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Hormonal contraception is something most women will use at some point during their life. But the reach of the pill goes far beyond the small number of targeted effects we take it for. It affects almost every system in our body. Column inches and anecdotal conversations prove there are many questions about the pill and its effects yet until now we have known very little about. In this trailblazing book expert psychologist Dr Hill reveals the latest science on the pill and how it's changing women and the world, for better and for worse.   

Unlike generic anger management books, Anger Management for Women addresses the unique challenges women face—from hormonal triggers and workplace discrimination to cultural expectations and trauma-related anger.

An empowering audiobook about standing your ground in dating, in marriage, in your career, and anywhere else. As an author and a coach who has been helping women for more than a decade, I noticed some women were in trouble. But there are women out there who have designed the life they live. I call these women high-value women. It turns out the high-value woman follows a set of strategies and principles. I'll share them with you throughout this audiobook.

Conquer daily stress and reclaim your mental health with grounded, practical self-help tools built entirely for men. Whether you are gripping the steering wheel during a tense commute, lying awake at night, or battling unspoken anger, this empowering audio guide delivers immediate relief. Stop...

En este audiolibro se encuentra el "Plan para Salvarse a sí Misma," un organizado programa de cinco meses que proporciona verdadera seguridad financiera a largo plazo. Pero lo que esta en juego es más que el propio dinero. Es acerca de todos los sentidos de una mujer, de quién es y qué realmente merece, y por qué todo comienza con la decisión de salvarte a ti misma. ¿Que esperas? Toma control de tu destino.

If you’re a survivor of sexual harm, recovering your sexuality is possible. You are worthy of good care. The toxic effects of sexual trauma and abuse can be devastating and lasting. Victims’ ability to experience healthy sexuality, even if they free themselves from the abuse, is often...

In Span of Control, Lohrenz picks up right where Fearless Leadership left off - encouraging listeners to develop resilience for facing hard times. Span of Control offers a collection of moving stories, actionable tools, and opportunities for listener reflection, all of which can be applied immediately in businesses, on teams, and in listeners’ personal lives.

Men's masculine behaviors and traits have been suppressed by popular culture combined with “egalitarian blank slate” ideals that have been integrated within institutional systems and supported by national and local governments for the last 50-70 years. Where are the benefits this egalitarian utopia promised? Why has it become so popular to shame, guilt, and insult masculinity and masculine behaviors? After 50 to 70 years of this, what are the results?

A fascinating investigation into the lucrative, minimally regulated, fast-growing industry of egg freezing, from a young reporter on a personal journey into the world of cutting-edge reproductive medicine “An engaging and groundbreaking book.”—Toni Weschler, MPH, author of Taking Charge of...

Explore the hidden medical history of bodily autonomy and the fierce political battle over human reproductive rights. From ancient herbal rituals to modern courtroom showdowns, this urgent narrative reveals how midwives, doctors, and lawmakers have clashed over who dictates human fertility. It...

End exhausting situationships and relationship anxiety by reclaiming your dating life with calm confidence. If you are burned out from endless app swiping, mixed signals, and toxic communication, it is time to shift from waiting to be chosen to actively becoming the chooser. Reclaim your...

A moment comes for every addict when the consequences are so great or the pain is so bad that the addict's life becomes out of control because of his or her behavior. Some are news-making moments, such as the public censure when a congressman, minister, general, or professional athlete is cited for unacceptable sexual behavior. For most people those moments are followed by resolves to "never do it again", but somehow after the promise is made, they often find themselves doing something they vowed never to do again. That is addiction.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An inspiring story of coming back from cancer and learning to cherish every moment.”—People “I have breast cancer.” When Good Morning America anchor Amy Robach revealed her shocking diagnosis on live television in November 2013, the seasoned news...

Birth control offers women the opportunity to prevent pregnancy, plan and space their births, or have no births at all. And yet, in the United States, half of all pregnancies remain unintended, and access to birth control is beset by inequities in education, access, and coverage. Birth Control: What Everyone Needs to Know will offer more than a user's guide to available means of contraception: it will examine how supported family-planning infrastructure impacts society as a whole. 

Having your period is messy, makes you sore (like being hit by a train), and is emotionally draining and irritating, not to mention highly inconvenient! Many women and young girls are embarrassed by the process of menstruation, but everybody goes through it.

Lauren Golden, founder of The Free Mama movement, teaches women how to have a life many have only dreamed about: one where they can make good money and be there for their families - without sacrificing one for the other and without guilt.

Kathy Collard Miller tells the riveting true story of being an angry and abusive mother. At the same time, she was a Christian who prayed for an instantaneous deliverance of her deep-seated anger. God answered yes through a process of growth. He also healed her relationship with her husband. Is "no more anger" possible? Let Kathy's story assure you through hope and God's help, the answer is "Yes!"

Experience the peace and freedom of knowing that God is in control, and you don't always have to be! Are you wearing a Junior God Badge? Before responding, "absolutely not!" ask yourself the following question: "Am I T.I.R.E.D.?" Tired of needing to control the lives of those you live. Irritated by the never-ending list of things you feel responsible for. Resentful for being labeled a nag or control freak. Exhausted by the stress of an out-of-control world. Drained from trying to do everything yourself.