Healthy Change

Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be! So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment:

This is not a how-to audiobook. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This audiobook is the necessary companion for you to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose. This is an audiobook and Bible study to help you find the "want to" in making healthy lifestyle choices.

Gary Foster's The Shift is not about what to eat or not eat. It’s not about when to eat. It’s about building thinking habits, proven through science, that help you lose weight.

Take a Nap! Change Your Life. explains the five stages of the sleep cycle, particularly stage two, slow wave sleep, and REM, and the benefits each one provides; how to assess your tiredness and set up a personal sleep profile; and how to neutralize the voice in your head that tells you napping is a sign of laziness. (Not that anyone would have called JFK, Churchill, Einstein, or Napoleon a slug-a-bed.)

Kathy Freston wasn't born a vegan. The best-selling author and renowned wellness expert actually grew up on chicken-fried steak and cheesy grits and loved nothing more than BBQ ribs and vanilla milkshakes. Not until her 30s did she embrace the lifestyle of a veganist - someone who eats a plant-based diet not just for their own personal well-being but for the whole web of benefits it brings to our ecosystem and beyond. Kathy's shift toward this new life was gradual -she leaned into it -but the impact was profound. Now Kathy shows us how to lean into the veganist life.

Discover the Joy of a Hangover-Free Life with "Sober & Stunning" Unlock a vibrant, hangover-free life with Sober & Stunning: Your Guide to Hangover-Free Living by Ashlynn Angron. This transformative guide is more than just a book—it's your roadmap to living your best life without alcohol. Whether you're sober-curious or committed to a new way of living, this book is your ultimate companion on the journey to a healthier, happier you. Packed with practical tips, inspiring stories, and a whole lot of humor, Sober & Stunning empowers you to break free from the cycle of hangovers and embrace a...

Imagine turning what could be a contentious conversation with a family member, a friend, or a coworker into a fruitful exchange that enlightens everyone’s minds and inches both of you toward a solution. Steven T. Collis, one of the world’s leading experts on civil discourse, reveals ten practical habits that can help you navigate the potential minefields of hard topics and leave you and those you converse with feeling thoughtful and productive.

Most people live in a state of constant stress, anxiety, or worry. Sounds familiar? Well, you are not alone. Find out how negative emotions affect your immune system and cellular repair functions, and why you should address them immediately to: Allow your body to recover from existing problems Remain healthy In this book, you will find several proven, easy-to-use methods. What if you could overcome stress, tensions, or negative emotions within minutes? What if you had the ability to upgrade your health? What if you could empower yourself with simple, effective, and free methods to feel ...

Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects - men and women, some rich, some poor - from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies - the most complete ever done anywhere in the world - and the subjects' individual histories to illustrate the factors involved in reaching a happy, healthy old age. He explains precisely why some people turn out to be more resilient than others, the complicated effects of marriage and divorce, negative personality changes, and how to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and rewarding life in the later years.

There is a massive amount of shame that comes with negative thinking. You blame yourself for the intrusive thoughts that blindside you. You feel guilty for not being more optimistic. It’s time to stop. Negative thinking isn’t as simple as looking at the glass half empty. It is a debilitating mindset that seeps into every area of your life. Negative thinking happens automatically–it’s not your fault. You tell yourself that today will be a better day, but your brain tells you the opposite, and you slip back into old negative habits.

Pete and Geri Scazzero developed The Emotionally Healthy (EH) Relationships Course over a 21-year period to directly address core biblical principles to guide you and others into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life. In the EH Relationships Course, everyone will learn eight practical relationship skills to develop mature, loving relationships with others.

Ever woken up worrying that you said the wrong thing at work drinks the night before? Felt frustrated with yourself for polishing off the entire bottle of wine when you only intended to have one glass? The emotional pull of alcohol is strong, but Mindful Drinking: How Cutting Down Will Change Your Life is here to help us cultivate a new, healthy and more mindful relationship with alcohol. Journalist Rosamund Dean combines scientific expertise with practical advice in a game-changing four-step plan.

If you have access to a regular grocery store, you can feel better within 24 hours. Have you spent years trying to control your leaky gut? Do you have unexplained health problems like dry eyes, skin issues, and brain fog? Or is arthritis ruining your life? What may surprise you is more and more studies - including those by the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases - are showing these ailments are often directly caused by your diet. But there’s a solution.

Each one of us desires to experience a deep, sustained sense of joy, peace, and purpose. It’s how God designed us. In reality though, these are elusive to most people, even those who are faith-filled and otherwise successful. Why do these attributes escape our grasp? Is it because life is hard and not particularly fair? Or because we have unrealistic expectations that often lead to disappointment? Or regrets about our past and nagging worries about the future? Or perhaps it’s that we don’t really trust God and His sovereignty? This book provides a simple, powerful set ...

You will never diet again. Say goodbye to calorie counting, restrictive food bans, or other forced behaviors. In Mini Habits for Weight Loss, you will learn how to lose weight naturally in the precise way your body and brain are meant to change.

Do you feel daunted by the avalanche of information following a Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes diagnosis? Are you overwhelmed by the fear of long-term complications and struggling to find a clear path forward? If so, you're not alone. No need to worry about time-consuming diets or exercises crafted on extremes; these evidence-based strategies are designed for real people facing real challenges. Whether you're newly diagnosed, proactive after a pre-diabetes alert, or a caregiver longing to help a loved one, this crucial guide equips you with everything needed.

Life Change is more than just a weight loss book—it's a definitive guide to lasting transformation and an invitation to explore your purpose and identity through God’s eyes. Based on the belief that true life change only occurs when we engage our mind, body and spirit, Darren and Candy address each of these factors independently and explore how they work together to shape our journey towards healthier habits.

This is not a diet book. Are you ready to change your life? Welcome to the James Smith revolution. Self-confessed disruptor of a billion-dollar diet industry, James is armed with every tool you’ll ever need to achieve incredible results from dieting, training and staying in shape to identifying the fads, phonies and nonsense that get in the way of genuinely lasting progress.

What if you could stop eating, stop working at a bad job, stop a bad relationship - stop anything when you have had enough? Understanding WHY you eat can lead to real and lasting change - both in weight loss and all other areas of life. In You Are Why You Eat food becomes a digestible metaphor. Most of us are unable to walk away - from a plate of food or a bad situation. But instead of staying and trying to please others all the time, what would happen if you listened to your inner voice?

Are you trying to eat a plant-based or vegan diet but failing? You may be going about it the wrong way. In 5 quick and easy to digest steps, this book will show you how to create a foundational set of behaviors so you can change the story and live your best plant-based power life. So many people are saying that a plant-based diet is the best way to take control of your health but they forget to mention how negative behavior patterns tend to bring you back to square one. Real change comes by updating your mindset. This is where this book comes in. It will show you how to make those changes ...