The best self-help audiobooks for women zero in on universal themes almost every woman grapples with in her daily life. From dealing with impossible beauty standards, to the expectation that a woman should always be nice, women confront many forces that leave them fractured and hurt. Whether written by a clinical psychologist, life coach or celebrity, each of these listens offers positive advice relating to self-love, self-esteem, self-improvement and self-confidence. In our top picks of the best self-help books for women find positivity, empowerment and comfort to add to your audio routine.
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    • By: Julie Smith
    • Narrated by: Julie Smith
    • Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,065 ratings
    • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith
    • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? is an audiobook filled with expert advice and practical coping strategies. Clinical psychologist and social media star Dr Julie Smith makes the mind's inner workings sound less complex than they may seem. She offers listeners essential tips from the therapist’s toolkit to optimise their mental health and face life’s challenges head-on. Written in bite-sized entries, listeners can turn straight to the section they need depending on the challenge they’re facing and immediately find the appropriate tools to help. From managing anxiety to building self-confidence, this title tackles everyday issues that affect us all.

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    • By: Caroline Foran
    • Narrated by: Caroline Foran
    • Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
    • Release date: 26-07-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
    • Owning It by Caroline Foran
    • Bestselling author and journalist Caroline Foran presents a no-nonsense account of anxiety from the front line. Owning It looks at what anxiety is, what triggers it and how it can be treated. From cognitive behavioural therapy to changing her diet, Caroline opens up about the treatments she tried and what worked for her. She sheds light on her highs and lows honestly and funnily. This practical and insightful listen aims to get you feeling good again, no matter how bad things may seem right now. Caroline eventually found a way of owning her anxiety so that it doesn't own her.

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    • How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 26-07-18
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2,858 ratings
    • Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
    • Dr Brené Brown explores the power of vulnerability in her number-one New York Times best seller. The celebrated professor, author and podcast host looks at parenting, relationships and other critical aspects of life in Daring Greatly. Brené Brown explores the importance of being true to yourself and your emotions when practising self-care and self-love. This motivational title is an absolute must-listen for any woman looking to push forward in her development journey. Add the Daring Greatly audiobook, narrated by Brené Brown, to your listening library to learn from one of the most influential figures in the self-development world.

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    • By: Roxie Nafousi
    • Narrated by: Roxie Nafousi
    • Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 05-01-23
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 154 ratings
    • Manifest by Roxie Nafousi
    • Manifest by Roxie Nafousi is the follow-up to the Sunday Times best seller Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life. Roxie Nafousi is an emotional health coach and author who helps listeners to unlock their limitless potential, create lasting change in their lives, and turn their dreams into a reality. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone embarking on their inner healing journey. It outlines the seven steps to manifestation. Roxie teaches actionable techniques for harnessing your potential and confidently stepping into your power. Each chapter of Manifest invites listeners to participate in exercises designed to cultivate self-awareness, reflection and growth.

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    • How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live
    • By: Emma Reed Turrell
    • Narrated by: Emma Reed Turrell
    • Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
    • Release date: 01-04-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 496 ratings
    • Please Yourself by Emma Reed Turrell
    • If you find yourself guilty of people-pleasing and failing to put yourself first, look no further than Please Yourself. Most of us are people pleasers to some degree, whether it’s struggling to say no when we feel overwhelmed or not expressing our needs when we really should. In this life-changing listen, psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell explains the different types of people-pleasers and provides practical advice to understand better and stop people-pleasing behaviour. Please Yourself will help you care for others in the right way and help you take better care of yourself by prioritising your needs and understanding the importance of boundaries.

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    • Beat insecurities and gain self-belief
    • By: Dr Jessamy Hibberd
    • Narrated by: Zara Ramm
    • Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 13-06-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 190 ratings
    • The Imposter Cure by Dr Jessamy Hibberd
    • Imposter syndrome can affect people from all walks of life planting seeds of doubt in the minds of the most capable and accomplished people. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Jessamy Hibberd looks at the secret fear of imposter syndrome, which makes people believe they are not worthy of success, their successes are purely down to luck and their shortcomings will get exposed. The Imposter Cure helps the listener better understand and overcome the problem so they think differently and gain confidence in themselves. Jessamy uses case studies to bring the concepts to life and strategies that listeners can implement into their own lives.

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    • Connecting with Your Inner Truth and Learning to Find Your Voice
    • By: Fearne Cotton
    • Narrated by: Fearne Cotton
    • Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
    • Release date: 07-01-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 470 ratings
    • Speak Your Truth by Fearne Cotton
    • British broadcaster and author Fearne Cotton shares her brave and deeply personal story in Speak Your Truth. Fearne made a career from her voice as one of Britain's most famous radio personalities. When Fearne's doctor told her she was at risk of needing a throat operation followed by two weeks of being unable to speak, she was left to contemplate it all in silence. Fearne began to think about other times her voice had gone unheard. In this empowering Sunday Times best seller, Fearne considers how we learn to stay quiet for the wrong reasons and how to speak confidently.

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    • By: Bryony Gordon
    • Narrated by: Bryony Gordon
    • Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
    • Release date: 07-01-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 304 ratings
    • No Such Thing as Normal by Bryony Gordon
    • No Such Thing as Normal is a relatable listen that will resonate with anyone who has grappled with mental health challenges. In this powerful audiobook, journalist Bryony Gordon offers sensible advice which covers subjects from sleep and worries to addiction and therapy. Bryony’s mission is to equip those in need with the tools and information to get the best out of a poorly funded system. No Such Thing as Normal is an honest and direct guide to mental health that cuts out the noise and toxic positivity to help us take better care of ourselves and the ones we love.

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    • The Black Girls' Guide to Glowing Up
    • By: Melissa Cummings-Quarry, Natalie A. Carter
    • Narrated by: Melissa Cummings-Quarry, Natalie A. Carter, Rachel Adedeji
    • Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 30-09-21
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
    • Grown by Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A. Carter
    • Grown: The Black Girls' Guide to Glowing Up is 'your big sis in book form'. Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A. Carter, founders of the Black Girls' Book Club, present this ultimate guide to navigating life as a Black teenage girl. They share stories and honest advice to inspire young women to make their own choices and live your authentic and unapologetic truth. Life as a teenager is tough, and if you're a Black girl and don't always see yourself represented in the media, it can be even tougher. Several inspirational Black British women contribute to this guide, including Melanie Brown, Diane Abbott and Candice Carty-Williams.

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