Martha Beck

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Dr. Martha Beck, PhD, is a bestselling author, coach, and speaker. She has spent a lifetime offering powerful, practical, and entertaining teachings that help people improve every aspect of their lives. Martha holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” The founder of Wayfinder Life Coach Training, Martha is a passionate and engaging speaker, and her teachings are popular for their unique blend of science, spirituality, and humor. She also hosts two podcasts and runs a vibrant online community called Wilder. Her published works include over 150 magazine articles and several self-help books and memoirs, including New York Times and international bestsellers Finding Your Own North Star, The Joy Diet, and Expecting Adam. Her recent book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller and Oprah’s Book Club selection. Martha’s latest book, Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose, was an instant New York Times Best Seller.

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Tom Pahapill

Sep 23, 2026

I could visualize the small wounded animal. Excellent meditation.

Sarah Schwartz

Sep 21, 2026

Thank you. I felt more calm after this. Coincidental my anxiety is due to a fire alarm, and the possibility of it going off.. I’ve been having some phantom alarm issues and really am trying my best to meet those scary alarm thoughts with peace, calmness and the place I love most.

Brian

Sep 13, 2026

Thank you for that, it was great

Diane Stember

Sep 8, 2026

The first visualization scene mixed with thinking the opposite thought was super powerful. Mine is a repeating loop of "I don't have enough money". The opposite thought I created was "my life is abundant in every way". Feeling my nervous system calm down, even momentarily, was lovely. Thank you, Martha.

Cherry Trudeau

Aug 11, 2026

Well alrighty then!

Tresa

Aug 11, 2026

Warmth filled wisdom from a truly lived life thank you for leading the way to renewed Hope

Jean McG

Aug 10, 2026

Very helpful and I appreciate your help ❣️Thank you

Michelle P

Aug 7, 2026

Thank you for bringing a face to my anxiety and allowing me to picture what it looks it, and what it or who it is- for its my dear pooch who getting up in yrs to my 28 yr old son when he was a child to the frightened little girl in the red plaid dress sitting in the corner covering her ears, screaming yet no sound coming out from her mouth to those large wet tears streaming down her face. To all of these faces I found myself stroking their faces, holding their little bodies closely to my chest telling them I got you, I see you, I hear you, it's okay, I'm here.

Deborah Kennedy

Jun 28, 2026

This was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing.

Deborah Kennedy

Jun 24, 2026

Thank you for sharing this meditation. My anxiety stems from my upcoming chemotherapy treatments. It is absolutely terrifying for me, and I will dwell on those thoughts until I am physically exhausted before even undergoing treatments. I realize it's absolutely counterproductive to my well being and this definitely helped me to calm down and settle my nervous system. I will continue to practice this, especially before my infusions. Thank you, again.

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