Psychology audiobooks

Solitude

By: Netta Weinstein, Heather Hansen & Thuy-vy T. Ng...

Narrated by: Leanne Woodward

Length: 10 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. Translating key... Read more

Friends

By: Robin Dunbar

Narrated by: Hugh Kermode

Length: 12 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

'Fascinating...In essence, the number and quality of our friendships may have a bigger influence on our happiness, health and mortality risk than anything else in life save for giving up smoking' Guardian, Book of the Day

Friends matter to us, and they matter more than we think. The single most surprising fact to emerge out of the medical... Read more

To Have and to Hold

By: Molly Millwood

Narrated by: Molly Millwood

Length: 9 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

A clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood.When Molly Millwood became a mother, she was fully prepared for what she would gain: an adorable baby boy; hard-won mothering skills; and a messy, chaotic, beautiful life. But what she did not expect was what she would lose: aspects of her... Read more

The Self-Driven Child

By: William Stixrud, PhD & Ned Johnson

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

Length: 11 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

“Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop.” —NPR

“This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents.” —Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling... Read more

Subtract

By: Leidy Klotz

Narrated by: Leidy Klotz & Robert Petkoff

Length: 7 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

This program includes an introduction and epilogue read by the author.

Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential

We pile on “to-dos” but don’t consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives... Read more

Paperback Therapy

By: Tammi Miller

Narrated by: Tammi Miller

Length: 5 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

This book is not a substitute for therapy … but it will give you the skills you need to help you meet your mental health goals.

Most of us could probably be doing more to take care of our mental health, whether by learning to manage stress and sadness or just by reconnecting with ourselves. But finding the time and money for professional therapy... Read more

The Autoimmune Brain

By: David S. Younger, MD

Narrated by: Steve Menasche & Joel Richards

Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

There are millions of people who experience issues related to brain health—depression, attention issues, anxiety, forgetfulness, fatigue, and even chronic pain—yet can't figure out what's causing their problems and can't find any relief. They may have seen a myriad of doctors, many of whom do not take their complaints seriously, or worse, turn... Read more

Made to Stick

By: Chip Heath & Dan Heath

Narrated by: Charles Kahlenberg

Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The instant classic about why some ideas thrive, why others die, and how to make your ideas stick.

“Anyone interested in influencing others—to buy, to vote, to learn, to diet, to give to charity or to start a revolution—can learn from this book.”—The Washington Post
 
Mark Twain once observed, “A lie can get halfway... Read more

How to Talk with Anyone about Anything

By: Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. & Helen LaKelly Hunt

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 6 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Relationships everywhere are in crisis due to our inability to talk about "difference" without polarizing. Since objection to difference is the core human problem, we need a skill that helps us connect beyond difference. That's just what New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt offer in their new... Read more

The Value of Others

By: Orion Taraban

Narrated by: Orion Taraban

Length: 12 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

If everyone is looking to secure a relationship with their perceived best option, then the perception of value must be at the heart of human coupling. In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Orion Taraban sets forth his economic model of relationships and exposes the often uncomfortable laws that govern the sexual marketplace. After reading... Read more

Understanding the Borderline Mother

By: Christine Ann Lawson

Narrated by: Heather Auden

Length: 9 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

The first love in our lives is our mother. Recognizing her face, her voice, the meaning of her moods, and her facial expressions is crucial to survival. In this book, Dr. Christine Ann Lawson vividly describes how mothers who suffer from borderline personality disorder produce children who may flounder in life even as adults, futilely struggling... Read more

Stumbling on Happiness

By: Daniel Gilbert

Narrated by: Daniel Gilbert

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

A smart and funny book by a prominent Harvard psychologist, which uses groundbreaking research and (often hilarious) anecdotes to show us why we’re so lousy at predicting what will make us happy – and what we can do about it.

Most of us spend our lives steering ourselves toward the best of all possible futures, only to find that tomorrow rarely... Read more

The Handmaid's Tale Psychology

By: Travis Langley & Wind Goodfriend

Narrated by: Deanna Anthony & Max Meyers

Length: 9 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

How do people stay true to themselves in times of crisis? Where does anyone find the strength to stand up in the face of oppression? When will the worst side of human nature wither before the best? Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale has captivated readers for four decades and continues to stir popular conversation and... Read more

How to Raise a Healthy Gamer

By: Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH

Narrated by: Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH

Length: 6 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming.

How much should I let them play? How do I get them to be interested in anything else?!
 
When it comes to family rules around video... Read more

Is This Autism?

By: Donna Henderson & Sarah Wayland

Narrated by: Sarah Wayland

Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Though our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly accessible book clarifies many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage to hide their autistic traits.



The authors take the listener step by step through the diagnostic criteria, incorporating... Read more

T-Shirt Swim Club

By: Ian Karmel & Alisa Karmel, PsyD

Narrated by: Ian Karmel & Alisa Karmel, PsyD

Length: 8 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Comedian Ian Karmel, with help from his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, opens up about the daily humiliations of being fat and why it’s so hard to talk about something so visible.

“As charming and funny as it is poignant and thoughtful.”—Roxane Gay, author of Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body

Ian Karmel has weighed eight pounds and he... Read more

Raising Human Beings

By: Ross W. Greene

Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross

Length: 7 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.

Parents have an important task: figure out who their child is—his or her skills, preferences, beliefs, values,... Read more

How to Do the Work

By: Dr. Nicole LePera

Narrated by: Courtney Patterson

Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ·  INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
From Dr. Nicole LePera, creator of ""the holistic psychologist""—the online phenomenon with more than two million Instagram followers—comes a revolutionary approach to healing that harnesses the power of the self to produce lasting change.

As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Nicole... Read more

The War for Kindness

By: Jamil Zaki

Narrated by: Jamil Zaki

Length: 7 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

“In this masterpiece, Jamil Zaki weaves together the very latest science with stories that will stay in your heart forever.”—Angela Duckworth, author of Grit

Don’t miss Jamil Zaki’s TED Talk, “We’re experiencing an empathy shortage, but we can fix it together,” online now.

Empathy is in short supply. We struggle to understand people who aren’t... Read more

Rewire

By: Nicole Vignola

Narrated by: Nicole Vignola

Length: 6 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Change your mind to change your life—discover the neuroscience of a better you in this revolutionary book from neuroscientist and online sensation Nicole Vignola that teaches you how to rewire your brain to achieve peak mental wellbeing.Are you stuck in a habit of believing you are not good enough?Do you fixate on a particular story about... Read more

Quiet

By: Susan Cain

Narrated by: Kathe Mazur

Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration

“Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to... Read more

What Every BODY is Saying

By: Joe Navarro & Marvin Karlins

Narrated by: Paul Costanzo

Length: 7 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to ""speed-read"" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you.... Read more

Free Your Mind

By: Laura Dodsworth & Patrick Fagan

Narrated by: Henry Nott

Length: 11 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller Learn how to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and manipulate your mind. There is a war on for your mind. You may not notice, but you are surrounded by manipulators: advertisers, politicians, big tech, even the humble waiter who asks, ‘Still or sparkling?’ ... Read more

The Shallows

By: Nicholas Carr

Narrated by: Richard Powers

Length: 10 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

“Is Google making us stupid?” When Nicholas Carr posed that question in an Atlantic Monthly cover story, he tapped into a well of anxiety about how the internet is changing us. He also crystallized one of the most important debates of our time: as we enjoy the internet’s bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply?Now, Carr... Read more