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Do you ever walk away from a conversation thinking… “I should have said something.” Maybe you stayed quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you spoke up, but it came out sharper than you intended. Maybe you’ve been stuck between people-pleasing and frustration—unsure how to be firm without sounding aggressive. There is a better way. The Calm Assertive Voice shows you how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and calm—especially when it matters most. In today’s workplace and relationships, communication isn’t just about speaking—it’s about being heard without creating tension....

How to Talk to People and Make Friends How Introverts and Shy People Can Build Confidence and Connect Are you quiet in social settings but wish you weren’t? Do you feel like making friends or starting conversations just isn’t your strength? You’re not alone—and you don’t need to change who you are to connect deeply with others. This supportive and practical guide is designed specifically for introverts, shy individuals, and socially anxious people who want to build confidence and form meaningful relationships—without faking extroversion or forcing small talk. Drawing on real-...

Do you have a spouse who voted for a different candidate?​ An uncle or sibling you dread seeing at Thanksgiving? A lifelong friend with whom you just can't see eye to eye? As political divisiveness reaches a fever pitch in the Trump era, psychotherapist Jeanne Safer takes on the uncivil war between Republicans, Democrats, and every indie party in between in the new podcast, I Love You But I Hate Your Politics. On the show, Dr. Safer will show family and friends how to ensure their loving relationships not only survive, but thrive, despite political differences and disagreements.

Four friends. One pact. Zero compromises... Until now. When EJ and her three roommates swear off marriage and motherhood with their infamous "Anti-Marriage Pact," they think they've got life figured out. No white dresses, no baby fever, no losing themselves to societal expectations. Just fierce...

Welcome to Case Closed! We are a podcast focused on crimes both real and imagined. In our current season, we’re serializing Rachel Hawkins’s THE WIFE UPSTAIRS audiobook. You can find more about the story here.

Having grown up sheltered my entire life, I decide to take life by the horns and live a little when my brother invites me to a party at his house, which also happens to be party central for the Marycliff University football team. A hot guy catches my eye. He's shirtless and clowning with his friends. He'll do for my first one-night stand. I just have one condition—no names.

Unlock the #1 career skill that transforms how you’re seen, heard, and respected at work. Do you ever struggle to speak up in meetings, set healthy boundaries, or push back on unreasonable requests? Do you sometimes fear that being direct will make you look aggressive—or that staying quiet will leave you overlooked? The truth is, communication can make or break your career. And the difference between being passed over and being promoted often comes down to one skill: assertiveness. In Effective & Assertive Communication at Work, you’ll discover 50 proven scripts and practical ...

‘What happens in darkness, stays in darkness…’ ‘Seductive, dangerous, and drenched in forbidden desire… The chemistry is intense, the power dynamics deliciously unbalanced, and the moral conflict keeps the stakes high throughout’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you loved Snow White as a kid but...

Available for the First Time: The Complete Social Entrepreneur’s Playbook by Wharton professor Ian C. MacMillan and Dr. James Thompson, director of the Wharton Social Entrepreneurship Program, provide a tough-love approach that significantly increases the likelihood of a successful social enterprise launch in the face of the high-uncertainty conditions typically encountered by social entrepreneurs.

Inject self belief, develop self discipline, and start taking actions today towards finding inner success! Stop pandering to people who don’t give a s--t about you and work towards true inner happiness. No more worrying, no more overthinking but learning to challenge your biggest worst enemy, yourself. Conquer your own mind, your own thoughts, and challenge yourself to achieve the success you don’t even know you’re capable of yet.

Chances are Robin Williams has made you laugh, cry -- or cry laughing! -- at least once in your lifetime. From sweaty standup riffs to sitcom mayhem as Mork from Ork, to a powerful Oscar-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin was an artist who was constantly pushing his craft. But behind these displays of brilliance was an isolated and often misunderstood man. From Macmillan Podcasts, Knowing: Robin Williams takes you inside the lawless and brilliant mind of one of America’s most beloved comedians. Join New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff and host Kristy Westgard as they share ...

Do you ever feel like a fraud—despite your achievements? You’re not alone. Millions of high achievers silently struggle with impostor syndrome, the nagging belief that success is undeserved and that sooner or later, they’ll be “found out.” In Beyond the Mask, researcher Owen MacMillan, PhD reveals a practical roadmap for breaking free from self-doubt and stepping fully into your success. Drawing on psychology, real-life case studies, and proven confidence-building tools, this empowering guide helps you recognize the lies impostor syndrome tells, reframe both success and failure, ...

Sassy mouthed and impervious to Lance's charm and football-god status, Abby knew their relationship was doomed before it even began. He would leave in August, and she would be left behind. Just like all the other men in her life. His honesty and caring wins her over, and she decides to take a chance on a limited-time fling. But with summer drawing to its inevitable close, will they be able to maintain their emotional distance? Or will they both be heartbroken in the end?

Sherlock knows that Amyus Crow, his mysterious American tutor, has some dark secrets. But he didn't expect to find a notorious killer, hanged by the US government, apparently alive and well in Surrey - and Crow somehow mixed up in it. When no one will tell you the truth, sometimes you have to...

The Church of Christ needs a new conception of prayer. The urgent call is for men and women, wholly yielded to the Lord, whose eyes have been enlightened to see the ministry in the heaven, lies to which they have been called.

In a sweeping fantasy that award-winning author Franny Billingsley calls ""fascinating and unique,"" debut author Kathy MacMillan weaves palace intrigue and epic world-building to craft a tale for fans of Rae Carson and Megan Whalen Turner. Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery...

I've been in love with Dani for...I don't even know when it happened to be honest. We met freshman year and started working out together. Working out buddies turned to friendship, which led to feelings. At least for me. But she's been hung up on another guy, at least until this Christmas break, when I found her singing out her heartbreak at a karaoke bar. All I wanted to do was comfort her, which apparently meant my lips comforting hers. But she freaked, and now I don't know what to do.

Welcome to Stories from Among the Stars, a podcast run by Macmillan Audio employees in which we serialize top science fiction and fantasy audiobooks with bold characters, daring adventures, and smart, compelling stories! In our current season, we’re serializing Sunyi Dean's THE BOOK EATERS, read by Katie Erich. You can find out more about the story here. THE BOOK EATERS will only be available on the feed for a limited time, so make sure you listen or download by 5/29/26.

I have no idea how to flirt. In fact, I can barely tell when someone is flirting with me. I've been focused no football and school for way too long and somewhere along the way I missed out on all the normal relationship stuff my friends did. Now I'm a junior in college, and I've only ever kissed one girl in my whole life. Until Autumn. For some reason, she wants to help me out; be my love tutor, she says. The thought of taking her up on her offer makes me want to incinerate from embarrassment. But if I don't, I might miss my only chance to catch up.

Common sense and prudence have long been among the guiding tenets of society, but in today's economy they have been completely abandoned in the interest of blindly maximizing profits. Common-Sense Business shows that this current economic model is both detrimental and unsustainable, and that we must transform the global economy along the lines of common sense toward the common good.