Book description
Have you ever felt like you're at war with yourself-shaming the part that's anxious, punishing the one that's angry, or trying desperately to silence the inner critic? Richard Schwartz's No Bad Parts doesn't just offer a new idea-it shatters the old story we've all been told. And listening to it as an audiobook? It's like having a compassionate therapist sit right beside you, speaking with calm, steady wisdom that makes the profound feel utterly simple.
Schwartz doesn't just describe his Internal Family Systems (IFS) model-he makes you feel it. You hear him gently challenge the lie that we should be one "perfect" self. Instead, he reveals: We're all made of parts. The part that overworks. The part that shuts down. The part that screams "You're not enough." And here's the revolutionary truth he voices so clearly: these parts aren't bad-they're wounded protectors, trying their hardest to keep us safe. When you realize your "inner saboteur" was actually a scared child trying to shield you from old pain? That's a seismic shift. It's not about fixing yourself-it's about befriending the parts you've been fighting.
The audiobook's magic lies in how Schwartz's voice carries the warmth of his message. You don't just learn about IFS; you experience the relief of understanding. He walks you through mapping your own parts, naming the "burdens" they carry from childhood or culture, and discovering your own "Self"-that calm, compassionate center within. It's not therapy in a book; it's a guided journey back to wholeness. You'll hear him say, "Once they're unburdened, they return to their essential goodness," and it lands like a breath you didn't know you were holding.
What makes this so transformative? It turns shame into curiosity. Instead of "Why am I so angry?" you ask, "What is this part trying to protect me from?" And the ripple effect? As Schwartz beautifully states: "When we learn to love all our parts, we can learn to love all people." That's not just healing for you-it's a quiet revolution for how we relate to each other. This isn't a clinical manual; it's a lifeline. It's the audiobook you'll want to share with a friend who's struggling, the one you'll listen to when you catch yourself judging your own inner voice. It doesn't promise to erase pain-it gives you a way to hold it with kindness. And in a world that demands we be "one" thing, No Bad Parts is a radical, gentle, life-changing truth: You were never broken. You were always whole. Now, finally, you can hear it.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience