Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & Intimacy

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Title: The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better

Author: Jenny Anderson, Rebecca Winthrop

Narrator: Rebecca Winthrop, Jenny Anderson

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 9 minutes

Release date: January 7, 2025

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking A powerful toolkit for parents of both checked-out and stressed-out teens that shows exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support their academic and emotional flourishing.   Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. This is feeding an alarming teen mental health crisis. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school. For the past five years, award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and the Brookings Institution’s global education expert Rebecca Winthrop have been investigating why so many children lose their love of learning in adolescence. Now, weaving extensive original research with real-world stories of kids who transformed their relationships with learning, they identify four modes of learning that students use to navigate through the shifting academic demands and social dynamics of middle and high school, shaping the internal narratives about their skills, potential, and identity: • Resister. When kids resist, they struggle silently with profound feelings of inadequacy or invisibility, which they communicate by ignoring homework, playing sick, skipping class, or acting out. • Passenger. When kids coast along, consistently doing the bare minimum and complaining that classes are pointless. They need help connecting school to their skills, interests, or learning needs. • Achiever. When kids show up, do the work, and get consistently high grades, their self-worth can become tied to high performance. Their disengagement is invisible, fueling a fear of failure and putting them at risk for mental health challenges. • Explorer. When kids are driven by internal curiosity rather than just external expectations, they investigate the questions they care about and persist to achieve their goals.   Understanding your child’s learning modes is vital for nurturing their ability to become Explorers. Anderson and Winthrop outline simple yet counterintuitive parenting strategies for connecting with your child, tailoring your listening and communication styles to their needs, igniting their curiosity, and building self-awareness and emotional regulation.

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Title: The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself

Author: Sharon Hargrave, Nan Deal, Ron L. Deal, Terry Hargrave

Narrator: Pete Straub

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 52 minutes

Release date: January 7, 2025

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

Backed by neuroscience and biblical principles, this book delivers a therapeutic model for couples who want to stop the painful patterns that harm their marriage so that they can build a stronger connection. When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage was nearly shattered by their destructive cycles. At wits' end, they sought the help of pioneering therapists Dr. Terry Hargrave and Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, whose transformational Restoration Therapy has helped millions through the practice of emotional mindfulness.   Now, the Deals and Hargraves introduce readers to this proven method that challenges popular beliefs about how relationships work. They show readers how to better understand themselves in times of emotional distress, so that they can self-regulate. Christian readers will  especially appreciate the balance of scientifically proven methods along with Scripturally sound teaching, resulting in more loving, faithful marital relationships.

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Title: Break Up On Purpose: A Catalyst for Growth

Author: John Kim

Narrator: John Kim

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

Release date: December 31, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck, the Angry Therapist, an honest guide to breaking up and breaking through Every breakup is a transformation. A breaking down and breaking through to a new version of who you are now, after you have severed ties. Nothing will change you like a broken heart. Yet every breakup is different. John Kim, the Angry Therapist, has seen thousands of patients through breakups of every brutal, freeing, heartbreaking kind—and he’s lived through failed relationships and a divorce of his own. Through his journey as a therapist and as a partner and father, John has identified eight types of unique breakups—and how to get over them: The Big One Break-Up (the One you Compare All To) The Blindsided Break-Up The “Flat Soda” (Mutual) Break-Up The You Cheated/You Left Me for Someone Else Break-Up The Soap Opera Break-Up The Almost-Relationship Breakup The Break Up That Never Ends The D-word (Divorce) Each type elicits different responses, requiring different approaches to healing and starting over. John offers a three-part guide to healing from heartbreak: We hear stories from him and his patients about the eight types of breakups, discover honest reflections about what really went down, and engage in Break Through Work to learn the steps necessary to truly heal and grow. John shows us how a breakup can be the ultimate tool for personal growth, where we discover bodies rewired, trauma processed, false beliefs dissolved, and new standards set.  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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Title: Fire Shut Up in My Bones

Author: Charles M. Blow

Narrator: Leon Nixon

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

Release date: November 19, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

A New York Times Notable Book | Lambda Literary Award Winner | Long-listed for the PEN Open Book Award “Charles Blow is the James Baldwin of our age.” — Washington Blade “[An] exquisite memoir . . . Delicately wrought and arresting.” — New York Times Universally praised on its publication, Fire Shut Up in My Bones is a pioneering journalist’s indelible coming-of-age tale.  Charles M. Blow’s mother was a fiercely driven woman with five sons, brass knuckles in her glove box, and a job plucking poultry at a factory near their segregated Louisiana town, where slavery's legacy felt close. When her philandering husband finally pushed her over the edge, she fired a pistol at his fleeing back, missing every shot, thanks to “love that blurred her vision and bent the barrel.” Charles was the baby of the family, fiercely attached to his “do-right” mother. Until one day that divided his life into Before and After—the day an older cousin took advantage of the young boy. The story of how Charles escaped that world to become one of America’s most innovative and respected public figures is a stirring, redemptive journey that works its way into the deepest chambers of the heart. “Stunning . . . Blow’s words grab hold of you . . . [and] lead you to a place of healing.” — Essence “The memoir of the year.” — A. V. Club

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Title: Praying Through Loneliness: A 90-Day Devotional for Women

Author: Kristen Strong

Narrator: Kristen Strong

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 24 minutes

Release date: November 12, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. In a season of loneliness? Take comfort in the stories of other women who share their own honest experiences of feeling isolated, struggling to find friends, and still finding a meaningful way through. With the current crisis of loneliness and lack of friendships in today's culture, this 90-day devotional offers both lived perspective and attainable promise for how to find community and friends. Compiled by beloved author, Kristen Strong, who offers her two decades of experience as a constantly relocating military spouse and one decade as a settled civilian to address head on the rising pain point facing women today in startling numbers: an acute loneliness and isolation due to a lack of friends. Praying Through Loneliness is a compilation of stories from many women in all stages of life written to let you know that you are: - Not alone in your sadness, frustration, or sense of rejection - Not alone when you feel jealous of other women's friendships - Not alone in the pain of a friendship breakup - Not alone when you want to give up trying to connect again - Not alone in your need to know that the Lord sees you in your loneliness, has a purpose for you during it, and won't abandon you as you walk through it   Praying Through Loneliness doesn't skip over the sadness and hardship loneliness brings. It doesn't offer trite advice or give spiritual formulas to shortcut the slow work of friendship. Instead, it offers an empathetic and hopeful accompaniment in the dark night you are walking through. Each daily devotional includes: - Scripture verse - Vulnerable story where questions and regret are seen through the eyes of Jesus who is always walking beside you - Hopeful message - Meaningful prayer references for encouragement   Spend the next 90 days with come-alongside friends and the God who has said from the beginning that it is not good for us to be alone; let them lift your burden of loneliness.

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Title: Girlies: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

Author: Sudha Bhuchar, Shaheen Khan

Narrator: Sophie Levy, Nyla Levy, Sakuntala Ramanee, Charubala Chokshi, Ameet Chaana, Roger Liddle, Sudha Bhuchar, Alice Arnold, Zita Sattar, Shaheen Khan, Bharti Patel, Susan Sheridan, Full Cast

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 3 hours 40 minutes

Release date: October 31, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

The hilarious ups and downs of five 30-something Asian women living in South West London in the 1990s. Meet Tula, Vinny, Jabeen, Sonal and Samina - best friends and members of the 'Girlie’ club. Listen to this joyous exploration of friendship, family, work and womanhood in the British Asian community in the 90s. In their regular gatherings for ‘Girlie’ evenings the friends drink, laugh, blow off steam and commiserate. Nothing is sacred: friendships are tested, marriages analysed, and secrets exposed. Tula is dating, new mum Vinny is struggling, lawyer Jabeen has to walk a tricky professional and personal line and Samina and Sonal are both hiding a secret that threatens the Girlies’ strong bonds. Can these five feisty women forgive and forget in the name of friendship? Series co-creators Shaheen Khan and Sudha Bhuchar have enjoyed great success as playwrights, both individually and together, in their writing for radio, stage and screen. As an actor Khan is best known for her role as Mrs Bhamra in Bend It Like Beckham and for a recurring role on Casualty. Bhuchar starred in the role of solicitor Usha Gupta in BBC Radio 4's The Archers, and has appeared on screen in EastEnders and Coronation Street. Cast and credits Starring Shaheen Khan, Sudha Bhuchar, Zita Sattar, Bharti Patel, Sakuntala Ramanee, Roger Liddle, Shiv Grewal, Cal McCrystal, Charubala Chokshi, Susan Sheridan, Christopher Trenfield, Ameet Chaana, Sophie Levy, Nyla Levy, Burt Caesar, Omar Salimi, Holly McGoldrick, Lannah McAdam, Surendra Kochar and Alice Arnold Written by Sudha Bhuchar and Shaheen Khan Directed by Kristine Landon-Smith First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 Apr-15 May 1997 (series 1), 20 Jul-10 Aug 1998 (series 2) ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Title: Two Equals One: A Marriage Equation for Love, Laughter, and Longevity

Author: Jimmy Rollins, Irene Rollins

Narrator: Jimmy Rollins, Irene Rollins, Lisa Larsen

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 5 minutes

Release date: October 29, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the authors. Uncover the secrets to a thriving marriage. Focusing on reconciling differences and forging true intimacy, Two Equals One emphasizes the crucial roles of communication, understanding, and concerted team effort. 100% of marriages that end in divorce are cited for 'irreconcilable differences.' Things that brought couples together are now tearing them apart. Simple occasional frustrations have morphed into everyday fights causing complex fractures. Marriages are miserable, families are affected, and the equation for a marriage made one is elusive. In Two Equals One, Jimmy and Irene Rollins introduce you to a solution that is counter-cultural to a society that encourages you to give up, to not give your spouse any more chances, or use pain as permission to step out on your spouse. A solution that with two committed people coupled with the power of God can be the equation for a marriage made one. Two Equals One presents the case to stay rather than leave. To lean in rather than let go. To give you a framework and path to discover a marriage equation of love, laughter, and longevity. From tackling tough topics such as addiction and resentment to addressing the impact of neglecting spousal roles, Two Equals One is a comprehensive guide to strengthening and salvaging relationships, while offering practical challenges, prayers, and resources to actively engage couples. Jimmy and Irene will help readers to: - Move from cussing and fussing to communicating and forgiving - Learn tools to have hard conversations that will improve your communication and connection in relationships - Find hope and healing in areas in your relationship where there is real hurt, broken trust, and rebuild your relationship together - Discover how two completely different people can accept, learn from, and leverage their differences to make a marriage made one   Jimmy and Irene encourage couples to identify differences and navigate through them, providing guidance on conflict management and expectation setting. They stand firm in their belief that with effort and commitment, any marriage can overcome challenges and thrive. Your irreconcilable difference can be reconciled. Graphics and resources can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: Kingdom Kindness: A Movement to Bring Calm to the Culture

Author: Tony Evans

Narrator: William Andrew Quinn

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 32 minutes

Release date: October 29, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

Selfishness, pride, and hostility dominate the headlines, social media, and everyday interactions. But what if every Christian did one simple act of kindness each week? What if offering to carry groceries for someone who is struggling could spark a revolution? With rousing encouragement and biblical insight, Dr. Tony Evans shows how, when we let the kindness of God change us, we can change the world. Through real-life examples and practical teaching, he empowers each of us to ● replace hurtful speech with helpful speech ● choose honor over hate ● recognize everyday opportunities to spread God's love ● discover the courage to step out in kindness Kindness is catching. It's time to let God's love ignite a countercultural movement that overcomes evil with good.

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Title: Feel, Heal & Let That Sh*t Go: Your Guide to Emotional Resilience and Lasting Self-Love

Author: Rachel Kaplan

Narrator: Rachel Kaplan

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 22 minutes

Release date: October 15, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

A psychotherapist and hit podcaster brings empathy and humor to her first book, a radical reimagining of the self-help genre that teaches readers how to “process their emotional sh*t,” let it go, and enjoy the life they’re livingAfter suffering through her own cycle of tragedy, suppressed emotion, professional study, therapy, and eventual breakthrough, Rachel Kaplan knows from experience that many of us avoid actually feeling our feelings. Instead, we store them in a kind of emotional constipation, chasing distraction, addiction, consumption, and other forms of suppression. The only way to heal from traumatic experiences and difficult feelings, to live healthier and happier lives, is to move the emotions through our bodies—to let that sh*t go.Heal, Feel, and Let That Sh*t Go is a revolutionary and irreverent approach to personal transformation and self-care that teaches readers precisely how to (and why they should) feel emotions to move them through the body as nature intended. Kaplan calls this modality “emotional potty training,” and the revolutionary community she’s nurturing, the Feelings Movement. Her approach helps readers heal themselves deep down, eliminate doubt about their own self-worth and value, and importantly, enjoy the journey.To accomplish this, Kaplan guides readers to:• reconnect and reintegrate with their younger selves who suppressed emotion because they needed connection and approval from parents in order to survive• access the inner pain resulting from the experience of feeling unlovable and other traumas that were not emotionally processed at the time• engage in self-care practices and step-by-step physical and mental exercises to work through and release these pent-up feelingsRestoring the ability to process emotion is the only effective means for reducing our backlog of emotional pain, establishing a baseline of well-being and self-trust, and overcoming the debilitating effects of core wounds, chronic stress, depression, and misery. By letting that sh*t go, readers can enjoy the life they’re living and know their worth, no matter what.

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Title: Sticky Notes: Memorable Lessons from Ordinary Moments

Author: Matthew Eicheldinger

Narrator: Matthew Eicheldinger

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 2 hours 26 minutes

Release date: October 15, 2024

Genres: Relationships & Intimacy

Publisher's Summary:

From popular personality and storyteller Matt Eicheldinger, a collection of 100 true, uplifting short stories that capture the meaning behind everyday encounters, and the small lessons woven in-between. Every story is important. Every single one.  When middle school teacher Matt Eicheldinger had a student who wouldn’t speak at all, he decided to leave her a sticky note on her desk everyday, each one with a funny cartoon or encouraging messages. Years later, she returned to share she had saved every sticky note he had left to encourage her, leaving Eicheldinger to wonder what other extraordinary moments he missed from seemingly ordinary interactions.  Luckily, he had a way to revisit them all. For the past fifteen years, Eicheldinger has written down moments like this from his classroom, capturing literally hundreds of daily interactions between himself, students, and families. Sticky Notes offers readers a chance to experience one hundred of these stories that capture friendship, grief, joy, and so much more. Although each story can stand on its own, Eicheldinger offers a new perspective that will help you understand what he has grown to learn over the years: there is always a greater message within the story, we just need to be ready to see it.