20 of The Best Self-Development Audiobooks of 2022

for reaching your true potential
Finding the motivation to improve yourself can feel impossible with the pressures of everyday life and the presence of nagging anxieties always there to distract you. With these carefully chosen listens, however, you can immerse yourself in the advice of the world's leading personal development experts the next time you need inspiration and guidance to become the best version of yourself. Here we've put together a list of power-packed selections that include both newer authors and time-tested listener favourites from veterans of the genre. Read on for the best self-improvement audiobooks in 2022, selected by the Editors, and get inspired today.
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  • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? cover art

    • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

    • 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 3,066 ratings
    • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith
    • Life is full of inevitable ups and downs, peaks and valleys, and knowing how to navigate them is the ultimate tool to safeguard your mental health. Social media sensation and clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith shares all she has learned about optimising your mental health and the coping skills to help you overcome life's most significant obstacles. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? is a practical guide for anyone who wants to quickly and effectively address their individual needs. Whether it is anxiety, low moods, dealing with criticism, or everything in between, this audiobook is effortlessly navigable and will quickly become an indispensable tool in your self-development journey.

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    • Atlas of the Heart

    • Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 14-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1,486 ratings
    • Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
    • Brené Brown is the best-selling author of multiple self-improvement books including Daring Greatly and The Power of Vulnerability. Now, Brené Brown is back with Atlas of the Heart, a gripping journey through human emotion and the lessons about human connection in each of them. While exploring these emotions, Brené creates an invaluable atlas that helps listeners navigate their personal lives, relationships, and the experiences that shape every human experience in such a way that harnesses positive and effective connections along the way. If you are searching for a roadmap to living your best, most meaningful life, look no further than this transformative listen.

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    • Manifest

    • By: Roxie Nafousi
    • Narrated by: Roxie Nafousi
    • Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,986 ratings
    • Manifest by Roxie Nafousi
    • Manifestation has become quite a hot topic in recent years, but what is manifestation exactly, and how can you use it to change your life? Manifest, written by self-development coach Roxie Nafousi is the ultimate guide to manifestation and personal empowerment. Roxie has broken down the principles into seven easy-to-follow steps that will teach listeners how to effectively and quickly transform their lives, attract a soul mate, land a dream job, or simply reach new levels of peace and contentment. If you've always wanted to learn the secrets of manifestation and transform your life, this fascinating audiobook is a must-listen.

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    • Happy Mind, Happy Life

    • 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day
    • By: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
    • Narrated by: Dr Rangan Chatterjee
    • Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 24-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 821 ratings
    • Happy Mind, Happy Life by Dr Rangan Chatterjee
    • Throughout Dr Rangan Chatterjee's long career as a general practitioner and best-selling author, he has examined some of the most critical issues facing society today. Now, in Happy Mind, Happy Life, he sheds light on our propensity to fuse happiness with success and how detrimental that mentality has been to society. In this eye-opening audiobook, Dr Chatterjee explores groundbreaking research into the impact mental health has on our overall physical health, the power of habits, and how even the most minor changes can lead to radically improving your life. With ten easy-to-implement tools that have helped his patients transform their lives and other fascinating insights, this is one audiobook you cannot afford to miss on your self-improvement journey.

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    • Stolen Focus

    • Why You Can't Pay Attention
    • By: Johann Hari
    • Narrated by: Johann Hari
    • Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,628 ratings
    • Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
    • Internationally best-selling author Johann Hari embarked on a three-year-long journey to uncover why our attention spans seem to have dwindled in recent years and what, if anything, can be done about it. Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention includes eye-opening interviews with leading experts on attention that challenge everything we thought we knew about the subject. As it turns out, the inability to focus is not a personal failing but rather a symptom of the external forces around us and their detrimental effect on our attention spans. Johann, however, also discovered that with the right tools, we could get our focus back, and this audiobook will show you just how to do it.

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    • How to Be Confident

    • By: James Smith
    • Narrated by: James Smith
    • Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
    • Release date: 01-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 818 ratings
    • How to Be Confident by James Smith
    • In his third no-nonsense guide to gaining the tools to empower people’s decision-making and transform their lives, James Smith tackles the fascinating subject of confidence. In How to Be Confident, James explores the detrimental effects of living in a world where comparison, negativity and toxic social media habits are rampant. These situations do nothing to harness the confidence necessary to pursue our dreams, master ambitions, and reach our true potential. But James is here with this deeply motivational audiobook to teach listeners what the most successful people in the world already know: the power of confidence and how to develop and harness it.

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    • Parenting Hell

    • By: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
    • Narrated by: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
    • Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
    • Release date: 13-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2,386 ratings
    • Parenting Hell by Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
    • The smash-hit podcast Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell has parents everywhere laughing, with their open and relatable conversations on the wild ride that is parenting. Now the two comedians are bringing more of their hilarious banter and parenting insights to listeners with their Parenting Hell audiobook, with special guest appearances by their wives Rose and Lou, podcast producer Michael and Rob's parents Sue and Dave. From sleepless nights, relationship challenges, and endless crying to the euphoria and all-consuming love that comes with parenting, they share the challenges and madness of their parenting journeys with plenty of empathy and world-class humour.

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    • Menopausing

    • The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring
    • By: Davina McCall, Dr Naomi Potter
    • Narrated by: Dr Naomi Potter, Davina McCall, Michael Douglas, Dr Nighat Arif, Cheryl Phelps-Gardiner, Maryam Grace, Kristin Atherton, Richard Hughes
    • Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
    • Release date: 15-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1,254 ratings
    • Menopausing by Davina McCall and Dr Naomi Potter
    • Determined to end the stigma, mystery, shame and secrecy around the menopause, Davina McCall and Dr Naomi Potter created a best-selling book that sparked a revolution. Menopausing is creating a new space where women can ask questions, get accurate information and discuss this very normal part of life without reproach. From symptoms and treatments to harmful myths and taboos, nothing is off-limits. This audiobook is full of stories, advice and resources from real women that will help listeners regain control of their health and personal lives with all the information they could need and want.

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    • The Myth of Normal

    • Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture
    • By: Gabor Maté, Daniel Maté
    • Narrated by: Daniel Maté
    • Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins
    • Release date: 13-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1,027 ratings
    • The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté
    • For most people, normality equates to health, but what does normal mean in our society? With mental illness on a meteoric rise and physical ailments becoming a regular part of everyday life, illness and trauma are beginning to define how we live. Addiction expert, respected physician and author Dr Gabor Maté examines the underlying causes that have led society to be driven by physical and emotional suffering. The Myth of Normal not only tackles the pressures of modern life and how they have influenced the disconnect from our true selves, but it also includes practical advice to regain that connection and take back control. If you are ready to change your life and create new habits, this is the audiobook for you.

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    • Mental Fitness

    • 15 Rules to Strengthen Your Body and Mind
    • By: Ant Middleton
    • Narrated by: Ant Middleton
    • Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 13-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 825 ratings
    • Mental Fitness by Ant Middleton
    • Legendary adventurer and Sunday Times best-selling author Ant Middleton is no stranger to the power of positive thinking and has written some of the best self-development books on the market. In Mental Fitness Middleton examines the philosophies behind the importance of sustaining a healthy mind and body. Often approached as two separate entities, this audiobook is an eye-opening exploration of the fascinating ways the two can work together to reach new levels of mental and physical harmony. Listeners will learn the principles Ant Middleton himself lives by to stay strong and healthy.

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    • Endure

    • How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering
    • By: Cameron Hanes
    • Narrated by: Cameron Hanes, David Goggins, Joe Rogan
    • Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
    • Release date: 17-05-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,719 ratings
    • Endure by Cameron Hanes
    • Cameron Hanes may be a world-class ultramarathoner and bow hunter, but how he got there was no walk in the park. In Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering, Cameron takes listeners behind the scenes of the philosophies and self-discipline he credits for reaching and repeatedly surpassing his physical, professional and personal goals. In his part memoir, part motivational manifesto, Cameron reveals that there is no secret weapon to finding and reaching your purpose. Cameron goes deep into the impressive sacrifices, work ethic, discipline and self-belief he believes are attainable for everyone if they want it enough. If you need some serious motivation, look no further than this audiobook.

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    • Positivity

    • By: Paul McKenna
    • Narrated by: Paul McKenna
    • Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 237 ratings
    • Positivity by Paul McKenna
    • If you’re on a self-improvement journey, chances are you want to gain a more positive outlook, increase your confidence and strength, and feel more motivated to do the things you love. Therapist and writer Paul McKenna knows that simply wanting to think and be more positive is not enough to create lasting and effective change. Instead, he has created a system that uses scientifically proven methods to improve optimism and motivation and put you in a state of mind that allows you to improve your overall quality of life and thrive no matter the challenges you face. The Positivity audiobook is an indispensable listen for anyone who wants to take control of their lives and discover the power of self-belief that lies within.

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    • Bigger than Us

    • The Power of Finding Meaning in a Messy World
    • By: Fearne Cotton
    • Narrated by: Fearne Cotton
    • Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
    • Release date: 20-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 438 ratings
    • Bigger than Us by Fearne Cotton
    • In Bigger Than Us, TV presenter Fearne Cotton seeks out the direction and insights of some of the wisest minds to discover what they could teach her about achieving happiness, understanding, and hope. In this audiobook, Fearne shares how things like a ritual, prayer, manifesting, following her intuition, harnessing energy, and so much more allowed her to achieve contentment and a deep understanding of the things that once held her back. Bigger than Us is a riveting listen for anyone looking for inspiration and accessible resources to tap into their inner strength and release any roadblocks preventing them from living their best lives.

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  • Glucose Revolution cover art

    • Glucose Revolution

    • The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar
    • By: Jessie Inchauspe
    • Narrated by: Jessie Inchauspe
    • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 31-03-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1,246 ratings
    • Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe
    • After years of intense focus on reducing fat and calories, new and powerful research shows that the biggest obstacle to attaining peak health is foods that deregulate blood sugar levels. Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe clearly and empathetically explains why blood sugar deregulation is so bad for us and how flattening glucose spikes can transform our health. Glucose Revolution is the amalgamation of years of groundbreaking research and experiments Jessie conducted on herself. The result was ten simple steps you can begin to incorporate into your life today to see a massive difference in everything from sleep quality to moods. By the end of this audiobook, you will learn just how revolutionary regaining control of your glucose levels can be.

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    • Happy Days

    • By: Gabrielle Bernstein
    • Narrated by: Gabrielle Bernstein
    • Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
    • Release date: 22-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 200 ratings
    • Happy Days by Gabrielle Bernstein
    • New York Times bestselling author and self-development guru Gabrielle Bernstein has become a staple in many people’s lives for her spiritual teachings and motivational speeches. In Happy Days, Gabrielle sets out a practical plan for listeners to transform past traumas and pain into strength and freedom. In this audiobook you will learn why most people feel stuck in the same patterns that hold them back and how to overcome them, powerful mindset shifts, how to face your fears and grow from doing so and nine fascinating techniques that can help harness peace and happiness.

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    • The Artist's Way

    • A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
    • By: Julia Cameron
    • Narrated by: Eliza Foss
    • Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 130 ratings
    • The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
    • Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way has sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired some of the greatest minds of our time, including entrepreneur Tim Ferriss, Elizabeth Gilbert - author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love - and many more. In this highly motivating audiobook, Julia guides listeners in uncovering and tackling the problems and triggers hindering their creative flow and offers brilliant insights on moving past them. With these insights, listeners will discover new opportunities for growth and self-discovery that will help them rediscover their passions and take the steps necessary to change their lives.

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    • Block, Delete, Move On

    • It's Not You, It's Them
    • By: LalalaLetMeExplain
    • Narrated by: LalalaLetMeExplain
    • Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
    • Release date: 10-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 429 ratings
    • Block, Delete, Move On by LalalaLetMeExplain
    • Anonymous relationships expert LalalaLetMeExplain’s refreshing and eye-opening audiobook Block, Delete, Move On takes on the most significant roadblocks and dating red flags you should be looking out for. From ghosting to gaslighting, this audiobook is less a guide to finding the love of your life and more like having a candid pep talk with a best friend who has been there and done that. Block, Delete, Move On will empower listeners to use their voice and walk away from situations before they escalate by teaching them the green flags and signs of a healthy relationship.

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    • How to Live When You Could Be Dead

    • By: Deborah James
    • Narrated by: Gaby Roslin
    • Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 29-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 153 ratings
    • How to Live When You Could Be Dead by Deborah James
    • In her incredibly brave and moving book How to Live When You Could Be Dead, Dame Deborah James confronts her own mortality after being diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer at age 35. Deborah surpassed her life expectancy of five years and in that time learned a lot of powerful lessons she has eloquently captured in this audiobook. Reflecting on how she learned to step out of spiralling into negative thoughts and instead move into a place of rebellious hope, she learned that it is possible to live with joy and purpose, no matter what. This audiobook will inspire you to live in the moment, build a positive mindset, and harness the power of becoming the master of your own destiny.

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    • Why Did You Stay?

    • By: Rebecca Humphries
    • Narrated by: Rebecca Humphries
    • Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
    • Release date: 07-07-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 420 ratings
    • Why Did You Stay? by Rebecca Humphries
    • When Rebecca Humphries’s personal life became front-page news after her boyfriend was photographed kissing his Strictly Come Dancing partner, the hopeless romantic was left reeling and painfully aware of how much more she deserved from a partner. Why Did You Stay? is about the actor’s experiences following the media storm that painted her as a helpless victim. Rebecca explains how she chose to turn that into a journey of reclaiming her power, supporting other women experiencing the same heartbreaks, and coming to terms with the toxic and oppressive relationship she narrowly escaped.

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