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Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
by Robert M. Sapolsky • 1993
Zebra stress lasts minutes. Yours lasts years. The biology of why that makes you sick.
4.17
17k+
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers Summary
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers 87%
Zebra stress lasts minutes. Yours lasts years. The biology of why that makes you sick.
by Robert M. Sapolsky 1993
4.17
17k+ ratings
The Cortisol Connection
by Shawn Talbott • 2002
A belly-fat enzyme turns stress into stored pounds. The lifestyle plan that blocks the conversion.
3.76
278
The Cortisol Connection Summary
The Cortisol Connection 87%
A belly-fat enzyme turns stress into stored pounds. The lifestyle plan that blocks the conversion.
by Shawn Talbott 2002
3.76
278 ratings
Hope and Help for Your Nerves
by Claire Weekes • 1969
Your symptoms aren't the problem. The fear of them is, and that fear can be unlearned.
4.24
3k+
Hope and Help for Your Nerves Summary
Hope and Help for Your Nerves 86%
Your symptoms aren't the problem. The fear of them is, and that fear can be unlearned.
by Claire Weekes 1969
4.24
3k+ ratings
Your Survival Instinct Is Killing You
by Marc Schoen • 2013
Why more comfort makes you less comfortable: your ancient survival brain, retrained.
3.78
560
Your Survival Instinct Is Killing You Summary
Your Survival Instinct Is Killing You 86%
Why more comfort makes you less comfortable: your ancient survival brain, retrained.
by Marc Schoen 2013
3.78
560 ratings
Good Anxiety
by Dr Wendy Suzuki • 2021
Anxiety protected your ancestors; it can sharpen you. A neuroscientist's guide to retraining it.
3.57
2k+
Good Anxiety Summary
Good Anxiety 86%
Anxiety protected your ancestors; it can sharpen you. A neuroscientist's guide to retraining it.
by Dr Wendy Suzuki 2021
3.57
2k+ ratings
The Stress Prescription
by Elissa Epel • 2022
Seven days to turn stress from something that ages you into something that makes you stronger.
4.19
1k+
The Stress Prescription Summary
The Stress Prescription 86%
Seven days to turn stress from something that ages you into something that makes you stronger.
by Elissa Epel 2022
4.19
1k+ ratings
Transforming Stress
by Doc Childre • 2005
Your heartbeat broadcasts stress to everyone nearby. Reverse the signal and the whole room changes.
3.88
134
Transforming Stress Summary
Transforming Stress 86%
Your heartbeat broadcasts stress to everyone nearby. Reverse the signal and the whole room changes.
by Doc Childre 2005
3.88
134 ratings
The Stress of Life
by Hans Selye • 1956
Three stages of adaptation: how the body's defense against threats becomes the engine of disease.
4.12
209
The Stress of Life Summary
The Stress of Life 86%
Three stages of adaptation: how the body's defense against threats becomes the engine of disease.
by Hans Selye 1956
4.12
209 ratings
Healing Through the Vagus Nerve
by Amanda Armstrong • 2024
Your body's longest nerve runs your calm-down system. Train it daily, and anxiety loses its grip.
4.00
665
Healing Through the Vagus Nerve Summary
Healing Through the Vagus Nerve 86%
Your body's longest nerve runs your calm-down system. Train it daily, and anxiety loses its grip.
by Amanda Armstrong 2024
4.00
665 ratings
The 5 Resets
by Aditi Nerurkar • 2024
A Harvard physician's rule for beating stress: never change more than two things at once.
4.09
2k+
The 5 Resets Summary
The 5 Resets 86%
A Harvard physician's rule for beating stress: never change more than two things at once.
by Aditi Nerurkar 2024
4.09
2k+ ratings
Heal Your Nervous System
by Linnea Passaler • 2024
Five stages to rewire a dysregulated nervous system, starting where talk therapy cannot reach.
3.84
976
Heal Your Nervous System Summary
Heal Your Nervous System 86%
Five stages to rewire a dysregulated nervous system, starting where talk therapy cannot reach.
by Linnea Passaler 2024
3.84
976 ratings
The Microstress Effect
by Rob Cross • 2023
The people closest to you are secretly burning you out, one tiny interaction at a time.
3.38
473
The Microstress Effect Summary
The Microstress Effect 86%
The people closest to you are secretly burning you out, one tiny interaction at a time.
by Rob Cross 2023
3.38
473 ratings
Stress-Proof
by Mithu Storoni • 2017
Stress doesn't wear you down, it rewires your brain. A biological reset that makes you resilient.
3.70
1k+
Stress-Proof Summary
Stress-Proof 85%
Stress doesn't wear you down, it rewires your brain. A biological reset that makes you resilient.
by Mithu Storoni 2017
3.70
1k+ ratings
In This Moment
by Kirk D. Strosahl • 2015
Daily hassles harm health more than divorce or job loss. Five skills to undo the toll.
3.81
134
In This Moment Summary
In This Moment 85%
Daily hassles harm health more than divorce or job loss. Five skills to undo the toll.
by Kirk D. Strosahl 2015
3.81
134 ratings
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery
by Calvin D. Banyan • 2002
Small triggers, huge reactions: old pain echoing into today. A method for breaking the cycle.
3.91
152
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery Summary
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery 85%
Small triggers, huge reactions: old pain echoing into today. A method for breaking the cycle.
by Calvin D. Banyan 2002
3.91
152 ratings
Overcoming Anxiety
by Gill Hasson • 2015
Three things feed anxiety: body, thoughts, actions. Break the loop at any of the three.
3.66
149
Overcoming Anxiety Summary
Overcoming Anxiety 85%
Three things feed anxiety: body, thoughts, actions. Break the loop at any of the three.
by Gill Hasson 2015
3.66
149 ratings
Stress Management For Dummies
by Allen Elkin • 1999
Stress is mostly self-inflicted. A guide to calming down, thinking straight, and living lighter.
3.78
201
Stress Management For Dummies Summary
Stress Management For Dummies 85%
Stress is mostly self-inflicted. A guide to calming down, thinking straight, and living lighter.
by Allen Elkin 1999
3.78
201 ratings
Taming Your Amygdala
by Catherine M. Pittman • 2022
Anxiety is not a thinking problem. It is a brain-circuit problem with a physical fix.
4.33
93
Taming Your Amygdala Summary
Taming Your Amygdala 85%
Anxiety is not a thinking problem. It is a brain-circuit problem with a physical fix.
by Catherine M. Pittman 2022
4.33
93 ratings
Violence of Mind
by Varg Freeborn • 2018
Define the mission first. Without it, self-defense training is just expensive roleplay.
4.27
483
Violence of Mind Summary
Violence of Mind 85%
Define the mission first. Without it, self-defense training is just expensive roleplay.
by Varg Freeborn 2018
4.27
483 ratings
Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person
by Elaine N. Aron • 2010
One in five clients feels therapy more deeply; standard methods overwhelm them without adaptation.
4.11
337
Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person Summary
Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person 85%
One in five clients feels therapy more deeply; standard methods overwhelm them without adaptation.
by Elaine N. Aron 2010
4.11
337 ratings
The Stress Solution
by Rangan Chatterjee • 2019
Your stress is a pile-up of tiny, unnoticed moments. A doctor's four-part plan to hit reset.
4.28
2k+
The Stress Solution Summary
The Stress Solution 85%
Your stress is a pile-up of tiny, unnoticed moments. A doctor's four-part plan to hit reset.
by Rangan Chatterjee 2019
4.28
2k+ ratings
How to Calm Your Mind
by Chris Bailey • 2022
Your brain on striving: why calm, not grind, is the real productivity upgrade.
3.81
2k+
How to Calm Your Mind Summary
How to Calm Your Mind 85%
Your brain on striving: why calm, not grind, is the real productivity upgrade.
by Chris Bailey 2022
3.81
2k+ ratings
Build Your Resilience
by Donald J. Robertson • 2012
Resilience is trainable. Stoicism meets CBT: accept distress, clarify your values, bounce back.
4.13
126
Build Your Resilience Summary
Build Your Resilience 85%
Resilience is trainable. Stoicism meets CBT: accept distress, clarify your values, bounce back.
by Donald J. Robertson 2012
4.13
126 ratings
Meditations on Violence
by Rory Miller • 2008
Why your black belt won't save you: real violence plays by rules your dojo never taught.
4.33
2k+
Meditations on Violence Summary
Meditations on Violence 85%
Why your black belt won't save you: real violence plays by rules your dojo never taught.
by Rory Miller 2008
4.33
2k+ ratings
Sheep No More
by Jonathan T. Gilliam • 2017
The attacker already has a plan. Build yours first using their own surveillance methods.
3.93
389
Sheep No More Summary
Sheep No More 85%
The attacker already has a plan. Build yours first using their own surveillance methods.
by Jonathan T. Gilliam 2017
3.93
389 ratings
Warrior Mindset
by Michael J. Asken • 2010
Mental skills decide the mission more than any weapon. The field guide for training them.
4.12
612
Warrior Mindset Summary
Warrior Mindset 85%
Mental skills decide the mission more than any weapon. The field guide for training them.
by Michael J. Asken 2010
4.12
612 ratings
Scaling Force
by Rory Miller • 2012
Survive the fight and the trial. A graduated system for matching your response to the threat.
4.41
172
Scaling Force Summary
Scaling Force 85%
Survive the fight and the trial. A graduated system for matching your response to the threat.
by Rory Miller 2012
4.41
172 ratings
On Combat
by Dave Grossman • 2004
Why some freeze and others act in combat, and the mental skills that decide.
4.29
5k+
On Combat Summary
On Combat 85%
Why some freeze and others act in combat, and the mental skills that decide.
by Dave Grossman 2004
4.29
5k+ ratings
Notes on a Nervous Planet
by Matt Haig • 2018
The news, the scroll, the shopping cart are designed to hurt. What actually helps?
3.94
57k+
Notes on a Nervous Planet Summary
Notes on a Nervous Planet 85%
The news, the scroll, the shopping cart are designed to hurt. What actually helps?
by Matt Haig 2018
3.94
57k+ ratings
Coping Skills
by Faith G. Harper • 2019
When deep breaths aren't enough: a salty, science-backed grab bag of coping tools for real life.
3.75
924
Coping Skills Summary
Coping Skills 85%
When deep breaths aren't enough: a salty, science-backed grab bag of coping tools for real life.
by Faith G. Harper 2019
3.75
924 ratings
Addicted to Drama
by Scott Lyons • 2023
Chaos can be an addiction: tolerance grows, withdrawal burns, relapse repeats. How to heal it.
3.90
250
Addicted to Drama Summary
Addicted to Drama 85%
Chaos can be an addiction: tolerance grows, withdrawal burns, relapse repeats. How to heal it.
by Scott Lyons 2023
3.90
250 ratings
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook
by Martha Davis • 1980
Your breath, your muscles, your self-talk: a clinician's protocol for calming each one.
4.03
1k+
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook Summary
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook 85%
Your breath, your muscles, your self-talk: a clinician's protocol for calming each one.
by Martha Davis 1980
4.03
1k+ ratings
The HeartMath Solution
by Doc Childre • 1999
Your heart has 40,000 neurons: a technique to align its rhythm and outpace emotional overload.
4.02
778
The HeartMath Solution Summary
The HeartMath Solution 85%
Your heart has 40,000 neurons: a technique to align its rhythm and outpace emotional overload.
by Doc Childre 1999
4.02
778 ratings
Self-Talk for a Calmer You
by Beverly D. Flaxington • 2013
Anxiety wears your own voice. Learn to recognize it, challenge it, and talk yourself calm.
3.48
79
Self-Talk for a Calmer You Summary
Self-Talk for a Calmer You 85%
Anxiety wears your own voice. Learn to recognize it, challenge it, and talk yourself calm.
by Beverly D. Flaxington 2013
3.48
79 ratings
Control Stress
by Paul McKenna • 2009
Your heart has an off switch for the stress response. Three slow breaths flip it.
3.85
316
Control Stress Summary
Control Stress 85%
Your heart has an off switch for the stress response. Three slow breaths flip it.
by Paul McKenna 2009
3.85
316 ratings
The Polyvagal Theory
by Stephen W. Porges • 2011
Three brains in one nervous system: the oldest immobilizes you, the newest lets you love.
4.11
801
The Polyvagal Theory Summary
The Polyvagal Theory 85%
Three brains in one nervous system: the oldest immobilizes you, the newest lets you love.
by Stephen W. Porges 2011
4.11
801 ratings
Feeling Loved
by Jeanne Segal • 2015
You can be provided for and still feel empty. The sensory path to making love register.
3.51
203
Feeling Loved Summary
Feeling Loved 85%
You can be provided for and still feel empty. The sensory path to making love register.
by Jeanne Segal 2015
3.51
203 ratings
The Revolutionary Trauma Release Process
by David Berceli • 2008
Trigger your body's natural tremor to release deep trauma and keep stress from turning chronic.
4.05
441
The Revolutionary Trauma Release Process Summary
The Revolutionary Trauma Release Process 85%
Trigger your body's natural tremor to release deep trauma and keep stress from turning chronic.
by David Berceli 2008
4.05
441 ratings
Stress Management
by David Craft • 2018
Stress lives in the body, not the mind. The simple habits that quiet it.
3.00
1
Stress Management Summary
Stress Management 85%
Stress lives in the body, not the mind. The simple habits that quiet it.
by David Craft 2018
3.00
1 ratings
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens
by Lisa M. Schab • 2008
Activities that help teens spot anxiety, challenge thoughts, calm the body, step by step.
4.09
261
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens Summary
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens 85%
Activities that help teens spot anxiety, challenge thoughts, calm the body, step by step.
by Lisa M. Schab 2008
4.09
261 ratings
Left of Bang
by Patrick Van Horne • 2014
Six ways to read behavior, one baseline trick, and the three-anomaly rule that triggers action.
3.98
3k+
Left of Bang Summary
Left of Bang 85%
Six ways to read behavior, one baseline trick, and the three-anomaly rule that triggers action.
by Patrick Van Horne 2014
3.98
3k+ ratings
Overwhelmed
by Claudia Hammond • 2026
Anxiety fuels performance. Worry fits a schedule. The overwhelmed need real rest, not more hustle.
3.49
112
Overwhelmed Summary
Overwhelmed 85%
Anxiety fuels performance. Worry fits a schedule. The overwhelmed need real rest, not more hustle.
by Claudia Hammond 2026
3.49
112 ratings
The Dictionary of Body Language
by Joe Navarro • 2018
Your body broadcasts what words hide. A field guide to the honest signals you miss.
3.69
3k+
The Dictionary of Body Language Summary
The Dictionary of Body Language 85%
Your body broadcasts what words hide. A field guide to the honest signals you miss.
by Joe Navarro 2018
3.69
3k+ ratings
The EFT Manual
by Dawson Church • 2013
A self-administered acupressure routine that reduces anxiety, pain, and PTSD symptoms in minutes.
4.16
119
The EFT Manual Summary
The EFT Manual 85%
A self-administered acupressure routine that reduces anxiety, pain, and PTSD symptoms in minutes.
by Dawson Church 2013
4.16
119 ratings
Quiet Your Mind
by John Selby • 2004
Chronic worry is a habit. Ten practices for rewiring the anxious brain and finding calm.
3.86
137
Quiet Your Mind Summary
Quiet Your Mind 85%
Chronic worry is a habit. Ten practices for rewiring the anxious brain and finding calm.
by John Selby 2004
3.86
137 ratings
The Vagus Nerve Reset
by Anna Ferguson • 2023
Polyvagal theory, practical: daily exercises that coax your nervous system out of survival mode.
3.56
1k+
The Vagus Nerve Reset Summary
The Vagus Nerve Reset 85%
Polyvagal theory, practical: daily exercises that coax your nervous system out of survival mode.
by Anna Ferguson 2023
3.56
1k+ ratings
What Every Body is Saying
by Joe Navarro • 2008
Read anyone by starting at the feet and ignoring the face: an ex-FBI agent's method.
3.91
35k+
What Every Body is Saying Summary
What Every Body is Saying 85%
Read anyone by starting at the feet and ignoring the face: an ex-FBI agent's method.
by Joe Navarro 2008
3.91
35k+ ratings
Nerve
by Taylor Clark • 2011
Choking isn't weakness. It's overthinking. The science of fear and peak performance.
3.97
713
Nerve Summary
Nerve 85%
Choking isn't weakness. It's overthinking. The science of fear and peak performance.
by Taylor Clark 2011
3.97
713 ratings
Welcome to the United States of Anxiety
by Jen Lancaster • 2020
Never safer, never richer, never more anxious. The culprit: how we now eat, post, and parent.
3.37
6k+
Welcome to the United States of Anxiety Summary
Welcome to the United States of Anxiety 85%
Never safer, never richer, never more anxious. The culprit: how we now eat, post, and parent.
by Jen Lancaster 2020
3.37
6k+ ratings
Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person
by Barrie Jaeger • 2004
Stop burning out in draining jobs. Build a career that fits your highly sensitive nervous system.
3.76
414
Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person Summary
Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person 85%
Stop burning out in draining jobs. Build a career that fits your highly sensitive nervous system.
by Barrie Jaeger 2004
3.76
414 ratings
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