I’ve been keen to record audiobooks. Knowing I’m not a character voice artists, I’d reached out to an agency recording self help books however in order to get past the first stage I had to record the driest of scripts which from memory was about dermatitis. I didn’t finish it and parked the idea of trying to get more work.
Then in October 2021, I was introduced to someone who had written a book about Montessori schooling and they wanted it voicing, I was a new parent and learning about the many decisions parents are required to make when deciding how to raise a small person in this world and loved learning through voicing the book.
Since then I’ve recorded three more audiobooks in the Self-Help genre all have been a fascinating learning expereince and I’d like to think the future books I get to voice will be the same.
First up –The Science of Sex – Katy Moyle
Here’s what it’s about: An empowering re-education to fix our broken sexual culture.
Dispelling the myth that everyone else is having “perfect sex”, or even that there is such a thing, this book explores taboos, debunks myths, and brings together the latest research to a topic that has preoccupied the vast majority for millennia. Reframing assumptions about sex, and moving away from a shame-based approach to a pleasure-focused, biopsychosocial one, Kate Moyle, a certified psycho-sexologist and relationship therapist, aims to encourage curiosity and pleasure, open up a variety of perspectives and voices, build awareness and discovery, and enable readers to think about sex holistically. With a question-and-answer format directly addressing the listener, you can discover the sex you like having and move to a place of more acceptance, less judgement, and the freedom to be curious. Up to date and inclusive of all genders, bodies, and sexualities, this is a sex re-education, empowering you to explore your preferences, expand your horizons, and maximize you and your partner(s) potential for rewarding, and intimate sex.
Here’s what it’s about: Make every moment with your child count.
Tap into the psychology behind your child’s behaviour and respond with confidence. Find out what your child really means when he or she says “Look what I’ve done!”, “But, I’m not tired”, or “You’re embarrassing me” – and discover what’s really going on when they can’t express themselves at all. Taking more than 100 everyday situations, the audiobook leads you through scenarios step-by-step, explaining not only your child’s behaviour and the psychology behind it but also your own feelings as a parent. It then gives instant recommendations for what you could say and do to best resolve the situation.
Covering all your child’s developmental milestones from ages 2 to 7 years, What’s My Child Thinking? covers important issues – such as temper tantrums, sibling rivalry, and peer pressure. What’s more, there is a bank of practical “survival guides” for critical times, such as travelling in the car and going online safely.
Rooted in evidence-based clinical psychology and championing positive parenting, What’s My Child Thinking? will help you tune into your child’s innermost thoughts and be the parent you want to be.
Tanith Carey is a UK journalist and author who writes on the most pressing challenges facing today’s parents. Her writing has featured in The Telegraph, The Times, New York Daily News, and more. She also appears on TV and radio, such as Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, ITV’s This Morning, and Good Morning Britain. She has two teenage daughters. Dr Angharad Rudkin is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and has worked with children and families for over 15 years. She has an independent therapy practice and teaches Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Southampton. She regularly contributes to national press, is an “agony aunt” for London’s Metro daily newspaper, and appears on TV and radio. She has three children.
Here’s what it’s about: Parenting just got tougher.
As your child’s brain rewires, hormones kick in, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand.Divided into two sections – aged 8 to 10 and aged 10 to 12 – this practical parenting book is grounded in evidence-based psychology, exploring the science at work during this period of your child’s development.
Taking 75 everyday scenarios, the book tackles real-world issues head-on, from sibling clashes and sulks to more serious concerns as your child edges towards their teenage years, such as handling anger, body consciousness, online safety, and self-harm. Discover how to create a supportive environment at home and how your behaviour can help your tween manage whatever life throws at them.
Building a strong relationship based on mutual trust and respect will ensure a smooth transition into your child’s teenage years.
