Reading is extremely therapeutic, and, honestly, it can be really fun to lose yourself in the chapters. But reading the right kind of books can completely transform you as a person. Self-help books are one of the most efficient ways to improve yourself and find your inner peace. The Her of Him & Her, Lauryn Bosstick, LOVES to read—and she never disappoints with her recommendations. That’s why we’re always dipping into her Goodreads bookshelf to find the latest health and wellness books.
From The Let Them Theory to Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, Lauryn and the rest of the team are on a total self-help kick. And, recently, Lauryn sat down with author Riley Keough on the Him & Her Show. The topic at hand? Just how much they love You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death by Louise L. Hay and David Kessler from Hay house.
It’s one of those wellness books that can literally help everyone since we all deal with grief and loss, which is why we’re going to discuss it today! We’ll explore what this book is about, what to expect, and whether or not it belongs on your reading list.
Interested in what all Lauryn and Riley discussed? Catch the full episode below! Also, don’t forget to read over our thorough Riley Keough book review.
You Can Heal Your Heart Book Review: A Guide for Finding Peace
Grief can bring up so many old wounds and trigger distorted thinking about relationships and our sense of self. And, without a dedicated therapist and psychiatrist, getting a grip on life after loss is anything but easy. However, You Can Heal Your Heart, as the name suggests, empowers you to establish positive coping techniques and reframe your mindset to find peace again.
Here’s what you need to know about this groundbreaking book:
What Is the You Can Heal Your Heart Book About?
You Can Heal Your Heart is an approachable, encouraging, and extremely heartfelt book. It guides readers on how to navigate the incredible pain of loss in a way that’s practical and actually doable. And, loss doesn’t necessarily mean death. It could be a lot of different things—like job loss or a bad breakup. Whatever it is, the methodology within You Can Heal Your Heart can help you get through it.
Is the Book You Can Heal Your Heart Worth Reading?
Absolutely. When a loss occurs, you want the strategies of You Can Heal Your Heart in your back pocket It genuinely is life-changing. Grief expert David Kessler and motivational speaker Louise L. Hay provide emotional support, practical exercises, and innovative healing techniques to guide readers all the way through the recovery process.
We love that the book is empathetic and empowering while still challenging us to rise out of our slump. If you add one self-help book to your reading list this year, make it You Can Heal Your Heart!
What You Can Expect From the You Can Heal Your Heart Book?
Guidance on Healing All Types of Losses
Most grief books focus on the death of a loved one. And, for sure, that kind of loss can feel impossible to get through. However, You Can Heal Your Heart uniquely contains a chapter on other losses too—pet loss, career setbacks, heartbreak, and even lost dreams.
Affirmations and Meditations for Self-Love
This book emphasizes the power of affirmations for emotional healing. Louise L. Hay is actually known for her incredible work inspiring self-love and positive thinking as a motivational speaker. In this book, she shares how to use affirmations and meditations to forgive, feel worthy, and let go.
Personal Stories That Inspire Hope
You Can Heal Your Heart isn’t all clinical like some other wellness books out there. Hay and Kessler weave in plenty of personal stories to remind us we’re not alone. The added experiences provide comfort, perspective, and hope to anyone reading.
Strategies to Turn Pain into Purpose
This book encourages readers to stop avoiding the pain and instead feel your feelings. Suppressing grief often intensifies the emotional toll, so Kessler and Hay guide readers toward self-awareness as a path to healing.
By understanding their true, underlying needs, readers can begin to process loss in a more meaningful way. The book champions self-awareness as a key tool for growth, helping readers transform how they approach relationships, love, and life—free from the weight of unresolved grief.
You Can Heal Your Heart is a must-read for anyone who’s experienced loss (so, everyone).
Whether you’re facing heartbreak, loss, or simply looking to deepen your emotional intelligence, check out You Can Heal Your Heart. This book offers practical wisdom and heartfelt guidance to help you find peace and purpose again.
And, since you’ll probably read this one cover-to-cover in one sitting like we did, browse more of Lauryn’s book recommendations on her Goodreads page and Amazon book list. Whether you end up with just this book or twenty, sit back, light a non-toxic candle, and tune your mind for deep insight and transformation.