Publisher's Synopsis
We all want to be healthy. So why do we make choices that contradict our aims? In The Sick Mind, the author explores the self-defeating behaviors that sabotage our health goals. With wit and compassion, the book delves into the emotional and psychological drivers behind our worst habits using insights from neuroscience and health psychology research.
From emotional eating to addiction to lack of exercise motivation, The Sick Mind reveals why our minds often work against us. By understanding these subconscious patterns, we can recognize our triggers, reframe negative thought narratives, and take control. The book offers science-based techniques to outsmart traps like the nocebo effect, wire new neural pathways, and align environments with desired change. Backed by academic research yet written for a general audience, The Sick Mind offers real solutions to start writing a new story of health. Unpack the mental roadblocks holding you back from lasting wellness transformation.
