Advance praise for Beyond Anxiety:

“Martha Beck has changed my life with her words, her teachings, and her guidance. She is always ahead of the curve. This book will help you get curious about anxiety and tap into your divine creativity. Get ready to be transformed.”
—Maria Shriver

“In this book, Martha has tackled a subject that is the true virus of our time: ANXIETY. And with her characteristic humor, brilliance, detective-level research-skills and unconventional thinking, she has discovered actual real-life solutions to this dreaded mental scourge. In doing so, she has once again brought light, hope, and a welcome sense of excitement to us all.”
—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and City of Girls

“I’m an anxious bunny. I opened this book hopeful but certain it wouldn’t work. It worked. It freaking worked. The gold on these pages gave me some life back. Thank you, thank you, Martha Beck. You did it again!”
—Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed

“In this new book from one of the most celebrated life coaches writing today, anxiety becomes something of a cage that, when acknowledged and replaced, generates curiosity, creativity, and a life lived on purpose. . . . Her turns of phrase make her points as clever as they are clear ... without ever putting cuteness over content. . . . Beck’s metaphors feel tailored to the individual, yet also universal. VERDICT: In this straightforward yet sophisticated work, Beck once again demonstrates why Oprah Winfrey has called her 'one of the smartest women I know.'”
—Library Journal (starred review)

“Brimming with research-backed tips and wise advice on turning anxiety spirals into creativity spirals.”
—First for Women

“In this fascinating book, Beck provides exercises to practice a multi-layered approach that led her to change how she related to both her inner and outer worlds. We can comfort, nurture, and understand our anxiety, which allows it to relax and give access to other wonderful parts it has covered. I’m so grateful to Martha for showing us the way toward more courageous and connected lives.”
—Richard Schwartz, founder of the Internal Family Systems Institute and author of You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For

“This is like finding a doorway between the fearful and the inventive side of your brain. It may be small and seldom used…but as you open that door…it will take you to a life beyond anxiety.”—Oprah Daily

“Beck never lectures, never talks down, and doesn’t spread doom and fear. Instead, she helps us engage with different parts of our nervous system where our own curiosity and creativity offer a pathway beyond anxiety.”
—Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of Omega Institute and author of Broken Open and Cassandra Speaks, and other bestselling books

“In her new book, Martha Beck teaches us a crucial lesson about our negative emotions: the goal isn’t to eradicate them, but to understand, learn, and grow from them. This shift can change your life.”
—Arthur C. Brooks, Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at Harvard University and author of Build the Life You Want

“A breakthrough book on understanding the profound connection between anxiety and the innate untapped creativity and purpose that beckons us all deep from within. A must-read for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.”
—Shannon Kaiser, author of The Self-Love Experiment

“With her signature blend of science, compassion, and humor, Martha Beck upends everything we thought we knew about anxiety and how to overcome it. She shows us how to lean into our own natural capacity for creativity and tap into greater happiness. I love this book!”
—Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason