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Why Do I Do That?
by Joseph Burgo • 2012
Your defenses protect you from pain but keep you trapped. Learn to spot and loosen them.
4.15
1k+
Why Do I Do That? Summary
Why Do I Do That? 89%
Your defenses protect you from pain but keep you trapped. Learn to spot and loosen them.
by Joseph Burgo 2012
4.15
1k+ ratings
Daring Greatly
by Brené Brown • 2012
Culture calls vulnerability weakness. Research shows it is the skill that unlocks true belonging.
4.29
245k+
Daring Greatly Summary
Daring Greatly 89%
Culture calls vulnerability weakness. Research shows it is the skill that unlocks true belonging.
by Brené Brown 2012
4.29
245k+ ratings
Shame
by Joseph Burgo • 2018
Stop hiding from shame. Use it. The step-by-step path to self-esteem that actually holds up.
3.88
461
Shame Summary
Shame 89%
Stop hiding from shame. Use it. The step-by-step path to self-esteem that actually holds up.
by Joseph Burgo 2018
3.88
461 ratings
Embracing Shame
by Bret Lyon • 2023
The feeling you've spent a lifetime avoiding might be your most underrated teacher.
4.10
141
Embracing Shame Summary
Embracing Shame 88%
The feeling you've spent a lifetime avoiding might be your most underrated teacher.
by Bret Lyon 2023
4.10
141 ratings
I Thought It Was Just Me
by Brené Brown • 2007
Why perfectionism can't protect you from shame, and the practice that actually does.
4.19
27k+
I Thought It Was Just Me Summary
I Thought It Was Just Me 88%
Why perfectionism can't protect you from shame, and the practice that actually does.
by Brené Brown 2007
4.19
27k+ ratings
Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame
by Patricia A. DeYoung • 2015
Shame is not a failing; it is a relational wound in the right brain, healed through connection.
4.53
505
Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame Summary
Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame 88%
Shame is not a failing; it is a relational wound in the right brain, healed through connection.
by Patricia A. DeYoung 2015
4.53
505 ratings
How to Raise Your Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1987
Self-esteem hinges on a single practice: seeing yourself clearly and acting on what you see.
3.93
854
How to Raise Your Self-Esteem Summary
How to Raise Your Self-Esteem 88%
Self-esteem hinges on a single practice: seeing yourself clearly and acting on what you see.
by Nathaniel Branden 1987
3.93
854 ratings
Never Cast Out
by Jasmine L. Holmes • 2023
Shame began in Eden. The gospel ends it at Calvary. A covering is already yours.
4.25
284
Never Cast Out Summary
Never Cast Out 88%
Shame began in Eden. The gospel ends it at Calvary. A covering is already yours.
by Jasmine L. Holmes 2023
4.25
284 ratings
Honoring the Self
by Nathaniel Branden • 1983
Why success feels hollow: real confidence is built on a daily choice, not on achievement.
4.20
737
Honoring the Self Summary
Honoring the Self 88%
Why success feels hollow: real confidence is built on a daily choice, not on achievement.
by Nathaniel Branden 1983
4.20
737 ratings
Cringeworthy
by Melissa Dahl • 2018
Secondhand embarrassment is your brain's empathy workout; learn to flex it.
3.67
1k+
Cringeworthy Summary
Cringeworthy 88%
Secondhand embarrassment is your brain's empathy workout; learn to flex it.
by Melissa Dahl 2018
3.67
1k+ ratings
The Solution To Social Anxiety
by Aziz Gazipura • 2013
One belief drives most social anxiety. Rewrite it and the fear of rejection dissolves.
4.11
843
The Solution To Social Anxiety Summary
The Solution To Social Anxiety 88%
One belief drives most social anxiety. Rewrite it and the fear of rejection dissolves.
by Aziz Gazipura 2013
4.11
843 ratings
No More Mr. Nice Guy
by Robert A. Glover • 2000
Niceness as survival strategy: the program that replaces people-pleasing with self-respect.
4.04
25k+
No More Mr. Nice Guy Summary
No More Mr. Nice Guy 88%
Niceness as survival strategy: the program that replaces people-pleasing with self-respect.
by Robert A. Glover 2000
4.04
25k+ ratings
The Soul of Shame
by Curt Thompson • 2015
Neuroscience and Genesis agree: shame is a weapon, and your brain is the battlefield.
4.32
4k+
The Soul of Shame Summary
The Soul of Shame 88%
Neuroscience and Genesis agree: shame is a weapon, and your brain is the battlefield.
by Curt Thompson 2015
4.32
4k+ ratings
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden • 1994
Self-esteem is not a personality trait; it's a practice. And without it, talent won't save you.
4.11
13k+
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem Summary
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem 88%
Self-esteem is not a personality trait; it's a practice. And without it, talent won't save you.
by Nathaniel Branden 1994
4.11
13k+ ratings
How to Be Yourself
by Ellen Hendriksen • 2018
Your social skills are fine. The loud critic in your head just drowns them out.
4.13
9k+
How to Be Yourself Summary
How to Be Yourself 88%
Your social skills are fine. The loud critic in your head just drowns them out.
by Ellen Hendriksen 2018
4.13
9k+ ratings
The Dance of Fear
by Harriet Lerner • 2004
Anxiety is a messenger, not a malfunction. Decode its signals and act before avoidance takes over.
3.99
2k+
The Dance of Fear Summary
The Dance of Fear 88%
Anxiety is a messenger, not a malfunction. Decode its signals and act before avoidance takes over.
by Harriet Lerner 2004
3.99
2k+ ratings
Letting Go Of Shame
by Ronald T. Potter-Efron • 1989
The voice that says you are defective can be quieted. A clinical guide to reclaiming self-respect.
4.01
176
Letting Go Of Shame Summary
Letting Go Of Shame 88%
The voice that says you are defective can be quieted. A clinical guide to reclaiming self-respect.
by Ronald T. Potter-Efron 1989
4.01
176 ratings
Shame & Guilt
by Jane Middelton-Moz MS • 1990
Shame attacks who you are; guilt what you did. The simple distinction that changes everything.
4.06
176
Shame & Guilt Summary
Shame & Guilt 88%
Shame attacks who you are; guilt what you did. The simple distinction that changes everything.
by Jane Middelton-Moz MS 1990
4.06
176 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 88%
Your inner critic is really a protector. Unblend from its attacks and transform its role.
by Jay Earley 2013
3.87
209 ratings
The Velvet Rage
by Alan Downs • 2005
Success and beauty won't fix it: the shame gay men carry from childhood, and the skills that heal.
4.06
12k+
The Velvet Rage Summary
The Velvet Rage 88%
Success and beauty won't fix it: the shame gay men carry from childhood, and the skills that heal.
by Alan Downs 2005
4.06
12k+ ratings
How to Feel Confident
by Leil Lowndes • 2009
Shyness can be unlearned. The body language, voice, and gradual exposure methods that actually work.
3.63
239
How to Feel Confident Summary
How to Feel Confident 88%
Shyness can be unlearned. The body language, voice, and gradual exposure methods that actually work.
by Leil Lowndes 2009
3.63
239 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 88%
Self-sabotage runs on hidden shame. The way out is an internal truce, not a fight.
by Debbie Ford 2008
3.95
537 ratings
Conquering Shame and Codependency
by Darlene Lancer • 2014
Shame drives codependency. Eight steps to disarm the inner critic and reclaim the self you lost.
4.22
422
Conquering Shame and Codependency Summary
Conquering Shame and Codependency 88%
Shame drives codependency. Eight steps to disarm the inner critic and reclaim the self you lost.
by Darlene Lancer 2014
4.22
422 ratings
Healing the Shame That Binds You
by John Bradshaw • 1988
When shame becomes identity, it poisons everything. The exit begins with telling someone.
4.09
12k+
Healing the Shame That Binds You Summary
Healing the Shame That Binds You 88%
When shame becomes identity, it poisons everything. The exit begins with telling someone.
by John Bradshaw 1988
4.09
12k+ ratings
Boyslut
by Zachary Zane • 2023
Bisexual men disappear unless they shout. One manifesto for making your desires undeniable.
3.77
2k+
Boyslut Summary
Boyslut 88%
Bisexual men disappear unless they shout. One manifesto for making your desires undeniable.
by Zachary Zane 2023
3.77
2k+ ratings
Facing Codependence
by Pia Mellody • 1989
Codependence: a childhood-born disease of control, shame, and blurred boundaries that can be healed.
4.07
3k+
Facing Codependence Summary
Facing Codependence 87%
Codependence: a childhood-born disease of control, shame, and blurred boundaries that can be healed.
by Pia Mellody 1989
4.07
3k+ ratings
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Self-help Course
by Gillian Butler • 1999
Why talking to one stranger can rewire your social fears faster than years of avoiding them.
3.79
832
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Self-help Course Summary
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Self-help Course 87%
Why talking to one stranger can rewire your social fears faster than years of avoiding them.
by Gillian Butler 1999
3.79
832 ratings
Healing Your Emotional Self
by Beverly Engel • 2006
Childhood wounds fuel your inner critic. A program to break the cycle and rebuild self-compassion.
4.00
1k+
Healing Your Emotional Self Summary
Healing Your Emotional Self 87%
Childhood wounds fuel your inner critic. A program to break the cycle and rebuild self-compassion.
by Beverly Engel 2006
4.00
1k+ ratings
El problema de ser demasiado bueno
by Xavier Guix • 2024
Obedience disguised as virtue: why your need to be good is making you sick and hollow.
3.84
149
El problema de ser demasiado bueno Summary
El problema de ser demasiado bueno 87%
Obedience disguised as virtue: why your need to be good is making you sick and hollow.
by Xavier Guix 2024
3.84
149 ratings
Sh*t I Say to Myself
by Katie Krimer • 2022
Your inner critic lies. Here's how to replace the noise with self-compassion.
3.69
283
Sh*t I Say to Myself Summary
Sh*t I Say to Myself 87%
Your inner critic lies. Here's how to replace the noise with self-compassion.
by Katie Krimer 2022
3.69
283 ratings
This Is How
by Augusten Burroughs • 2012
Positive thinking is a lie. The way through is honesty about what will never get better.
3.68
13k+
This Is How Summary
This Is How 87%
Positive thinking is a lie. The way through is honesty about what will never get better.
by Augusten Burroughs 2012
3.68
13k+ ratings
Beauty Sick
by Renee Engeln • 2017
The mental job of monitoring their own bodies costs women more than any beauty product.
4.13
7k+
Beauty Sick Summary
Beauty Sick 87%
The mental job of monitoring their own bodies costs women more than any beauty product.
by Renee Engeln 2017
4.13
7k+ ratings
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
by Melanie Fennell • 1999
Your self-view was built on old, biased evidence. This CBT workbook reopens the case.
3.83
945
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem Summary
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem 87%
Your self-view was built on old, biased evidence. This CBT workbook reopens the case.
by Melanie Fennell 1999
3.83
945 ratings
Creating Love
by John Bradshaw • 1992
The mask you built to survive childhood is now blocking love. Here's the way past it.
4.03
217
Creating Love Summary
Creating Love 87%
The mask you built to survive childhood is now blocking love. Here's the way past it.
by John Bradshaw 1992
4.03
217 ratings
Self-Compassion
by Kristin Neff • 2011
Forget self-esteem: the research-backed alternative that works precisely when you fall short.
4.13
27k+
Self-Compassion Summary
Self-Compassion 87%
Forget self-esteem: the research-backed alternative that works precisely when you fall short.
by Kristin Neff 2011
4.13
27k+ ratings
Unlearning Shame
by Devon Price • 2024
Feeling broken is not a personal failure: it is a system working as designed.
4.19
1k+
Unlearning Shame Summary
Unlearning Shame 87%
Feeling broken is not a personal failure: it is a system working as designed.
by Devon Price 2024
4.19
1k+ ratings
Notes to Self
by Emilie Pine • 2018
She was good at going hungry. It was the one thing she could control.
4.10
21k+
Notes to Self Summary
Notes to Self 87%
She was good at going hungry. It was the one thing she could control.
by Emilie Pine 2018
4.10
21k+ ratings
Approval Addiction
by Joyce Meyer • 2002
Your worth, anchored in who God says you are, not in anyone's approval: the end of people-pleasing.
4.37
4k+
Approval Addiction Summary
Approval Addiction 87%
Your worth, anchored in who God says you are, not in anyone's approval: the end of people-pleasing.
by Joyce Meyer 2002
4.37
4k+ ratings
The First Rule of Mastery
by Michael Gervais • 2023
What caps your potential more than failure? Fear of what others think. The fix isn't thicker skin.
4.08
2k+
The First Rule of Mastery Summary
The First Rule of Mastery 87%
What caps your potential more than failure? Fear of what others think. The fix isn't thicker skin.
by Michael Gervais 2023
4.08
2k+ ratings
L'Estime de Soi
by Christophe André • 1998
Self-esteem is a balance of three forces. One neglected, it breaks; learn the real repair manual.
3.80
479
L'Estime de Soi Summary
L'Estime de Soi 87%
Self-esteem is a balance of three forces. One neglected, it breaks; learn the real repair manual.
by Christophe André 1998
3.80
479 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 87%
Two core beliefs determine your self-worth; this book teaches the daily practices that build them.
by Nathaniel Branden 1987
3.62
239 ratings
When People Are Big and God is Small
by Edward T. Welch • 1997
People-pleasing is a worship disorder. The only cure is a God too holy to hide from.
4.27
10k+
When People Are Big and God is Small Summary
When People Are Big and God is Small 87%
People-pleasing is a worship disorder. The only cure is a God too holy to hide from.
by Edward T. Welch 1997
4.27
10k+ ratings
Procrastination
by Jane B. Burka • 1982
Time management won't fix your procrastination. The psychology behind the delay, and what will.
3.95
2k+
Procrastination Summary
Procrastination 87%
Time management won't fix your procrastination. The psychology behind the delay, and what will.
by Jane B. Burka 1982
3.95
2k+ ratings
So You've Been Publicly Shamed
by Jon Ronson • 2015
180 years without public shaming ended when the internet made everyone a potential mob member.
3.93
66k+
So You've Been Publicly Shamed Summary
So You've Been Publicly Shamed 87%
180 years without public shaming ended when the internet made everyone a potential mob member.
by Jon Ronson 2015
3.93
66k+ ratings
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
by Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD • 2022
Daughters of narcissistic mothers: quiet self-doubt, set boundaries that stick, trust your own mind.
3.96
2k+
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Summary
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers 87%
Daughters of narcissistic mothers: quiet self-doubt, set boundaries that stick, trust your own mind.
by Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD 2022
3.96
2k+ ratings
Unfiltered
by Lily Collins • 2017
Actress known for polished roles reveals the eating disorder and emotional abuse behind the camera.
3.84
11k+
Unfiltered Summary
Unfiltered 87%
Actress known for polished roles reveals the eating disorder and emotional abuse behind the camera.
by Lily Collins 2017
3.84
11k+ ratings
Body Neutral
by Jessi Kneeland • 2023
Four hidden reasons your body image won't budge, and a plan to solve each one.
4.05
380
Body Neutral Summary
Body Neutral 87%
Four hidden reasons your body image won't budge, and a plan to solve each one.
by Jessi Kneeland 2023
4.05
380 ratings
Rage
by Ronald T. Potter-Efron • 2007
Rage isn't one emotion but six, and each type has its own way out. Find yours.
3.93
281
Rage Summary
Rage 87%
Rage isn't one emotion but six, and each type has its own way out. Find yours.
by Ronald T. Potter-Efron 2007
3.93
281 ratings
How To Kill A Narcissist
by J.H. Simon • 2016
Narcissists run on your emotional reaction. Starve them by disengaging and rebuild your life.
4.19
801
How To Kill A Narcissist Summary
How To Kill A Narcissist 87%
Narcissists run on your emotional reaction. Starve them by disengaging and rebuild your life.
by J.H. Simon 2016
4.19
801 ratings
Tough Titties
by Laura Belgray • 2023
Failed at careers, therapy, and love. Still ended up happy. The case against self-improvement.
3.50
2k+
Tough Titties Summary
Tough Titties 87%
Failed at careers, therapy, and love. Still ended up happy. The case against self-improvement.
by Laura Belgray 2023
3.50
2k+ ratings
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