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“Lee’s fusion of neuroscience and humanity is compelling and timely… a bold blend of science, story, humor, and wisdom that helps us reimagine fear and embody courage, creativity, and positive contribution…A must-read for anyone wanting to shine brighter without burning out.”
- Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., Host of The Psychology Podcast
"With great candor, spirit, and expertise, Dr. Kris shows us that small acts of courage aren't small at all."
- Agapi Stassinopoulos Author of Wake Up to the Joy of You
"Dr. Kris Lee has written a truly remarkable book about bravery, connections, and resilience. While these themes have always been of importance, they have assumed even greater urgency in a world in which the ramifications of COVID have intensified anxiety, depression, uncertainty, and loneliness. Kris not only shares with the reader thoughts about the significance of courage and resilience, but very importantly, she describes realistic “microdoses” we can initiate to realize our value-driven dreams and goals…”
- Robert Brooks, Ph.D., part-time Faculty, Harvard Medical School/Coauthor, The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life
"Every chapter is a therapy session that teaches in elegant but easily understandable language several logical but pragmatic strategies to increase your resilience. And once you start reading this book, you can't put it down..."
-Dilip V. Jeste, MD, Former President American Psychiatric Association
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Meet Dr. Kris
Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, known as “Dr. Kris”, is an award-winning behavioral science and leadership professor, clinician, researcher, activist, comedian, and best-selling author. She has over two decades of clinical experience in outpatient mental health, and thirteen years of teaching and leadership roles in higher education. She leads the Behavior Science program at Northeastern University and is the Host of Crackin’ Up: Where Therapy Meets Comedy. Dr. Kris lives in Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island. Her work has been featured on Ted, NPR, Fast Company and CBS Radio. Her Ted X Talk, The Risk You Must Take, has over 420k views.
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