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Dr. Russ Harris provides a means to escape the epidemic of stress, anxiety, and depression, unlocking the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. Updated and expanded by 50 percent in its second edition, this empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a revolutionary new approach to resolving a wide range of psychological problems, can help you break the cycle of chronic worry. ACT stresses letting go of your attempts to avoid, change, and get rid of worry. Instead, it shows you how to accept your feelings as they occur, without judgment. You'll learn to "de-fuse" from your worries, observing and then letting them go. Then you'll explore and commit to acting on your values, thereby creating a rich life for yourself—even with the occasional worry.

Do you feel trapped inside your own head — constantly overthinking, doubting yourself, or replaying the same mental battles? Are your thoughts louder, harsher, and more persuasive than your actual reality? Do you want to finally silence the mental traps that drain your confidence and build a mind you can trust again? There comes a point when you realize the real enemy isn’t your past or your circumstances, it’s the voice in your head that never learned how to be kind.

Empaths & Narcissists is the book you need to listen to when you want to be able to change the way you think of potential partners, a toxic past, and a relationship that everyone else can see is doing more harm than good.

In Escape the Trap of Overthinking, you’ll uncover proven techniques to quiet your mind, regain control of your thoughts, and shift your focus from endless loops of doubt to decisive, confident action. This book is your step-by-step guide to mental freedom, designed to help you break free from overanalyzing and start living with clarity and purpose.

Do you feel trapped in a toxic relationship with someone who manipulates, controls, or constantly makes you question your worth? Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling powerless, confused, and emotionally drained — but you don’t have to stay stuck.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may struggle with mental compulsions—such as ritualistic counting or "emotional checking." You may even believe that these compulsions will reduce your anxiety or prevent something "bad" from happening. But the truth is that mental compulsions can be debilitating, and greatly impact your life, your career, and your relationships. This workbook offers evidenced-based skills drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help you reduce rumination, worry, and other mental traps, so you can live with more freedom and vitality.

Have you tried every diet or weight loss plan under the sun, but still can't manage to lose weight and keep it off? You aren't alone. Each year, Americans spend billions of dollars on weight-loss products, yet we continue to have the highest obesity rate in the world. After trying and failing countless times, you have to begin to wonder, "What am I doing wrong?"

Overthinking is exhausting. It drains your energy, hijacks your focus, and convinces you that every decision is a life-or-death situation! But no, you’re not “too sensitive” or “too much in your head.” It's entirely human. With the right strategies, you can carve your way out. If your brain feels like a messy closet, crammed with thoughts and emotions that fall out every time you open the door, this book is your exit plan! The Stinking Overthinking Trap is your down-to-earth, psychology-backed, surprisingly funny guide to cutting through the noise and reclaiming your mental space.

Do you feel an incessant need to make everything flawless, only to find yourself entangled in stress and anxiety? Perfectionism can be both a motivator and a relentless critic, driving you to achieve but at the cost of your mental health and happiness. 'The Perfection Trap' unravels the intricate relationship between perfectionism and anxiety, offering insights into why these patterns develop and how they affect your life. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to identify the perfectionist tendencies that fuel your anxiety and discover practical strategies to break free.

This audiobook will help you spot manipulation early, set stronger boundaries, and respond with confidence. Using psychology-backed insights, real-world examples, and practical defense strategies, you’ll learn how to recognize these tactics and shut them down before they take hold.

Este libro es una invitación a dejar de "comerte el coco" y a recuperar el control sobre tu mente. Escrito en un estilo accesible y directo, explora los mecanismos del pensamiento excesivo a través de casos reales y ofrece diez psicosoluciones prácticas para entender y enfrentarse a las trampas de la mente desde una visión estratégica, así como diez frases antídoto que te ayudarán a impulsar un proceso de transformación.

Get to know what you are dealing with and how it is taking a toll on your body and quality of life. Get rid of the myths "diet culture" has had you believe. Find out where to go and who to turn to for expert and compassionate care, maximizing your potential for recovery. Or, you might be a treatment provider looking for sound knowledge regarding eating disorder screening tools, lab tests, online resources, and how to put together the most effective treatment team. If that is the case, then this book is for you.

In this book, I share with you the research that looks at the emotional, psychological, and physical impact a social media addiction has as well as how to take a step back from being connected. Remember, we have one life to live, and if we continue to live through our smart devices, it does not matter how many photos, videos, or tags we get because we won’t have lived it.

The Ponzo Trap offers a deep dive into the fascinating world of human perception and decision-making. Inspired by the well-known visual illusion, the book uses the Ponzo metaphor to explore how our minds often misinterpret the world around us—leading to flawed judgments, unconscious biases, and distorted thinking.

Do you feel like you're not living up to your potential, and that your thoughts are holding you back from achieving your goals? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle with negative thought patterns and self-sabotaging behaviors that prevent them from reaching their full potential. The pain of being stuck is real—it's the feeling of disappointment, frustration, and regret that comes from not living the life you truly want. But what if you could break free from these patterns and unlock the door to lasting success? This book shows you how to do just that.

A armadilha da perfeição é para todas as pessoas que já se sentiram sobrecarregadas pela necessidade esmagadora de sempre se superar e exceder às expectativas alheias e às próprias. Thomas Curran explora como a busca incessante por perfeição pode se tornar uma obsessão perigosa que compromete a saúde mental―nos impedindo de alcançar nossos objetivos.

In Decolonizing Wellness, registered dietitian and nutritionist Dalia Kinsey will help listeners improve their health without restriction, eliminate stress around food and eating, and turn food into a source of pleasure instead of shame. A road map to body acceptance and self-care for queer people of color, this book is filled with practical eating practices, journal prompts, affirmations, and mindfulness tools.

We all experience negative thoughts—but when they become overwhelming, they can drain your energy, impact your confidence, and keep you stuck in a cycle of self-doubt. The Trap of Negative Thoughts: A Breakthrough to Positivity is your guide to recognizing and breaking free from these mental barriers.

Produced in a nonclinical, easy-to-digest style, this book will help the listener understand why they put so much pressure on themselves, while doing a number of different activities to prove they have worth. Breaking out of the performance trap brings freedom we all long for.