Laurel Mellin Knihy

Can you imagine a world where drug companies throw bake sales to make ends meet? A world without all the jaw clenching, nail biting, and stress-induced melt downs? Eighty percent of health problems today are due to the downstream effects of stress, so learning to break free from stress could dramatically improve your mood, your relationships, your health––and your life. In Wired for Joy, researcher and New York Times– bestselling author Laurel Mellin presents a simple yet proven way to train your brain to move through stress and back to joy. Her method has been called the missing link in health care, as it focuses on rewiring the emotional brain—the caldron of our stress—rather than the thinking brain, which has been the focus of most other stress-busting methods. Based on the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity, Mellin outlines the five states of the emotional brain. For each state she presents a specific tool that easily and quickly switches the brain back to a state of well-being. Once you know how to make that switch, life becomes easier, and stress symptoms—depression, anxiety, overeating, high blood pressure—tend to fade. Finally, instead of focusing on the symptoms of stress, we can change the wiring that triggers it and experience new sense of freedom in our lives.

This revolutionary program addresses the root of various excesses, helping to turn off emotional appetites and pave the way to improved health and happiness. Mastering two essential skills—self-nurturing and effective limit setting—is crucial for internal comfort. Without these skills, people often resort to overeating, drinking, spending, overworking, or engaging in softer excesses like people-pleasing and rescuing others. When these skills are mastered, individuals can achieve freedom from common excesses, leading to a life rich in integration, balance, sanctuary, intimacy, vibrancy, and spirituality. Developed over two decades at a prestigious medical school, this approach was recognized by Health magazine as one of the top ten medical advances of 2000. Recent neurobiological insights suggest that long-term application of these skills can retrain the brain to favor emotional balance and deeper connections. The program outlines how to implement the method and shares transformative stories of individuals who have succeeded. Readers can begin their journey to finding their own Solution, with additional support available through Solution Groups, self-help circles, and an active online community. This simple yet powerful method is believed by many therapists to have the potential to surpass existing healing techniques due to its effectiveness.

The Solution to Dieting! Many seeking weight loss face the harsh reality that diets often fail. After adhering to strict rules and battling cravings, most dieters regain the weight lost, often plus more. This cycle of frustration can lead to increased desire to eat. But what if we could eliminate the urge to overeat? Based on a highly effective method by weight-loss expert Laurel Mellin, this plan offers a structured approach to curb overeating while losing up to six pounds in just three days. Developed at the University of California, San Francisco’s School of Medicine, this program is recognized as one of the top medical advances of 2000. For the first time, it’s presented as an accessible, results-oriented jumpstart. The method targets the feeling brain, where our basic urges reside, rather than relying solely on the thinking brain, which often fails to control cravings. Participants report success, supported by long-term studies showing sustainable weight loss without traditional dieting. In just three days, you can start to: lose up to six pounds, understand how to manage overeating, follow a straightforward 1-2-3 Eating Plan, and discover a renewed sense of well-being. With tasty recipes and practical dining tips, this plan serves as a comprehensive guide to achieving a healthier, more vibrant self!