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Self-Therapy
by Jay Earley • 2009
Befriend your inner critic and heal the wounded child it guards: a self-guided IFS protocol.
4.20
1k+
Self-Therapy Summary
Self-Therapy 91%
Befriend your inner critic and heal the wounded child it guards: a self-guided IFS protocol.
by Jay Earley 2009
4.20
1k+ ratings
Learning to Trust Yourself
by Tama Kieves • 2025
Stop letting the critic choose. A practice for following the energy of your own desires.
3.86
50
Learning to Trust Yourself Summary
Learning to Trust Yourself 91%
Stop letting the critic choose. A practice for following the energy of your own desires.
by Tama Kieves 2025
3.86
50 ratings
Self-Therapy, Vol. 2
by Jay Earley • 2016
The parts running your life don't know you've grown up. Here's how to tell them.
4.24
49
Self-Therapy, Vol. 2 Summary
Self-Therapy, Vol. 2 91%
The parts running your life don't know you've grown up. Here's how to tell them.
by Jay Earley 2016
4.24
49 ratings
Self-Love Workbook for Women
by Megan Logan • 2020
A workbook for women who give everyone else compassion but have none left for themselves.
4.06
2k+
Self-Love Workbook for Women Summary
Self-Love Workbook for Women 91%
A workbook for women who give everyone else compassion but have none left for themselves.
by Megan Logan 2020
4.06
2k+ ratings
Self-Therapy, Vol. 3
by Jay Earley • 2016
IFS sees procrastination and inner criticism as parts to heal, not flaws to fight.
4.30
27
Self-Therapy, Vol. 3 Summary
Self-Therapy, Vol. 3 91%
IFS sees procrastination and inner criticism as parts to heal, not flaws to fight.
by Jay Earley 2016
4.30
27 ratings
Soul without Shame
by Byron Brown • 1998
You do not have to believe your inner critic or fight it. The third way, mapped.
4.04
488
Soul without Shame Summary
Soul without Shame 90%
You do not have to believe your inner critic or fight it. The third way, mapped.
by Byron Brown 1998
4.04
488 ratings
Core Transformation
by Connirae Andreas • 1993
Before you fix that bad habit, ask what it wants. The answer changes everything.
4.11
262
Core Transformation Summary
Core Transformation 90%
Before you fix that bad habit, ask what it wants. The answer changes everything.
by Connirae Andreas 1993
4.11
262 ratings
Shadow Work
by Michelle Wadleigh • 2024
Your triggers reveal your shadow. A method for ending projections and reclaiming your hidden self.
4.18
39
Shadow Work Summary
Shadow Work 90%
Your triggers reveal your shadow. A method for ending projections and reclaiming your hidden self.
by Michelle Wadleigh 2024
4.18
39 ratings
The Way of Integrity
by Martha Beck • 2021
Your unhappiness is a lie you're living. A single honest question can dissolve it.
4.17
11k+
The Way of Integrity Summary
The Way of Integrity 90%
Your unhappiness is a lie you're living. A single honest question can dissolve it.
by Martha Beck 2021
4.17
11k+ ratings
The Power of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1987
Two core beliefs determine your self-worth; this book teaches the daily practices that build them.
3.62
239
The Power of Self-Esteem Summary
The Power of Self-Esteem 90%
Two core beliefs determine your self-worth; this book teaches the daily practices that build them.
by Nathaniel Branden 1987
3.62
239 ratings
The Little Book of Big Lies
by Tina Lifford • 2012
You've been telling yourself a story that isn't true. The simple phrase that breaks the pattern.
4.03
488
The Little Book of Big Lies Summary
The Little Book of Big Lies 90%
You've been telling yourself a story that isn't true. The simple phrase that breaks the pattern.
by Tina Lifford 2012
4.03
488 ratings
Coming Alive
by Barry Michels • 2017
Four ten-second mental moves that bypass the inner voice insisting change is impossible.
4.03
819
Coming Alive Summary
Coming Alive 90%
Four ten-second mental moves that bypass the inner voice insisting change is impossible.
by Barry Michels 2017
4.03
819 ratings
Mirror Work
by Louise L. Hay • 1984
A 21-day mirror practice that turns your harshest inner critic into your strongest ally.
4.28
2k+
Mirror Work Summary
Mirror Work 90%
A 21-day mirror practice that turns your harshest inner critic into your strongest ally.
by Louise L. Hay 1984
4.28
2k+ ratings
La guérison des 5 blessures
by Lise Bourbeau • 2015
Five wounds. Five masks. The mirror practice that reveals and heals them both.
3.91
3k+
La guérison des 5 blessures Summary
La guérison des 5 blessures 90%
Five wounds. Five masks. The mirror practice that reveals and heals them both.
by Lise Bourbeau 2015
3.91
3k+ ratings
Becoming the One
by Sheleana Aiyana • 2022
The relationship you're looking for is on the other side of the wounds you're avoiding.
4.35
2k+
Becoming the One Summary
Becoming the One 90%
The relationship you're looking for is on the other side of the wounds you're avoiding.
by Sheleana Aiyana 2022
4.35
2k+ ratings
The Book of Shadow Work
by Keila Shaheen • 2025
What you suppressed to survive now blocks you. Face it, and reclaim the self you buried.
3.83
333
The Book of Shadow Work Summary
The Book of Shadow Work 90%
What you suppressed to survive now blocks you. Face it, and reclaim the self you buried.
by Keila Shaheen 2025
3.83
333 ratings
Freedom from Your Inner Critic
by Jay Earley • 2013
Your inner critic is really a protector. Unblend from its attacks and transform its role.
3.87
209
Freedom from Your Inner Critic Summary
Freedom from Your Inner Critic 90%
Your inner critic is really a protector. Unblend from its attacks and transform its role.
by Jay Earley 2013
3.87
209 ratings
Embracing Your Inner Critic
by Hal Stone • 1993
Turn the voice that sabotages you into a calm, intelligent advisor. No silencing required.
4.02
454
Embracing Your Inner Critic Summary
Embracing Your Inner Critic 90%
Turn the voice that sabotages you into a calm, intelligent advisor. No silencing required.
by Hal Stone 1993
4.02
454 ratings
Sh#t Your Ego Says
by James McCrae • 2017
Your ego tells a story of lack. Fire the narrator and tell a better one.
3.88
286
Sh#t Your Ego Says Summary
Sh#t Your Ego Says 90%
Your ego tells a story of lack. Fire the narrator and tell a better one.
by James McCrae 2017
3.88
286 ratings
Introduction to Internal Family Systems
by Richard C. Schwartz • 2001
Your mind is a family of inner parts. There is a leader inside you that can heal them.
4.24
3k+
Introduction to Internal Family Systems Summary
Introduction to Internal Family Systems 90%
Your mind is a family of inner parts. There is a leader inside you that can heal them.
by Richard C. Schwartz 2001
4.24
3k+ ratings
The Power of Letting Go
by John Purkiss
Stop striving. Clear inner debris, complete past pain, and what you want arrives with less force.
3.69
3k+
The Power of Letting Go Summary
The Power of Letting Go 90%
Stop striving. Clear inner debris, complete past pain, and what you want arrives with less force.
by John Purkiss
3.69
3k+ ratings
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment
by Maxwell Maltz • 1970
Your self-image is an automatic guidance system. The classic manual for reprogramming it.
4.11
405
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment Summary
Psycho-Cybernetics and Self-Fulfillment 90%
Your self-image is an automatic guidance system. The classic manual for reprogramming it.
by Maxwell Maltz 1970
4.11
405 ratings
The Highest Goal
by Michael L. Ray • 2004
An inner compass was always there. Practical rules to uncover it, quiet fear, and lead creatively.
3.75
204
The Highest Goal Summary
The Highest Goal 90%
An inner compass was always there. Practical rules to uncover it, quiet fear, and lead creatively.
by Michael L. Ray 2004
3.75
204 ratings
The Shadow Effect
by Deepak Chopra • 2010
The traits you suppress are secretly running your life. A practice to reclaim their power.
3.88
4k+
The Shadow Effect Summary
The Shadow Effect 90%
The traits you suppress are secretly running your life. A practice to reclaim their power.
by Deepak Chopra 2010
3.88
4k+ ratings
Gravitas
by Lisa Sun • 2023
You don't have to be an extrovert to have gravitas. Eight strengths for true authority, your way.
3.94
218
Gravitas Summary
Gravitas 90%
You don't have to be an extrovert to have gravitas. Eight strengths for true authority, your way.
by Lisa Sun 2023
3.94
218 ratings
No Bad Parts
by Richard C. Schwartz • 2021
Your worst inner voices aren't broken. They're protectors, and beneath them you're already whole.
4.10
21k+
No Bad Parts Summary
No Bad Parts 90%
Your worst inner voices aren't broken. They're protectors, and beneath them you're already whole.
by Richard C. Schwartz 2021
4.10
21k+ ratings
Self-Therapy Workbook
by Bonnie J. Weiss • 2013
The IFS workbook: exercises for the parts that overreact, shut down, or never feel safe.
4.22
136
Self-Therapy Workbook Summary
Self-Therapy Workbook 90%
The IFS workbook: exercises for the parts that overreact, shut down, or never feel safe.
by Bonnie J. Weiss 2013
4.22
136 ratings
There Is Nothing Wrong with You
by Cheri Huber • 1997
Self-hate is not a truth; it's a conditioning loop. The practice for turning down the volume.
4.16
2k+
There Is Nothing Wrong with You Summary
There Is Nothing Wrong with You 90%
Self-hate is not a truth; it's a conditioning loop. The practice for turning down the volume.
by Cheri Huber 1997
4.16
2k+ ratings
The Power of Focusing
by Ann Weiser Cornell • 1996
A method for emotional healing that treats your body's sensations as messengers, not enemies.
4.15
468
The Power of Focusing Summary
The Power of Focusing 90%
A method for emotional healing that treats your body's sensations as messengers, not enemies.
by Ann Weiser Cornell 1996
4.15
468 ratings
Nothing Changes Until You Do
by Mike Robbins • 2014
You cannot bully yourself into change. The starting point is not willpower; it's self-compassion.
3.80
762
Nothing Changes Until You Do Summary
Nothing Changes Until You Do 90%
You cannot bully yourself into change. The starting point is not willpower; it's self-compassion.
by Mike Robbins 2014
3.80
762 ratings
Revolution from Within
by Gloria Steinem • 1991
Self-esteem is the engine of revolution. The manual for building it from the inside out.
4.12
3k+
Revolution from Within Summary
Revolution from Within 90%
Self-esteem is the engine of revolution. The manual for building it from the inside out.
by Gloria Steinem 1991
4.12
3k+ ratings
Affirmations for the Inner Child
by Rokelle Lerner • 1990
Daily words for the child within: the boundaries, self-trust, and softness chaos never taught.
4.41
219
Affirmations for the Inner Child Summary
Affirmations for the Inner Child 90%
Daily words for the child within: the boundaries, self-trust, and softness chaos never taught.
by Rokelle Lerner 1990
4.41
219 ratings
A Healing Space
by Matt Licata • 2020
Real healing doesn't demand you transcend your wounds. It asks you to turn toward them.
4.33
120
A Healing Space Summary
A Healing Space 90%
Real healing doesn't demand you transcend your wounds. It asks you to turn toward them.
by Matt Licata 2020
4.33
120 ratings
The Shadow Work Journal
by Keila Shaheen • 2024
Your triggers know what you won't face. A guided journal for tracing each one home.
4.01
999
The Shadow Work Journal Summary
The Shadow Work Journal 90%
Your triggers know what you won't face. A guided journal for tracing each one home.
by Keila Shaheen 2024
4.01
999 ratings
A Shift in Being
by Leon VanderPol • 2019
Most coaching changes behavior. This one goes deeper: it changes who you believe you are.
4.65
112
A Shift in Being Summary
A Shift in Being 90%
Most coaching changes behavior. This one goes deeper: it changes who you believe you are.
by Leon VanderPol 2019
4.65
112 ratings
Internal Family Systems Therapy
by Richard C. Schwartz • 2020
Your psyche is a family of parts, led by a core self that stays whole.
4.35
786
Internal Family Systems Therapy Summary
Internal Family Systems Therapy 90%
Your psyche is a family of parts, led by a core self that stays whole.
by Richard C. Schwartz 2020
4.35
786 ratings
Taming Your Gremlin
by Rick Carson • 1983
Your inner saboteur now has a face. The awareness practice that puts you back in charge.
3.89
2k+
Taming Your Gremlin Summary
Taming Your Gremlin 90%
Your inner saboteur now has a face. The awareness practice that puts you back in charge.
by Rick Carson 1983
3.89
2k+ ratings
Transforming Your Self
by Steve Andreas • 2002
The self is built, not found. A cognitive toolkit for redesigning who you are.
4.03
104
Transforming Your Self Summary
Transforming Your Self 90%
The self is built, not found. A cognitive toolkit for redesigning who you are.
by Steve Andreas 2002
4.03
104 ratings
Awakening
by Shakti Gawain • 1991
Thirty-one days to stop improving yourself and start knowing yourself instead.
4.24
126
Awakening Summary
Awakening 90%
Thirty-one days to stop improving yourself and start knowing yourself instead.
by Shakti Gawain 1991
4.24
126 ratings
Why Good People Do Bad Things
by Debbie Ford • 2008
Self-sabotage runs on hidden shame. The way out is an internal truce, not a fight.
3.95
537
Why Good People Do Bad Things Summary
Why Good People Do Bad Things 90%
Self-sabotage runs on hidden shame. The way out is an internal truce, not a fight.
by Debbie Ford 2008
3.95
537 ratings
La ley del reflejo
by Xavier Guix • 2022
Reality is a mirror. The people who irritate you are showing you what you refuse to face.
3.80
20
La ley del reflejo Summary
La ley del reflejo 90%
Reality is a mirror. The people who irritate you are showing you what you refuse to face.
by Xavier Guix 2022
3.80
20 ratings
Lighter
by Yung Pueblo • 2022
You have carried the past long enough. The inner work that finally makes you lighter.
4.05
9k+
Lighter Summary
Lighter 90%
You have carried the past long enough. The inner work that finally makes you lighter.
by Yung Pueblo 2022
4.05
9k+ ratings
By Your Side
by David Richo • 2024
Find hidden allies inside you, in others, nature, and even your suffering, then become one.
4.05
20
By Your Side Summary
By Your Side 90%
Find hidden allies inside you, in others, nature, and even your suffering, then become one.
by David Richo 2024
4.05
20 ratings
Inner Bonding
by Margaret Paul • 1992
Why you keep abandoning your inner child, and a structured practice for making it stop.
4.29
628
Inner Bonding Summary
Inner Bonding 90%
Why you keep abandoning your inner child, and a structured practice for making it stop.
by Margaret Paul 1992
4.29
628 ratings
Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workbook
by Louise L. Hay • 1990
Locate the belief behind the symptom. Forgive it. Write a new one. Repeat.
4.14
1k+
Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workbook Summary
Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workbook 90%
Locate the belief behind the symptom. Forgive it. Write a new one. Repeat.
by Louise L. Hay 1990
4.14
1k+ ratings
Shadow Work for Core Wounds
by Ora North • 2026
Shadow work without the spiritual clichés: reparent wounds, release body trauma, find home inside.
4.43
7
Shadow Work for Core Wounds Summary
Shadow Work for Core Wounds 90%
Shadow work without the spiritual clichés: reparent wounds, release body trauma, find home inside.
by Ora North 2026
4.43
7 ratings
The Warrior Heart Practice
by HeatherAsh Amara • 2020
Four inner moves to turn pain into clarity: a Toltec practice for facing what you avoid.
4.06
295
The Warrior Heart Practice Summary
The Warrior Heart Practice 90%
Four inner moves to turn pain into clarity: a Toltec practice for facing what you avoid.
by HeatherAsh Amara 2020
4.06
295 ratings
The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown • 2010
Perfection is a wall, not a shield. What vulnerability research shows about building real belonging.
4.24
225k+
The Gifts of Imperfection Summary
The Gifts of Imperfection 90%
Perfection is a wall, not a shield. What vulnerability research shows about building real belonging.
by Brené Brown 2010
4.24
225k+ ratings
The 5 Personality Patterns
by Steven Kessler • 2015
Five survival patterns from childhood live in your body: a map for outgrowing each one.
4.26
458
The 5 Personality Patterns Summary
The 5 Personality Patterns 90%
Five survival patterns from childhood live in your body: a map for outgrowing each one.
by Steven Kessler 2015
4.26
458 ratings
How to Overcome Your Childhood
by The School of Life • 2019
The people you love feel familiar for a reason. Rewiring that pull takes more than insight.
4.08
2k+
How to Overcome Your Childhood Summary
How to Overcome Your Childhood 90%
The people you love feel familiar for a reason. Rewiring that pull takes more than insight.
by The School of Life 2019
4.08
2k+ ratings
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