Best Of Dr. Nicole LePera's "How To Do The Work"
Here is a selection of memorable quotes from How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Dr. Nicole LePera I enjoyed LePera's book for two reasons, however, I have one big caveat when recommending. The caveat is a cw -- she does briefly, explicitly talk about the supposed health benefits of fasting, which I personally feel is heavily coded in diet culture and fatphobia. The two reasons I really enjoyed it is that LePera is queer, so having the LGBTQ2S context at the forefront, not an afterthought, is rare and enjoyable. She also frequently offers an intersectional lens on things with regards to race, which is appreciated and feels thoughtful, though not as thoughtful of course as someone with that lived experience. Still, it is better than nothing imo! One can be only as connected to others as they are to themselves. p.158 Later, with romantic partners, I sought the same stress cycles. I'd remain emotionally distant and largely ...
