Relationships & Intimacy Audiobooks | Health & Wellness

Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain

"Read by the author. Discover how to find healing from the pain and heartbreak in your life when you allow God and His people to come alongside you. Author and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, Toni Collier shows you that it's not only possible to heal from the things that have broken you but that you can build a strong, life-giving community to support you, be with you in the valleys, and speak love and truth into your life as God puts you back together again. There's no avoiding pain in this world. Whether it's in the form of betrayal, trauma, illness, grief, or abandonment, we've all experienced the kind of pain that completely consumes us and transforms how we show up in the world. Whatever pain is felt, we're often left feeling alone, ashamed, and unsure where to turn for help. We're not sure we can trust others again, we pull back from social engagement, and we feel as if our hearts may never recover. But it doesn't have to be this way. In Don't Try This Alone, Toni Collier shares how you can have hope in the midst of your most difficult days when you let others in. Opening up about her own experiences of walking through heartbreak, betrayal, and suffering, she shows you the importance of being vulnerable and allowing others to come alongside you as you heal-instead of trying to do it on your own-and gives you practical advice for how to actually heal. Don't Try This Alone will encourage and guide you to: - Discover that healing is a hard, nonlinear, but worthwhile journey - Understand why being alone in your pain is dangerous - Identify problematic thoughts and the misguided responses from others that keep you trapped in toxic patterns - Recognize the qualities of safe people Toni teaches you that in every tough circumstance, the way forward is always with God and his people. The hard stuff is coming, but we can get through it if we don't do it alone. A template can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Toni Collier (Author), Jackie Hill Perry, Toni Collier (Narrator)

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Homegrown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey

"Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in America, and it's here to stay. If you're a homeschool veteran, finishing up your first year, or are just homeschool curious, Homegrown is destined to become a go-to resource. This collection of thirty original, thought-provoking pieces from a diverse group of contributors covers common questions such as What fuels families to educate children at home? How do relationships, culture, and vision affect the decision to homeschool? What roles do spouses, friends, extended family, and communities play in our ability to homeschool? How do culture, heritage, history, and legacy seamlessly intertwine with reading, writing, and arithmetic? Why is raising our kids this way so important, and how do we prioritize it? Whether your aim is to nurture your child's passions, support their individual learning style, or connect with a community of like-minded families, this book will be your trusted companion every step of the way. Spanning age, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, geography, religion, family size, educational philosophy, and more, the essays in Homegrown provide parents with guidance and inspiration to kickstart or refine their homeschooling practice with creativity, connection, and confidence."

Amber O'Neal Johnston (Author), Amber O'Neal Johnston (Narrator)

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The Anatomy of Peace, Fifth Edition: Resolving the Heart of Conflict

"New from the Arbinger Institute, the authors of the bestselling Leadership and Self-Deception, comes an updated edition of its transformative work on conflict resolution. What if the conflicts in our lives—from personal disagreements to workplace tensions to global divisions—all stem from the same root cause? The Anatomy of Peace shows how our biases and behaviors perpetuate cycles of conflict and, more importantly, how we can break free from these patterns to create lasting peace and meaningful change. This book unfolds as a story. Yusuf al-Falah, an Arab, and Avi Rozen, a Jew, each lost his father at the hands of the other’s ethnic cousins. The Anatomy of Peace is the story of how they came together, how they help warring parents and children come together, and how we too can find our way out of the personal, professional, and global conflicts that weigh us down, even when war is upon us. This new edition includes a new preface and an extensive discussion guide that helps listeners apply these principles in practical ways, making it an invaluable resource for organizations, teams, and individuals seeking to transform conflict into cooperation."

The Arbinger Institute (Author), Kaleo Griffith (Narrator)

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The Learning Household: How to Help Your Child Get More out of School

"An expert guide to raising creative, passionate learners, from the bestselling author of What the Best College Teachers Do. Children are eager learners. As anyone who has taken a car trip with a toddler will tell you, they have a seemingly endless urge to ask questions about whatever pops into their heads. And yet, many kids end up bored and alienated at school. What can parents do to sustain their natural curiosity? In The Learning Household, educators Ken Bain and Marsha Marshall Bain argue that parents can do a lot. Too often, however, parents emphasize grades instead of instilling the creativity, grit, and enthusiasm necessary to navigate a rapidly changing world. At its best, school provides opportunities to cultivate innovation and apply knowledge to novel problems. But before children can experience such an education, parents must create “a learning household” in which they encourage children to ask thoughtful questions rather than memorize correct answers, to discover their passions rather than fret about report cards, and to take risks rather than worry about failing. Providing dozens of activities that can be adapted to meet the needs of every family, The Learning Household is an essential guide to bringing curiosity back to the classroom and fostering an appreciation for the intrinsic value of learning."

Ken Bain (Author), Rick Adamson (Narrator)

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Milo's Story: Thrown Away Children

"The eleventh instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children series. Michelle and Andy are thrilled to be fast-tracked into fostering and are quickly paired with 7-year-old Milo – whom they hope will complete their family, making a ‘pigeon pair’ with their older daughter, Grace. But Milo tears through their home like a raging tornado, destroying a beautiful interior – and their lives. Their dream of a new homelife costs Michelle her job, thousands of pounds in damages to their home and car, and leaves them with a traumatised daughter in need of professional support. What are the secrets of his violent and destructive behaviours? Experienced foster carer Louise Allen steps in. Can she uncover the little boy’s disturbing past and help him?"

Louise Allen (Author), Melanie Crawley (Narrator)

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My Girl: For The Little Girl I Was Never Able To Be

"Co-written by Ann Cusack, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Asylum, The Convent, Silent Sisters and Abandoned A woman who was sexually abused by her own father and later gave birth to his daughter is now running a support group which spans 30 countries and has tens of thousands of supporters. Stace Don, now 36, was taken into foster care as a baby after being neglected by her parents. For seven years, she lived an idyllic life, believing her foster parents were her real parents. But a chance encounter with her natural father, Nigel Taylor, shattered her happiness and she was later moved from her foster home, away from the family she loved. Upset and angry that she had been lied to, and confused about her own identity, Stace spent the remainder of her childhood flipping between different homes. Aged 17, she visited Nigel Taylor and he refused to let her leave. Over six months, he sexually, physically, and mentally abused her, forcing her to behave in a 'wifely' role; cooking, cleaning, washing. He paraded her as his partner in pubs and in shops, and even took her house-hunting, claiming they would live as a couple. She was also expected to have sex with him and endure sickening levels of intimacy. Stace fell pregnant aged 18 and, despite her loathing for her father, was determined to keep her baby. Nigel Taylor was jailed for seven years in April 2011 at Basildon Crown Court after admitting sexual activity with a child family member. Stace now runs a blog and support group for other survivors of sexual abuse. Her daughter, aged 16, is fully supportive of her mother's work."

Ann Cusack, Stace Don (Author), Melanie Crawley (Narrator)

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The Heart of Homestay: Creating Meaningful Connections When Hosting International Students

"Open yourself up to the homestay experience and bring the world to your family. Every year, thousands of students from around the world come to Canada, Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. for an immersive, educational experience. Helping them to get the most of their overseas adventure are the homestay families who open their hearts and homes to these students. But beyond the usual tips on meal preparation and culture shock, what does it take to have success as a homestay family? If you’re ready to ask deeper questions, this collection of stories and guidance has your answers. In The Heart of Homestay, Jennifer Robin Wilson draws on her two decades of experience working in the homestay industry to provide an honest and comprehensive portrayal of the homestay experience. By sharing real stories from a vast network of homestay families, Wilson shows the benefits of bringing an international student into your home while also being real about the challenges that can arise. From first impressions and settling in to navigating cultural differences with compassion, communicating through language barriers, and what to do when it's time to say goodbye, Wilson guides you through countless scenarios to bring you closer to the experience. No matter what stage of the homestay journey you are in, this book is a resource you will return to again and again. And you’ll learn that while there is a lot to consider when choosing to open your home to a stranger, once you do, your family will grow further abroad than you ever imagined."

Jennifer Robin Wilson (Author), Jennifer Robin Wilson (Narrator)

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[German] - Erwecke Liebe Neu! 3 Meditationen zum Glücklicher Sein durch die Kraft der Liebe - mit sp

"Hörbuch zum Finden und Wiederaufleben lassen der Liebe zu sich, seinem Partner und der Natur. Lass die Kraft der Liebe zu dir selbst in dir erstarken und dich sicher tragen. Entwickle die Liebe zu deinem Partner weiter und lasse sie reifen. Spüre die Liebe der Natur und des Universums und lasse dich von ihr tragen. Liebe ist das, was uns trägt und uns Leben anders spüren lässt. Liebe ist unendlich in all ihren Facetten und Lebensweisen, wenn sie wertschätzend und bewusst gelebt wird. Snycsouls hat zu Themen der Liebe Meditationen mit Affirmationen entwickelt, die drei Aspekte der Liebe beleuchten: die Liebe zur Natur und was sie uns zurückgeben kann, Die Liebe zu sich selbst - das Thema der Selbstfürsorge und die Liebe zum Partner. Sie helfen uns, das Wesen der Liebe weiter immer weiter zu entwickeln und reifen lassen. Sie stimulieren und zeigen Möglichkeiten auf, sich auf das Thema Liebe einzulassen, sowie heilsame und gute und auch neue Wege zu gehen. Die Titel in der Übersicht: 1. Vortrag: Das Wesen der Liebe; 2. Meditation Selbstfürsorge: Sich selbst lieben und annehmen; 3. Meditation Partner: Die Liebe zum Partner wertschätzen; 4. Meditation Natur: Entdecke die Liebe zu unserer Natur und zum Universum; 5. Meditation Musik & Geräusche pur; Sie haben die Möglichkeit zwischen einer männlichen und einer weiblichen anleitenden Stimme zu wählen. Dem einen fällt die Entspannung bei einer tieferen männlichen Version leichter, den anderen inspiriert die weibliche ruhige Stimmlage. Entscheiden Sie selbst. Viel Glück beim Entdecken und Erfahren der Liebe mit den entspannenden Meditationen und Affirmationen von Syncsouls!"

Franziska Diesmann, Torsten Abrolat (Author), Franziska Diesmann, Torsten Abrolat (Narrator)

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[German] - Alphamännchen

John Danen (Author), Jaron Schwan (Narrator)

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Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Revised and Updated: A guide for people with

"Dementia is a serious health challenge, and some estimate by 2050 the number of people living with it could more than double. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, other types also affect adults worldwide. The diseases that cause dementia have long been considered difficult and unrelenting, but recent advances offer hope. Are there ways you can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias? Can they be prevented? Can you live well with dementia? If so, how? This revised and updated third edition of Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias provides answers to these important questions and more. How do sleeplessness, hearing loss, social isolation, and other risk factors contribute to cognitive decline? How can exercise and healthy foods preserve brain function? What are the neurological changes that can occur in the brain, and how is normal aging different from aging with dementia? How are blood and genetic biomarker tests breaking new ground in diagnosing dementia? Why is it increasingly important to identify dementia in its early stages? What are the unique signs and symptoms of Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal degeneration, vascular cognitive impairment, and other dementias? What are the stages of Alzheimer’s disease? Can new and emerging medications slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? What day-to-day coping strategies can help people live well with dementia? How can caregivers care for themselves?"

Angela Lunde M.A., Jonathon Graff-Radford M.D. (Author), Chloe Cannon (Narrator)

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[German] - Das kleine Strandhaus am Meer: Ein Liebesroman an der malerischen Nordseeküste von Dänema

"Ein herzerwärmender Sommerroman über Liebe, Freundschaft und die traumhafte Atmosphäre der malerischen Nordseeküste Dänemarks. Nachdem Anni ihren Freund in flagranti erwischt hat, hält sie nichts mehr in Hamburg und sie flüchtet mit ihrer Hündin an den Ort, den sie zusammen mit der Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen wollte: Tideborg an der dänischen Nordseeküste. Im Strandhaus ihrer Schwester Stine möchte sie eigentlich nur zur Ruhe kommen. Unter keinen Umständen will sie ihrer Jugendliebe Magnus begegnen, dem Mann, der ihr einst das Herz gebrochen hat. Und das nicht nur einmal. Doch wie das Schicksal es will, trifft Anni schon kurz nach ihrer Ankunft auf ihn. Anni ist sich sicher, dieses Mal nicht Kopf und Herz zu verlieren. Doch sie hat die Rechnung ohne die Magie der Dünen, des Meeres und der rauen Nordsee gemacht."

Sina Junker (Author), Annika Foot (Narrator)

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[Finnish] - Parisuhderetriitti

"Kaksi kirjailijaa. Yksi uhkaavasti lähestyvä deadline. Ei minuuttiakaan aikaa romantiikkaan... Scarlett ja Theo ovat kirjoittaneet vuosia sitten yhdessä massiiviseksi myyntimenestykseksi nousseen psykologisen trillerin. Yksikään heidän itsenäisesti kirjoittamistaan kirjoista ei ole myynyt läheskään yhtä hyvin. Kun kummankin kustantajat uhkaavat katkaista yhteistyön, molempia edustava agentti ilmoittaa, että yhteistyö on heidän ainoa keinonsa jatkaa kirjailijan uraa. Scarlett ja Theo lähetetään kirjailijoille tarkoitetulle retriitille Etelä-Ranskaan. Ei mikään hassumpi tapa viettää kesää, paitsi että heidät onkin vahingossa ilmoitettu pariskunnille suunnatulle retriitille! Pakon edessä yhdessä vietetyt päivät nostavat pintaan kiusallisen vahvoja tunteita. Molempien tulevaisuus kirjailijana on vaakalaudalla, ja deadline lähenee lähenemistään. Romantiikka ei tosiaankaan sovi kuvioon... 'Täydellinen annos romanttista eskapismia. Elämänmakuiset henkilöhahmot kohtaavat hienosti hiotussa 'vihollisista rakastavaisiksi' -tarinassa. Lorrainen kirjoista paras tähän mennessä!' – Sara Jafari 'Lorrainen viihdyttävä, kuuman romanttinen ja sympaattinen tarina vei taidokkaasti nojatuolista suoraan Ranskan Rivieralle.' – Zoë Folbigg 'Auringonpaistetta tulviva 'vihollisista rakastavaisiksi' -tarina, jonka henkilöhahmoihin kiintyy välittömästi. Tämä Cannesiin sijoittuva kirja on täydellistä eskapismia romantiikan faneille.' – Kathleen Whyman 'Upea, kepeää elämäniloa pursuava kirja, joka sai minut hinkumaan retriitille Etelä-Ranskaan.' – Caroline Khoury 'Vaikka tämä kirja onkin pohjimmiltaan kepeää kesäromantiikkaa, siinä käsitellään myös vaikeita aiheita, mikä oli ilahduttavaa.' – YOURS, Chloe 'Tarinassa on yllin kyllin jännitettä ja säkenöivää kemiaa, ja päähenkilöiden kiusalliset tilanteet on kuorrutettu huumorilla. Tämä energiaa ja iloa säteilevä kirja oli täydellinen piristysruiske, jota odotin innolla joka ilta.' – The French Village Diaries "

Lorraine Brown (Author), Lotta Merenmies (Narrator)

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