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On February 28, 2013, after pleading guilty to violating the Intelligence Identities Protection Act, John Kiriakou began serving a 30 month prison sentence. His crime: blowing the whistle on the CIA's use of torture on al Qaeda prisoners. Doing Time Like a Spy is Kiriakou's memoir of his 23 months in prison. Using 20 life skills he learned in CIA operational training, he was able to keep himself safe and at the top of the prison social heap. It is at once a searing journal of daily prison life and an alternately funny and heartbreaking commentary on the federal prison system.

Whether serving in the Special Forces, rowing oceans or investigating some of the world’s most notorious drug cartels, Jason Fox has overcome more than his fair share of emotional and mental conflicts. Now, he shares the tools he’s developed at the cutting edge of an elite military career and shows how you, too, can build the resilience and inner strength to overcome whatever challenges life puts in front of you.

No matter how you feel right now, you have the power to transform your life. Welcome to Made to Thrive, hosted by Kris Carr, New York Times best-selling author, cancer thriver, and member of Oprah’s Super Soul 100. Each week, you’ll learn how to take back your health and live like you really mean it. With a wealth of wisdom nuggets, practical advice, inspiring stories, meditations, and expert insights, Kris gives you the tools you need to flourish––body, mind & spirit. If you want to squeeze every drop out of your magnificent life (and feel good while you’re doing it!) this podcast ...

In this audiobook, rising star entrepreneur Onyinye Udokporo shares her story of growing up dyslexic in a society where neurodivergence was always presented as a white male issue. Onyinye discusses her experience of being diagnosed at 11 years old, starting a business the following year, gaining a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school and going on to complete two degrees by the age of 22, while also being honest about the difficulties she faced throughout including with bullying and anxiety.

Jonathan Mooney blends anecdote, expertise, and memoir to present a new mode of thinking about how we live and learn - individually, uniquely, and with advantages and upshots to every type of brain and body. He explores the toll that being not normal takes on kids and adults when they’re trapped in environments that label them, shame them, and tell them, even in subtle ways, that they are the problem.

Do you ever feel like you are the only one who feels so miserable? You’re not as alone as you think. I felt lost and alone. Mental illness was destroying my life. To understand a mental illness, you have to get into the mind of someone who has one, which isn’t normally something I would recommend. Trust me, my mind can be a scary place.

Was it a typo when the CEO mandated that the organization "institutionalize incompetents"? If not, how did the company wind up institutionalizing incompetence instead? How to Work for an Idiot is still the confessions of a recovering Idiot Boss. After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. Hoover finally realized that many of the people he kept trying to "energize" and "enlighten" were, well, idiots. More importantly, he was an idiot for thinking he could change them. This new edition is bigger and better - and filled with even more idiots - than before.

These events are my recollection of my time during a physically abusive relationship, and due to the nature of the theme, there are some graphic descriptions of what I went through. This book is for people who are currently in, or have been in, an abusive relationship. It can also be a useful tool for people who have a loved one who are in an abusive relationship, as I feel it can help them understand the situation more and therefore be a better source of support.

Welcome to THRIVE TALK with Yasemin Yagiz, where each episode feels like a heartfelt catch-up call. Coming Up: Discovering gratitude and healingFinding empowerment and letting go of old relationshipsProductivity hacks and habit formationEmbracing spirituality and everyday miraclesWhether you're navigating a path of personal growth, seeking to ignite your passions, or simply in need of a dose of inspiration, THRIVE TALK is here for you.With a blend of cheeky fun and iconic vibes, I invite you to join me on this journey of growth and empowerment.Tune in and let's start thriving together!Yas ...

Join host Kimberly Tello, a strong individual navigating life with a chronic illness, as she embarks on a journey of resilience, growth, and empowerment in "Thrive Era." In this podcast, Kimberly shares her personal experiences, triumphs, and setbacks while exploring a wide range of topics spanning from health and wellness to lifestyle, personal development, marriage, parenting, and everything in between. With candid discussions, insightful interviews, and uplifting anecdotes, this podcast aims to inspire listeners to embrace their challenges, cultivate resilience, and find joy and fulfillment...

Welcome to "Thrive With Her," the podcast dedicated to empowering and inspiring women to live their best lives. Join me as we delve into topics that ignite personal growth, wellbeing, and success. Each episode is designed to provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and uplifting stories to help you thrive in every aspect of life. From mindset and self-care to career development and relationships, we explore the keys to unlocking your full potential.Subscribe now and get ready to thrive!*Disclaimer: The information presented in this content is for educational and entertainment purposes ...

Jamie Tyrone was 49 years old when she learned she had a 91% chance of getting Alzheimer's disease - by accident through genetic testing. She was shocked, but after an initial bout with depression she decided to take action rather than concede defeat. Jamie teamed up with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a renowned neurologist, and together they created a resource detailing not just Jamie's experience, but expert medical advice for anyone facing the disease.

In 2018, I didn’t merely come out MtF transgender, I discovered I was trans in the first place - as much news to me as it became to the world. On December 31, 2017, to quote the movie, Hot Fuzz, I had "a great big bushy beard". A year later, I was growing breasts! What's it like to be a trans woman? Even crazier, what's it like to not know you're trans for your first 50+ years? It's a roller-coaster of joy, heartbreaking sadness, difficult trials and transformations, and tons of comic relief - like any life...

After starting a family and flourishing in his career, Tim Hague was struck by misfortune. The irritating tremor in his foot turned out to be early onset Parkinson's disease. He was only 46 years old. But what seemed to be an end became a new beginning. Just three years later, Hague won the inaugural The Amazing Race Canada (with his son, Tim Jr., as his teammate). His remarkable life story shows that perseverance is not just a matter of willpower: it is a skill that can be learned and honed.

I'm Ebony and I'm a girl mama of two beautiful souls. I'm learning how navigate trauma healing while building the life I never dreamed was possible. I'm a survivor of childhood abuse and for the longest time, I believed that if anyone knew my story, I wouldn't be worthy of love. Many years later and now I know that it far from the truth. On the Thrive Like a Mother podcast, I'll share the resources and tools I've used to gain a healthier mindset while healing from my trauma. Here we're about honesty and transparency. Because at the root of it all, my purpose in creating this podcast is so ...

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Growing up poor, Lindsey became determined to live a prosperous and active life, different from his upbringing. While he began a prolific career, he also faced tremendous health challenges–nearly losing one leg, then another, and having to conquer a two-year bout with cancer. Lindsey constantly flummoxed his doctors with his determination, but this saved his leg and his life more than once. Suddenly, he was plunged into a coma, having extraordinary experiences on the other side. Most doctors believed he wouldn’t make it.

“I Chose Love” takes you on the courageous and insightful journey of New England artist Sandi Gold, from the time she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given less than a year to live, to her miraculous recovery, followed by a thirty-year roller-coaster ride of physical and emotional challenges. Faced with recurring symptoms of radiation damage (including cancer) from her treatment, betrayal by a dysfunctional family, and myopic advice from the medical establishment, she taught herself to open her heart and trust her own body’s voice.

In Permission to Thrive, Susan traces her extraordinary journey, which begins when her healthy 14-year-old daughter dies suddenly from a brain tumor, and the family's decision - on the worst day of their lives - to donate Laura's organs, saving the life of a women with whom the Miller family would eventually cultivate an exceptional relationship.

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