Life Recovery

Precisely plotting the slippery slope of a heroin addict's existence, The Hummingbird Kiss paints a bleak picture but still manages to offer a ray of hope. The '70s are young, and 18-year-old Trish is a newlywed. When a Florida judge sentences her junkie husband to ten years for stealing stereos, she immediately seeks out a fix, and before she knows it she's hooked. There follows a long sojourn as she and her friends work small scams to score, head to California in search of better highs, move back to Florida, shoot up and nod off every chance they get — until death gets some of them.

Are you a codependent man or woman, and are you looking for help to overcome it and reshape your life? If addiction (yours or someone else’s), violence, depression, or toxic shaming has affected your life, you might also be dealing with another invisible issue - codependency. It has created additional life-long challenges such as endless shame, anxiety, perfectionism, need for power, depression, a history of unhealthy relationships, and much more without you even being conscious of the link to the above problems.

Burnout Recovery Blueprint is your guide to reversing chronic exhaustion, reclaiming your peace, and building a sustainable, fulfilling life. Whether you’re a high achiever silently struggling or someone lost in emotional fatigue, this book offers a practical, science-backed path forward—without guilt, overwhelm, or burnout clichés. This isn’t just another self-help book. It’s a complete recovery system grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and real-world strategies. You’ll discover the hidden signs of silent burnout, learn how to interrupt the spiral before collapse, and reset ...

Have you ever been in a position when you felt compelled to break emotionally? Do you ever wonder why your emotions get the best of you at times? Have you ever pondered over what the term "emotional flexibility" means and why it is so vital to health? Wesley Holland has highlighted the most fundamental characteristics of creating emotional flexibility in his book, Emotional Flexibility: Essential Guide to Master Stress and Build Resilience for a Better Life. This book not only explains but also teaches the notion of bending rather than breaking.

Over the past 10 years, Ron has sat across his desk from, talked over the phone to, met via telehealth with, and taught in drug education classroom settings with literally hundreds of individuals helping them overcome the allusive addictive behavior. He was intrinsically motivated to write this audiobook to uncover the timeless truths about addictive behavior and how to escape its grasp. A common theme continued to surface over the years revealing, what he calls “hidden secrets”, that are hiding in plain sight.

A. A. Gill's memoir begins in the dark of a dormitory with six strangers. He is an alcoholic, dying in the last-chance saloon - driven to dry out, not out of a desire to change but mainly through weariness. He tells the truth - as far as he can remember it - about drinking and about what it is like to be drunk. Pour Me is about the blackouts, the collapse, the despair. Lacerating, unflinching, uplifting, it is a classic about drunken abandon. Read by Dougray Scott.

Several years ago, P.E. Moskowitz had a near-death experience, followed by a nervous breakdown. As they willed themselves back to life using a variety of drugs, both prescription and illicit, they started to wonder: Why are so many of us seeking out these types of interventions to deal with our daily reality?

When it comes to illness, sometimes the end is just the beginning. Recovery and convalescence are words that exist at the periphery of our lives - until we are forced to contend with what they really mean. Here, GP and writer Gavin Francis explores how - and why - we get better, revealing the many shapes recovery takes, its shifting history and the frequent failure of our modern lives to make adequate space for it.

The world's great philosophers and spiritual leaders teach us that happiness depends on how we look at life. In Higher, Charles Hanna explores why and how we can create the best possible outlook. By finding our Higher Perspective, Higher Power, and Higher Purpose, he demonstrates how we can challenge our demons and become our best selves. His experience of physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery following an eight-year cocaine addiction will resonate powerfully with all listeners, whether they have experienced addiction or not.

On a fateful day in the fall of 2008, Melanie Schwarz realized she had failed miserably as a mother. Her denial of her daughter’s recent actions and changes had brought her to a place where rejecting reality was no longer an option. As she finally accepted Morgan’s addiction, she knew that her every action and reaction from that point on would either positively or negatively mold their lives.

Watching a loved one immersed in an intense battle with alcohol and drug abuse may be the most difficult, complex and harrowing experience you'll ever have. This book offers a message of hope to families and friends, giving practical solutions so they can help anyone struggling with addiction to begin the road to recovery.

Life After Divorce: A Practical Guide to Moving Forward Divorce isn’t just an ending—it’s the beginning of something new. But where do you start when everything feels like it’s falling apart? Life After Divorce: A Practical Guide to Moving Forward is your roadmap to reclaiming your happiness, confidence, and future. Packed with real-life strategies, expert advice, and emotional support, this guide walks you through the toughest moments and helps you rebuild your life—on your own terms. Whether you’re struggling with the emotional toll, financial adjustments, co-parenting ...

Picture yourself trapped in a traffic jam feeling utterly calm. Imagine being unflappable and relaxed when your supervisor loses her temper. What if you were peaceful instead of anxious? What if your life were filled with nurturing relationships and a warm sense of belonging? This is what it feels like when you've achieved emotional freedom.

This comprehensive guide provides a proven, step-by-step approach to breaking free from nicotine addiction, helping you overcome cravings, manage stress, and build a new, smoke-free life without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.

In 16 brilliantly observed true stories, Sam Harris emerges as a natural humorist in league with David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler, Carrie Fisher, and Steve Martin, but with a voice uniquely his own. Praised by the Chicago Sun-Times for his "manic, witty commentary", and with a storytelling talent the New York Times calls " New Yorker - worthy," he puts a comedic spin on full-disclosure episodes from his own colorful life. What better place to find painfully funny material than in growing up gay, gifted, and ambitious in the heart of the Bible belt?

An unflinching memoir of survival, redemption, and the unstoppable human spirit. Born into violence, poverty, and chaos on the unforgiving streets of Southeast London, Mark Anthony seemed destined for a life of destruction. Abandoned by his father, battered by abuse, entangled in crime, drugs, and despair, his early years read like a grim checklist of everything that could go wrong. Expelled from schools, locked in children’s homes, betrayed, imprisoned — even battling cancer, bankruptcy, and false accusations — Mark’s life spiraled again and again to the brink of ruin. But in his ...

Wickedness - It's hard to imagine that one person could afflict so much damage to a person’s soul. I grew up being tortured brutally on a daily basis. It was a tough time. Our family always seemed to struggle and sometimes we didn't even have food to eat. Even going to school with clean clothes was a privilege for us. Things were bad....real bad...but that is only part of my story.

The 10th anniversary edition of the book that has given hope and inspiration to thousands who are dealing with eating disorders.

Exposure to pornography at a very young age and sexual abuse when I was 14 years old made my life hell. Quite frankly, it ruined my whole life. I lived with daily battles that created a war within my soul. This torment lasted until I was 40 years old. I could no longer live with the trauma, the pain, and suffering emanating from my childhood events. I needed help. Just like many adults and children do too.

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.