Faith G. Harper
Faith G. Harper is a mental-health writer, coach, and former licensed counselor whose work centers on trauma, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, and practical neuroscience. She is best known for Unfuck Your Brain and related 5-Minute Therapy titles such as Unfuck Your Boundaries; publisher materials describe Unfuck Your Brain as a Wall Street Journal bestseller with 5 million copies sold.
Biography & Author's Journey
Faith G. Harper built her career at the intersection of counseling, sexology, nutrition, and trauma-informed education. Her formal training moved from a B.A. in psychology at the University of Oklahoma in 1995 to an M.A. in community counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008 and a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision there in 2013. She later added certifications in sexology, applied clinical nutrition, hypnotherapy, meditation, yoga, and related mind-body modalities. Across academic, community-mental-health, and private-practice settings, she developed a style that favored practical explanation over jargon and a wellness perspective over a narrowly medical model. ((https://www.faithgharper.com/about-me/))
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This Is Your Brain on Depression
Faith G. Harper
A candid, science-based guide to understanding and overcoming depression, delivered with humor and practical advice for recovery.
Unfuck Your Intimacy
Faith G. Harper
A candid guide to improving intimacy and relationships through science-backed advice, exercises, and humor for all orientations.
Unfuck Your Boundaries
Dr Faith G Harper
Empowering guide to establishing healthy boundaries, improving communication, and nurturing stronger relationships through self-awareness and assertiveness.
This Is Your Brain on Depression
Faith G. Harper
A candid, science-based guide to understanding and overcoming depression, delivered with humor and practical advice for recovery.
Unfuck Your Intimacy
Faith G. Harper
A candid guide to improving intimacy and relationships through science-backed advice, exercises, and humor for all orientations.
Unfuck Your Boundaries
Dr Faith G Harper
Empowering guide to establishing healthy boundaries, improving communication, and nurturing stronger relationships through self-awareness and assertiveness.
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Finding Hope in an Unquiet Mind
This plan is essential for individuals navigating mood disorders and those seeking to understand the science of brain health. It offers a compassionate, evidence-based roadmap for anyone looking to transform clinical knowledge into a sustainable, lived recovery.
The Neuroscience of Manifestation
This plan bridges the gap between self-help and science, offering a biological perspective on achieving goals. It is ideal for high-performers and skeptics alike who want to leverage brain science to increase their personal agency and effectiveness.
The Psychotherapy Career Explorer
This guide provides a holistic overview of the mental health field, bridging the gap between abstract theory and professional practice. It is ideal for students, career changers, or curious learners who want to understand the scientific and practical foundations of becoming a therapist.
Mind, Body, God: The Path to a Perfect Self
This comprehensive guide is designed for high-achievers seeking a holistic approach to self-actualization beyond mere productivity. It bridges the gap between modern science and ancient spirituality, making it ideal for anyone looking to integrate physical health, mental mastery, and divine purpose.
The Neuropsychology of Self-Mastery
This plan bridges the gap between brain science and personal agency, offering a biological blueprint for self-regulation. It is essential for high-performers and leaders looking to overcome subconscious barriers and master their internal landscape.
Holistic Manifestation and Regulation Guide
This transformative workshop bridges ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience in an accessible, trauma-informed approach to personal development. Ideal for those feeling stuck in patterns of stress, unworthiness, or resistance who want practical tools to create lasting change without clinical jargon.
Unshakable: Stoic Drills for Modern Chaos
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Rewiring the Traumatized Mind
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Community Voices
"Trauma therapist Dr. Harper unpacks the complexities of love and sex in this useful and charmingly profane self-help guide"
— Publishers Weekly
"Dr. Faith Harper has done it again"
— Dr. John Schinnerer
"Dr. Harper executes a balance between technically flawless writing and an unusually refreshing delivery"
— Reader Views
"Harper's tone is honest, direct and entertaining, and includes lots of swearing!"
— OX Fanzine
"Harper maintains her humorous tone throughout the book"
— Broken Pencil
"Dr. Harper's writing style definitely held my attention and made me laugh many times"
— Allen Novian
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
