
Can your mind actually heal your body? Dr. Joe Dispenza's paradigm-shifting bestseller explores the science behind placebo effects, endorsed by Dr. Christiane Northrup as "the only prescription you'll ever require." Discover why this controversial blend of neuroscience and quantum physics has transformed countless lives worldwide.
Feel the book through the author's voice
Turn knowledge into engaging, example-rich insights
Capture key ideas in a flash for fast learning
Enjoy the book in a fun and engaging way
Break down key ideas from You Are the Placebo into bite-sized takeaways to understand how innovative teams create, collaborate, and grow.
Distill You Are the Placebo into rapid-fire memory cues that highlight Pixar’s principles of candor, teamwork, and creative resilience.

Experience You Are the Placebo through vivid storytelling that turns Pixar’s innovation lessons into moments you’ll remember and apply.
Ask anything, pick the voice, and co-create insights that truly resonate with you.

From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

Get the You Are the Placebo summary as a free PDF or EPUB. Print it or read offline anytime.
Imagine being diagnosed with terminal cancer, receiving a miracle drug, and watching your tumors vanish overnight. Then imagine learning the drug was ineffective, relapsing immediately, and dying within days. This happened to "Mr. Wright" in 1957-not because his cancer was unbeatable, but because his belief system changed. His story isn't an anomaly but a profound demonstration of how our thoughts physically reshape our biology. The placebo effect-where fake treatments produce real healing-isn't just fascinating; it's revolutionizing our understanding of human potential. When patients receiving sham knee surgeries improve just as much as those getting actual procedures, or when Parkinson's patients given saline injections produce 200% more dopamine, we're witnessing something remarkable: the mind literally changing the body's biochemistry. What if we could harness this power deliberately rather than accidentally?