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Self-Care for the Real World

  • Practical self-care advice for everyday life

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Self Care for the Real World: Practical Self Care Advice for Everyday Life, written and read by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips.

THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER

'Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind' Sunday Times

Wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have spent decades helping others to feel their best. But it took them a bit longer to learn to care for themselves. Here they share the small, achievable steps they picked up on a lifetime’s journey towards self-care, and how you can apply them to your life, wherever you are.

Right now, you may be deep in the waves of life, being tossed around. Learning self-care is like building your own life boat, plank by plank. Once you’ve got your boat, you’ll still be rocked by the same waves, but you’ll have a feeling of safety, and a stability that means you can pick other people up on your way.

Reviews

  • "Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind, if you will, or the Hemsleys for the soul"

    Sunday Times

  • "The book, which is clean and minimalist in its design, is broken down into easily absorbed, instructive heads . . . [it's] unpatronising, friendly yet not overfamiliar . . . a thoughtful street map to self-care that will also look beautiful on your shelf."

    Independent, Best self-care books

  • "How to upgrade your mornings, by Kate Moss and Sienna Miller’s wellness gurus."

    Harper's Bazaar

  • "This little gem totally hits the sweet spot between gorgeous (but not oppressively girly) design, some neat psychological tricks and a handful of refreshing recipes and meal ideas"

    The Pool

  • "As beautiful to look at as it is practical, it is a compendium of inspiration and tips on how to incorporate self-care into contemporary life"

    Irish Independent

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About the Author

Nadia Narain

Nadia Narain is one of the UK's top yoga teachers, known for her range of bestselling DVDs. She began her career teaching yoga on tour with bands, and then became one of the original teachers at London's celebrated Triyoga centre. She is a regular in magazines such as Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar, and also has her own range of chemical-free candles and perfume. 

Nadia Narain

Katia Narain Phillips

Katia Narain Phillips has worked in wellness, food and massage for more than twenty years. Hailed as a 'health-food pioneer' by Red Magazine, she opened a raw food café over ten years ago, and now runs the innovative Nectar Café in London. She lives in London with her husband and her two sons.

Katia Narain Phillips

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