Let these audiobooks be that little voice in your ear telling you the right thing to do. Get advice on health, happiness, relationships, and a wide range of other 'how-to's.
by Robert J. Davis, PhD; read by Robert J. Davis PhD
In this health and wellness book, award-winning health journalist Robert J. Davis reveals: which weight-loss measures are most—and least—likely to be effective; how conventional wisdom about weight loss is often wrong; how to spot misleading weight-loss advice, and avoid being duped into wasting time, money, and effort; how effective weight control doesn't require following complicated, restrictive rules; and the interesting history behind flawed weight-loss advice. Learn More
Ori Brafman with Rom Brafman; read by John Apicella
Drawing on the latest research from social psychology, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior, Sway reveals the dynamic forces that derail our decision-making and our personal and business livesand helps listeners avoid falling victim to those forces. Learn More
by Matthew John Bocchi; read by Timothy Andres Pabon
In the first memoir told by a child of 9/11, Matthew John Bocchi intimately delves into the psychological and emotional torment that ensued after his father's death. His unique story is one full of heartbreak and despair, grief and uncertainty, but most importantly, happiness and hope. The lesson he teaches us is clear but intricate: No matter how far you fall, you can always rise again. Learn More
In a sparkling debut in the entertaining pop science vein of Mary Roach, scientist Emma Byrne examines the latest research to show how swearing can be good for you. Learn More
Susan J. Noonan; forewords by Jerrold F. Rosenbaum & Timothy J. Petersen; read by Meredith Mitchell
In Take Control of Your Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Learn More
Anxiety is the most common mental disorder in the United States, with an estimated 40 million adult sufferers. The anti-anxiety drug Xanax is the nation's most-prescribed drug. Taking Control of Anxiety, however, shows that there are many other proven ways to treat anxiety. This is a self-help book in the best sense of the term, conversational in tone, supportive, and filled with simple tips and suggestions that can help people reduce their own anxieties. Learn More
by Linda Kohanov; read by Carolyn Jania and Linda Kohanov
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After more than twenty years in print, an updated edition of the evocative and transformational classic about the powerful bond between women and horses. Learn More
Teaching Life Skills to Children and Teens With ADHD describes the Life Skills Program created by author Vincent J. Monastra at his ADHD clinic. It features practical strategies for helping children and teens develop essential life skills at home, school, or in a support group setting. Learn More
by Mike Brooks, PhD & Jon Lasser, PhD; read by Steven Jay Cohen
Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World guides parents in teaching their children how to reap the benefits of living in a digital world while also preventing its negative effects. Learn More
Is the candidate you’re thinking of voting for reliable? Will the person you’re dating be a compatible spouse? Is that guy on the street going to ask for directions or assault you? To make a reasonable prediction, you’ve got to be able to spot “the tell.” Learn More
by Alex Lickerman and Ash ElDifrawi; read by Adam Lofbomm
Enduring happiness is something we all want yet many of us fail to achieve. Look around you. How many people do you know who would say they feel a constant and powerful sense of satisfaction with their lives? How many people do you imagine wouldn't find their ability to be happy impaired by a significant loss, like the death of a parent, a spouse, or a child? How is it possible to be happy in the long-term when so many terrible things are destined to happen to us? Learn More
Edited by Dan Gediman with John Gregory and Mary Jo Gediman; written and read by an ensemble cast
An AudioFile Best Audiobooks of the Year Selection and Earphones Award Winner
Moving and powerful first-person stories explore the beliefs and principles by which Americans live and the universal truths they have learned. Heard on public radio, they offer wisdom, guidance, and inspiration for any and all. Learn More
Hosted by Dave Isay; as told by StoryCorps participants
Celebrating ten years of StoryCorps, this collection reflects the depth and diversity of the over 45,000 interviews in the organization’s archives. Learn More
In this accessible and upbeat guide, Schlossberg builds on the concepts she pioneered in her smash hits Retire Smart, Retire Happy and Revitalizing Retirement with an engaging take on positive aging. Looking at the basic issues of aging—health, finances, and relationships—listeners will learn to think about and develop a deliberate plan to age happily. Learn More
by Lyle E. Bourne, Jr., PhD, and Alice F. Healy, PhD; read by Adam Verner
Whether you're training to play the piano, speak a foreign language, shoot a target with a bow and arrow, or master the techniques of fine carpentry, the conditions of your training will affect how successfully you learn and perform. This book shares practical tips to help you learn quickly, remember what you learn, and apply it to real-world performance. Learn More
The purpose of this book is to move beyond the unproductive and polarizing debates that occur over which bathroom/locker room transgender children should use and on which sports team they should participate. Aidan Key masterfully cuts through the misinformation and distractions to get at the only issues that truly matter—ensuring our children, all of our children—can count on a safe and welcoming learning environment. Learn More