Dr. Martha Beck, PhD, is a bestselling author, coach, and speaker. She has spent a lifetime offering powerful, practical, and entertaining teachings that help people improve every aspect of their lives. Martha holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” 

Martha is a passionate and engaging speaker, known for her characteristic blending of science, spirituality, and humor. Known as one of the best coaches in the world, she has spoken to global audiences on stage and on The Oprah Show, Good Morning America, and many other television programs.

International nature-based retreats are also a big part of Martha’s work. Seminar participants travel from all over the world to attend her annual retreats in South Africa and Costa Rica. The rest of the time she lives in the Pennsylvania woods with her family and other assorted creatures. Her passions include nature, pajamas, and YouTube videos of unlikely animal companions.

Martha’s published works include several self-help books and memoirs, including New York Times and international bestsellers Finding Your Own North Star, The Joy Diet, and Expecting Adam. She has also published over 150 magazine articles, including almost two decades of monthly columns for O, The Oprah Magazine. 

Martha’s most recent books include The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self and Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose.