Showing results for "self help" in Biographies & Memoirs

Mark’s story is one of recovery and sobriety. It brilliantly articulates the societal pressures that can leave people feeling isolated and lost, and offers a path to finding your own sense of ‘good enough’. Perhaps Mark’s story can be the spark that ignites that journey for you, or at the very least a guide on how not to mess up your life. Either way, it’s definitely not a self-help book.

An illuminating biography of the man who taught Americans "how to win friends and influence people."

Before Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey, and Malcolm Gladwell there was Dale Carnegie. His book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, became a best seller worldwide, and Lifemagazine named him one of the "most important Americans of the twentieth century." This is the first full-scale biography of this influential figure.

From surviving an horrific dog attack as a toddler, to the tragic death of his father in a car accident, to the challenges of leaving the country of his birth and then finally to the very emotional divorce from his wife... this story has truth at its heart and purpose at its soul. Funny, tragic, and at times unbelievable, the story weaves its way from various towns in the regional Eastern Cape Province of South Africa to the cities of the Gold Coast, Sydney and Brisbane.

Self Help Journal is your audio space for slowing down, thinking clearly, and actually following through on the changes you say you want to make. Each episode is like opening a fresh page in your own journal: honest, practical, and focused on real inner work—not quick fixes or fluffy platitudes. Here, we explore how lasting change really happens: through small, consistent actions, grounded routines, and a shift in the way you see yourself. You’ll learn how to use journaling as a powerful self-coaching tool, with prompts, reflections, and exercises like writing unsent letters to process ...

Parenting is hard. And when anxiety enters the picture, it can feel impossible. If your child is struggling and you're not sure what to do next, this is the podcast for you. Join broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and her daughter, child therapist Saskia Joss, as they unpack the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids - especially when anxiety or emotional overwhelm start to take over. With a powerful mix of professional insight, real-life stories, and no-judgment honesty, each episode offers clear, compassionate advice to help you feel more equipped and less alone. From school avoidance and separation...

"My aunt wrote down the story of her life with depression. She didn't share it, so I’m sharing it for her.” A true story spoken from a sufferer of depression. The ugly truths and the painful battles. Combined with the story from someone who loved them, how they tried to support, and the painful process of losing them. All shared with the hope to help others and encourage support.

Beth Lisick has had a lifelong phobia of anything slick, cheesy, or that remotely claims to provide self-empowerment. But on New Year's Day 2006, she wakes up finally able to admit that something has to change. Determined to confront her fears head-on, Beth sets out to fix her life by consulting the multimillion-dollar-earning experts. In Chicago, she gets proactive with The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. In Atlanta, she struggles to understand why "women are from Venus". She gamely sweats to the oldies on a weeklong Cruise to Lose with Richard Simmons on the high seas of the Caribbean.

In 2012, Rhyannon Styles began her gender transition and attended her first 12-step meeting - beginning two journeys that changed the course of her life. Using her personal narrative as a springboard for exploring addiction, recovery and LGBTQ+ mental health, Rhyannon writes with searing honesty about the complexity of her experiences. The audiobook spans a range of addictions including alcohol, food, sex and relationships, the internet and narcotics, and highlights the ways in which addiction and the transition process can overlap.

Anastasia grew up in a weird mix of chaos. As a Bi-Racial child, she experienced the truths of the world in a very fast and open, and sometimes aggressive, way. That’s how she became an actress and comedian, learning quickly that to entertain is an easy way to deliver messages and to make people laugh is good for the soul and great way to break up the chaos. Nobody can stay mad while chuckling. Try it. I’ll wait. See?!

With tongue-in-cheek humor, the creator of the award-winning Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress takes on the self-help section, proving that the benefits of the Dungeons & Dragons game goes far beyond simple entertainment.

What if the so-called “truths” about growth and success are actually keeping you playing small?On Trash Talk, hosts Erica Breuer and Erin Thomas unpack empty platitudes and tired cliches that dominate the business and personal development world. These ideas might be popular, but that doesn’t mean they’re useful.Who listens to Trash Talk?Skeptics and Questioners of hollow adviceThose asking why self-help advice failsPeople done with toxic self-help cultureAnyone who wants a place to finally talk openly about all the advice that makes you roll your eyes

The island complex where these true tales take place is truly a beautiful place on Earth, located off the coast of British Columbia. The island at the time of these stories had about 500 residents. The self-help complex was run by two homosexual doctors. They were quite a happy couple together. You could not ask for a more relaxing and tranquil place to build a complex to live out your life and help people get better for a living. It was run by two guys in love trying to make a difference in the world. What could possibly go wrong with that? Here we go.

A (Sometimes) Van Life Podcast for the Uninitiated/Lazy/Perpetually Nomadic.

Hey, it's Me Again! Join Scottye Moore on his self-help journey as he documents every single day of his quest to better himself so he can help better you! He'll examine all aspects of self-care from meditation to yoga to diet! Join him for your weekly dose of gratitude with attitude as we try to help ourselves to a little self-help!

Welcome to Overthinking In Your Underwear, a self-help and wellness podcast that doesn't take itself too seriously. From dating to self-love to failure and imposter syndrome, OTIYU isn't limited to any one topic. Whether it's self-worth or managing a break-up, Lindsay's overthinking it and sharing it with you in an honest and amusing way. Expect humor, advice and thoughtful takes on what's happening in her head and your world. What is Overthinking in Your Underwear?Lindsay Bruno is the author of Overthinking in Your Underwear, a self-help/humor narrative. Now available on Amazon. In her book...

The wise and enlightened memoir of Dan Jones - the life-changing therapist featured in John Lee's best seller The Flying Boy. Dan shares his rollercoaster journey from a Texas cowboy childhood, to the marine corps, through drug addiction and divorce, to the peak of human potential. At the center of this poignant story of growth and re-emergence is Dan's enduring romance with his wife, Anya.

Biographies fill bookstores and libraries, but rarely if ever, do we find an explicitly self help biography. Step by step, through each period of his life, Andrew Bushard shows you how he has constantly improved himself, encouraging you to do the same. We reap the greatest rewards when we constantly improve ourselves and this work shows you exactly how.

Welcome to the Never Stop Podcast hosted by the uncensored and unapologetic Ms. Shari. As strong as each of one of our hearts are beating right now, we all share common life experiences that make us laugh, cry, scream and shout! The Never Stop Podcast is a community of people who refuse to give up. We are committed to turning our pain into power and tests into testimonies! As your host, I am more spiritual than religious! This is a non-judgmental zone where everyone is welcomed. We all need each other to overcome life's most difficult challenges. As the first daughter from a 20 year retired ...