
It All Starts When You Do Large type / Large print Edition
Author(s): Kier Gaines LPC (Author)
- Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
- Publication Date: September 1, 2026
- Edition: Large type / Large print
- Language: English
- Print length: 324 pages
- ISBN-10: 0316607894
- ISBN-13: 9780316607896
Book Description
What if the biggest obstacle to happiness isn’t your environment, your past, or other people―but a blindness to some uncomfortable truths about yourself?
In the book his fans have been waiting for, one of the internet’s most beloved therapists, Kier Gaines, sets the record straight: mantras and toxic positivity won’t solve your problems. Instead, Gaines offers a bold new path to getting what you want in life: You need to know yourself better. A lot better than you do now.
In It All Starts When You Do Large type / Large print Edition, Gaines walks you through the hard but rewarding work you need to do when you simply can’t figure out what feels off in your life. Whether your career is stuck in neutral, your family is driving you crazy, or you’re struggling to find love, you’ll learn how to:
- Begin healing from the inner wounds you might not even be aware you have
- Conquer unconscious emotional hijacking
- Align your actions with your true desires
- Build self-esteem based on solid evidence and effort, not empty affirmations
- Stop consuming the empty calories of negative self-talk which can destroy progress
- Overcome the illusion of comfort that keeps you stuck
- And much more
It All Starts When You Do will arm you with the tools you need to stop sabotaging your life, and get down to the business of living it.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“What I love about Kier Gaines is his ability to help people feel deeply seen while also challenging them to grow. He understands that healing isn’t about becoming someone new―it’s about understanding yourself with more honesty, curiosity, and compassion. This book reminds us that the patterns getting in our way aren’t signs that we’re broken; they’re invitations so we can look inward, get to know ourselves more fully, and make small shifts that make a real difference.” ―
Dr. Becky Kennedy, Clinical Psychologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside“Kier Gaines has the rare ability to make people confront the truths they spend their lives avoiding―without condemning them in the process. This book is not shallow inspiration of performative healing. It is honest, compassionate, and deeply necessary work for anyone tired of pretending by silently struggling. Kier gives readers the language, tools, and action steps to finally begin their healing journey.” ―
Jason Wilson, bestselling author of The Man the Moment DemandsAbout the Author
Kier Gaines is a licensed professional counselor, nationally recognized speaker, and leading voice in emotional wellness. Reaching more than 40 million people monthly, he is known for translating mental health concepts into practical tools for everyday life. His work has been recognized by Oprah Winfrey and Viola Davis, and he has spoken at the White House, major universities, and national organizations. A Parents.com Next Gen. Award winner and regular Television Morning Show contributor, Gaines helps individuals, families, and communities build resilience, connection, and emotional awareness. Find him @kiergaines.
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