20 Best Psychology Audiobooks

Everyone is affected by human psychology and learning about the field is not only interesting; it can also impact our development. Comprehending psychology is a way for us to gain greater understanding of ourselves and others—whether it’s through basic connection or a deeper dive into our psyche. We’ve put together the 20 best psychology audiobooks to help you master the workings of the human mind and keep your thinking sharp, insightful, and aware.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

De: Daniel Kahneman

Narrado por: Patrick Egan

Duración: 20 h y 2 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 10-25-11

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 19,396 calificaciones

A Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, Daniel Kahneman is a psychologist and an economist by trade, and his audiobook 'Thinking Fast and Slow' compiles decades of his studies. Kahneman has worked on questions concerning cognitive biases, prospect theory, and happiness, and in this listen, all three fields work together to form the central idea that we all possess two systems of thought. The first system is instinctive, emotional, and fast. The second system is deliberative, logical, and slow. Kahneman’s work has influenced famous big thinkers, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. While the ideas discussed in 'Thinking Fast and Slow' can be intricate, Patrick Egan’s narration makes difficult ideas flow with ease and clarity.
Talking to Strangers

What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know

De: Malcolm Gladwell

Narrado por: Malcolm Gladwell

Duración: 8 h y 42 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 09-10-19

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 70,509 calificaciones

'Talking to Strangers' is New York Times best selling author Malcolm Gladwell’s 2019 hit. Narrated by Gladwell himself, he outlines his career as a journalist, linking stories that at first may seem unconnected. Eventually, listeners will understand that each story revolves around how our lives can shift if we change our perspective on strangers around us. In this audiobook, Gladwell delivers these stories in new and innovative ways. He inserts clips from original interviews with subjects and adds audio effects, effectively merging a podcast with an audiobook to create a unique, heightened listening experience.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0

De: Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves

Narrado por: Tom Parks

Duración: 4 h y 17 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 05-15-10

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 6,413 calificaciones

'Emotional Intelligence 2.0' is all about using your emotional quotient (EQ) to improve your life. However, since there is no one definition of emotional intelligence, it is first necessary to identify your personal EQ skills. Authors Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves make identifying these skills easy with a personalized test. Once listeners have taken the test (included with the audiobook), the authors, with the help of narrator Tom Parks, help them interpret their results. Maybe even more importantly, the information outlined will help anyone who listens understand how their results can help them pursue daily objectives or long-term goals. It is an uncomplicated look into how we can leverage our strengths and weaknesses, and the interactive nature of this audiobook makes it all the more impactful.
The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

De: Charles Duhigg

Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain

Duración: 11 h y 10 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 02-28-12

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 68,284 calificaciones

The idea seems simple: if we change our habits, we can change our lives. However, most people will agree that changing habits is easier said than done. In 'The Power of Habit', Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Charles Duhigg explains the science behind habits and how changing them actually is possible when we are aware of them and how they play into our lives. Delivered in narrator Mike Chamberlain’s earnest tone, the scientific aspects of this audiobook are instantly approachable. Duhigg has expertly distilled insightful information helping listeners easily glean habit inspo from some of the most efficient people of our time— Olympic athletes, civil rights activists, and CEOs.
Range

Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

De: David Epstein

Narrado por: Will Damron

Duración: 10 h y 46 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 05-28-19

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 9,892 calificaciones

In his New York Times best seller, investigative reporter David Epstein debunks the myth that focusing on one specific talent or ability from an early age is the best way to become a specialist. He documents his original research focusing on the world’s most successful musicians, athletes, artists, and scientists, and he demonstrates that the majority found their talents later in life while they spent most of their formative years learning and trying as many diverse things as possible. These revelations may seem shocking to some, especially since we live in an expertise-driven society. Audie-Award winning Narrator Will Damron is easy to listen to, leaving you feeling stress free. So, if you still feel like you don’t know what you want to be when you grow up, don’t worry—this audiobook is a great source of inspiration and guidance.
The Alter Ego Effect

Defeat the Enemy, Unlock Your Heroic Self, and Start Kicking Ass

De: Todd Herman

Narrado por: Todd Herman

Duración: 7 h y 2 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 02-05-19

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 1,748 calificaciones

'The Alter Ego Effect' by Todd Herman is centered around unleashing a part of you that you didn’t know you had...and that you didn’t know you needed. Narrated by the author, Herman believes that we can trick ourselves into being the person we always wanted to be simply by finding our alter ego. Our alter egos aren’t fake versions of ourselves; they are simply parts of us that need to be cultivated. For over 20 years, Herman has been teaching athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between how to tap into their alter egos. This audiobook gives you the opportunity to learn from Herman’s experiences and expertise, and coming directly from him, the listening experience feels somewhat like tuning in to a particularly impactful motivational speech.
The Happiness Hypothesis

De: Jonathan Haidt

Narrado por: Ryan Vincent Anderson

Duración: 10 h y 18 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 05-23-18

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 6,876 calificaciones

'The Happiness Hypothesis' by best selling author Jonathan Haidt is a collection about 10 Great Ideas. Each chapter focuses on one idea that has been discovered by several of the world’s civilizations. Haidt questions if the ideas are still relevant today and whether or not they can be used as effective purveyors of happiness. Ryan Vincent Anderson’s narration of 'The Happiness Hypothesis' is clear, inviting, and delivered with an insightful tone. This is an audiobook sure to be re-visited again and again.
The Power of Vulnerability

Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage

De: Brené Brown

Narrado por: Brené Brown

Duración: 6 h y 30 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 05-24-13

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 50,626 calificaciones

Brené Brown is a social worker and research professor at the University of Houston, and for years, she has been studying some of our most nebulous emotions, including vulnerability, empathy, shame, and courage. Spoiler alert: They’re all connected, constantly ebbing and flowing throughout each and every one of us. 'The Power of Vulnerability' is a self-narrated masterclass that brings together her most important findings. For fans of her lectures or TED Talks, this audiobook serves as an extension of her widely shared short-form videos. Brene’s humor, clarity, and savvy for research are evident and welcomed, not unlike listening to a brilliant, kind friend.
Quiet

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

De: Susan Cain

Narrado por: Kathe Mazur

Duración: 10 h y 39 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 01-24-12

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 19,963 calificaciones

Introverts are often mislabeled as followers simply because they make less noise. Susan Cain’s Quiet is a defense of introverts and the important role they play in society. She offers scientific material that will help listeners understand the difference between introverts and extroverts, many examples of successful introverts, and practical self-help ideas for how to make the most of being an introvert. Kathe Mazur, a prolific audiobook performer as well as an accomplished actor, is the perfect narrator for Quiet. She invites listeners to learn about introverts while speaking in a soft voice, but her gentle speech pattern still manages to command attention, reflective of the very subjects of this listen.
Mastery

De: Robert Greene

Narrado por: Fred Sanders

Duración: 16 h y 9 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-13-12

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 12,666 calificaciones

The successes of historical figures like Mozart, Henry Ford, and Charles Darwin may seem out of reach for most of us, but in his New York Times best seller 'Mastery,' Robert Greene begs to differ. He believes that we all have the ability to achieve greatness nestled inside of us. Greene’s research of history’s most successful people shows that most of them followed their most basic interests. He theorizes that this helped them achieve success in the long run because doing something that inherently interests you is one of the most basic ways to be successful. Narrator Fred Sanders adds weight and persuasion to Greene’s thoughts without overselling the findings. This audiobook gives listeners pause to consider that maybe it’s not all as complicated as you once thought.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

De: Lori Gottlieb

Narrado por: Brittany Pressley

Duración: 14 h y 21 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 04-02-19

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 42,783 calificaciones

'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone' by Lori Gottlieb is the autobiographical story of a psychotherapist in therapy herself. Gottlieb shares her most intimate experiences as a therapist and as a patient, unearthing taboos from each side. A gentle challenge to listeners to examine themselves a little more closely, narrator Brittany Pressley does a flawless job of bridging the anecdotal and psychological aspects of the audiobook with her versatile narration. She sounds like she could be your friend or even your own therapist, making this nonfiction story a relatable and personal experience. This truly illuminating listen reminds us that we are not alone, and that when we embrace our own mental health journey without judgement, we can become our strongest advocates.
Lost Connections

Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions

De: Johann Hari

Narrado por: Johann Hari

Duración: 9 h y 20 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 01-23-18

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 7,577 calificaciones

Talking about depression and anxiety can be understandably difficult. New York Times best-selling author Johann Hari’s 'Lost Connections' offers a hopeful reimagining of the often stigmatized but incredibly common mental health struggles we all face. He argues that depression and anxiety have less to do with chemical imbalances in our brains and more to do with the way we live our lives. As he narrates this Audible exclusive, Hari shares his experiences, his research, and some key solutions. He is earnest, heartfelt, and at times poignant, whether speaking about his own experiences or his empathy for others. A unique look at mental health treatment, Lost Connections is a gentle reminder that the power to heal is always within us.
Feeling Good

The New Mood Therapy

De: David D. Burns MD

Narrado por: George Newbern

Duración: 13 h y 20 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 03-21-17

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 1,918 calificaciones

David Burns’s 'Feeling Good' is another great audiobook for anyone looking to combat depression. The main thesis revolves around the idea that things that lead up to depression, like anxiety, low self-esteem, or guilt. The good news is that all of those symptoms can all be treated without medication. Burns uses his training in psychiatry to pinpoint the best methods and techniques that listeners can apply to their daily lives. Bolstered by George Newbern’s calm, pleasant narration, the tools outlined in this audiobook provide listeners with accessible methods for easing the pain of depression. The success of the audiobook spurred a very successful 'Feeling Good' podcast and blog curated by Burns, and their large audiences are demonstrative of the effectiveness of his theories.
On Combat

The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace

De: Dave Grossman, Loren W. Christensen

Narrado por: Dave Grossman

Duración: 18 h y 41 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 10-01-13

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 3,538 calificaciones

Dave Grossman is a leading expert in the psychology of killing. Before he was a professor of psychology at West Point, he was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, and since his retirement from battle, he has been working to understand the psychological cost of fighting in wars. In 'On Combat,' he narrates his research and experience concerning the mental and biological consequences that come from being in combat, and he adds his hard-earned advice on dealing with those consequences in daily life. Grossman teams up with Loren W. Christensen, a Military Policeman, in order to give a more rounded approach. Grossman’s authenticity, empathy, and strength shine through in a way that only someone who has experienced the events themselves can convey.
Sex at Dawn

How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships

De: Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jetha

Narrado por: Allyson Johnson, Jonathan Davis, Christopher Ryan (Preface)

Duración: 10 h y 57 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 11-02-10

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 8,720 calificaciones

At its most basic, 'Sex at Dawn' by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá is about the history and science of human sexual relationships. Learning from philosophers like Charles Darwin, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Steven Pinker, Ryan and Jethá gleaned key insights into evolution, monogamy, and the human condition. The team of authors is nicely mirrored by the team of narrators, Allyson Johnson and Jonathan Davis. A special introduction by Christopher Ryan adds a deeper understanding of why the authors chose to undertake this project, and, as a result, helps listeners have a more well-rounded perspective as they delve into the audiobook.
Many Lives, Many Masters

The True Story of a Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and Past-Life Therapy

De: Brian L. Weiss M.D.

Narrado por: Brian L. Weiss M.D.

Duración: 1 h y 28 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 01-07-05

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 7,689 calificaciones

Prominent psychiatrist Brian L Weiss narrates his own experiences with a former patient named Catherine, who, under hypnosis, was able to recall her past lives and make psychological break-throughs. The audiobook exhibits how this experimental treatment, as surprising as it was, turned out to be exactly what the doctor ordered. Through his narration, Weiss exhibits his genuine nature and passion about his inventive research, making the retelling of his experience captivating and exciting. It’s not often that listeners can hear directly from the expert without parsing a dense research paper, and this audiobook makes it all the more accessible.
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing

De: Bruce D. Perry, Maia Szalavitz

Narrado por: Chris Kipiniak

Duración: 13 h y 10 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 09-24-18

Idioma: Inglés

5 out of 5 stars 2,198 calificaciones

In 'The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog', Bruce D. Perry, psychiatrist and Senior Fellow at the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, and Maia Szalavitz, award-winning author and journalist, team up to share the stories of some of their most vulnerable patients: children who have experienced trauma. A developing brain is fragile, and trauma can create lasting psychological problems. Narrator Christ Kipiniak performs this urgent and profound subject matter with the sense of calm and delicateness that it so deserves. Through Perry’s research and with Szalavitz’s colorful documentation, this audiobook shares how children’s traumas are unique and how these children can be treated. This insight into the fabric of young minds may just help listeners understand their older brains.
Behave

The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst

De: Robert Sapolsky

Narrado por: Michael Goldstrom

Duración: 26 h y 27 m

Fecha de lanzamiento: 05-02-17

Idioma: Inglés

4.5 out of 5 stars 3,852 calificaciones

Robert M. Sapolsky’s Behave asks and attempts to answer the following question: 'Why do we do the things we do?'. Narrator Michael Goldstrom guides readers as Sapolsky looks at the question from almost every angle. By using specific examples of certain behaviors, he queries, 'What neurological processes were in place before, during, and after the behavior? What senses were triggered and implemented to cause or react to the behavior? What cultural aspects played into the occurrence of the behavior?'. 'Behave' is a tour-de-force of introspection, external observation, and story-telling. After listening, the big asks that may have seemed daunting at the beginning will likely feel much more digestible for listeners.