I care about people emerging into their true selves, and I am interested in examining that which gets in their way.
 
 

I Root For Humans

 
 
 
 
 
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Writer. Speaker.

Human.

 
 
 
 
 
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An invitation to grow deeper

I’m on a journey out of fear toward love. We all are. When we truly love ourselves, we become able to grow into who we were always meant to be. We become able to uplift and assist others.

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An invitation to grow deeper

I am on a journey out of fear toward love. We all are. When we truly love ourselves, we become able to grow into who we were always meant to be. We become able to uplift and assist others.

I’ve begun to peel away layers of fear of how the world would perceive me for doing what I love and have been gifted to do. You touched every nerve and impulse in my body. Thank you.

Your truth and raw honesty gave me a sense of permission to continue pushing to be my authentic self at all times, in all spaces.

You were beyond motivational and beyond inspirational. Thank you for giving me, and so many others, a lot to think about. Your words resonated with me in a way that very few ever have.

Thank you for channeling your experience in a way that put me in tune with myself.

I am moved by your stories and find myself reflecting on what I can do better; more accurately what our kids can do better for themselves.

 

Books by Julie

 
 

on adulting

Your Turn: How to Be an Adult

Being an adult, it turns out, is not about any particular checklist; it is, instead, a process, one you can get progressively better at over time―becoming more comfortable with uncertainty and gaining the knowhow to keep going. Once you begin to practice it, being an adult becomes the most complicated yet also the most abundantly rewarding and natural thing. And Julie Lythcott-Haims is here to help readers take their turn. 

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On Race

Real American: A Memoir

In this powerful and award-winning reflection on identity, belonging, and community, Julie details growing up Black and biracial in white spaces. She shares the toll that racism, discrimination, and microaggressions took on her self-worth, and how she found acceptance through the healing power of community.   

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On parenting

How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success

A New York Times best-seller. In this provocative anti-helicopter parenting manifesto, Julie highlights the ways overparenting harms children, their parents, and society at large—and offers practical alternative strategies for raising kids to be self-sufficient, resilient, and successful. 

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ON WRITING

Writing Memoir

This little book of writing prompts from The Writers Grotto, where Julie was a member, opens with a foreword by Julie that offers pointers for crafting a compelling narrative from your own experiences. The rest of the book consists of prompts and space to write, providing opportunities to reframe aspects of your life in thoughtful and interesting ways.

 
 
 

Talks

 

Grow deeper with Julie

Conferences, presentations, rallies.

Julie’s talks help us take the first step toward personal liberation: to drop our defenses, break wide open, and acknowledge the factors that limit our ability to find a meaningful path. 

She’s spoken at schools, organizations, and corporations, and in communities across the country about the challenges we face as humans striving to thrive. Invite her to your next event to discuss how we can deepen our awareness of ourselves, strengthen connections, build community, and create environments where everyone feels respected and valued.

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About Julie

Julie is an author, speaker, and activist focused on helping humans find their true north. At its core, her work is about the obstacles that prevent us from being our most authentic selves and how to overcome them. She offers us all an invitation to grow deeper—to continuously return to and strengthen our voice, values, meaning, and joy.

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