MarthaBeck

Author. Speaker. Wayfinder.

What’s Happening Now

Martha and Rowan sitting on a deck in the jungle.
It’s time for us to gather, and your new online home is… Wilder!
Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan are inviting you to join them in Wilder, a community envisioned as “a sanctuary for the bewildered.” This vibrant new community is all about embracing authenticity and living joyfully—all underpinned by the sense of belonging that only comes from being part of a like-minded collective.
Wilder is a haven for those seeking to break free from societal constraints and rediscover their wild, untamed selves. Through shared stories, collective activities, and mutual support, members of our community embark on a journey towards living a life filled with genuine joy and integrity.
Join Martha and Rowan, as well as your new best friends from all over the world as we embark on this transformative adventure together.

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About Martha

author. speaker. wayfinder.

Martha Beck, PhD, is a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling author. She has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more than 200 magazine articles.

I’m shocked every time someone introduces me as a “best-selling author,” because I’ve never written to sell myself, only to save myself. Writing is my favorite tool for addressing and dissolving my own suffering. At some point I discovered that it could help others, too. Since then I’ve been humbled by the responses I receive to my books and articles. My most recent stint as a monthly contributor for O, The Oprah Magazine, has lasted 17 years.

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What IS YOUR HEART SEEKING?

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Wayfinder Life Coach Training

Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Become a Wayfinder Coach.

I’ve created Wayfinder Life Coach Training, a powerful and highly effective way to master the skills of Wayfinding: navigating toward happiness and success in your own life while learning to coach others to do the same.

And Wayfinder Life Coach Training doesn’t end there. There’s a whole village of Wayfinders waiting for you—smart, funny, caring people who are both rational and magical—like you.

If you hear the call to fix what’s broken in the world one life at a time…

This is an invitation—please join us in our ICF-Accredited Wayfinder Life Coach Training.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2024 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2025 WILL OPEN IN EARLY NOVEMBER
SPRING 2025 CLASSES BEGIN THURSDAY, MARCH 6

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A Martha Beck Podcast

Bewildered is a regular podcast co-presented by Martha and Rowan Mangan, which is all about how to reach through the absurdity of modern life and find our way back to our wild true selves.

Martha and Ro bring wit and wisdom to the podcast, along with practical lifehacks and hilarious stories from their own hapless attempts to figure it all out.

You can listen to Bewildered wherever you get your podcasts… and if you enjoy it, please write a review so more people can find it!

Listen Here
Your new online home . . . Wilder!

It’s time for us to gather, and your new online home is… Wilder! 

Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan are inviting you to join them in Wilder, a community envisioned as “a sanctuary for the bewildered.” This vibrant new community is all about embracing authenticity and living joyfully—all underpinned by the sense of belonging that only comes from being part of a like-minded collective.

Wilder is a haven for those seeking to break free from societal constraints and rediscover their wild, untamed selves. Through shared stories, collective activities, and mutual support, members of our community embark on a journey towards living a life filled with genuine joy and integrity. 

Join Martha and Rowan, as well as your new best friends from all over the world as we embark on this transformative adventure together.

Martha and Rowan sitting on a deck in the jungle.
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FREE MASTERCLASS
You have a unique life purpose, one that’s meant to serve the world and fill your days with meaning.

You were born to recognize that purpose . . . but chances are you don’t. Early in life, most of us learn to ignore our purpose and do random things that other people value. It’s time to unlearn that pattern.

I’m offering an exciting, free masterclass that will help you notice and name the paths to purpose that are always at your feet, though you may not be able to see them. Register today to receive the FREE recording of the masterclass, 5 Paths to Your Purpose.

Discover Your Purpose - FREE Access
The Gathering Room Podcast

Welcome to a virtual gathering that will kindle your curiosity and soothe your soul! Join Martha Beck for the podcast edition of her weekly live event, and listen in as she touches on a spirituality or personal growth topic that’s on her mind.

You’ll also hear the lively conversation that follows as Martha opens the floor to questions from the live viewers. With topics ranging from courage to creativity, purpose to intuition, these discussions will engage and support you on your journey to self-knowledge.

Ready to connect with a community of like-minded seekers? Welcome to The Gathering Room Podcast.

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New Book! Available for Pre-Order!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Martha’s new book is coming in January 2025.

Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose

Using a combination of the latest neuroscience as well as her background in sociology and coaching, Martha explains how our brains tend to get stuck in an “anxiety spiral,” a feedback system that can increase anxiety indefinitely.

Beyond Anxiety walks readers through simple, powerful exercises that can help you step out of this spiral and reduce anxiety immediately.

But that’s not the end of the story.

The opposite of anxiety, it turns out, is a wonderful new way of life—one that can calm and inspire us as individuals and help us become a source of healing for everything around us.

Available now for pre-order. On sale January 7, 2025.

Beyond Anxiety Book Cover on a background of blue clouds
Available for Pre-Order
African STAR

Your true path is unfolding in front of you. The call to align more authentically with your true nature, your life’s purpose, connection to your heart—and to others on the path—is real.

The South African Bushveld’s a magical place where the sky blankets you with wonder, and the Earth reveals new tracks and pathways for your life.

Are you ready to become a Wayfinder of your life? Are you looking to find the most satisfying zone and flow for your health, wealth, and happiness? As well as the happiness of others?

The African STAR (Self Transformation Adventure Retreat) is the map and guidebook to get you there.

Applications to the African STAR program are now being accepted, and a limited number of spots are still available.
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Apply Today
Wayfinder Life Coach Training

Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Become a Wayfinder Coach.

I’ve created Wayfinder Life Coach Training, a powerful and highly effective way to master the skills of Wayfinding: navigating toward happiness and success in your own life while learning to coach others to do the same.

And Wayfinder Life Coach Training doesn’t end there. There’s a whole village of Wayfinders waiting for you—smart, funny, caring people who are both rational and magical—like you.

If you hear the call to fix what’s broken in the world one life at a time…

This is an invitation—please join us in our ICF-Accredited Wayfinder Life Coach Training.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2024 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2025 WILL OPEN IN EARLY NOVEMBER
SPRING 2025 CLASSES BEGIN THURSDAY, MARCH 6

Martha Beck sitting on green mossy rocks with text that says Wayfinder Life Coach Training Find the Way Be the Way
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
A Martha Beck Podcast

Bewildered is a regular podcast co-presented by Martha and Rowan Mangan, which is all about how to reach through the absurdity of modern life and find our way back to our wild true selves.

Martha and Ro bring wit and wisdom to the podcast, along with practical lifehacks and hilarious stories from their own hapless attempts to figure it all out.

You can listen to Bewildered wherever you get your podcasts… and if you enjoy it, please write a review so more people can find it!

Listen Here
Your new online home . . . Wilder!

It’s time for us to gather, and your new online home is… Wilder! 

Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan are inviting you to join them in Wilder, a community envisioned as “a sanctuary for the bewildered.” This vibrant new community is all about embracing authenticity and living joyfully—all underpinned by the sense of belonging that only comes from being part of a like-minded collective.

Wilder is a haven for those seeking to break free from societal constraints and rediscover their wild, untamed selves. Through shared stories, collective activities, and mutual support, members of our community embark on a journey towards living a life filled with genuine joy and integrity. 

Join Martha and Rowan, as well as your new best friends from all over the world as we embark on this transformative adventure together.

Martha and Rowan sitting on a deck in the jungle.
Get Wilder
FREE MASTERCLASS
You have a unique life purpose, one that’s meant to serve the world and fill your days with meaning.

You were born to recognize that purpose . . . but chances are you don’t. Early in life, most of us learn to ignore our purpose and do random things that other people value. It’s time to unlearn that pattern.

I’m offering an exciting, free masterclass that will help you notice and name the paths to purpose that are always at your feet, though you may not be able to see them. Register today to receive the FREE recording of the masterclass, 5 Paths to Your Purpose.

Discover Your Purpose - FREE Access
The Gathering Room Podcast

Welcome to a virtual gathering that will kindle your curiosity and soothe your soul! Join Martha Beck for the podcast edition of her weekly live event, and listen in as she touches on a spirituality or personal growth topic that’s on her mind.

You’ll also hear the lively conversation that follows as Martha opens the floor to questions from the live viewers. With topics ranging from courage to creativity, purpose to intuition, these discussions will engage and support you on your journey to self-knowledge.

Ready to connect with a community of like-minded seekers? Welcome to The Gathering Room Podcast.

Martha against a turquoise wall
Listen Here
New Book! Available for Pre-Order!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Martha’s new book is coming in January 2025.

Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose

Using a combination of the latest neuroscience as well as her background in sociology and coaching, Martha explains how our brains tend to get stuck in an “anxiety spiral,” a feedback system that can increase anxiety indefinitely.

Beyond Anxiety walks readers through simple, powerful exercises that can help you step out of this spiral and reduce anxiety immediately.

But that’s not the end of the story.

The opposite of anxiety, it turns out, is a wonderful new way of life—one that can calm and inspire us as individuals and help us become a source of healing for everything around us.

Available now for pre-order. On sale January 7, 2025.

Beyond Anxiety Book Cover on a background of blue clouds
Available for Pre-Order
African STAR

Your true path is unfolding in front of you. The call to align more authentically with your true nature, your life’s purpose, connection to your heart—and to others on the path—is real.

The South African Bushveld’s a magical place where the sky blankets you with wonder, and the Earth reveals new tracks and pathways for your life.

Are you ready to become a Wayfinder of your life? Are you looking to find the most satisfying zone and flow for your health, wealth, and happiness? As well as the happiness of others?

The African STAR (Self Transformation Adventure Retreat) is the map and guidebook to get you there.

Applications to the African STAR program are now being accepted, and a limited number of spots are still available.
Elephant walking towards a woman wearing a Londolozi hat in the morning haze.
Apply Today

INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES FROM MARTHA

the latest writings from Martha’s one-of-a-kind brain
Triggering curiosity to take you out of anxiety and into joy
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Every Step Can Win the Race
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Reawakening Your Original Genius
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