Showing results by publisher "Penguin Random House Australia Audio" in Health & Wellness

Psychologist Millie Hardie hears the same story again and again in her clinic: people are overwhelmed, exhausted, and trying to navigate stress, self-doubt, and burnout with very little sense of how the brain processes thought and emotion in the first place. Drawing on Millie's wildly popular...

'There's no such thing as a manual for being a parent, but I reckon this comes bloody close!' Hamish Blake 'One of the country's leading voices on childhood development and mental health.' Osher G�nsberg Children of all ages are grappling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and...

Yumiko Kadota was a young, gifted medical student - the top of her class - on her way to becoming an outstanding plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Fourteen years she'd studied and worked hard. She put in 70-hour weeks at the public hospital as a plastic surgery registrar, accepted everything...

When Stephanie Wood meets a sweet, sophisticated man who owns land and businesses, she embarks on an exhilarating romance with him. He seems compassionate, truthful and loving. He talks about the future with her. She falls in love. She also becomes increasingly beset by anxiety at the lavish three-act plays he offers her in the form of excuses for frequent cancellations and no-shows. She begins to wonder, who is this man? When she ends the relationship Stephanie switches back on her journalistic nous and uncovers a story of mind-boggling duplicity and manipulation.

Most pregnant women are told: 'Don't worry - eat whatever you normally eat. Your baby will get what they need from you.' But science tells a different story: your diet during pregnancy can shape your baby's brain, body and health for life. And somehow, no one has told you the rules. Until now...

Matilda Boseley's adult ADHD diagnosis was a massive, earth-shattering event. She was given a prescription but had no idea what ADHD meant for her identity, her relationships or her future. Twelve months of confusion later, journalist Matilda embarked on an epic voyage to figure out what's...

Anxious Kids offers parents a new perspective on their children's anxiety, encouraging them to view each episode as an opportunity to empower their kids with the skills to manage anxiety, and thrive. Bestselling parenting author Michael Grose and wellbeing expert Dr Jodi Richardson explain why...

We are living amid a mental health epidemic. Clinical depression has devastated the lives of countless people. It's a disorder that doesn't discriminate. Within its labyrinth, the corridors and dead ends are many - unabating hopelessness, withdrawal from loved ones, fatigue of body and mind...

If your child is between the ages of nine and twelve, you are in the throes of the 'between' years. Not quite a child and not yet a teenager, tweens embody a very specific stage of development that once understood will revolutionise the way you parent, educate and support those in your care. In...

Do you dream of taking charge of your weight once and for all? Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the foundations of optimal health. And, as dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward know from more than 35 years of combined clinical experience, for lasting weight loss, energy and vitality you...

Are you trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits? You are not alone - we all have unique barriers that get in the way of making permanent changes to our health. In The Health Habit, psychologist Dr Amantha Imber steps away from the one-size-fits-all approach and brings together: - The specific...

As seen on TV - Eat Smart: Secrets of the Glucose Goddess (SBS) Glucose, or blood sugar, is a tiny molecule in our body that has a huge impact on our health. It enters our bloodstream through the starchy or sweet foods we eat. In the past five years, scientists have discovered that glucose...

In one way or another, we all carry trauma. It can manifest as anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, over-eating, under-eating, addiction, depression, confusion, people-pleasing, under-earning, low mood, negative thinking, social anxiety, anger, brain fog and more. Traumas, big or 'little', leave us...

As seen on TV - Eat Smart: Secrets of the Glucose Goddess (SBS) Jessie Inchausp� is a biochemist, author and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement (over 5.5 million followers on Instagram). With her first book Glucose Revolution, a #1 international bestseller, she started teaching everyone...

At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told that she was on the brink of menopause. It is estimated that seventy-five million women in the United States are currently dealing with menopause symptoms (dry itchy skin, raging...

'What am I going to wear today?' is a question we all ask ourselves. Melbourne personal stylist Sally Mackinnon, known by her many online followers as @styledbysally, works with real women every day to help them gain confidence and clarity in expressing themselves through what they wear. STYLED...

Have you ever felt like you're lacking control over certain habits? Are you curious about the neuroscience behind addictive behaviours? What if you could understand how the brain works, and use that knowledge to regain control over your habits and lead a more fulfilling life? Sex, shopping...

The mind is a marvel. It's at the centre of our most rewarding experiences. It lets in awe and laughter, love and wisdom, and helps us overcome life's great trials. It's our greatest asset, but it can also be our greatest adversary, allowing in self-doubt, anxious thoughts and depression. It can...

Our health is in crisis and so is our climate. What if there was a way of eating that may help us live healthier for longer and protect the future of our planet, too? The good news is that evidence now shows a plant-based diet may offer us exactly that - and straight-talking nutritionist Simon...

Every step leads to love. Genevieve Halliday is spiralling. She's been roped into a marathon she has no idea how she'll finish, her ex won't stop mansplaining why they should get back together, and she's just panic-asked a handsome stranger to pretend they're on a date. Knox Watson is always on...