The Balancing Act is an audiobook by Nedra Glover Tawwab, narrated by Nedra Glover Tawwab. The unabridged Audible edition runs 6 hrs 28 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
“In The Balancing Act, Nedra Glover Tawwab offers the wisdom so many of us crave: how to stay connected to others without losing ourselves.”
—Dr. Becky Kennedy, bestselling author of Good Inside
From the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, a relatable guide to understanding codependency, enmeshment, and what it means to get our needs met for real
Every relationship is a balancing act. If we give too much, we lose ourselves. If we hold back too much, we become isolated and unable to get our needs met. Achieving the right balance is how we find connection, authenticity, and joy.
With her signature blend of clarity and compassion, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab offers a roadmap for finding this balance, demystifying:
- the difference between setting boundaries and putting up walls
- avoidant and anxious attachment styles
- hyper-independence and the myth of the self-made individual
- using parts work and other therapy tools to explore the facets of who you are
- the importance of community, loose social connections, and a diversified circle of friends.
Discover new ways to identify your needs, navigate conflict, and find more harmony and trust with your spouse or partner, close friends, family members, and the other important people in your life.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Nedra Glover Tawwab
- Length: 6 hrs 28 mins
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
- Release year: 2026
- Audible category: Health & Wellness / Psychology & Mental Health / Psychology
Listener Ratings
The Balancing Act holds an average listener rating of 4.5/5 from 30 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.8/5
- Story: 4.4/5
- 5-star ratings: 73% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “I needed this book “
Thank you for the language that I didn’t know I needed to this season of life.— Brittany Figaro, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “The anecdotal examples.”
I love her realistic and highly relevant examples and her firm yet comforting way of giving guidance.— Melanie Greenup, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Insightful, as always! “
Once again, Nedra has helped my brain untangle complex knots of overwhelm, guilt, and obligation by providing examples, knowledge, and strategies to work towards healthy relationships. Her wisdom is a grounding tool that I refer to, and encourage friends and family to explore when they ask for recommendations. Thank you, Nedra!— Amazon Customer, Audible listener
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