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Diagnosed with pathological demand avoidance (PDA) in his teenage years, Harry Thompson looks back with wit and humour at the ups and downs of family and romantic relationships, school, work and mental health, as well as his teenage struggle with drugs and alcohol. By embracing neurodiversity and emphasising that autistic people are not flawed human beings, Thompson demonstrates that some merely need to take the 'scenic route' in order to flourish and reach their full potential.

This guide blends presence and freedom, loyalty and independence, strength and calm. Now on Audible, explore balanced approaches to commitment and vitality. Discover mental focus techniques, resilience under pressure, timeless principles to overcome obstacles, and presence beyond genetics. Listeners value the practical insights for authentic masculine development. Integration fosters strength and presence.

Revised and updated to include current studies, politics, and discussions, The Macho Paradox is the first book to show how violence against women is a male issue as well as a female one - and how we can come together to stop it. Written by pioneering anti-violence educator Jackson Katz, The Macho Paradox incorporates the voices and experiences of women and men who have confronted the problem from all angles, the discussions surrounding currents events in politics and pop culture, and where the violence is ignored or encouraged in our upbringing.

This haunting yet wry coming-of-age memoir set at an all-girls summer camp fast-forwards decades into the future as Barbara Graham grapples with the knowledge that the "love affair" she believed she'd shared with her female camp counselor in the 1960s fits every definition of sexual abuse. The book will appeal to anyone who has experienced a betrayal of trust or conflated love and abuse.

You love each other—but feel painfully far apart. Whether you're stuck in conflict or simply drifting into silence, the pain of disconnection is real—and so is the hope of healing. The Passion Paradox: When You Feel Miles Apart and Still Love Each Other is a hands-on workbook for couples (or individuals in relationships) who want to rebuild emotional closeness, restore intimacy, and rekindle passion—or heal by splitting up if you need to.

Understanding the Paradox of Surviving Childhood Trauma offers clinicians a new framework for understanding the symptoms and coping mechanisms displayed by survivors of childhood abuse. This approach considers how characteristics such as suicidality, self-harm, persistent depression, and anxiety can have roots in behaviors and beliefs that helped patients survive their trauma. This book provides practitioners with case examples, practical tips, and techniques for applying this mindset directly to their most complex cases.

The book prescribes the risks and importance of trust in any relationship—be it at workplaces, business, organizations, families, or even mere incidental interactions between people. It provides guidelines on how to get over trust issues and how to build trust again in cases of broken trust situations. It explores mechanics of trust, trigger motives, and telltale signs that someone is or not keeping his or her word. The book shares in details a bulletproof plan on how to let go of the past, the art of forgiveness and moving on...and much more!

Nothing is off limits but drama,fake news, and hate speech. This is the show you can feel safe giving your honest opinions. And putting things into context instead of only seeing the surface. All walks of life are invited. This is not a narrow minded view of discussions. So Welcome to The Paradox Box!

After 15 years, Tiffany and Larry have developed a relationship that is worthy of imitation. They started a podcast in the winter of 2022 to discuss any and all topics that relate to their relationship, communication, politics, religion, and the family dynamic that all couples deal with on the daily. Whether its the sometimes playful, sometimes not, banter between the two, we can assure you that their goal is to give you something to think about, laugh about, and hopefully entertain you along the way!

Truth is, we all see things in our own way, based on our own experiences in life. This is called Perspective. A Paradox is a contradiction; something that is true and untrue at the same time. So often, we think someone is wrong and that we are right. But what if that is not it. What if multiple perspectives are valid, despite being conflicting? Then we have a Perspective Paradox. Join us as we talk to folks from all walks of life, about all kinds of things. There is no pressure to change here. We only aim to allow a space for Paradoxical Perspectives to be shared, to give our listeners ...

What I call "paradoxing" is an exercise in balancing empathy with action. As a professional Lifetender, I created How to Paradox to share my unique life approach with others to help them learn to be radically honest with themselves, build healthy boundaries with others, and open themselves to new perspectives-- all while acting in their own self-interest to build their best possible life. Learn more at howtoparadox.com or on the instagram @howtoparadox.

Part of life's journey is to explore and become better people. Join Tim and Marci as they delve into the human experience in search of knowledge to be better people. They will interview experts and industry leaders to help them in their quest. Each episode contains powerful information that may help you grow and achieve your goals.