Name: Bethany's review of How to Do the Work by Nicole LePera
Item: How to Do the Work
Rating: 4.5
Author: Bethany

Nicole LePera

From Dr. Nicole LePera, creator of "the holistic psychologist"—the online phenomenon with more than two million Instagram followers—comes a revolutionary approach to healing that harnesses the power of the self to produce lasting change. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual wellness that equips people with the interdisciplinary tools necessary to heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she’d learned with others—and soon “The Holistic Psychologist” was born. Now, Dr. LePera is ready to share her much-requested protocol with the world. In How to Do the Work, she offers both a manifesto for SelfHealing as well as an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life. Drawing on the latest research from a diversity of scientific fields and healing modalities, Dr. LePera helps us recognize how adverse experiences and trauma in childhood live with us, resulting in whole body dysfunction—activating harmful stress responses that keep us stuck engaging in patterns of codependency, emotional immaturity, and trauma bonds. Unless addressed, these self-sabotaging behaviors can quickly become cyclical, leaving people feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwell. In How to Do the Work, Dr. LePera offers readers the support and tools that will allow them to break free from destructive behaviors to reclaim and recreate their lives. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, this is a celebration of empowerment that will forever change the way we approach mental wellness and self-care.

Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self

How to Do the Work

Ritik Sahni

Really eye-opening for me personally who has never gone to therapy and can't currently afford it. This has given me a really good start on my journey of self-healing.

Bethany

Róbert Istók

I loved this book, it made me aware of different patterns I am following from my childhood and made me understand my parents better. 

I also feel more compassionate, as I realized again that everyone is carrying some type of pain in their life. We might feel that someone is out there to hurt us, however, that is probably not their intention.

Jeannette Ordas

This was a pretty helpful book, though there's some stuff in here that is just a load of quackery (skip the chapter on "gut health" as she talks about "leaky guts" which is bullshit). I started journaling because of this book and gleaned a lot of valuable tips for my own mental health. 4.5 stars!

Astha Prakash

Hmm. It's a... good book? I think. Okay seriously, it's a good book if you're only now coming to terms with your trauma and are getting familiarised with concepts like attachment theory, inner child work, reparenting etc. I enjoyed reading about her experiences and how she came to many important realisations. Some sections in the book made me feel "Yes, I totally understand this!" It's a neat little list of what these concepts mean and it offers basic tips you can use to start your healing journey. I've been following Nicole on Instagram, and I found her posts quite illuminating. From this book, however, I was expecting more scientific research, personal cases/experiences with her patients, and a little more nuance. Some of the last few chapters felt a bit rushed. Plus, she doesn't really talk about the fact that not all of these techniques will help everybody. Yes, holistic healing and spirituality sound awesome, but people who are going through severe mental illnesses aren't always capable of self-healing. They need therapy, medicines, support groups. This was not mentioned in her book at all. Still worth a read, I'd say.

Stevie Blundell

I was not looking forward to reading this book but my sister picked it for our book club and insisted I read it with her and I'm glad I did. 
This book talked through many of the same things I discussed with my therapist (who I can no longer afford to see) and helped me continue my self healing journey. 
I appreciate that she took anecdotes from her clients as well as her own personal journey as it provides different levels of insight and one person can only experience so much first hand. 
This book helped ask me some questions I hadn't considered, helped me journal and put into words many of my emotions, I cried, I laughed, and I feel like it's a great jumping off point for continuing to expand my personal healing. 

Is this book going to address 100% of your specific issues? No, it's a general guide that anyone can follow and benefit from. Go to a therapist if you want help specific to your case. But if you want a self help guidebook from an experienced, knowledgeable Dr, that's more than an uninformed stranger relaying their past experiences without any training I think its beneficial and would recommend. 

As for many of the hater reviews:I think the title fits. It's about how to do the work of self healing, not how to magically be cured in 300 pages. 

Tldr: if you manage your expectations of what a self help book should do for you, you will enjoy it. This isn't a miracle pill, because nothing is.

Melanie

Stephanie Souvannavong

Jessica Ullström

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'If LePera's Instagram feed is full of aha moments illuminating the inner workings of your psyche, the revelations in the book are more like a full firework display.' Red magazine 'This book is a must-read for anyone on a path of personal growth.' GABBY BERNSTEIN, author of number one New York Times bestsellers Super Attractor and The Universe Has Your Back 'The book I wish I had read in my twenties.' ELIZABETH DAY, author of How to Fail 'How to Do the Work will transform how you see yourself and your ability to change. I believe this book could change lives, if not the world.' HOLLY BOURNE, bestselling author of How Do You Like Me Now? 'Want more from life? Looking for answers? How to Do the Work will teach you how to find them within yourself. A masterpiece of empowerment - this book changed my life and, trust me, it'll change yours too.' MEL ROBBINS, author of The 5 Second Rule As a clinical psychologist, Dr Nicole LePera found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients - and for herself - she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she'd learned with others - and The Holistic Psychologist was born. Now Dr LePera is ready to share her much-requested protocol with the world. In How to Do the Work, she offers both a manifesto for self-healing and an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life. Drawing on the latest research from both scientific research and healing modalities, Dr LePera helps us recognise how adverse experiences and trauma in childhood live with us, keeping us stuck engaging in patterns of codependency, emotional immaturity, and trauma bonds. Unless addressed, these self-sabotaging behaviours can quickly become cyclical, leaving people feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwell. In How to Do the Work, Dr LePera offers readers the support and tools that will allow them to break free from destructive behaviours to reclaim and recreate their lives. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, this is a celebration of empowerment that will forever change the way we approach mental wellness and self-care.

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As a clinical psychologist, Dr Nicole LePera found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients - and for herself - she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she'd learned with others - and The Holistic Psychologist was born. Now Dr LePera is ready to share her much-requested protocol with the world. In How to Do the Work, she offers both a manifesto for self-healing and an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life. Drawing on the latest research from both scientific research and healing modalities, Dr LePera helps us recognise how adverse experiences and trauma in childhood live with us, keeping us stuck engaging in patterns of codependency, emotional immaturity, and trauma bonds. Unless addressed, these self-sabotaging behaviours can quickly become cyclical, leaving people feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwell. In How to Do the Work, Dr LePera offers readers the support and tools that will allow them to break free from destructive behaviours to reclaim and recreate their lives. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, this is a celebration of empowerment that will forever change the way we approach mental wellness and self-care.

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