"I feel less alone and less 'crazy.' I cried tears of joy after the last Circle with Jamie because I felt so connected"
"The circles with Jamie have been grounding and nourishing and I so appreciate her fire and authenticity and realness"
“As a previous ‘lone wolf’, truly reaching out is something of a challenge. Thanks Dr. Brogan and team, and fellow VLP members, for making this space where vulnerability, curiosity, courage and honesty exist in abundance.”
"I’m overflowing with gratitude to all of you who have made this a safe place to share our most vulnerable selves. There is something going on here that feeds the spirit. Hard to put into words, but wonderful to feel."
“Listening to the masterclass as I was puttering around the house and the 9 minute mark stopped me dead in my tracks. Instant resonation and connection. I believe I finally found my tribe.”
"It was so amazing! I liked how the rain goddess showed that it was important to cry. It reminds me that my emotions are good things to pay attention to. And the pictures were awesome!"
"This is the ultimate feel-good book. Multiple messages can be gleaned from this wonderful story, all of them good. But I do have some bias as this was written by my daughter and granddaughter!"
"This story is told from a unique angle and is engaging and beautifully written. Helping children (and adults) deal with complex feelings and providing room for the full spectrum of emotion and engagement, enriching us all."
"I’m loving this gorgeous book. The secret is that it’s not really (just) a children’s book. It’s for all of us. What if we sit with our sad – feel the feels – cry the tears – shake with rage – dance and stomp and drum it out – hug, write, sing, paint, and otherwise climb our way through it? What then? What’s waiting for us on the other side? Something very beautiful. It’s the beginning of a process of coming home to ourselves. Buy this book for the loved ones in your life… big and small."
"Some children’s books are meant for both the kids and the adults! This is one of those books. The lessons here are universal and not obvious. Complex and meaningful. This book provides something to chew on and a good jumping point for a lasting conversation with the little ones. I loved it!!"
"All too often we are told to bypass or suppress our “negative” feelings. In this beautiful book we are shown how important it is to express ALL our feelings, especially those that are less than desirable. This story is a great reminder for children – and for parents – to let your feelings flow. Kudos to Kelly Brogan and Sofia for a stellar piece of writing."
"This is a thoughtful and engaging tale for young and old alike, reminding us that all of our feelings are valid and meant to be felt. I love how this reinforces for my children that a good cry can truly help balance us and sensitivity is an admirable trait. Highly recommend! Perfect read for at home or in a classroom. Thank you Kelly and Sofia for sharing this special story."
"I was inspired by Kelly Brogan’s, A Mind of Your Own, and saw this children’s book as an opportunity to share wisdom with my own daughter, Sofia. The illustrations are fascinating and filled with imagination. My Sofia was absolutely engaged. The story is very deep and can be interpreted in many ways, as my daughter and I both had a different learning experience from it. As a result, this is a book that can be read over and over again, with new wisdom gained as my child blossoms."
"Kelly Brogan engages us in a courageous conversation about the epidemic of mental health issues in our society. Her work is an important part of the understanding that will set us free, at a time when an increasingly narrow interpretation of why such issues exist—and what we need to do to heal them—is as much a part of the problem as part of the solution."
"Kelly Brogan, M.D., does an amazing job combining cutting-edge information along with the practical tools for you to live a healthier personal reality. Her clinical and holistic approach from years of experience in doing independent research as a successful psychiatrist will teach as well as inspire you to get real, get well, and get free. This book holds the keys to inner peace and true happiness."
"Own Your Self is as compassionate as it is radical. Kelly Brogan calls you to make a change more profound than you ever thought possible—and gives you a supportive, insightful road map to guide you every step of the way."
"Dr. Kelly Brogan is a voice of sanity and compassion for our healing crises. She sings into the heart of our buried wisdom, makes clear what’s broken in the culture. And backing it with science, Kelly gives us the path to genuine healing and sovereignty. This is so hopeful. I want every woman to read this—and heal."
"If you want to work on releasing suppressed emotions, Dr. Brogan has given you the perfect guide in Own Your Self. She encourages you to listen to and honor your emotions—and any related physical symptoms—fully and deeply, so that you may find a permanent, healing solution that gets to the root of the problem."
"This book is sourced in a deep and coherent spiritual radicalism. If you or someone you love is grappling with so-called psychiatric disorders, it is a potent instrument of intellectual liberation and practical healing."
"Own Your Self is an education and a medical reformation—a much-needed island of sanity in a crazy world! Dr. Kelly Brogan is a true psychiatrist, a doctor of the soul, and a guide back home to your authentic self. Her synthesis of science, deep humanity, and practical tools for well-being are crystal clear and right on target. She empowers us all to unleash the power of self-care to bring wholeness and healing."
"Kelly Brogan has, once again, boldly, dangerously, and clearly pushed the conversation forward on how we individually and collectively heal. Own Your Self is at once an ice bucket over the head and a warm hug calling us home to the truest versions of ourselves, and then leading us there. I am elated to have this work to refer to from here forward."
"Moving beyond the narrow biological boundaries of mainstream medicine, Dr. Kelly Brogan guides readers from passive acceptance of health care to personal empowerment. This book supports us to become informed, active agents in our own healing."
“Kelly Brogan’s quest for truth has uncovered yet another priceless gem. This book is roadmap of relief for those yearning for authentic self-acceptance and long lasting emotional freedom.”
"The climax of the event, and maybe even of my life, was when these two lovelies took the stage. #PERMISSION"
"When you're hunting with the boys but want to remember you're an audacious as fuck woman lol"
"WOW. I simply don't have enough words to describe the beauty of coming home to myself this weekend. This weekend, I learned to soften, to be seen, to be loud, to dance, to sing, and to harness the power of vitality living in my womb."
"I can't fully express to you what a paradigm shift this is for me and how terrifyingly liberating it is."
"Wow! I'm on the module about fermented foods and probiotics. And wow. I knew some of this stuff, and intuited most of the rest of it. But Kelly gives us the fucking numbers. This is why I love her so much! The geek in her activates the geek in me."