Brigid Delaney Book order

By learning and living the teachings of three ancient guides: Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, REASONS NOT TO WORRY shows us how we can apply Stoic lessons to our modern lives in a way that allows us to regain a sense of agency and tranquillity.

Exploring the wellness industry's complexities, the author candidly shares her personal experiences, highlighting both the beneficial and absurd aspects. Through her journey as a self-proclaimed guinea pig, she offers insights into the trends and practices that define modern wellness, encouraging readers to critically assess what truly contributes to their well-being.

Cold-pressed juices, quitting sugar, Paleo, hot yoga, mindfulness a if you embrace these things you will be happy, you will be well - just ask Instagram. Wellness has become a global mega-industry. But does any of this stuff actually work? Feeling exhausted, anxious and a bit flabby, journalist Brigid Delaney decides to find out -using herself as the guinea pig. Starting with a brutal 101-day fast, Brigid travels the world to test things that are meant to make us clean, lean and serene. She tries colonics, meditation, silent retreats, group psychotherapy and oodles of yoga, working out what is helpful and what is just expensive hype. In monasteries and health farms, on hiking trails and massage tables, she asks, why do so many of us swing from indulgence to detox and back again? Is it possible to integrate good habits into your daily life? What does our obsession with wellness say about us? And why do you smell so bad when you haven't eaten in seven days? Wellmania is the highly entertaining and occasionally dangerous exploration of one of the most fascinating trends in our culture.