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Short, effective hypnosis sessions to improve your mental health and well-being, designed to give you a boost, some relief from stress or anxiety, and help you if you’re struggling to cope. The sessions use evidence-informed hypnotherapy techniques designed to promote calm, emotional regulation, and psychological resilience. Each episode is just long enough for you to take time out to listen to it whenever you want and wherever you are, without disturbing your routine. Ursula James has been a clinical and medical hypnotherapist and hypnotherapy trainer for 30 years. She is a Patron of ...

Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope. It gathers consolations and stories that give new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of...

Where can a tin of tuna buy you clean clothes? Which British education system struggles with 50 percent illiteracy? Where do teetotal Muslims attend AA meetings? Where is it easier to get 'spice' than paracetamol? Welcome to Her Majesty's Prison Service, a creaking and surreal world that has been left to rot for decades in the shadows of polite society. Like most people, documentary-maker Chris Atkins didn't spend much time thinking about prisons. But after becoming embroiled in a dodgy scheme to fund his latest film, he was sent down for five years.

When the noise of the day fades and your heart still feels restless, these evening meditations invite you to slow down and rest in the peaceful presence of God. Through short Scripture readings, thoughtful reflection, and guided prayer, find assurance that the Lord sees you, loves you, watches over you through the night, and holds tomorrow in His hands. “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8

Since Darwin's day, we've been told that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Mainstream science - as well as religious and cultural institutions - has maintained that men and women evolved in families in which a man's possessions and protection were exchanged for a woman's fertility and fidelity. But this narrative is collapsing....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture. “A truly brilliant, mesmerizing read that demystifies the magic of great groups.”—Adam Grant...

READ BY THE AUTHOR Future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage by learning the skill necessary to stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way in this essential guide. Faced with tumultuous economic times and rapid technological...

Like many, you may be seeking concrete solutions to transform anxiety, trauma, and emotional turmoil into a harmonious and fulfilling life. The traditional methods you've tried might not have been enough to address your deep-rooted challenges. But imagine a world where you embrace a calmer mind and a rejuvenated spirit, all achieved through groundbreaking, science-backed approaches. That's now possible.

If a gorilla walked out into the middle of a basketball pitch, you’d notice it. Wouldn’t you? If a serious violent crime took place just next to you, you’d remember it, right? The Invisible Gorilla is a fascinating look at the unbelievable, yet routine tricks that your brain plays on you...

You know the feeling. Something small happens — an unreturned text, a flat tone of voice, a meeting you weren't included in and within seconds you're certain. Certain that you're unwanted. That this confirms what you've always suspected. That it's only a matter of time. And the worst part isn't the certainty. It's that you can't think your way out of it. You know, somewhere, that the reaction is too big for the cause. But knowing doesn't help. The flood comes anyway.

Have you ever felt like your brain works differently from everyone else? You may be intelligent, perceptive, and deeply empathetic. You notice things others miss. You think intensely, feel deeply, and process the world in unique ways. And yet… everyday life can feel exhausting. You struggle with focus and overwhelm. Your mind replays conversations long after they end. You analyze social situations in painful detail. You hide parts of yourself just to fit in. For many women, the explanation arrives years, sometimes decades, later... AuDHD.

You’re tired, in bed… but your mind won’t switch off? What if, tonight, you could just close your eyes and let sleep come to you, naturally and effortlessly? You’re not alone. According to the CDC, nearly one in three American adults doesn’t get enough sleep. But research from institutions like Stanford and Harvard has shown that guided hypnosis and relaxation techniques can significantly improve sleep quality, and sometimes after just a couple of sessions. This audiobook is your nightly reset.

This program was created in order to help the listener achieve deep states of calm, release panic and anxiety symptoms, and to quiet racing thoughts. Anxiety often starts in the mind through fearful thoughts. These fearful thoughts create fearful feelings such as anxiety and increased levels of stress hormones in the body. The affirmations within this script are thoughts designed to induce calm, relaxed empowerment.

Professor Thad Polk, of the University of Michigan, invites you to join him for Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach, a six-lecture course exploring a range of shocking psychological experiments from the past that have nonetheless contributed significant insight into the human condition. Dr. Polk elucidates the contemporary ethical principles now in place to protect both subjects and science, but admits that with every new technological and scientific advancement, there also comes a new set of ethical conundrums for researchers to grapple with.

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the...

Why does every "simple" task feel like an uphill battle? Why can you hyperfocus for six hours on something that fascinates you but can't make yourself start a ten-minute chore? Why do your emotions spike right before your period—and why won't anyone connect the dots? This audiobook does. Women with Adult ADHD 10-in-1 is a comprehensive two-manuscript audiobook—combining an evidence-based guide and a hands-on workbook into one resource. It doesn't just explain what's happening in your brain. It gives you the tools to actually do something about it.

Bryony Gordon is a respected journalist, a number one best-selling author and an award-winning mental health campaigner. She is also an alcoholic. In Glorious Rock Bottom Bryony opens up about a toxic 20-year relationship with alcohol and drugs and explains exactly why hitting rock bottom - for her, a traumatic event and the abrupt realisation that she was putting herself in danger, time and again - saved her life.

When Rosie's best friend has an affair with her husband, the consequences reverberate through the lives of two families. Relationships are torn apart, friendships shattered and childish innocence destroyed. Her daughter Daisy's fragile hold on reality begins to unravel when a letter arrives that opens old wounds. Rosie's son, Max, blames himself for everything that happened. And her ex-husband, Nick, has his own version of events.

'Soars with compassion, intelligence and hard-won wisdom ... a standout book' LOUISE KENNEDY From the Number One bestselling author of Poor 'Utterly compelling' EDEL COFFEY 'Raw and profound' LIZ NUGENT 'I couldn't put it down' ELAINE FEENEY Katriona O'Sullivan has come a long way from the...

Filled with insightful stories about golf, Dr. Bob Rotella’s delightful book will improve the game of even the most casual weekend player. Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the hottest performance consultants in America today. Among his many professional clients are Nick Price (last year's Player of...