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AGELESS AGING

AGELESS AGING A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan

by Maddy Dychtwald, Kate Hanley | Read by Rebecca Stern

Mayo Clinic Press | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Narrator Rebecca Stern rises to the challenge of delivering this treasure trove of helpful information. Because women now benefit from longer lifespans but poorer health, aging expert Maddy Dychtwald and coauthor Kate Hanley focus on research, stories, and other resources for women 50 and over--although people of all genders and ages might learn from the advice. Rebecca Stern's... Read More

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONNECTION

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONNECTION Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier

by Kasley Killam | Read by Cindy Kay

Harper Audio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Cindy Kay's neighborly performance works well with this kind of self-help audiobook. Fascinating information offered in the language of social science is combined with careful prescriptions on how to adjust our social connections to improve our satisfaction with life. Kay's careful phrasing makes everything clear while her palpable belief in the author's intentions invites... Read More

BOYMOM

BOYMOM Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity

by Ruth Whippman | Read by Ruth Whippman

Random House Audio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Author, narrator, and mother of three sons, Ruth Whippman dives deeply into the complexities of raising boys in an environment in which masculinity has become politicized. With a mix of personal stories and interviews, Whippman, narrating in an English accent, explores how masculine norms deprive boys of connecting with people emotionally and authentically. She examines a boys'... Read More

THE CONNECTION CURE

THE CONNECTION CURE The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

by Julia Hotz | Read by Lessa Lamb

Simon & Schuster Audio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Narrator Lessa Lamb exuberantly presents journalist Julia Hotz's reporting on the topic of social prescribing, which is founded on the belief that socialization is vitally important to good health. Hotz even believes that joyful activities and community can banish symptoms of illness. Lamb recounts patients' stories of being treated for their ills using movement, nature, art,... Read More

FATAL TO FEARLESS

FATAL TO FEARLESS 12 Steps to Beating Cancer in a Broken Medical System

by Kathy Giusti | Read by Rosemary Benson

Harper Audio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Rosemary Benson's clear and empathetic voice is perfect for this combination of self-help and memoir. In 1995, Kathy Giusti was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and given three years to live. She was only 37 years old and had a small child, a happy marriage, and a flourishing career. She began keeping a diary for her daughter and now draws on decades of entries for this... Read More

GROWN WOMAN TALK

GROWN WOMAN TALK Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy

Earphones Award Winner

by Sharon Malone | Read by Sharon Malone

Random House Audio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Dr. Sharon Malone, board certified ob/gyn and a certified menopause practitioner with more than 30 years of experience, serves as both author and narrator. She offers vital advice on managing one's healthcare and practical tips on following that advice. Throughout, Dr. Malone candidly shares personal stories, family experiences, and relevant case examples that will motivate... Read More

IF YOU LIVE TO 100, YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE HAPPY

IF YOU LIVE TO 100, YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE HAPPY Essays on Ordinary Joy

by Rhee Kun Hoo, Suphil Lee Park [Trans.] | Read by Tim Lounibos

Dreamscape | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Being in his late 80s and having a well-respected career in psychiatry behind him, bestselling Korean author Rhee Kun Hoo explains the benefits of aging by sharing what he has learned throughout his life. Narrator Tim Lounibos presents the author's philosophy in a precise tone that thoroughly and smoothly gets key points across. Lounibos sounds studious yet comforting as Hoo... Read More

I'LL JUST BE FIVE MORE MINUTES

I'LL JUST BE FIVE MORE MINUTES And Other Tales From My ADHD Brain

by Emily Farris | Read by Emily Farris

Hachette Audio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Now a senior writer and a wife and mother with a mortgage, Emily Farris had a prior life that was affected by ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) that was not diagnosed until she was 35. This roller coaster of a memoir takes us through the pervasive screwups and self-recrimination that plague ADHD sufferers. In Farris's case, these started with her family of origin... Read More

PRACTICES FOR EMBODIED LIVING

PRACTICES FOR EMBODIED LIVING Experience the Wisdom of Your Body

by Hillary L. McBride | Read by Hillary L. McBride

ChristianAudio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Hillary L. McBride's audiobook focuses on different ways to connect with one's body. With a gentle, soothing tone and a slow pace, McBride encourages the listener to pay attention to their body in order to establish a healthier connection with their physical self. In particular, she explains how to heal from stress, develop a better body image, and understand the effects that... Read More

PRESENCE

PRESENCE The Art of Being at Home in Yourself

by Tracy Cochran | Read by Carrington MacDuffie

Dreamscape | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Carrington MacDuffie narrates this insightful collection of teachings on mindfulness at a leisurely pace. With warmth and earnestness her performance brings charm and sincerity to Cochran's stories of the hard-won life lessons that set her on the path to embracing the present moment. Along with her personal insights, Cochran shares the transformative spiritual guidance she... Read More

SHARING SPACE

SHARING SPACE An Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change

by Cady Coleman | Read by Cady Coleman

Penguin Audio | Unabridged
Personal Growth

Retired American astronaut Cady Coleman's congenial performance invites listeners to settle in and absorb practical self-improvement lessons derived from her impressive career at NASA, as well as her long-distance marriage and motherhood. Coleman gently extols the importance of self-care and big-picture thinking, strengthening listeners' abilities to consider how they can be... Read More

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