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Now available on CD: "A brilliant set of principles essential for people to function at their best, overcome personal obstacles, and achieve their heart's desire"* 17 LIES THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK explains how to recover from the lies that most of us tell ourselves to prevent us from being...

Written and read by award-winning sustainability expert Ashlee Piper comes this witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness. For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she...

This program is read by the author. In Don't Unplug, Chris Dancy, the world's most connected person, inspires listeners with practical advice to live a happier and healthier life using technology. In 2002, Chris Dancy was overweight, unemployed, and addicted to technology. He chain-smoked...

Anxiety puts our bodies into "flight or fight" mode—and makes us more vulnerable to exhaustion, depression, and illness. These guided mind-body techniques help listeners counteract anxiety through deep relaxation, enhanced problem-solving, and converting fear into positive energy. Course...

A self-improvement guru's inspiring and effective tips for gaining control of our Herculean workloads and overbooked personal lives. How often do you think to yourself, So much to do and so little time? In the sympathetic and insightful style of The Procrastinator's Handbook, Rita Emmett offers...

Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte’s groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America’s quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.

For millions of people, the thought of air travel can provoke enormous anxiety. But what can we do about it? With Fly without Fear: Proven Breathing Techniques for In-Flight Relaxation, psychologist Gay Hendricks offers a complete guided session on CD for overcoming airborne anxiety and fear. By...

Are you preparing for a major surgery? Recent medical research indicates that guided imagery is an effective way to maximize the body's healing resources and take the worry out of surgery. Martin L. Rossman, MD, presents Preparing for Surgery, a series of simple imagery techniques proven to...

When your life feels like one long list of things to do, your true priorities—your most authentic aspirations and dreams for your future—can get lost. On Take Time for Your Life, the inspiring author and life skills coach Cheryl Richardson helps you restore balance and sanity to your daily...

On Meditation in a New York Minute, executive meditation coach Mark Thornton demystifies meditation and makes it accessible to all. He presents his complete program for enjoying the many benefits of meditation—stress reduction, energy, intense mental clarity—all in a New York minute. If your...

According to traditional Chinese medicine, stress depletes the vital energy stored in the kidneys and weakens the immune system. On Stress Relief, Michael Reed Gach gives listeners techniques to nourish the kidneys and counteract stress. Learn self-acupressure, deep breathing exercises, and...

Course objectives: Discuss the differences between type 1 and type 2 stress. Assess personal stress levels through body awareness and numeric scale. Utilize abdominal breathing methods to cultivate relaxation and stress reduction. Practice guided relaxation through an awareness...

From the award-winning journalist and NPR TED Radio Hour host comes a timely investigation into how screens and sitting are reshaping our bodies—and how a simple shift can change everything. This program is read by the author. "In this spirited exploration of our relationship with...