Recovery Neuroscience

NPR SciFri Book Club Pick Next Big Idea Club's ""Top 21 Psychology Books of 2022"" Behavioral Scientist Notable Books of 2022 A renowned grief expert and neuroscientist shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding...

When a restrictive eating disorder has had a destructive effect on your life and you haven't been able to understand why it's so hard to overcome, Addicted to Energy Deficit is the book you need. Bringing in neuroscience and research evidence, as well as personal and professional experience, Helly Barnes provides an explanation for restrictive eating disorders that will resolve your unanswered questions and fit your experience. This includes: A credible explanation for restrictive eating disorders as a brain-based addiction to the state of energy deficit. The evolutionary, genetic and ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From a renowned behavioral neuroscientist and recovering addict, a rare page-turning work of science that draws on personal insights to reveal how drugs work, the dangerous hold they can take on the brain, and the surprising way to combat today's epidemic of addiction...

“For anyone seeking to redefine their relationship with alcohol, ‘No Willpower Required’ is a compelling guide to lasting change.” - Nir Eyal, Author of Hooked, Indistractable "A powerful guide to master your habits, improve your health, and create the life you want." - Patrik Edblad, Author of The Habit Blueprint Are you walking the tightrope between enjoying a drink and overindulgence? "No Willpower Required" is not just another book on quitting alcohol; it's about reinvention, not restriction. This groundbreaking guide is for those who don't fit the mold of a "problem drinker" ...

Did you know that having even one drink per day significantly increases your risk of cancer, clouds your focus, and holds you back from reaching your full potential? In CLEAR, James Swanwick exposes the hidden costs of alcohol and provides a neuroscience-backed, step-by-step system to help high achievers quit drinking without willpower, rehab or 12-step programs like AA. If you're struggling with alcohol, CLEAR is your roadmap to a sharper, healthier, and more powerful life — without it. It's time to take your power back.

In 2015, Barbara Lipska - a leading expert on the neuroscience of mental illness - was diagnosed with melanoma that had spread to her brain. Within months, her frontal lobe, the seat of cognition, began shutting down. She descended into madness, exhibiting dementia- and schizophrenia-like symptoms that terrified her family and coworkers. But miraculously, the immunotherapy her doctors had prescribed worked quickly. Just eight weeks after her nightmare began, Lipska returned to normal. With one difference: she remembered her brush with madness with exquisite clarity.

Joy Without Apology: How Christian Women Can Heal Trauma, Release Emotional Weight, and Reclaim a Life of Worth and Joy Are you tired of being strong on the outside while secretly aching inside? For too long, Christian women have been told to stay quiet, to keep the peace, and to carry the weight of everyone else while burying their own. But silence doesn’t heal. Pretending doesn’t bring peace. And suffering was never God’s plan for you. In Joy Without Apology, Nati Carrillo—nurse, life coach, and Certified MAP Method Practitioner — shares her raw, faith-filled journey of breaking...

THE REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH THAT MAKES QUITTING INEVITABLE You've been told that quitting smoking requires superhuman willpower and unbearable suffering. This is your addiction's most dangerous lie. Your Journey to Freedom reveals the shocking truth: you're not addicted to cigarettes—you're addicted to escaping the hell that cigarettes created. This isn't another quit-smoking book. This is a systematic dismantling of the psychological prison that convinced you poison is pleasure. Transform cravings from emergencies into evidence of healing. Reclaim your authentic identity from chemical ...

Humans are often fearful of the day the world will be ruled by machines, but have they not already taken over? The average person spends 4-5 hours a day on their phone, about a third of the time they are awake. We self-interrupt our work and social lives, forgo sleep, procrastinate important tasks and opt for digital distraction when we're bored or feel uncomfortable. NHS neurology doctor and neuroscientist Faye Begeti describes what is happening in our brain when we use our phones and why we have formed so many fixed and negative habits around them.

Dive into the compelling voyage of "Hijacked Minds," a riveting exploration of the psychological and neurological underpinnings of addiction. With a focus that is both broad and deep, this eBook takes you on an intellectual adventure from the micro to the macro, exploring the intricate workings of the human brain as well as the societal impacts of addiction. Commence this journey with a foundational understanding of the intricate world of neurotransmitters – the very chemicals that govern our ability to feel pleasure, reward, and, ultimately, that form the base of the addictive process. ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Bessel van der Kolk A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham “Trauma is not just an event—it’s an imprint on the mind, brain, and body.” Dr. Bessel van der Kolk transformed the world’s understanding of trauma. From war-torn childhoods to neuroimaging labs, from therapy offices to yoga mats, his groundbreaking work redefined what it means to heal. In this accessible and deeply human volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Bessel van der Kolk traces the journey of the Dutch-born psychiatrist who helped the world see that trauma lives not ...

Break Free from Survival Mode—And Step into the Life You Were Meant to Live Do you feel like you’re always one step away from falling apart? Constantly putting out fires, running on empty, and wondering why you never feel truly okay—no matter how hard you try? You're not broken. You're stuck in survival mode—and you're not alone. In From Surviving to Thriving, mental health expert Elena Rodriguez offers a compassionate, science-backed roadmap for breaking free from the exhausting cycles of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, and burnout. This transformative guide will help ...

Have you found yourself doing something and thinking, Why do I keep doing this? We all have an unhealthy habit - or two, or three. Yours may be as simple as wasting time on the Internet, constantly checking your email, or spending too much time in front of the TV. Or it may be more serious, like habitual drinking, emotional overeating, constant self-criticism, or chronic worrying. Whatever your harmful habit is - you have the power to break it.

Discover the boundless potential of the human brain with "Mind Over Matter," the transformative eBook that delves deep into the groundbreaking realm of neuroplasticity. This comprehensive tour de force is poised to redefine your understanding of the mind's capacity to evolve and adapt throughout your life. Embark on a captivating journey through the foundations of neuroplasticity, as you explore how modern neuroscience has shattered long-held beliefs about the brain's potential to change. With precision and clarity, "Mind Over Matter" strips away the myths and shines a light on what ...

Break Free from the Trap of Instant Gratification: A Practical Guide to Rewiring Your Brain for Long-Term Success In a world wired for speed and stimulation, it’s easier than ever to fall into habits that prioritize short-term pleasure over long-term progress. Backed by neuroscience and behavioral psychology, this evidence-based guide explores how instant gratification hijacks your brain’s reward system—and how to reclaim control. Drawing on cutting-edge research into dopamine, habit formation, willpower, and cognitive control, this book provides practical, actionable strategies to ...

Feeling drained by dating apps? You’re not broken - your brain is just overstimulated. Modern dating is supposed to be exciting, but for many of us, it feels like an emotional rollercoaster: one day you’re on a high after matching with someone promising, the next you’re staring at your phone wondering what went wrong. You want real connection, but the endless swipes, ghosting, and short-lived sparks are leaving you anxious, distracted, and burnt out. In Dopamine-Aware Dating Guide, you’ll discover why dating feels so exhausting and how to reset your brain, your nervous system, and ...

UNSTUCK: The Rhythm of Flow for a Life in Motion Transform exhaustion into sustainable energy. Turn perfectionism into purposeful action. Discover the four-stage cycle that moves you from friction to flow. Over 75% of workers report burnout, but what if stuckness isn't personal failure—it's feedback from a rhythm that's been broken? UNSTUCK introduces the Flow Recovery Cycle: a revolutionary four-stage framework that transforms how you navigate challenges. Through Recovery, Spark, Edge, and Integration, you'll learn to work with your natural rhythms rather than against them. Drawing from ...

Break free from alcohol and take control of your life using the latest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and habit-breaking strategies. Are you tired of the cycle of drinking and ready for real, lasting change? Quit Alcohol is a comprehensive, science-backed guide designed to help you understand the psychological and neurological forces behind alcohol addiction—and, most importantly, how to overcome them.

Bridging Minds: Neuralink and Beyond Bridging Minds delves into the transformative frontier where human cognition meets artificial intelligence via brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Beginning with an in-depth case study of Elon Musk's Neuralink, the book examines the company's ambitious mission, regulatory challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding invasive neural technologies. Subsequent chapters navigate the evolution of BCIs, exploring neural physiology, signal processing, and the emergence of cutting-edge technologies. The narrative balances technical detail with real-world ...

With this practical guide, we explore the miracle of recovery from dependency and provide insight into the addiction phenomena. Steering away from a one-dimensional approach, addiction is recognized as a multi-dimensional problem that requires examination of the mind, body, and social aspects of our existence. I provide practical advice on how to return your identity’s locus of control to where it is supposed to be, and that is, with "you". Your sense of identity may indeed become lost with addiction and it needs to be found again and actively reclaimed.