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Nicole LePera

Born: September 15, 1982 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Nicole LePera is an American psychologist and wellness author best known as The Holistic Psychologist. Her work centers on trauma, self-healing, emotional regulation, and habit change. She is the author of How to Do the Work, a New York Times bestseller, and has helped popularize holistic approaches to mental health.

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Our childhood is where the subconscious mind is formed
-What is Reparenting and How to Begin
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Boundaries are an ultimate life hack
-Boundaries: The Ultimate Life Hack
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Healing anxiety is possible for anyone who wants it badly enough
-How I healed my life long anxiety
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Intention setting is a life changing practice
-5 Steps to Intention Setting
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Future self journaling works because it creates conscious awareness around your behaviors and patterns
-How to Get the Most Out of Future Self Journaling
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Few people understand the chemical cocktail of human emotion
-How to Break an Emotional Addiction
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Confidence is the result of detaching from your ego state
-How to Do Ego Work

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Holistic Health, Psychology & Relationships

Holistic Health, Psychology & Relationships

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Holistic Health, Psychology & Relationships

This plan is essential for individuals seeking to bridge the gap between physical health and psychological well-being. It is ideal for those wanting to break toxic relationship cycles and achieve a unified sense of self through holistic practices.

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Master Holistic Wellness & Human Behavior

Master Holistic Wellness & Human Behavior

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Master Holistic Wellness & Human Behavior

This learning plan is essential for individuals seeking to align their mental health with physical vitality through a scientific lens. It is designed for professionals, coaches, and lifelong learners who want to master the psychological drivers behind human choices and emotional resilience.

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Top PsyD, Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Leader

Top PsyD, Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Leader

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Top PsyD, Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Leader

This comprehensive curriculum bridges the gap between clinical excellence and spiritual depth, perfect for aspiring practitioners who seek a holistic approach to mental health. It is designed for those looking to combine rigorous psychological science with the transformative power of hypnotherapy and spiritual leadership.

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Wellness, Psychology & Human Growth

Wellness, Psychology & Human Growth

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Wellness, Psychology & Human Growth

This learning plan bridges the gap between clinical psychology and high-performance coaching to provide a holistic roadmap for personal evolution. It is ideal for individuals seeking to overcome past setbacks while simultaneously building the mental infrastructure required for sustainable excellence.

2 h 44 m4 Sections

Community Voices

"Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist, is radically changing the business of mental health"

Forbes

"Dr. LePera's book is, at its fundament, a book about understanding the self"

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"LePera has built a massive following by helping people understand their patterns and how to change them"

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"If LePera's Instagram feed is full of aha moments, the book is more like a full firework display"

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"Wherever you are on your path, Dr. LePera meets you with open arms"

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"LePera's take on it is refreshingly practical"

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"Nicole LePera brilliantly demystifies life-changing therapeutic principles in a way that is easy to digest"

Gabby Bernstein

"LePera's searing wisdom cut through the noise at a moment when we needed it most"

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