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In “Beyond Anxiety,” Martha Beck argues that discovering your creative calling is the antidote to an anxious existence.
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In his new book ‘Hope for Cynics,’ Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki explains how cynicism became an American epidemic — and how to cure it.
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In “Mating in Captivity” and “The State of Affairs,” Esther Perel dissects our hidden desires and impulses with intellectual rigor.
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In “More Please,” Emma Specter reflects on her binge eating and reframes her self-image
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In ‘The Grief Cure,’ Cody Delistraty explores cultural, historical and scientific approaches to grieving
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In ‘Three Years on the Great Mountain,’ Cristina Moon shares how martial arts, rigorous training and ‘scoldings’ can help you discover your true self.
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In “Ageless Aging,” social researcher Maddy Dychtwald offers a holistic guide to improving your longevity.
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In “The Age of Magical Overthinking,” Amanda Montell observes how information overload and online culture have hijacked our brain’s hard-wired vulnerabilities.