Freedom Brain

In the post-9/11 world, people are more susceptible than ever to charismatic figures who offer simple, black v. white, us v. them, good v. evil, formulaic solutions. The rise of the internet; increasingly sophisticated knowledge about how to influence and manipulate others; and the growing vulnerabilities of people across the planet-make for a dangerous, potentially devastating combination. 

Are you constantly worrying about your health, or the health of a loved one? Do you find yourself endlessly looking up symptoms on the internet? No matter how your health anxiety manifests, it can be a crippling psychological burden. In Freedom from Health Anxiety, nationally recognized anxiety expert Karen Lynn Cassiday teaches you skills to conquer health anxiety, once and for all. You'll learn to switch from focusing on worst-case scenarios to appreciating the joy of the present moment—regardless of health status. 

This lifechanging weight loss book offers brain-based solutions for dropping pounds and keeping them off without suffering or sacrifice. As a pediatrician, Katrina Ubell, MD, always struggled with her weight. Although she'd regularly counsel parents on the importance of keeping their kids...

Throughout the world, mental capacity is declining, especially among young people, while depression rates are rising dramatically. Meanwhile, one in forty men and women suffers from Alzheimer's, and the age of onset is falling rapidly. But the causes are not being eliminated, quite the opposite. Can this just be coincidence? The Indoctrinated Brain introduces a largely unknown, powerful neurobiological mechanism whose externally induced dysfunction underlies these catastrophic developments.

Israel has always won. They are winning now. And they must always win in the future. In The Sword of Freedom, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen pulls back the curtain on Israel’s success in the face of never-ending war. Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s modern defense...

Happy, sad, angry, glad—why do we cry when we’re ecstatic or mad? A fascinating look at the science of emotion Emotions can be a pain. After his father died of Covid, Dean Burnett found himself wondering what it would be like to live without emotion. And so, he decided to put his feelings...

Slavoj Žižek gives us a reading of a philosophical giant that changes our way of thinking about our new posthuman era. No ordinary study of Hegel, Hegel in a Wired Brain investigates what he might have had to say about the idea of the 'wired brain' – what happens when a direct link between...

Meditative teachings enhanced with groundbreaking audio technology for a unique immersion in Presence It’s one thing to talk about different states of mind or higher levels of awareness. It’s another thing entirely to experience a shift in consciousness beyond how we ordinarily perceive...

It's been described as the most important breakthrough in mental health since the introduction of Prozac in 1986. And though once considered taboo, the psychedelic compound, ketamine, is experiencing a spectacular therapeutic comeback. When combined with psychotherapy, ketamine, which has been...

Find the courage to step into a shame-free future so you can grow in freedom and strength. Bestselling author, speaker, and activist Christine Caine helps you overcome past guilt and live an unashamed life. Shame can take on many forms. It hides in the shadows of the most successful, confident...

What if quitting gambling wasn't about resisting urges but rewiring your brain? You've tried to stop. You've made promises to yourself, convinced this time will be different. But somehow, you get pulled back in, leaving you drained and searching for a real way out. The stress, the constant battle…it's exhausting. But the truth? Quitting isn't about willpower. It's about freeing your brain from the faulty reward loops that make gambling feel irresistible.

A science-informed guide to evicting the person who lives rent-free in your head – once and for all Why is it so hard to stop thinking about difficult people? The answer lies deep within our brain’s survival instinct. When someone triggers anxiety, anger, or fear, our mind automatically...

How do you access the hidden power inside you? The answer lies in an extraordinary approach to harnessing the enormous potential of the human mind known as the Silva Method. Developed by Jose Silva and finally launched in the 1960s, the Silva Method empowers you to achieve your goals, enhance your well-being, and unlock the secrets of your own consciousness. Embark on this extraordinary journey of self-discovery and empowerment as you unlock the real potential of your mind

Brought to you by Penguin. Why do some people become radicalized? Who is most susceptible to ideological thinking? Can we unchain our minds from toxic dogmas? Regardless of your political stance, this book will challenge you to reassess your convictions – and what they are doing to your brain...

Bloomsbury presents The Great Indian Brain Rot: Love, Lies and Algorithms in Digital India by Anurag Minus Verma, read by Mikhail Sen Welcome to the Indian internet – where meme templates turn into national anthems, influencers become demigods and dating apps curate our lives. In The Great...

The power is within you to change your life for the better. Why do I worry so much? Why can’t I break bad habits? Why do I struggle with relationships? I'm trying my best, so why doesn't it work out? The answer to these questions may surprise you: the problems you have are there to keep you...

Slowing down is not a luxury, it is a necessity. A frenetic brain simply doesn't perform at optimal levels. By maintaining a snail's pace, you actually achieve better results - at rocket speed - because you're firing on all cylinders. You'll think of new things, approach old problems from new perspectives, and breathe a breath of fresh air into everything you do. This book shows you how to achieve this state of steady, sustainable fire and how to get further by crawling than you ever did while attempting to fly. 

Discover how to hold on to yourself―and your relationships―in the storm of strong emotions. We want to be resilient, to remain loving and kind despite challenges, fatigue and upsets―and yet, when difficulties rise up, we are too often overwhelmed by sadness, fear, despair, and shame. Is it...

How do some people get whatever they want from others? Is it a question of charisma or is there something underneath it? The ability to influence people's minds is one of the most powerful forces in the world and can be learned. This book will open your mind, showing you the truth hidden behind human relationships. Dark psychology is the proper study of human nature and their condition which refers to the intention of the people to prey on another person.

It's not that you don't want to stop. It's that the part of you that wants to stop can't reach the part of you that keeps pouring. You're not what people picture when they hear the word "alcoholic." You hold your job together, show up for the people you love, function. But there's a private loop running underneath all of it — the promise to cut back, the third drink you said you wouldn't have, the version of yourself you keep meaning to become.