Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend

by Carla Marie Manly

Overview

If you find yourself running away from fear, you’re running in the wrong direction. Fear demands that we move toward it, face it, and hear its messages. When we fail to do this, the price is high—chronic anxiety, sleeplessness, damaged relationships, skyrocketing pharmaceutical use, and more. In her enlightening book Joy from Fear, clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly explains that fear is not the enemy we thought it was; fear, when faced with awareness, is the powerful ally and best friend we all need.

Dr. Manly's work is firmly based in science but goes far beyond presenting the dry facts. Joy from Fear offers page after page of real-life examples, insights, easy-to-use tools, and life-changing exercises. Coining the term transformational fear, Dr. Manly illuminates the importance of embracing fear’s messages for a transformed life filled with freedom and lasting happiness.  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641701211
Publisher:	Familius
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Pages:	350
Sales rank:	298,396
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, uses a mindfulness-based approach that is rooted in neurobiology. Dr. Manly’s passion is helping others discover joy, balance, and optimal wellness from the inside out.


 

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Introduction: Why Fear Makes a Much Better Friend Than Enemy 1

Chapter 1 Fear as a Fire-Breathing Entity 15

Chapter 2 Cold Sweat: How Your Body Reacts to Fear 49

Chapter 3 Trauma: Wounded Souls and Coping Mechanisms 65

Chapter 4 Fear-Based Patterns and Health: Moving into Wellness 107

Simple, Effective Tools for 'Balance, Mindfulness, and Letting Go 151

Chapter 5 Welcoming Transformational Fear into Your Personal World 161

Chapter 6 Fear and Families 191

Chapter 7 Creating Personal Freedom: Touchstones for Balance 225

Chapter 8 Shifting Relationships Bound by Fear 265

Chapter 9 Fear and the Greater Good 305

Postscript: Sweet Choice: We Are as We Choose to Be 327

Notes 329

What People are Saying About This

Author of Care of the Soul and Ageless Soul - Thomas Moore

Like other strong emotions, fear has two sides: the destructive and the 'transformational,' to use Carla Marie Manly’s word. In this enlightening book she shows real empathy for her readers, knowing how crippling fear can be, and sorts out its many ingredients. She shows a way, clearly and with certainty, to shift from fear that can tear a life apart to reimagining the role of fear in life. This book goes deep and is rooted in the experience of both fear itself and helping people deal effectively with their fears. The book is also a model on how to write therapeutically for the concerned reader. I feel lighter for having read it.

author of Care of the Soul and Ageless Soul Thomas Moore

“Like other strong emotions, fear has two sides: the destructive and the 'transformational,' to use Carla Marie Manly’s word. In this enlightening book she shows real empathy for her readers, knowing how crippling fear can be, and sorts out its many ingredients. She shows a way, clearly and with certainty, to shift from fear that can tear a life apart to reimagining the role of fear in life. This book goes deep and is rooted in the experience of both fear itself and helping people deal effectively with their fears. The book is also a model on how to write therapeutically for the concerned reader. I feel lighter for having read it.”

—Thomas Moore, author ofCare of the SoulandAgeless Soul

From the Publisher

Like other strong emotions, fear has two sides: the destructive and the 'transformational,' to use Carla Marie Manly’s word. In this enlightening book she shows real empathy for her readers, knowing how crippling fear can be, and sorts out its many ingredients. She shows a way, clearly and with certainty, to shift from fear that can tear a life apart to reimagining the role of fear in life. This book goes deep and is rooted in the experience of both fear itself and helping people deal effectively with their fears. The book is also a model on how to write therapeutically for the concerned reader. I feel lighter for having read it. --Thomas Moore, author ofCare of the SoulandAgeless Soul

Editorial Reviews

"Joy from Fear is a tremendously empowering book of reflection and discovery. Dr. Manly’s warm, genuine style invites the reader to engage in practices that nurture the joy and fulfillment of living. Joy from Fear shows you how to get more of what you want out of life."
- Michael White, PhD

"Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a unique, genuine, and compassionate writer who reveals her sacred truth to guide the reader into self-discovery, understanding, and self-love. During the journey, she provides sage, thoughtful insights to promote acceptance in honoring all parts of self. Joy from Fear is an incomparable guidebook for those who wish to achieve lasting mental and emotional transformation." 
- Dr. Orchid D. Johnson, PhD, LMFT, LPCC, and Board Certified PTSD Clinician​

"Prior to reading Joy from Fear, I had never thought of fear as a rich invitation to self-discovery and life enrichment. Of course, as a psychologist and psychotherapist, I have helped many clients heal from and conquer their fears. But the concept of “transformational fear” offers a depth of understanding that has been missing. Joy from Fear is such an intriguing and welcome book. Thank you, Dr. Manly, for bringing fear out of the darkness, to its place in the light where it belongs."
- Denise L. Wagner, PsyD, LCSW​

Like other strong emotions, fear has two sides: the destructive and the 'transformational,' to use Carla Marie Manly’s word. In this enlightening book she shows real empathy for her readers, knowing how crippling fear can be, and sorts out its many ingredients. She shows a way, clearly and with certainty, to shift from fear that can tear a life apart to reimagining the role of fear in life. This book goes deep and is rooted in the experience of both fear itself and helping people deal effectively with their fears. The book is also a model on how to write therapeutically for the concerned reader. I feel lighter for having read it.  —Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and Ageless Soul

From the Publisher

Prior to reading Joy from Fear, I had never thought of fear as a rich invitation to self-discovery and life enrichment. Of course, as a psychologist and psychotherapist, I have helped many clients heal from and conquer their fears. But the concept of “transformational fear” offers a depth of understanding that has been missing. Joy from Fear is such an intriguing and welcome book. Thank you, Dr. Manly, for bringing fear out of the darkness, to its place in the light where it belongs.

Denise L. Wagner

Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a unique, genuine, and compassionate writer who reveals her sacred truth to guide the reader into self-discovery, understanding, and self-love. During the journey, she provides sage, thoughtful insights to promote acceptance in honoring all parts of self. Joy from Fear is an incomparable guidebook for those who wish to achieve lasting mental and emotional transformation.

Dr. Orchid D. Johnson

Joy from Fearis a tremendously empowering book of reflection and discovery.Dr. Manly’s warm, genuine style invites the reader to engage in practices that nurture the joy and fulfillment of living. Joy from Fearshows you how to get more of what you want out of life.

PhD Michael White