Personal Health

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because the abuse is so hidden and so insidious. You can be in a relationship that can last for decades and not realize you are being psychologically and emotionally controlled, manipulated, and abused.

Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel.

Study while on the go! Listen anytime, anywhere! Audio allows us to learn and absorb information during our busy schedules. This audio prep covers everything on the exam and references The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Personal Training by the American Council on Exercise presented in an easy-to-understand, chapter-by-chapter format.

In Super Bowl XLIX, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made one of the most controversial calls in football history: With 26 seconds remaining, and trailing by four at the Patriots' one-yard line, he called for a pass instead of a handing off to his star running back. The pass was intercepted, and the Seahawks lost. Critics called it the dumbest play in history. But was the call really that bad? Or did Carroll actually make a great move that was ruined by bad luck? Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time.

The story of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some information about the audiobook, but in this case we think that would spoil the listening. We think it's important that you start to listen without knowing what it is about.

Drawing on cutting-edge neurology and firsthand research gathered on journeys to nine of the world’s talent hotbeds - from the baseball fields of the Caribbean to a classical-music academy in upstate New York - Coyle identifies the three key elements that will allow you to develop your gifts and optimize your performance in sports, art, music, math, or just about anything.

The term "dark triad" in psychology refers to the three characteristics of psychopathy, Machiavellian conduct, and narcissism. Dark psychology, however, contends that these characteristics may lead to both constructive and destructive behavior. These traits are referred to together because, while distinct, they often overlap among others who possess them. For example, narcissistic features might be present in a psychopath. However, Machiavellian conduct may also indicate narcissism. Consider the dark triad as a three-part Venn diagram that overlaps.

Grounded in the Buddhist practices of mindfulness and compassion, Taming the Tiger Within is an audio handbook of meditations, analogies, and reflections that offer pragmatic techniques for diffusing anger, converting fear, and cultivating love in every arena of life - a wise and exquisite guide for bringing harmony and healing to one's life and relationships.

Healthy boundaries are key to good relationships with ourselves and everyone around us. But setting them—and even figuring out what they should be—can sometimes feel impossible. Not anymore. In 30 Days to Better Boundaries, New York Times best-selling author and therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab breaks down the practice of boundaries. In 5 to 10 minutes a day, she shares a key idea and a corresponding practical tool.

You’ll find that gaslighting has crept into every layer of society—romantic relationships, office teams, family dynamics, or even political institutions. Gaslighters can twist the facts and distract you from reality, making you question whether you are to blame or not. The long-term effects of gaslighting can leave you feeling isolated, depressed, and confused about what’s true and what’s not. And while the gaslighter will shrug all responsibility, you will have to endure an emotional storm. With this book, you can break the cycle, free yourself, and reclaim your life!

A neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after. Growing up, Chloé Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after.

Dark Mind Control Tactics for Seizing Money, Influence & Power explores the murky realm of psychological manipulation, power dynamics, and influence tactics. It is a thought-provoking and contentious book.

Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of listeners, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding, and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.

What if the secret to better health wasn’t another diet, but a complete reset of how you live, think, and care for yourself? In The Consistency Code, wellness expert Courtney Townley offers a transformative approach to health designed specifically for women navigating the complex terrain of midlife, where hormonal shifts, changing stress loads, and competing priorities create unique challenges for self-care.

Becoming Bulletproof means transforming yourself into a stronger, more confident, and more powerful person. Evy Poumpouras - former Secret Service agent to three presidents and one of only five women to receive the Medal of Valor - demonstrates how we can overcome our everyday fears, have difficult conversations, know who to trust and who might not have our best interests at heart, influence situations, and prepare for the unexpected. When you have become bulletproof, you are your best, most courageous, and most powerful version of you.

Rewire the Loop is a concise, high-impact guide for anyone trapped in negative thought cycles, anxiety spirals, or emotional habits that sabotage peace of mind. In just one hour, this audiobook equips you with neuroscience-backed tools and practical strategies to break the loop and reset your mental habits for clarity, calm, and control.

The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation shows how a deeper understanding of the world's philosophical wisdom can enrich and transform our lives The Happiness Hypothesis is a book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been...

With more than three decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. McBride guides you through the emotional fallout and challenges of being married to and divorcing a narcissist. The court system assumes that both parties in most high-conflict divorces are at fault, but a narcissist can wreak havoc in the divorce process. Dr. McBride shows how to navigate this kind of divorce and how you and your children can heal afterward.

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse.

En évoluant, notre cerveau a développé de puissants outils pour faire face aux menaces et au danger, mais face au stress moderne, comme une trop grande quantité d'information, des soucis financiers et des conflits interpersonnels, nos réflexes de survie peuvent nous faire plus de mal que de bien. Pour nous aider à adapter notre système nerveux aux défis du monde d'aujourd'hui, le Dr Rick Hanson, neuropsychologue, nous présente "Un cerveau en santé".