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Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Paperback – April 1, 2019

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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.  

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    1641701218
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"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."

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She shows a way, clearly and with certainty, to shift from far that can tear a life apart to reimagining the role of fear in life.
-Thomas Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul and Ageless Soul.

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 safe, thoughtful insights to promote acceptance in honoring all parts of the self. Joy from Fear is an incomparable guidebook for those who wish to achieve lasting mental and emotional transformation.
--Orchid Daneshmand Johnson, PhD, LMFT, LPCC, and board-certified PTSD clinician.

An excellent book that will not only help you face your fears, but use those fears. I didn't realize how much of my life was ruled by fear. I like the idea of "transformational fear" and listening to the fear to use it as a tool for self-discovery. Bravo, Dr. Carla Manly, bravo!
--Mary Potter Kenyon, Award-winning author and certified grief counselor

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 of the darkness to its place in the light where it belongs.
--Denise Wagner, PsyD, LCSW

A great book to give readers who can't afford therapy a way to deal with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, depression, etc. It teaches you about realistic fears and irrational fears and helps empower people to figure out how to be your best self. Fear is always portrayed as the opposite of hope, but this book helps you to turn that around--to use that fear to bring hope INTO your life.
--Lorri Antosz Benson, Writer/Producer and Author of Adopting Hope, Distorted, and To Have and Not to Hold

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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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Familius (April 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641701218
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641701211
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 1.2 x 9 inches
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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Dr. Carla Marie Manly—clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author—resides in Sonoma County, California. In addition to her clinical practice focusing on relationships and personal transformation, Dr. Manly is deeply invested in her roles as a podcaster, consultant, and speaker. With a refreshingly direct and honest approach—plus a dose of humor—Dr. Manly enjoys supporting others in the ever-evolving journey of life. Her novel self-development paradigm builds resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem. Highlighting the importance of loving connection, her work also focuses on helping others create deeply connected and satisfying intimate relationships. Working from a transformative model that honors the body-mind-spirit connection, Dr. Manly offers holistic relationship and wellness seminars around the world. Her four extraordinary books, The Joy of Imperfect Love, Date Smart, Joy from Fear, and Aging Joyfully highlight Dr. Manly’s empowering approach and profound expertise. Dr. Manly’s expertise is also regularly cited in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Forbes, Oprah, Newsweek, NBC, HuffPost, Reader’s Digest, Psychology Today, Parade, GQ, Women’s Health, Architectural Digest, Men’s Health, and more.

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LifeIsGood
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019
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First, a disclaimer: Dr Manly is my therapist. I think I can therefore tell you what a fabulous person and therapist she is. I suspect she’s an angel!
Joy From Fear is a serious probe into your life, an opportunity to take yourself apart and to be honest with your past, present and future. It’s practical, with many notebook exercises, many examples of client challenges. It’s gentle in its approach. I felt I was getting another session, which are always gentle. Reading 328 pages is more
Intense in some ways. I read it over a week and could see a lot about myself, maybe due to the solitude and goal of finishing it before my next session! I need to go back again with more notebook time.
It’s a great book and I think an original journey in self discovery.
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Force for Good
5.0 out of 5 stars More Joy less Fear= Amazing Life
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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I'm not a chronic reviewer at all but when a book like this can add so much value to a person's life I had to take the time and recommend this great work. We only get so much time here on this planet and every moment with fear is wasted but at the same time every moment lived in joy is cherished. We all need the tools to live our lives from a place of Joy and this book delivers! We all need less fear and more Joy and our loved ones whom are affected by our emotional states deserve our Joy not our fears. Get this book for yourself and the ones you love, I promise you won't regret it.
THANKS DR MANLY!
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M David
5.0 out of 5 stars An important read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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Dr. Manly’s comprehensive book is a delight to read as it is masterfully balanced with powerful, relatable case studies, spirituality and empowering writing exercises designed to gently uncover inner awareness leading to transforming negative (destructive) fear into positive (constructive) fear. After reading Joy From Fear I can honestly say that I feel calmer and freer because anxieties which had been holding me hostage from enjoying life to its fullest have been tamed to an unexpected degree.
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Martell
5.0 out of 5 stars You deserve this peace
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020
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Dr. Manly has a voice that comes through to this reader in a way that makes me feel gently and lovingly held.
No greater gift to give to yourself than tools to transform fear into a process that can lead to deep peace where there once was anxiety?
A blessing in these interesting, sometimes fearful times.
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Walter Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars Timely read during these times when fear is promoted.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
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Dr. Carla Marie Manly has created a timely work that can benefit everyone. During this era when fear is promoted, Dr. Manly helps the reader to understand fear. Then guides us with this understanding to achieve joy. I bought three of these books to share with my family and friends.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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I’m on page 47 and honestly don’t think I can continue. Can’t relate and feel like every page it’s the same words.
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Genevieve Moran
5.0 out of 5 stars An AMAZING book that will help you celebrate life!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
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After reading JOY from FEAR, I was able to face some of the fears I was carrying around for decades. I feel that I can take time to enjoy each day of my life. Thank you, Dr. Carla, for writing this book.
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Jordan Baumeyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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Get this book! What a life changer. It’s like having a therapist... in a book. So amazing!
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Sharon Loveday
5.0 out of 5 stars A Joy to Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2024
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A book that progresses naturally, helping you “see” things more clearly. It helps you take a path of courage, understanding and gentle fulfilment.
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