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- Title: Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
- Author: Brianna Wiest
- Narrator: Stacey Glemboski
- Length: 05:44:47
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 01/06/2020
- Publisher: Findaway Voices
- Genre: Self Development, Health & Wellness
- ISBN13: 9.78E+12
It reminds me of a time when I was hiking the jagged peaks of Patagonia, the wind howling like a chorus of restless spirits, when I first pressed play on “The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery” by Brianna Wiest, narrated by Stacey Glemboski. The vastness of that landscape stretched out before me, a mirror to the internal terrain Wiest invites us to explore. You can almost hear the crunch of gravel underfoot as her words unfold like a map to the soul’s hidden corners – an audiobook experience that’s as much a journey as the trails I’ve trekked across continents.
I’ve always been drawn to stories that dig beneath the surface, whether it’s the oral histories whispered by a grandmother in Oaxaca or the surreal tapestry of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” I listened to while driving through Chile’s Atacama Desert. Wiest’s work resonates with that same depth, weaving a narrative that’s both intimate and universal. She frames the mountain not just as a metaphor but as a living, breathing challenge we all face – those conflicting needs that tug at us, the self-sabotage that feels like a shadow stitched to our heels. Her prose is a call to excavate the past, to release what’s lodged in our bones, and to step into the version of ourselves we’ve always sensed waiting just beyond the next ridge.
The audiobook begins with a premise that hit me square in the chest: we resist change because it’s uncomfortable, even when we know it’s necessary. It’s a truth I’ve tasted in my own life – like the time I lingered too long in a crumbling relationship in Lisbon because the familiarity felt safer than the unknown. Wiest dissects this resistance with a clarity that’s both gentle and unflinching, urging us to see our damaging habits not as failures but as signposts. She dives into emotional intelligence, trauma’s cellular imprint, and the audacity it takes to act as our highest selves. For anyone who’s ever felt stuck – whether in a desert, a city, or their own mind – this book is a compass.
Stacey Glemboski’s narration elevates the listening experience to something visceral. Her voice has this warm, grounded quality – like that Oaxacan grandmother who’d pause just long enough to let a story’s weight settle. She doesn’t rush through Wiest’s denser passages, giving space for the ideas to breathe. You can almost feel the texture of her tone as she guides us up the metaphorical mountain, balancing empathy with a quiet strength that mirrors the book’s message. The audio quality is crisp, immersive – perfect for those moments when you’re lost in thought, whether on a trail or a train. At just over six hours, it’s a compact yet potent journey, un-abridged and unapologetic in its depth.
The themes here – self-development, resilience, health, and wellness – aren’t new, but Wiest makes them personal. She’s not preaching from a mountaintop; she’s climbing alongside you. I found myself nodding along as she unpacked how our brains and bodies conspire against us, a concept that echoed a late-night conversation I once had with a shaman in Peru about the stories we tell ourselves. Her blend of psychology and soul-searching feels like a fireside chat with a wise friend who’s seen the world and come back with hard-earned truths.
That said, the audiobook isn’t flawless. There are moments where Wiest’s introspection veers into repetition – circling back to the same ideas like a hiker retracing steps. For someone like me, who thrives on forward momentum, it occasionally felt like lingering too long at a scenic overlook. And while Glemboski’s narration is a strength, her pacing can slow in spots where a sharper edge might have cut through the density. Still, these are minor stumbles on an otherwise transformative climb.
Compared to Brené Brown’s “Daring Greatly”, another audiobook I’ve devoured, “The Mountain is You” trades Brown’s research-heavy vulnerability for a more poetic, introspective lens. Where Brown builds a scaffold of data, Wiest paints with broader strokes – less academic, more evocative. Both are giants in the self-development genre, but Wiest’s work feels like it’s speaking directly to the wanderer in me, the one who’s always chasing the next horizon.
This audiobook is for anyone who’s ready to face their inner peaks – travelers, dreamers, or just folks tired of tripping over their own shadows. It’s a free audiobook gem if you know where to look (check Audiobooks.com for a sample and options), and at $12.99 otherwise, it’s a steal for the wisdom packed into its runtime. The listening experience rewards patience and presence – qualities I’ve learned to lean on whether I’m navigating a foreign market or my own messy heart.
Reflecting on it now, “The Mountain is You” feels like a companion from my travels – a voice that steadied me as I recalled a night in Morocco, sitting under a sky thick with stars, wrestling with choices I’d buried too long. Wiest and Glemboski together create something that’s not just heard but felt, a story that unfolds like the slow reveal of a mountain range at dawn. It’s a reminder that the climb isn’t about conquering the peak – it’s about mastering the one carrying the pack.
Hasta la próxima aventura, amigos,
Marcus Rivera
