Book description
Have you ever felt like you're running in place, pushing against an invisible wall you built yourself? That's the raw, relatable truth Brianna Wiest unpacks in The Mountain Is You, and honestly? Hearing it as an audiobook is like having a wise, no-nonsense friend sit you down after a long day. Wiest cuts through the noise of self-help fluff with a calm, clear voice that makes complex ideas feel like simple, necessary truths. She doesn't just tell you why you sabotage yourself-those conflicting needs screaming "I want this!" and "But I can't!"-she guides you through the how with startling clarity.
What makes this audiobook truly special is how Wiest's delivery mirrors the book's message: it's deeply personal, yet utterly practical. You hear her not just explain emotional intelligence, but model it-gentle when discussing trauma, firm when talking about action. The pacing is perfect; she lets you sit with a hard truth ("Your habits aren't flaws, they're signals") before offering the next step, making the 'deep internal work' feel less like a chore and more like a natural shift. You'll catch yourself nodding along, realizing, "Oh. That's why I've been stuck."
The metaphor of the mountain isn't just poetic-it's the core. Wiest reframes the struggle: it's not about conquering the peak, but about finally understanding the path inside yourself. She walks you through excavating old wounds, rebuilding resilience, and learning to act as the confident, capable version of you that already exists. The best part? It's not a lecture. It's a conversation. You won't feel lectured; you'll feel seen, then equipped. The audiobook's intimacy-like she's whispering these insights just for you-makes the "cellular-level release" feel tangible. You don't just hear the words; you feel them settle, like a weight lifting you'd forgotten you were carrying.
Forget the idea that growth is a linear climb. Wiest shows it's about turning inward, one honest moment at a time. This isn't another book to add to your shelf; it's the one you'll listen to again when you hit that familiar wall. You'll hear your own voice in her words, and for the first time, recognize it as the sound of your own potential waiting to be heard. It's not just advice-it's a roadmap out of the maze you created, and the audiobook format makes that journey feel like a shared, healing walk. You'll finish it not just informed, but ready to step out of your own way. And honestly? That's the rarest gift a book can give.
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Marshmallow
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Winter Bite
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Moxie
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Rope
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FireBerry
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Easy Sweep
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InsightInkwell
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SunnySnap
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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