Recognitions:

'Fun, but still deeply, rigorously researched.' - Professor Neil Shyminsky

'A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking down the complexities of the human mind.' - Jeffrey Meltzer, LMHC

'Insightful and relatable psychoeducation that demystifies the brain... it’s a resource I’ll proudly keep on my shelf as a therapist.' - Joshua Fletcher, anxiety therapist

Your brain is the most remarkable thing in the known universe. It constantly tries to repair itself and protect you, always in a state of flow — adapting, reorganizing, finding new pathways... and it has incredible capacity for recovery.

But it doesn’t always get it right. Rachel Barr fought through years of devastating loss, heartbreak, and uncertainty until neuroscience gave her the first spark of confidence she had ever felt in her life — and evidence that, thanks to the almost limitless neuroplastic potential of the brain, it’s never too late to create new neural pathways, habits, and ways of thinking.

Whether you want to delve into neuroscientific acronyms, finally understand what’s going on in your mind, or find refuge in a book that feels like a warm hug for your brain, How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend is an enjoyable, evidence-based guide to better caring for your brain — so it, in turn, can better care for you.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 14.3x14.3cm