The best self help audiobooks on Next Level Soul TV include As a Man Thinketh for the power of thought, Two-Minute Rule for moving from fear to trust, The Conquest of Fear for courage, and Empath-X for sensitive souls. All 11 picks below are in our own audiobook catalog, ready to listen to on Next Level Soul TV.
These are self help audiobooks with a spiritual core. They cover mindset, habits, fear, confidence and self-knowledge, and they pair practical steps with a deeper sense of who you are. We grouped them by what you want to change: mindset and habits, fear and confidence, and self-knowledge and sensitivity. Each pick says who it is for.
Key Takeaways
- For mindset, start with As a Man Thinketh or Thoughts Are Things.
- For fear and courage, listen to The Conquest of Fear or Two-Minute Rule.
- For doubt and decisions, try Undoubtedly Awesome.
- For sensitive people, choose Empath-X.
- Every title is on Next Level Soul TV. Listen on your phone, the web or your TV.
What Are Self Help Audiobooks?
A self help audiobook is a narrated book that helps you change how you think, feel or live. You listen on a walk, a commute or a quiet evening, and you can return to a chapter whenever you need it.
The picks here lean spiritual. Some are classics on thought and character, others are practical guides for fear, doubt and overwhelm. If your goal is money and success, see our best wealth and mind power audiobooks. You can also browse the full Next Level Soul audiobook catalog.
Self Help Audiobooks at a Glance
| Audiobook | Best for | Theme | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| As a Man Thinketh | Thought and character | Mindset | Allen |
| Thoughts Are Things | Mental habits | Mindset | Mulford |
| Two-Minute Rule | Fear to trust | Mindset | Ryan |
| Undoubtedly Awesome | Doubt to flow | Mindset | Next Level Soul |
| The Conquest of Fear | Courage | Courage | King |
| An Authentic Life | Authenticity | Courage | Bodley |
| A Radical Change In Your Approach to Life | Limiting beliefs | Courage | Bodley |
| Inner Secret | The “I AM” presence | Courage | Next Level Soul |
| Awakening the True Self | Self-realization | Self-knowledge | Abhedananda |
| Empath-X | Thriving as an empath | Self-knowledge | Next Level Soul |
| Living A Soulful Life | Soulful living | Self-knowledge | Lewis |
How Do I Choose the Right Self Help Audiobook?
Start with the one thing you want to change. If it is your thinking, choose As a Man Thinketh. If it is fear, choose The Conquest of Fear. If it is feeling overwhelmed, choose Empath-X.
A few simple guides help:
- Short on time? Two-Minute Rule is built around a few moments a day.
- Stuck on a decision? Undoubtedly Awesome helps with doubt.
- Want a classic? As a Man Thinketh is short and rewards repeat listening.
For the manifestation side, see our best manifestation books.
Mindset and Habits: Change the Way You Think
These four focus on thought, attention and the small daily practices that shape a life.
1. As a Man Thinketh
James Allen
James Allen shows that our outer world mirrors our inner mental landscape, with striking simplicity.
This Next Level Soul edition invites quiet reflection on personal responsibility, purpose and change.
Best for: Listeners who want a short classic on thought and character.
2. Thoughts Are Things
Prentice Mulford
Long before modern self help, Prentice Mulford showed how beliefs, attitudes and mental habits shape health, relationships, success and happiness.
Practical and spiritual at once, it invites you to use the creative force of thought on purpose.
Best for: Listeners who want an early, practical take on mental habits.
3. Two-Minute Rule
Julie Ryan
Julie Ryan offers a simple technique for stepping out of fear and into trust.
In just moments a day, you learn to discern what truly needs your attention.
Best for: Listeners who want a small daily practice.
4. Undoubtedly Awesome
Next Level Soul
A practical, personal guide to overcoming doubt and finding flow.
You learn how your decision-making style, shaped by your soul type, builds confidence or traps you in uncertainty.
Best for: Listeners who struggle with doubt and big decisions.
Fear, Confidence and Change
These four help you face fear, release limiting beliefs and trust your inner guidance.
5. The Conquest of Fear
Basil King
Basil King shows how fear of loss, failure, illness or death can be moved beyond through faith and inner discipline.
Gentle, clear and grounded, it points to higher spiritual principles as the way through.
Best for: Listeners who want courage rooted in faith.
6. An Authentic Life
Gary Temple Bodley
Joshua’s teachings through Gary Temple Bodley look at how fear and resistance keep us from the life we meant to live.
You are encouraged to trust your inner guidance, raise your perspective and live with clarity and purpose.
Best for: Listeners who want to live more honestly and aligned.
7. A Radical Change In Your Approach to Life
Gary Temple Bodley
Gary Temple Bodley brings through the teachings of Joshua on releasing limiting beliefs and trusting the process of change.
Practical insight shows how daily challenges become real opportunities for expansion and personal growth.
Best for: Listeners facing change who want to see it as growth.
8. Inner Secret
Next Level Soul
Inner Secret explores the power of self-identity and conscious intention.
It guides you to the divine presence within and shows how it shapes the life you live.
Best for: Listeners who want to build confidence from the inside.
Self-Knowledge and Sensitivity
These three turn inward, toward who you are and how to thrive as a sensitive soul.
9. Awakening the True Self
Swami Abhedananda
Swami Abhedananda guides you through the difference between body, mind and the immortal Self.
A clear introduction to self-realization in the Vedanta tradition.
Best for: Listeners ready for deeper self-inquiry.
10. Empath-X
Next Level Soul
A direct, short-chapter guide to feeling good as an empath, HSP, psychic or someone who never quite fit in.
It covers why you are wired this way, what to do in the moment, and daily tools to go from overwhelmed to thriving.
Best for: Sensitive listeners who often feel overwhelmed.
11. Living A Soulful Life
David Christopher Lewis
David Christopher Lewis shares channeled teachings from the Ascended Master Afra on love, brotherhood and spiritual freedom.
Discourses, prayers and heart-centered messages show you how to live soulfully and bring healing to everyday life.
Best for: Listeners who want heart-centered daily guidance.
Spiritual vs Secular Self Help Audiobooks
Most self help is built on habits and goals. Spiritual self help adds the question underneath: who are you, and what are you here to do? Both can help, and they work well together.
| Question | Secular self help | Spiritual self help |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Habits, productivity and goals | Purpose, inner guidance and the whole person |
| Typical tool | Systems and routines | Reflection, intention and trust |
| Examples here | Two-Minute Rule | Inner Secret, Awakening the True Self |
| Best for | Building momentum | Finding meaning and calm |
How to Get More From a Self Help Audiobook
- Choose one book and one change. Finish before you start another.
- Listen in short sessions and pause to think about what you heard.
- Write down one action after each chapter, and do it the same day.
- Return to favorites. These are books for repeat listening.
A Simple First Week
- Days 1 and 2: Listen to a few chapters of As a Man Thinketh and notice one recurring thought.
- Days 3 and 4: Start Two-Minute Rule and try the technique once a day.
- Days 5 and 6: Begin The Conquest of Fear and name one fear you want to meet.
- Day 7: Pick the one that moved you most and make it part of your routine.
An Honest View of Self Help Audiobooks
No audiobook can change your life on its own. These titles offer ideas, reflection and practice, and results depend on what you do with them. Several are older works, and the Joshua and Ascended Master titles are channeled teachings, offered for personal reflection.
Self help is not a replacement for therapy, medical care or crisis support. If you are struggling, please reach out to a licensed professional, or call or text 988 in the US.
Watch More on Next Level Soul TV
Next Level Soul TV is our own home for audiobooks, audio courses, films and series. Here are six mindset and manifestation picks to try next.
More Best-Of Guides From Next Level Soul
If you want to keep going, try our guides to the best wealth and mind power audiobooks, the best spiritual audiobooks and the best manifestation books. You can also browse every title in the audiobook catalog.
Go Deeper with NLS Mastery: Your Soul’s Blueprint
Manifestation works best when what you want comes from who you are. A grounded look at the purpose and patterns in your own soul’s blueprint. Karen Bell teaches it in Your Soul’s Blueprint, part of NLS Mastery. Watch the course preview below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best self help audiobooks?
Start with As a Man Thinketh for the power of thought, Two-Minute Rule for fear and trust, and The Conquest of Fear for courage. All eleven picks on this page are on Next Level Soul TV.
What makes these self help audiobooks different?
They combine practical steps with a spiritual view of who you are, covering mindset, fear, confidence and self-knowledge.
Which self help audiobook is best for beginners?
As a Man Thinketh is short and clear, and Two-Minute Rule is built around a few moments a day. Both are easy places to begin.
Is there an audiobook for overcoming fear?
Yes. The Conquest of Fear by Basil King shows how fear of loss, failure, illness or death can be moved beyond through faith and inner discipline. Two-Minute Rule offers a simple technique from fear to trust.
Is there a self help audiobook for empaths?
Empath-X is a short-chapter guide to feeling good as an empath, highly sensitive person or gifted soul, with in-the-moment tools and daily habits.
Which audiobook helps with doubt and decisions?
Undoubtedly Awesome is a practical guide to overcoming doubt and finding flow, based on your soul-type decision style.
Are there classic self help audiobooks?
Yes. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen and Thoughts Are Things by Prentice Mulford are early classics on how thought shapes life.
What are the Joshua teachings?
An Authentic Life and A Radical Change In Your Approach to Life present the teachings of Joshua brought through Gary Temple Bodley, on fear, resistance, limiting beliefs and change. They are channeled teachings offered for reflection.
Can self help audiobooks replace therapy?
No. They offer ideas and practice but are not a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you are struggling, please reach out to a licensed professional or call or text 988 in the US.
Where can I listen to these audiobooks?
Every title on this page is on Next Level Soul TV. You can listen on your phone, on the web or on your TV. Browse the full library on the Next Level Soul audiobooks page.
Can I buy a single self help audiobook?
Many titles can be bought one at a time, and some are available to members only. A Next Level Soul TV membership includes every audiobook in the library.
What is included with a Next Level Soul TV membership?
Every audiobook and audio course, plus spiritual films, documentaries, series, guided meditations and podcast interviews. It is commercial-free and you can cancel anytime.
