliot's heartfelt and powerful book is for anyone who wants to know what it's really like to work in contemporary mental health services in the UK, and why people like Elliot stick at it. Described as 'funny, frank and beautifully observed', Elliot's memoir explores all aspects of mental health care, including hospital, youth care, dementia, community care, and the more extreme experience of working with risk, highlighting a service that underpins our society and that reflects the full spectrum of humanity. 'Gripping, empathetic, and honest, this account of what it's like to care for the mentally ill as they sink into schizophrenia, depression, self-harm, delusion, anorexia, dementia and more, is both an education and a wake-up call. Sweeney writes with brilliance about a vulnerable population that deserves our respect and compassion.' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry 'A beautifully written, hopeful book from the kind of mental health nurse you'd be lucky to have. If only the NHS had 13,300 more of them.' Dr Benji Waterhouse, author of You Don't Have To Be Mad To Work Here: A Psychiatrist's Life 'Sweeney pulls you into the dark and baffling world of mental health care with a freshness and humanity that is usually missing from other books on the subject. Having spent nine months on HMP Wandsworth, where most of the inhabitants are mentally ill, Sweeney's account struck home, and will hopefully shed much needed light on this scandalously overlooked area.' Chris Atkins, author of A Bit of a Stretch 'A heartfelt and powerful account of what it feels like to be on today's mental health front line. The shortages of staff and resources in this area of critical care is appalling. These dedicated professionals need all the care and support we can give them.' Carol Vorderman"

Elliot Sweeney (Author), Elliot Sweeney (Narrator)

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Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation

"From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of 'mindsight,' the potent skill that allows you to make positive changes in your brain-and in your life. Foreword by Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence • Is there a memory that torments you, or an irrational fear you can't shake? • Do you sometimes become unreasonably angry or upset and find it hard to calm down? • Do you ever wonder why you can't stop behaving the way you do, no matter how hard you try? • Are you and your child (or parent, partner, or boss) locked in a seemingly inevitable pattern of conflict? What if you could escape traps like these and live a fuller, richer, happier life? This isn't mere speculation but the result of twenty-five years of careful hands-on clinical work by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. A Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Siegel is one of the revolutionary global innovators in the integration of brain science into the practice of psychotherapy. Using case histories from his practice, he shows how, by following the proper steps, nearly everyone can learn how to focus their attention on the internal world of the mind in a way that will literally change the wiring and architecture of their brain. Through his synthesis of a broad range of scientific research with applications to everyday life, Dr. Siegel has developed novel approaches that have helped hundreds of patients. And now he has written the first book that will help all of us understand the potential we have to create our own lives. Showing us mindsight in action, Dr. Siegel describes • a sixteen-year-old boy with bipolar disorder who uses meditation and other techniques instead of drugs to calm the emotional storms that made him suicidal • a woman paralyzed by anxiety, who uses mindsight to discover, in an unconscious memory of a childhood accident, the source of her dread • a physician-the author himself-who pays attention to his intuition, which he experiences as a 'vague, uneasy feeling in my belly, a gnawing restlessness in my heart and my gut,' and tracks down a patient who could have gone deaf because of an inaccurately written prescription for an ear infection • a twelve-year-old girl with OCD who learns a meditation that is 'like watching myself from outside myself' and, using a form of internal dialogue, is able to stop the compulsive behaviors that have been tormenting her These and many other extraordinary stories illustrate how mindsight can help us master our emotions, heal our relationships, and reach our fullest potential."

Daniel J. Siegel (Author), Daniel J. Siegel, Darren Joel (Narrator)

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Black Men and Racial Trauma: Impacts, Disparities, and Interventions

"This volume comprehensively addresses racial trauma from a clinical lens, equipping mental health professionals across all disciplines to be culturally responsive when serving Black men. Written using a transdisciplinary approach, Yamonte Cooper presents a Unified Theory of Racism (UTR), Integrated Model of Racial Trauma (IMRT), Transgenerational Trauma Points (TTP), Plantation Politics, Black Male Negation (BMN), and Race-Based Shame (RBS) to fill a critical and urgent void in the mental health field and emerging scholarship on racial trauma. Chapters begin with specific definitions of racism before exploring specific challenges that Black men face, such as racial discrimination and health, trauma, criminalization, economic deprivation, anti-Black misandry, and culturally-specific stressors, emotions, such as shame and anger, and coping mechanisms that these men utilize. After articulating the racial trauma of Black men in a comprehensive manner, the book provides insight into what responsive care looks like as well as clinical interventions that can inform treatment approaches. This book is invaluable for all established and training mental health clinicians that work with Black men, such as psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatrists."

Yamonte Cooper (Author), William Andrew Quinn (Narrator)

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No Racial Elephants in the Therapy Room: An Unapologetic Approach to Providing Culturally Affirming

"Do you avoid asking Black clients certain questions because you're embarrassed about something you think you 'should' know about 'Black culture' or racism? Are you hesitant to have conversations about race or racism with Black clients because you're afraid you'll look ignorant or unintentionally offend them? Do you believe that if a Black client doesn't mention race-related issues as a presenting concern, then it's not worth bringing up at all? The reality is that although many Black clients will not zero in on the impact of racism in their lives, ignoring the issue of race in therapy leaves a very large elephant in the room. And you can't build rapport with elephants in the room. So what do you do? In No Racial Elephants in the Therapy Room, Dr. Rheeda Walker provides the answer to this question. With her no-nonsense and unapologetic style, she provides useful language, tips, and guidance that will allow you to: navigate the first session with Black clients who are wary about working with you; feel more comfortable talking about race, racism, and what it means to be Black; avoid common pitfalls and not to-dos when working with Black clients; and much more. Mental health care isn't designed with Black people in mind. If you truly want to meet African American clients where they are, you will have to confront the elephant in the room."

Rheeda Walker PhD (Author), Carmen Jewel Jones (Narrator)

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Beyond the Red Zone: How a Super Bowl Winner Became a Mental Health Champion: How a Super Bowl Winne

"From the euphoria of the gridiron, to the depths of stress, isolation and depression - and back again. For as long as he can remember, BJ Daniels ate, slept and breathed football. He became a star quarterback at the University of South Florida and went on to play professionally in the NFL, winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013. In many ways, it seemed like BJ was living every athlete's dream. However, he also saw first-hand the lows that accompany being a football player at the highest level. The mental health struggles both he and his teammates faced – often in silence – have inspired a new passion and purpose in him: to share his story, from setbacks to success, and encourage others to face their wellbeing head-on. Here, with raw vulnerability, through his own lived experience, BJ explores the importance of resilience, mindset, dedication, passion and perseverance – all of which can help you to rise above your circumstances. This audiobook embodies BJ’s mission to 'Leave No One Behind', and shows us that, beyond all our obstacles, there’s a life worth living."

BJ Daniels (Author), BJ Daniels (Narrator)

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Psychological Safety

"Create a space where everyone can contribute and shine. Psychological safety is a shared belief within a team that it's OK to speak up, ask questions, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of repercussions. And it's a leader's job to create it. This book offers a rich understanding of this concept—and the trust and humility that must come with it. You'll learn how to build a psychologically safe environment, acknowledge difficult topics and emotions, and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in fully engaging with those around them. This volume includes the work of Amy C. Edmondson, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Erica Keswin, and Ron Carucci. How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master."

Amy C. Edmondson, Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Erica Keswin, Harvard Business Review, Ron Carucci (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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