Book description
Would you like to live a more authentic life?Is there room for more freedom and joy in your life?Do you feel like there are parts of yourself that no one knows?Are you feeling the call to let go of what's been holding you down?In Shedding Shame: Finding Freedom to Live an Authentic Life, Krista Oakes takes you on a journey of her life challenges. She writes about the shame from her childhood growing up with gay parents and losing her father to AIDS to her marriage full of dysfunction and mental illness which ultimately ended in divorce. Krista shares her personal path to unravel the shame that was holding her back, where she's been and how it's gotten her to where she is today living her best, authentic life.It's personal, it's raw, it's vulnerable. Ultimately, Krista's heartwarming and personal stories will help you identify your own shame and how it might be holding you back, discover ways you might be able to heal from it and find the courage to live your most authentic life.Most importantly, reading this book will help you know you're not alone.Krista V. Oakes is a certified yoga and meditation teacher (E-RYT) specializing in working with beginners and seniors. She teaches gentle and chair yoga classes and retreats in person in the Daytona Beach and also online to anyone with an internet connection. Her classes focus on safety, proper body alignment, mindfulness, and trusting oneself. Her approach to teaching integrates the Kripalu Yoga style of teaching compassion, mindfulness of meditation, blended with spirituality and lifestyle coaching with humor sprinkled throughout Krista received her BA in English from Muhlenberg College which is where she first discovered the thrill of expressing herself through writing.
Koi Diva
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Fresh Peper
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MysticMingle
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Freeway
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Z-Boy
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Washer
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Stickers
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Journeyman
Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Viceswerve
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RealmRanger
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Digger
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly.
Bourbon Mirage
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. π±π Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, becoming an indispensable companion for various activities. Its user-friendly interface, features, and performance make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Berlin Kamikaze
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Shivers
The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Intimidating Presence
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket.
Dredd
Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. πβ¨ ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature!
Miss Lucky
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
K-Tin Man
Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Baked ZD
Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ππ Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening.
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