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—Janina Scarlet, PhD.  Award-winning author of Superhero Therapy–Janina Scarlet, PhD.

“Be Mighty; is an empowering guide to living with more joy and courage. Also Stoddard writes with a refreshing mix of compassion and humour. In addition every chapter is peppered with ideas and strategies that have the potential to change readers’ lives.”

—Kelly McGonigal, PhD.  Author of The Joy of Movement. The Upside of Stress, and The Willpower Instinct–Kelly McGonigal, PhD.

“Be Mighty by Jill Stoddard. Is mindfulness and acceptance for the post-me too woman.  Also it’s chock-full of anecdotes. Written in an informal language that grabs your attention right from the start.  Not only … but also validates current gender disparities through intelligent and witty repartee.  Coupled with–all of which aim to help the reader live. As full, vital, and self-compassionate life.  Not to mention without the need for bulletproof bracelets à la Wonder Woman.  By the same token, it’s acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a nutshell.  Also is made easy and yet not oversimplified.  Then adapted to the currently evolving gender, then identity context. Uniquely it’s just the right length and tone for those of us juggling self-care.  In addition work, family, and life!”

—Jacqueline Pistorello, PhD.  Licensed psychologist; director at University of Nevada, Reno Counselling Services.  And coauthor of Finding Life Beyond Trauma–Jacqueline Pistorello, PhD.

“Constantly battling worry, anxiety, insecurity, and self-criticism is physically exhausting and emotionally draining.  To say nothing of, the attention and effort we invest in keeping up the fight.  As a matter of fact leaves us with little time and energy.  Then for the relationships and activities that matter most. Equally Be Mighty is an inspiring and empowering guide.  That offers women a way to disengage from their ongoing battles with fear and anxiety.  As well as bring purpose and meaning to their daily lives.  Moreover drawing from evidence-based methods for treating anxiety.  Additionally Stoddard offers women the practical advice. In addition support they need to harness their inner courage and live boldly and fully.”

—Susan M. Orsillo.  Professor of psychology at Suffolk University.  And coauthor of Worry Less, Live More–Susan M. Orsillo.

“Also, Be Mighty is a call to arms for all women!  Reading this brilliant book was like sitting down to a glass of wine with your best friend. Similarly, Jill is all at once every woman’s longtime companion, biggest cheerleader.  And tell-it-to-you-straight champion. This is much more than a self-help book for anxiety.  Then it’s a compassionate manual for how to navigate the ever-evolving challenges. Furthermore of being a woman in the modern age.”

—Jamie R. Forsyth, PhD.  Licensed psychologist.  And international ACT workshop leader–Jamie R. Forsyth, PhD.

“If you want a book that reads like the author is in the room with you.  Uniquely exuding warmth, compassion, and humour while tackling the complexities of anxiety. Then Be Mighty is for you.  Also Jill Stoddard offers lots of down-to-earth, practical ideas to give us hope and relief amidst a very troubled world.  Then Be Mighty offers simple yet powerful ways to help us identify what matters most.  Also experiential acceptance and mindfulness practices to help us take anxiety out of the drivers’ seat.  In like manner, Be Mighty is an empowering, practical. As a matter of fact is a essential book for women of all ages.”

—Sheri Turrell, CPsych.  Cinical psychologist, and owner of Life in Balance. Therapy in Toronto, ON. Canada. Adjunct lecturer in the department of psychiatry at the University of Toronto.  Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) peer-reviewed,. ACT trainer.  Also coauthor of ACT for Adolescents–Sheri Turrell, CPsych.

“Jill Stoddard offers women a true gift in Be Mighty.  As well as accessible set of strategies we can employ to manage the overwhelm of worry and stress.  Furthermore inherent in our modern age.  Also Jill’s humour, compassion, authenticity, and wise insights offer a guide that is practical and accessible.  Not to mention open us up to new opportunities for living well. As just what every woman needs to become her mightiest self.”

—Yael Schonbrun, PhD.  Assistant professor at Brown University. Also co-host of the Psychologists Off The Clock podcast–Yael Schonbrun, PhD.

“Whimsical and wise in equal measure, this fresh perspective on ACT.  Again identifies and addresses the unique hurdles women face.  Equally important while experiencing worries, fears, stress, and anxiety. First off, I highly recommend this to both practitioners and clients alike.”

—M. Joann Wright, PhD.  Founder of ACT One; peer-reviewed ACT trainer, ACBS fello.  Also coauthor of Learning ACT for Group Treatment.  And Experiencing ACT.  From the Inside Out–M. Joann Wright, PhD.

“Furthermore, Be Mighty is packed full of wisdom and practical exercises to help you understand your anxiety.  Also worry, and stress.  Then find a way to courageously connect to. In the same fashion / way, become who you’ve always dreamt of being.”

—Aisling Leonard-Curtin, MSc, CPsychol, PsSI.  Chartered psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland. Also co director of Act Now Purposeful Living.  And co-author of the Irish Times #1 bestseller. The Power of Small–Aisling Leonard-Curtin, MSc, CPsychol, PsSI.

“In Be Mighty, Stoddard offers a bold and compassionate approach to understanding the gendered impacts of anxiety, worry. As stress–and navigating those struggles with vulnerability, strength, and vitality.  Not to mention in ways that are fiercely female. I highly recommend this book to anyone. Together with who identifies with the pressure to have and do it all, or else.”

—Emily K. Sandoz, Emma Louise LeBlanc/BORSF.  Endowed Professor of Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana. At Lafayette, and coauthor of Living with Your Body and Other Things You Hate–Emily K. Sandoz.