The Only Constant

A Guide to Embracing Change and Leading an Authentic Life

By: Najwa Zebian

Narrated by: Najwa Zebian

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

You can become the change driver of your own life. The celebrated poet, educator, and author of Welcome Home shows you how in this practical, wise, and tender guide to all of life’s changes.

“Change is hard—but Najwa shows you what’s on the other side, and she’s the one you want to lead you through it.”—Melissa Urban, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Boundaries

In The Only Constant, Najwa Zebian guides you through the changes we must make and those we must endure in life, offering support, stabilizing practices, and step-by-step guidance to make it through the uncertainty. With timeless wisdom, Najwa shares stories of change from her own life, including the bonds to the past she needed to break so that she could live more honestly, the loss of a loved one, and accepting the changes required to manage chronic illness.

She also guides you through changes like:

• The end of a romantic relationship or friendship

• Setting boundaries with a friend or family member

• Changing your educational and career path

• Grieving the death of a loved one

• Breaking trauma bonds

• Venturing outside of your survival mode

• Living an authentic life

• Practicing radical acceptance

A highly practical guide to unfamiliar terrain, The Only Constant teaches that the purpose of change is to be true to yourself. Zebian simplifies change, teaches us to accept ourselves as we are now, and helps us focus on the necessity and unexpected beauty of those messy transitional times. And she guides you through it so that you can not only reach the better life that awaits you on the other side, but also so that you can take the wheel and become the driver of change in your own life.

©2024 Najwa Zebian (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Dr. Najwa Zebian offers profound wisdom and healing insights, encouraging you not only to welcome change but to wholeheartedly embrace it as the path to creating the life you truly desire. With her perceptive guidance, she gently navigates the challenging experiences of loss, transitions, and heartbreak, providing manageable steps that lead you from your current reality to the future you seek. Her clear, tender, and wise advice serves as a beautiful source of encouragement for anyone facing the uncertainties of change, offering a steady hand to guide you through uncertain times.”—Todd Baratz, LMHC, creator of YourDiagnonsense and author of How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind

The book I didn’t know I needed

Your book came out at the perfect time. How the timing aligned with my healing journey feels as if my prayers were answered. I’m not a religious person but I find peace in prayer. I prayed in the middle of the night because I was struggling with so many thoughts. I asked for guidance, and your words gave me that in the most profound way. I’m so grateful for you and for my prayers being answered in this special and healing way. May Allah reward you🥹💐❤️‍🩹

Understanding that my mind and my body were not aligned. That’s why I saw comfort in what I should have seen a red flag…

I can’t believe that you have experienced the same exact situations as me. It’s like you wrote my life in your book but finally I get an opportunity to heal instead of constantly drain/blame myself.
Thank you so much for sharing and guiding all who have read your amazing book. May God continue to bless you and all you do 🙏🏻

Thank you Najwa!!!

Thank you Najwa for your beautiful book, for your invitation to join you on this the most incredible journey to athletic life.

Helpful thoughts

I have being feeling a lot of soul searching as I work through some things and this book helped me pick up pieces in my life and examine them from different angles. Many of her ideas resonated with and encouraged me.

If you have toxic people on your life; if you are a people pleaser; if you struggle make changes out of fear or uncertainty—this book will help you challenge yourself to be better.

Awareness is everything!

Knowing and being aware is everything. This book will help you sort out your feelings so you do not accept things that do not fit you. A game changer for certain. Najwa’s narration of the book is flawless. Her voice is perfectly poised and very meditative.

Incredible insights…along such brave vulnerability.

Highly recommend! I’ve listened twice already and take something new each time. Her depth and honestly is incredible.

changed my life less than 20 mins in!!!

najwa is incredible and she shoots to the top of my favorite authors list after listening to the only constant. you can tell how much hard work she put into this project. her eloquent vulnerability is so powerful and inspiring, and is even more emphasized with her personal narration. it feels like she’s sitting right next to me, like a long lost friend. i don’t even want to get to the ending so thankfully i’ll just listen to it 1000 more times 🤣💓 can apply to any phase or season of life we enter or go through. 12/10 recommend!!!!!

I needed to hear this

As always, I cannot thank enough for how beautifully written this conversation is between you and us — the readers. I feel the deep concern and emotions that you have toward people. Thank you for teaching us to take care of ourselves through your experiences ❤️

Really taps into areas where you can get stuck.

The meditations/steps really helped me to process some of my stuck emotions and move on with life after a catastrophe. I highly recommend.

“The only constant is…”

I love the sincerity in every word that Najwa expresses - It puts me at ease and allows me to both connect with her on a deeper level and it also makes me feel like she’s like a good friend, sitting right beside me, on the couch. I haven’t had that type of support…so who Najwa is, her vulnerability and the care that she exudes, often brings me to tears.
And at this moment in my life, this book completely speaks to where I am. This change, my life changes…they’ve been tremendously difficult, but this book has helped me to breathe. I’ve taken notes, wrote down quotes and saved clips because of how much Najwa’s words connect to me.
I’m so very grateful that I ran across an IG post of her, years ago…back when she wrote Welcome Home. Since that book, I’ve been hooked!
I believe in Najwa’s message and that she is and will continue to bring so much healing, to so many people!
Thank you Najwa! ❣️
~ let the healing journey begin…& continue.