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Read by the author. Reclaim the joy of your God-given sexuality and become the man God created you to be. In The Sex Talk You Never Got, therapist Sam Jolman helps men reconnect their God-given sexuality with innocence, awe, and joy, and shows you how to celebrate—instead of struggle...

Of course you have a drinking problem. Alcohol dependence is a totally normal adaptation to living in a bat-shit crazy world that rewards narcissism, dishonesty, violence, and self-obsession. No mystery here. But what if a drinking problem isn't a problem or a mistake, but a biological messenger trying to nudge—then force—us onto a healthier path. That is, if we listen. Those who heal from addiction often emerge fully transformed.

In an all too familiar scenario, played out in millions of homes every day, children who grow up in addictive families abide by certain rules: don't talk, don't trust, don't feel. The rigid survival roles and youthful coping behaviors they take on, such as the responsible child, the adjuster, the placater, and the acting-out child can eventually contribute to problems of depression, loneliness, and addiction in adulthood. 

This audiobook aims to help people to overcome quitting smoking very easily, as well as improve significant areas of their life. The tools and knowledge offered in this book will help to improve overall health, stop negative thoughts and patterns, stop self-sabotage, and incorporate mindfulness in their life.

Successful entrepreneur, investor, and mental health advocate Dominic McGregor, now seven years sober, explains how changing your relationship with alcohol can transform every aspect of your life. In the book, you'll explore the role alcohol plays in our society and how dangerous it can be when mixed with poor emotional well-being and challenges in life. You'll also discover the advantages of questioning your relationship with alcohol, whether sobriety or moderating alcohol can lead to success, and how, if unmanaged, alcohol can take over your life.

The Road I Never Meant to Take is a memoir like no other—a poignant and transformative collection of 52 letters that guide listeners through the descent into addiction and the soul-lifting climb toward recovery. Each letter is its own chapter—a standalone reflection that can be listened to daily, weekly, or at the listener's own pace.

Told through 52 heartfelt letters, The Road I Never Meant to Take is a brave and compassionate memoir about one woman’s unexpected descent into addiction—and the gritty, beautiful journey back. Through the voice of “L,” a fictionalized character based on lived experience, author and therapist Alanna Bell explores the emotional wreckage, the neurological science, and the spiritual reckoning behind substance use disorder.

When Joel Soper placed his first “sure thing” bet at the Detroit Race Course back in 1987, he never imagined that such an innocent gesture might lead him down the path to gambling addiction. But now, after tossing millions of dollars into the bonfire of unfulfilled dreams, Joel is stepping out of the shadows to bare his soul about the realities of compulsive sports betting. The result is a memoir that will touch listeners from all backgrounds as it throws a lifeline to anyone caught in the relentless undertow of addiction who also dreams of creating a better version of themselves.

Despite moving away from Gloucester in her early 20s and becoming an attorney, Gail continued to use drugs while carrying the shame of her childhood. It wasn’t until she began to appreciate the value in her criminally-charged clients, those with whom she shared similar struggles, that she finally recognized her own worth. This new understanding gave her the courage to put down the drugs, fully embrace her history, and stop hiding.

Have guilt, regret, or bad decisions ever led you to say I'm Never Drinking Again? Are you tired of waking up with a hangover? Do you wonder if you drink too much or too often? Are you spending too much money on booze? Is drinking affecting your health, your relationships, or your career? If 12-step programs feel like a bad fit for you, or if fear of being labeled as an alcoholic is stopping you from examining your drinking habits, this book is for you. Whatever your concerns about your drinking, one size does not fit all.