Psychology audiobooks

The Lost Art of Listening, Second Edition

By: Michael P. Nichols, PhD

Narrated by: Sean Runnette

Length: 11 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

One person talks; the other listens. It's so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we actually are. Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with family members, romantic partners, colleagues, or friends? How do emotional reactions get in the way of real communication?... Read more

Mind

By: Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

Length: 18 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

A scientist’s exploration into the mysteries of the human mindWhat is the mind? What is the experience of the self truly made of? How does the mind differ from the brain? Though the mind’s contents—its emotions, thoughts, and memories—are often described, the essence of mind is rarely, if ever, defined.In this book, noted neuropsychiatrist and... Read more

Escaping The Introvert World

By: Madison Taylor

Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston

Length: 1 hour 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you ever heard that introversion is a personality flaw? Have you been raised to believe that introverts finish last and only extroverts have a chance to thrive in this world? Do you hate the fact that you are an introvert?
There is nothing wrong with being an introvert. But modern society is built by extroverts for extroverts, so being an... Read more

The Essence of Resilience

By: Tanya Lauer & Kathleen Parrish

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 7 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

When trauma enters the lives of the unsuspecting, it steals from their very soul. It not only robs them of peace and joy, it can take years and decades from their lives while they desperately try to fill the hole in their heart, pretending that their soul isn't leaking out of it. No one is ever prepared for trauma, and no one is ever left... Read more

Heal Your Mind

By: Louise Hay

Narrated by: Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D.

Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Many of us grapple with how to stay happy, calm, and focused in a world that seems to get more complex by the minute. How do we keep our wits about us, our mood stable, and our memory intact when our brains and bodies are bombarded with information and influences from every side? This one-of-a-kind resource combines cutting-edge science with... Read more

Dignity

By: Donna Hicks, PhD

Narrated by: Margaret Strom

Length: 7 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

The desire for dignity is universal and powerful. It is a motivating force behind all human interaction—in families, in communities, in the business world, and in relationships at the international level. When dignity is violated, the response is likely to involve aggression, even violence, hatred, and vengeance. On the other hand, when people... Read more

AFTER - The Battle Has Just Begun (Unabridged)

By: R.J. Belle

Narrated by: Amy Rubinate, Alex Hyde-White, Betsy Baker, Eri...

Length: 3 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Meet eight combat-injured men who sustained life-altering injuries. Hear eight inspiring stories of heroism and the re-building of independent, productive and fulfilling lives after seemingly impossible circumstance. How these incredible men to reshape their lives after combat. It also sets these stories within the context of current veteran... Read more

Manology

By: Tyrese Gibson & Rev Run

Narrated by: Cary Hite

Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

In this New York Times bestseller, Tyrese Gibson, multiplatinum R&B singer and movie star, and Rev Run of Run-DMC and star of Run’s House, present a bold, honest, and uncensored look into the male mind.Tyrese and Rev are the unlikeliest of best friends—Rev is married with six kids, and Tyrese is a single dad still hesitant to settle down.... Read more

Our Hidden Lives - Abridged

By: Simon Garfield

Narrated by: Amanda Carlton, Christopher Scott, Jeffrey Perr...

Length: 3 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: Yes

In 1936 anthropologist Tom Harrison, poet and journalist Charles Madge and documentary filmmaker Humphrey Jennings set up the Mass Observation Project. The idea was simple: ordinary people would record, in diary form, the events of their everyday lives. An estimated one million pages eventually found their way to the archive - and it soon... Read more

My Teenage Zombie

By: David L. Henderson

Narrated by: George Newbern

Length: 6 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a must-read guide for parents and grandparents who want to practically and successfully help their teenager navigate the ever-lengthening stage of adolescence, launching them into society with confidence, vision, and success.Zombies are not just found in horror books and movies. Sometimes they’re lying on your living room couch. These... Read more

Being a Dog

By: Alexandra Horowitz

Narrated by: Alexandra Horowitz

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

From the #1 bestselling author of Inside of a Dog and The Year of the Puppy—“an incredible journey into the olfactory world of man’s best friend” (O, The Oprah Magazine), Alexandra Horowitz’s follow-up to her New York Times bestseller explains how dogs experience the world through their most spectacular organ—the nose.

In her “fascinating... Read more

Darkness Visible

By: William Styron

Narrated by: William Styron

Length: 2 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A literary tour de force that chronicles a prize-winning author's descent into an almost suicidal depression.

"Compelling ... Harrowing ... a vivid portrait of a debilitating disorder ... It offers the solace of a shared experience."—The New York Times

A work of great personal courage and a literary tour de force, this... Read more

Created for Connection

By: Kenneth Sanderfer & Dr. Sue Johnson

Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." -- 1 John 4:8

Are you looking to enrich a healthy relationship, revitalize a tired one, or rescue one gone awry? Do you yearn to grow closer to God, and to further incorporate Him and His teachings into your marriage? We all want a lifetime of love, support, and faith. But sometimes... Read more

Men Chase, Women Choose

By: Dawn Maslar

Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman

Length: 7 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Love is one of our strongest biological drives, but it can be frustratingly elusive and misunderstood. Music, literature, and movies are filled with common folklore about love and millions of TV viewers tune in to shows like The Bachelor and read the latest relationship tome with one simple hope: to uncover some nugget of mystic wisdom that will... Read more

Breaking Point

By: Suzy Spencer

Narrated by: Coleen Marlo

Length: 10 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

While her husband Rusty, a NASA engineer, was at work, Andrea Yates filled the family bathtub with water and systematically drowned their children, ages six months to seven years. As her eldest child lay lifeless in the bathtub and the bodies of her four youngest rested in her bed, Andrea, a devoted Christian wife and former nurse, called the... Read more

Defeat Manipulation 101

By: H.T. Wyatt

Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Manipulators are people who use you for their own ends. They do not care about your feelings or your boundaries. They just view you as an object that they can exploit to get what they want. When they are done with you, they cast you aside like trash. Manipulation undermines your human rights and robs you of the power you deserve to have over... Read more

The Late Bloomer

By: Ken Baker

Narrated by: Ken Baker

Length: 9 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Soon to be a feature film, The Late Bloomer is the revealing, harrowing and often funny memoir of a celebrity journalist and former hotshot hockey player who discovers that he has been biochemically infused with a female hormone.

On the surface, Ken Baker seemed a model man. He was a nationally ranked hockey goalie; a Hollywood correspondent for... Read more

Take Pride

By: Jessica Tracy

Narrated by: Coleen Marlo

Length: 7 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

A leading psychologist reveals how our most misunderstood emotion—pride—has shaped our minds and our culture, and shows how we can harness its power.Why did Paul Gauguin abandon middle-class life to follow the path of a starving artist? What inspired Bill Gates to give away so much of his hard-won fortune? How has Donald Trump succeeded so... Read more

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Beginners

By: Madison Taylor

Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

If you have been suffering from addiction, depression, anxiety, phobias, or anger management issues for a long time, you are probably ready for some relief. But it may seem like nothing works to relieve your pain. You may have tried psychotherapy, group therapy, medication, and even vitamins and home remedies for your symptoms, all in vain.... Read more

Life as Sport

By: Jonathan Fader

Narrated by: Jonathan Fader

Length: 7 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Why do sports captivate people? They allow us to watch human beings achieve peak performance, but, beyond physical strength and skill, what's really impressive is an athlete's mental prowess -- their will to succeed, engagement with their environment, and self-confidence.

In Life as Sport, sport psychologist Dr. Jonathan Fader shares the skills... Read more

Stealth Mode Persuasion

By: James T. Kent

Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston

Length: 1 hour 11 minutes

Abridged: No

There are times when life calls for persuasion. You need something from someone who does not want to give it to you. The only way to move forward is to successfully convince someone that they should do something for you. Unfortunately, many people are resistant to persuasion. Therefore, it is necessary to learn how to successfully persuade... Read more

Mind

By: Patricia Daniels

Narrated by: Andrew Reilly

Length: 7 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Combining leading theories of psychology and behavior with case studies and practical advice, National Geographic’s Mind explores the question we all enjoy asking: Who am I? A companion to National Geographic’s Body and Brain, this reference explores today’s theories of personality, mixing scientific theory with an underlying message: by knowing... Read more

How To Become a Clinical Psychologist

By: HowExpert & Deborah Nadolski

Narrated by: Sam Slydell

Length: 1 hour 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you interested in becoming a clinical psychologist? If your answer is “yes,” this is book is for you. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to forge a rewarding, exciting career in clinical psychology. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know to become a clinical psychologist.• Learn how to polish your personal... Read more

Play Anything

By: Ian Bogost

Narrated by: Jonathan Yen

Length: 9 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Life is boring: filled with meetings and traffic, errands and emails. Nothing we'd ever call fun. But what if we've gotten fun wrong? In Play Anything, visionary game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost shows how we can overcome our daily anxiety; transforming the boring, ordinary world around us into one of endless, playful possibilities. The... Read more