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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Listen to @johnfugelsang.bsky.social as he welcomes back Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, author of #HowWeLearnToBeBrave, to the show for a fruitful conversation.
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Rook Defends Her King - Bishop Takes Night
Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 10/08/2025 · 1h 33m
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
What if your symptoms like fatigue and burnout aren’t just about stress or overwork, but your hormones waving a white flag? Dr. Sara sits down with nurse practitioner and author Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the hidden drivers of midlife burnout.
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Why Women Over 40 Burn Out: The Biomarkers No One Is Testing with Cynthia Thurlow
Podcast Episode · Treated with Dr. Sara Szal · 09/17/2025 · 52m
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Coming this month! Check them out now. "Korean Vegan Homemade" by @thekoreanvegan.bsky.social "Why Brains Need Friends" by Ben Rein, PhD "Playful" by @casholman.bsky.social
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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Well, well, well. After a long wait, the big day is here! @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I finally get to share with you the book we've worked so long and hard on I wrote a little substack about the question that powered every chapter of Food Intelligence juliabelluz.substack.com/p/the-big-da...
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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The brilliant @juliabelluz.bsky.social & @kevinh-phd.bsky.social have a new book out today on nutritional science. Food Intelligence explores how today’s food environment drives what & how we eat — and the impacts on our health. Can't wait to read it. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
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Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...
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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
It’s exciting to finally see that my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social is an actual physical object!
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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Today in @nytimes.com , @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I share our thoughts on our toxic food environment, what to do about it, & how MAHA leadership is falling short by promoting wellness products & industry cooperation instead of better science, policy & regulation. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/o...
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Opinion | It’s Not You, It’s the Food
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Christine Webb @christinewebb.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Excited that the The Next Big Idea Club team has selected my book as a monthly must-read! nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/nex...
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The Next Big Idea Club’s September 2025 Must-Read Books
These titles will be included in our longlist of potential titles for Season 27 of the Next Big Idea Club.
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Christine Webb @christinewebb.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
More NYT coverage of THE ARROGANT APE: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/b...
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6 Books We Loved This Week
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
What's new this month? We have four books headed your way, including #TheArrogantApe by @christinewebb.bsky.social and #TheCollectiveEdge by @colinmfisher.bsky.social which are on shelves today!
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Artificial-intelligence tools can process huge amounts of data. Yet they lack the human mind’s capacity for intuitive understanding. @wsj.com journalist reviews #PrimalIntelligence by Angus Fletcher (available now!) and tells us why brains are better. buff.ly/Ymv7759
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Dr. Sue Varma, author of #PracticalOptimism, says “Project negative expectations and you will most likely get them...We rise to the level of our expectations and so do our efforts.” More on HuffPost.
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The 'Expectation Effect' Hack Might Be The Secret To Happiness
This one simple but powerful shift can have major benefits. But be mindful of going overboard.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Are you living life on your terms or stuck in mental patterns that keep you stressed, anxious, and burned out? Dr. Kristen Holmes chats w/ @neuranne.bsky.social, author of #TinyExperiments, about how to break free from the scripts that quietly control your decisions.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
“Many middle schoolers are struggling with reading and writing, and that's especially likely to be true if they come from less highly educated families."- @natwexler.bsky.social, author of #TheKnowledgeGap. How can schools remedy this? Learn more on Parents. www.parents.com/new-report-f...
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Middle Schoolers' Reading Skills Are Declining, New Report Finds
A recent report from NWEA found that middle schoolers are showing a noticeable decline in reading abilities. Here, we’ll unpack what the researchers uncovered, what factors are influencing middle scho...
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Ignoring negative emotions can backfire. Dr. Sue Varma, author of #PracticalOptimism, joined @cbsmornings.bsky.social to explore the balance between healthy optimism and the harmful effects of emotional avoidance. ICYMI, watch now!
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Why ignoring negative emotions can backfire
Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to explore the balance between healthy optimism and the harmful effects of emotional avoidance.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Cooking like your grandma is the next big food trend and we're here for it. Bestselling author @thekoreanvegan.bsky.social explains how to turn your favorite family recipes plant-based, while keeping the cultural roots and memories intact. Read @vegnews.bsky.social! vegnews.com/cook-like-gr...
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Cooking Like Your Grandma Is the Next Big Food Trend
The Korean Vegan’s Joanne Lee Molinaro explains how to turn your favorite family recipes plant-based, while keeping the cultural roots and memories intact.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Strong arms are in. @annemariechaker.bsky.social, author of #Lift, tells us this: You don’t need a celebrity trainer or hours at the gym. What you do need is 30 mins, a plan, and a mindset shift. So, instead of shrinking, build. Instead of punishing, empower. Snag the workout plan.
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This Summer, Strong Arms Are In — Here’s How To Tone Yours
Snag this season’s hottest accessory.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The companion workbook to the @nytimes.com bestseller #UnwindingAnxiety by @drjud.bsky.social is on shelves today! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768054...
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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
It was fun to chat about metabolism with @drsanjaygupta.bsky.social for the recent Chasing Life podcast. www.cnn.com/audio/podcas... www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CC0...
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How culture misleads us about metabolism | Chasing Life
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
What if the key to surviving cancer, overcoming depression, and optimizing immunity wasn’t a new drug or protocol—but something ancient, living inside you right now? Gut health experts Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. Tim Spector, and Dr. Robynne Chutkan discuss with @richroll.bsky.social.
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Gut Health Compilation: Leading Experts On Fiber, Inflammation, Cancer Survival, & How Your Gut Predicts Your Future Health
Microbiome experts reveal how five grams of fiber boosts cancer survival by 30% and why your gut controls immunity, mood, and disease outcomes.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
ICYMI: Author of #PracticalOptimism Dr. Sue Varma joined the Today Show to talk about the benefits of having meaningful friendships as you get older and ways you can spark up a new friendship by leading with positivity, trying new activities and more.
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How to Make Meaningful Friendships at Any Age or Stage in Life
Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimism,” joins TODAY to talk about the benefits of having meaningful friendships as you get older and ways you can spark up a new friendship by…
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
What if the secret to better relationships isn't fixing problems but simply making people feel understood? Caroline Fleck, PhD, author of #Validation, chats with @guykawasaki.bsky.social and reveals why validation - not agreement - transforms how we connect with others. Listen now! buff.ly/qP8n0un
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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
#FoodIntelligence combines my scientific expertise with Julia’s incisive journalism to help you better understand nutrition science, how our food environment drives metabolic disease, & what to do about it. This book has been years in the making & it’s finally a reality! @avery-books.bsky.social‬
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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Excited to announce my new book FOOD INTELLIGENCE coauthored with brilliant journalist @juliabelluz.bsky.social‬! Cutting through the confusion about diet & health, #FoodIntelligence describes the fascinating science of how food both nourishes & harms us. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
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Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it. Nutrition isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. There are new diet fads, bold...
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Julia Belluz @juliabelluz.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Many moons ago, @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I talked about a book we wished existed. No fads, no weight loss hacks, no fear-mongering -- just the science of how food works in your body. Thrilled to share that we wrote it! Out September 23, pre-oder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
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Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it. Nutrition isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. There are new diet fads, bold...
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
From primatologist @christinewebb.bsky.social comes #ArrogantApe, an impassioned celebration of humility before the living world that leads us to a new understanding of other species—and ourselves. On sale 9/2. Available for pre-order today! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717436...
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Part Two of Lewis Howes' conversation with Dr. Caroline Fleck, author of "Validation," is out now on The School of Greatness. Listen as they discuss the root cause of most people's pain and suffering, and how harmful invalidation can be. 💔 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
"The term Sunday scaries frames the day through 'anxiety-colored glasses,'" says @drjud.bsky.social, author of #UnwindingAnxiety. "People have control over how they perceive the day." Learn how to manage your anxiety with tips from the experts on @washingtonpost.com.
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Dealing with Sunday scaries? Here’s how to address that anxiety.
If you’re stuck in an anxiety loop every week, that’s a feeling to investigate further.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Strength doesn’t require endless time or fancy equipment. It’s about building what you can, where you are, with what you have. And 30 mins is enough--if you move with intention. @annemariechaker.bsky.social, author of #Lift, shares more with @katiecouric.bsky.social. katiecouric.com/health/fitne...
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Strength doesn’t require endless time or fancy equipment. It’s about building what you can, where you are, with what you have. And 30 minutes is enough--if you move with intention. Anne Marie Chaker,....
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CBS News @cbsnews.com · 21/06/2025
Research shows moms overwhelmingly carry the workload at home. Here's how partners can help. cbsn.ws/3Txj49U
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Research shows moms overwhelmingly carry the workload at home. Here's how partners can help.
A report finds women manage 71% of family tasks. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma explains why women are impacted more and how to make changes in your family.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
15 things that will make you think differently during your next supermarket shopping experience — and could help you save money from advisers, including Benjamin Lorr, author of #SecretLifeOfGroceries. Learn more @aarp.org. www.aarp.org/money/person...
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15 Surprising Things About Supermarkets
Your local grocery store has some tricks up its sleeve
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
A vast number of estrangements are situational...Many emerge from disagreements, values differences and unmet expectations, says Karl Pillemer, author of #FaultLines. Learn a few positive steps you can take to mitigate the hurt and move on. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
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Guest column | Feeling betrayed by a family member? Here’s how to cope.
Although you and your husband might never totally get over this betrayal, there are positive steps both of you can take to mitigate the hurt and move on.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Pour yourself a refreshing glass of homemade lemonade to kick off the first day of #summer! But first, score the number one tip on how to make the world's best from experts, including Erin Clarke of Well Plated, on @simplyrecipes.com.
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How to Make the World's Best Lemonade, According to 3 Experts
Experts say the most important factor in homemade lemonade is adding a liquid sweetener like simple syrup or agave. Lemonade can serve as the base for other drinks, like spritzes and Arnold Palmers,…
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
If you’re looking for motivation, confidence or guidance on starting or sticking with strength training, here are 3 books you need, including #Lift by @annemariechaker.bsky.social. It offers practical advice for forming habits, building muscles and more. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/w...
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Want to Start Weight Lifting? These Books Can Help.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Your gut is the engine of your entire body. Learn how to keep it running smoothly with practical, evidence-backed tips from Dr. Robynne Chutkan, gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of Gutbliss. Listen now on All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins.
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Understanding and Improving Your Gut Health with Dr. Robynne Chutkan
Podcast Episode · All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins · 05/28/2025 · 1h 9m
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Maryellen MacDonald @maryellenmacdonald.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Happy that my book More Than Words is named one of the 10 best Psychology books so far in 2025! @avery-books.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/nextbigi...
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10 of the Best Psychology Books of 2025 (So Far)
A better life begins with a better mental game—and these authors are here to coach you through it.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
ICYMI: Dr. Sue Varma, author of #PracticalOptimism, shares how a "reverse bucket list" can boost your mental health, build gratitude, and emotional resilience. Watch the segment on @cbsnews.com! www.cbsnews.com/video/how-a-...
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How a "reverse bucket list" can boost your mental health
Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share insights from her new book, "Practical Optimism," where she encourages people to reflect on what they've already accomplished in life. The "reverse bucket l...
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
In 2019, Karl Pillemer, Cornell sociologist and author of #FaultLines, found that 27 percent of adult Americans reported being estranged from a family member. (The true number is probably even higher.) Read more on @nytopinion.nytimes.com.
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Opinion | There’s a Link Between Therapy Culture and Childlessness (Gift Article)
Are millennials’ fears of failing their children outweighing their desire to have them?
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Parents, are you in the trenches of toddlerhood? Check out these must-haves, including #FeedingLittlesAndBeyond for meals ideas for babies, toddlers, big kids, and the pickiest of eaters, too. More on @BuzzFeed.com!
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30 Walmart Products To Help Parents Trying To Survive In The Trenches Of Toddlerhood
If your spirited toddler tantrums when playtime is over, the countdown clock is for you.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Get their “adult” life started on the right foot by determining which habits to ditch and which ones to keep, thanks to the advice in #AtomicHabits by James Clear. More gift ideas for grads on Today Show!
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Caps off to the class of 2025 with these unique gifts for your college grad
Send them something special to show how proud you are of their hard work.
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Maryellen MacDonald @maryellenmacdonald.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
My book MORE THAN WORDS from @avery-books.bsky.social is on the June book list for the Next Big Idea Book Club, @nextbigidea.bsky.social‬. You can hear or read 5 key ideas from my book here: nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/pro...
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A Provocative Look at the Words We Take for Granted
Author Maryellen MacDonald shares 5 key insights from her new book, More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
#FaultLines by Dr. Karl Pillemer offers some concrete advice for those who want to reconcile, including on how to set and maintain healthy boundaries and how to let go of the need for the other party to admit fault. Learn more on @nytimes.com. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/w...
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Dealing With Family Estrangement? These Books Can Help.
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Maryellen MacDonald @maryellenmacdonald.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Thrilled to announce that my book MORE THAN WORDS (Avery/Penguin Random House) is out! It explains why language production has huge positive effects on talkers: attention, emotion regulation, exec function & more. Accessible science for general audiences! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724046...
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More Than Words by Maryellen MacDonald, PhD: 9780593545270 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
"This beautifully written book by Maryellen MacDonald demonstrates how 'word-work' shapes both our experience of the world and the very brain that produced our capacity to articulate and generate our ...
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Announcing our June releases! Discover your innate physical power to radically change your life and uncover the power of ‘word work’ to shape our reality, achieve our goals, and fight cognitive decline with #Lift and #MoreThanWords!
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Failing to connect with or even influence someone? Consider making validation a point. Learn more about validation and how providing it to others can transform your relationships, and your life, from Caroline Fleck, PhD, author of #Validation, on @Forbes.com.
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Validation: Here’s How These Skills Can Transform Your Relationships
Psychologist Caroline Fleck, PhD, discussed her new book entitled "Validation" that was inspired by her experience using dialectical behavior therapy to treat patients.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Should you ever cut ties with your parents? "Prior to the baby boomers, there was a very strong norm of family solidarity- that blood is thicker than water. Those norms have weakened," says Karl Pillemer, sociologist and author of #FaultLines. Learn more on BBC Future.
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Should you ever cut ties with your parents?
Estrangement between parents and their children is surprisingly common – this is what research says about making such a difficult decision.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Still looking for the perfect graduation gift? Check out #AtomicHabits by @jamesclear.bsky.social - a motivational read to cultivate essential life skills, develop positive habits, and strive towards becoming the best version of oneself. More on @forbes.com
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The 21 Best High School Graduation Gifts To Kick-Start Adulthood
The best high school graduation gifts inspire, help and guide them in the next big phase of life. These are our top teen grad gift picks of 2025.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
There are many benefits to being an optimist, but we aren't all naturally optimistic. So, can we learn to adopt the best and most positive behaviors of born optimists? Listen to Dr. Sue Varma, author of #PracticalOptimism, chat with Dr. Laurie Santos.
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Can You Become a "Practical" Optimist?
Podcast Episode · The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos · 04/21/2025 · 45m
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
#AtomicHabits by @jamesclear.bsky.social is on the nightstand of many successful folks, and probably every other influencer she follows. A new season of life is the perfect time to pick up some helpful habits and break away from the bad ones. www.countryliving.com/shopping/g32...
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From Dorms to Dream Jobs: Graduation Gifts She’ll Adore
Congratulate her with something she's going to absolutely cherish. And trust us, it's on this list.
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Avery Books @avery-books.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
"Tracey has a knack for explaining the complicated biological phenomena in an approachable style, and his measured outlook on vagus nerve therapies highlights their noteworthy potential without overselling them." - @publisherswkly.bsky.social #TheGreatNerve
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The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes by Kevin J Tracey
In this edifying study, neurosurgeon Tracey (Fatal Sequence) extols the health benefits of stimulating the vagus nerve, which co...
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