Life Recovery

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can begin a recovery journey informed by accurate understandings, not myths, and empowered by processes that help them thrive. Written for men and women by an author who is herself a survivor, this guide tells the truth about what complex trauma means for your physical and mental health. Listeners will learn how to build key recovery processes into their lives, including grieving, meaning-making, forging healthy connections with others, and finding hope. This guidance is scientifically-based, in findings from positive psychology.

For many in recovery, traditional views of a Higher Power do not resonate. This dissonance left author Buddy C. feeling hopeless. As a result, Buddy entered a cycle of recovery and relapse for over six years. If you are reading this, you, or someone you love, is probably dealing with a life-controlling addiction, even though they have tried to break free. Buddy wrestled with the same dilemma. Buddy tried the 12-step recovery process but found surrendering to a “power greater than ourselves” undefinable and even unattainable.

After four decades of training volunteers to sit at the bedsides of the dying, psychologist and Shanti founder Charles Garfield has created an essential guide for friends and families who want to offer comfort and ease their loved ones' final days. Life's Last Gift is an indispensable emotional lifeline to hand to the grief-stricken, offering compassionate, practical advice on reaffirming connection and acquiring skills to be of the greatest service to those at the end of life. By focusing on the reciprocal and healing relationship between the living and the dying, which continues until the last breath, Garfield offers a path toward clarity and wholeness, and even growth.

Are you replaying the same arguments in your head, stalking your ex’s social media, or crying over love songs at 2 a.m.? Does the thought of moving on feel impossible, like your heart and identity are in pieces? What if you could turn this heartbreak into the ultimate breakthrough? This audiobook delivers the ultimate guide to surviving—and thriving—after heartbreak. No fluff, no clichés, just straight-talking advice that works.

If you want to finally end your battle with eating disorders and take back control over your life… Then you've come to the right place… From this book, you’ll discover: why binging is not your fault…the real truth about binge eaters like you and me, tips that work for breaking your very unhealthy relationship with food…no matter how bad it may be right now, your brain on binge…and how it’s scientifically proven to be as addictive as drugs, and more.

Clutter is not just a minor annoyance or an organizational challenge. It can damage self-esteem and relationships, contribute to financial problems, and even lead to unemployment. Stop Clutter from Stealing Your Life is written by a recovering clutterer who knows first-hand what clutter can do and how it can be controlled.

My entire world has been rocked with a loss, and I need to escape. With nothing left to lose, I leave behind the place I grew up and the memories haunting me there. I trust no one. Then I meet him. And he won’t stay out of my way.

Never has happiness as an emotional and physical state of being been so widely discussed. Matthieu Ricard is one of the most compelling voices on the subject, and one of the few who can bring together the teachings of eastern and western thought. In this accessible new work, Ricard provides a straightforward assessment of how to create true and lasting happiness.

How do you handle personal mistakes? Do you allow them to paralyze your personal success and spiritual growth? Or, do you allow them to induce fear and doubt in your relationship with Christ? The Bible contains numerous accounts of individuals who failed in their relationship with Him. Yet, this did not prevent them from doing great things for Him. God is a God of the Comeback. In the third book of the Restoration & Recovery Series, we will continue to examine the failures and ultimate successes of biblical characters. If they overcame, then, the Christian today can come out of any personal...

What is life like without alcohol? And could you cope? If you feel the need to sort out your issue with alcohol but you are scared or reluctant to quit because you can't imagine life without a drink, then this audiobook is for you. Here's an awakening and thought-provoking book aimed at people contemplating cutting down or even giving up their drinking forever, and a book that might just change your life!

Happiness the Danish way — Bring more comfort, happiness, and wellbeing into your life Did you know that the Danes are considered the happiest people in the world? Did you know that they strongly believe that their environment has a significant impact on their quality of life? Do you want to adopt the Danish secrets to enjoying simple pleasures? Then this is the book for you. Rita Hayes has worked with numerous Danes and one thing remains clear: They hold the key to lasting happiness. Why? They believe in Hygge – loosely translated as “a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being...

Character Witness is a memoir about a son's relationship with his mother, chronicling her struggle with mental illness, addiction, and poverty while exploring how the son's troubles as a young man began to mirror hers.

Wake up and tap into something truly epic - your life! Always "keeping it real", this book is a manifesto for personal change, presented with humor and wisdom from one of life's spiritual gangstas. Humorous and wise, gritty and real, Brett Moran knows the score about transformation. Real-life stories throughout will inspire you to think big and achieve even bigger while tough questions will help you overcome beliefs and conditioning that may have been keeping you caught in a life you didn't consciously choose.

Are you drowning in commitments you never wanted to make? From the boss who "just needs one more thing" at 5 PM Friday to the friend who assumes you'll babysit (again), your life is probably full of people who mistake your kindness for weakness. Meanwhile, your calendar is bursting, your stress levels are through the roof, and that little voice in your head keeps whispering, "When is it MY turn?" Good news: It can be your turn right now. In this refreshingly honest and laugh-out-loud funny guide, recovering people-pleaser Jordan Taylor shows you how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity ...

I should be dead today. Instead, I am gifted with a life beyond my wildest dreams and have yet taken that for granted. It is my responsibility to pass it on. The future is now. As I continue to witness the rising amount of suicides, overdoses, and senseless mass shootings in our country, I felt compelled to share my journey to mental wellness.

This book is for listeners who struggle with Imposter Syndrome. It's filled with insights, anecdotes, and exercises. Written by a thought-leader in the field of creativity and innovation, this book will help you build your self-confidence so that you can achieve success. Get your copy today to overcome Imposter Syndrome once and for all! If you've ever felt like an imposter, then this book is for you.

Centered around multi-million dollar stakes and a series of nationally televised poker tournaments, Fading Hearts on the River offers a story of odds - the odds of a newborn surviving severe jaundice, the odds of Congress passing a law that renders one's online gambling income inaccessible, the odds of drawing the right card on the turn or the river.

A Life Long Spiritual Walk as a Friend of Bill W. is a tribute to her formative years, being around her grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, mom and dad, and all her loving animals. She has Native roots in Canada with the Blood tribe and in Montana with the Blackfeet tribe, all of which contribute to the woman she is. She attributes the beginnings of her walk to being led to the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous on her most vulnerable and most teachable day, that being the day she began to hear for the first time in a long time. The rest of the journey speaks for itself.

Alcohol addiction is at an all-time high, as are its subsequent consequences such as obesity, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Quit Drinking offers an eye-opening, confidence-boosting alternative to willpower-centered approaches to health, wellness, and sobriety. This audiobook is ideal for the struggling alcoholic as well as the concerned friend or family member. This audiobook will help you quit drinking in the most natural manner possible - by understanding yourself. It's time to reach your true potential. Begin your journey now to a meaningful life.

How Will You Overcome Tragedy In Your Life? Facing life after loss is an ominous task. The subsequent journey will consist of many trials, revelations, and missteps in a continual evolution throughout life. There is not a straight, clear path to living after trauma. Instead, we learn from our own experiences while gaining valuable perspectives on moving forward to a life with deep awareness and ultimate emotional recovery. This book will help guide you along this path to recovery. Learn to move forward with strength, hope, and empathy by delving into a journey of multiple battles with loss ...