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Even before the pandemic brought on a crushing wave of stress, anxiety, isolation and financial struggle, there was a growing mental health crisis - exacerbated by a digital-first culture that is putting untold pressure on a generation of young people.  Poppy Jamie has made it her life's mission to do something about this and share the actionable, science-backed solutions we can all use to rewire our daily thoughts and break damaging patterns for good - those same ones that she used to piece herself back together after suffering from chronic anxiety and burnout. 

In Too Perfect, Dr. Allan Mallinger draws on 20 years of research and observations from his private practice to show how perfectionism can sap energy, complicate even the simplest decisions, and take the enjoyment out of life. For workaholics or neat freaks, for anyone who fears change or making mistakes, needs rigid rules, is excessively frugal or obstinate, Too Perfect offers revealing self-tests, fascinating case histories, and practical strategies to help us overcome obsessiveness and reclaim our right to happiness. 

When anxiety rises and words feel out of reach, your breath can become the quiet place where peace begins. If your mind feels loud, your heart feels unsteady, and prayer feels difficult, you are not alone. You trust God, yet fear still rises. You want peace, yet anxiety pulls your thoughts in every direction. Sleepless nights and racing worries can leave you feeling discouraged and unsure where to turn. If this sounds familiar, you are seen and you are not broken.

Acid reflux (GERD) has become alarmingly common. Fast and highly processed food we consume daily has damaged our stomachs and our body's ability to digest the food naturally. Eating diseases mostly start from our mind. Emotional eating is the perfect example. To know what happens when we have food is decisive, everything is connected. Listen to these books and gather medical explanations, expert advice, and practical tips and learn good habits - you'll find an healthy solution.

Know that you are no longer alone. For a long time, I didn't know what triggered my anger. Past and present were mixed together, and it was impossible for me to tell them apart. I felt rejected and abandoned. To get to see it more clearly, I undertook several therapeutic approaches, in groups, alone. The secret was buried deeply in my memory and poisoned my existence. All I wanted was to feel better. I simply did not know how and what was causing my suffering.

Soul searching poetry for a new generation. Inspired by Diane di Prima, Rene Ricard, Henry Miller and others 'who tell it like it is', The Blues Comes with Good News is a collection of poems by prolific writer, Sonny Hall. The collection ranges from articulating addiction, self-destruction and...

While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, you've probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change, it's easy to be too hard on yourself and fall into the same traps that keep you feeling stressed and disappointed. This book presents a revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism—a way to transform your need for precision into self-acceptance, compassion, and love for each perfectly imperfect passing moment in our lives.

WE'VE ALL BEEN GIFTED ONE AMAZING BODY. And yet we spend most of our life disliking and not accepting it. Not anymore! In this anti-diet, Intuitive Eating, Body Positive book, author Julie Glynn weaves together her personal experience, her skills as a coach, educator, and storyteller. She uses her conversational tone, sense of humor, and love of analogies in this easy-to-understand, informative, step-by-step guide where she takes you by the hand as you create a new narrative of self-acceptance and body positivity

Real Success Begins When You Let Go of Perfection Is the pursuit of perfection derailing you? Do you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate? Amy Calandrino has been there—juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal struggles while trying to appear “perfect” to others. Yet...

A clear path to overcoming uncertainty, perfectionism, and fears of rejection so you can finally find peace with the past and create a happier, healthier future “Poppy’s powerful approach will help you take control of your thoughts so they don’t control you.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York...

As Roseann Sdoia waited to watch her friend cross the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 2013, she had no idea her life was about to change - that in a matter of minutes she would look up from the sidewalk, burned and deaf, staring at her detached foot, screaming for help amid the smoke and blood. In the chaos of the minutes that followed, three people would enter Roseann's life and change it forever.

In a world marred by an unending stream of global health crises, economic turmoil, and political upheavals, the only thing we know about the future is another disaster is inevitable and imminent. COVID-19 served as a wake-up call for many, revealing our lack of preparedness to navigate the chaos, disruption, and uncertainty it brought.

When Tania Rife was six years old, a child serial rapist and murderer followed her home from school in a gray sedan. She escaped. But the fear he planted that November afternoon in 1987 didn't leave with him. For thirty years, it traveled with her — into classrooms, parking lots, marriage, motherhood, and the middle of the night. It disguised itself as responsibility. Preparedness. Love. Tania became a woman who appeared utterly capable while her nervous system never once stopped scanning for danger.

Step into the chilling depths of female psychopathy with She’s The Perfect Predator by Gregory Norman—a compelling narrative drawn from over two decades of intimate experiences and encounters with female psychopaths.

In So Many Freakin’ Secrets, Janet Cheney takes her readers on a journey through her own 1950s/1960s-era dysfunctional upbringing: a life full of secrets, unaddressed emotions, and unhealthy behavior patterns that cultivated a climate of abuse. Punctuated with humor and unusual spurts of joy, Cheney is stymied by unspoken family themes of suppressing grief, hiding abuse, eating away your emotions, "don't talk/don’t share," and withholding love and affection. It all becomes the catalyst to find self-love and learning that all are worthy of love, just for being born.

Skinny, Fat, Perfect is part memoir, part road map, and whole-heartedly designed to help listeners approach healthy eating and weight loss from a different perspective. This book is a guide for returning to self-love, healing old wounds, and being happy in your body at any size or age. It's time to abandon the popular fear-based and fight-oriented diet paradigm, and instead see how accepting ourselves and our bodies will lead to a natural, healthy, and sustainable weight.

Con el tono más accesible, las investigaciones científicas más avanzadas y la amenidad que lo caracteriza, el doctor Eduardo Calixto explica qué ocurre en nuestro cerebro cuando enfrentamos crisis existenciales, cómo ayudan algunos alimentos a tener mejor salud cerebral, por qué es importante no saltarse el desayuno y hacer ejercicio.

Trying to be perfect at everything is exhausting and, frankly, unachievable. It leads to negative self-talk, reduced confidence, burnout, and a lack of motivation. But it doesn't have to be this way. Introducing The Paradox of Perfectionism, a must-listen for anyone who wants to break free from the chains of perfect expectations and start living a more authentic (not to mention happier) life.

ADHD is a condition in the brain many people are somewhat familiar with. However, when it comes to the specifics, the majority of us are still left in the dark. The main essence of ADHD is missing when people just think that you’re hyperactive and unfocused. There is way more to it. And not only is so much more to say about the causes of ADHD, but about the consequences as well. The author of this audiobook has decided to give you a better grasp of what ADHD is, where it comes from, and what it means in someone’s everyday life.

Quitting Is a Piece of Cake: One Step to Perfect Control is the self-help short cut you have been looking for to modify your problem behaviors and regain control of your life. 2020 has been hard enough on all of us. Start 2021 off right by keeping your New Year's resolution! If you are struggling with addiction, substance abuse, or eating disorders this book will help you conquer your cravings and take control of your life.