Microcosm Publishing

Learn to discern between science-backed health strategies and harmful health scams from Microcosm''s bestselling author. Dr. Faith explores popular alternative treatments like essential oils, crystals, sound therapy, acupuncture, EFT, reiki, ketamine, and microdosing with mushrooms or weed. She applies the rules of scientific inquiry to each one, asking key questions like: What science do we have? What should we look out for? How do we discern quality? Which claims have merit, which might be possible, and which are ridiculous? In these pages, you''ll find tools to determine for yourself what treatments are worth spending your money on and what will really help you feel better, and learn to advocate for yourself within and outside of the medical establishment. Bolstered by research and sprinkled with swearing, this book celebrates just how damn cool the human body and mind are, putting the power of healing in your hands.

For nondrinkers, travel presents special challenges. Whether you''re traveling for work, pleasure, or a family event, it can feel like alcohol is everywhere you turn; and for those in recovery, the ups and downs of travel can trigger a relapse. But fear not: drawing on extensive personal experience, as well as interviews with a variety of nondrinking travelers and addiction experts, travel writer Teresa Bergen has created this helpful guide to staying sober on the road. From bachelorette parties to funerals to professional networking events, learn survival strategies for booze-laden travel scenarios of all kinds. With the help of her alter ego, Sober Cat, who tells the story in pictures, Bergen will help you prep for your trip, dodge drinks, and get the most out of your travel experience-no matter your reason for abstaining.

Want a simple and effective way to improve your health? Hoping to survive the next wildfire smoke event without going through ten inhalers? Breathe easier with the practical support of this air care handbook, where you''ll find expert guidance on air quality and effective steps that you, a non-scientist, can take to preserve-and enhance-your own air health. Sustainability consultant, engineer, and healthy building design expert Melissa Wrolstad handily distills the technical aspects of healthy air best practices, including strategies that people on any budget can implement with no need for fancy tools or training, and guides you through air exercises you can do in buildings you frequent. You''ll be equipped with the principles of indoor and outdoor air quality, understand common pollutants such as dust, smog, and radon, and learn strategies for how to protect yourself, your pets, and your loved ones from their effects.

Breaking it off? Got dumped? Parting ways with a pal? Ouch, that hurts. Even beyond the heartache, embarrassment, and logistical strain of the moment, breakups can summon up all our old baggage to come play havoc with our lives and heads. Dr. Faith G. Harper, bestselling author of books like Unfuck Your Brain and Unfuck Your Intimacy, brings you a kind, relatable, and plain-language guide to all things break-up: deciding to do it (or not), doing the thing, and picking up the pieces afterward to build a life that suits you better than ever. Whether or not the breakup was your idea, whether the partnership was romantic, platonic, or a secret third thing, no matter the seriousness of the bond or the shared responsibilities and finances involved, parting ways can be a canon life event with powerful transformational potential as you rise from the wreckage. And it''s never too late to come back to your best self.

A thorough and classic examination on tried and true herbal treatments for common gynecological problems, as well as great basic sexual health info for anyone with a uterus. It begins, ''Patriarchy sucks. It''s robbed us of our autonomy and much of our history. We believe it''s integral to be aware and in control of our own bodies.'' Diagrams and herbal remedies teach you how to diagnose and heal many basic problems from bladder infections to inducing your period to ease cramps to even dealing with pregnancy. Learn herbal remedies to ease every stage of the menstrual cycle. There''s references to further reading, descriptions of herbs, and a section on aphrodisiacs. The sections include: Body Mapping (in brief); About Menstruation; Love in the Age of Aids; 35 years of fertility; STDs and Other Aliens; The Ovaries and the Uterus; Aphrodisiacs; How to Prepare and Use Herbs; Picking Your Own Herbs; Herbal Properties and Dosages; Interesting Reading; Useful Addresses. This book deserves to sit next to your copy of Our Bodies, Our Selves.

In Is There A Cult For That?, Mary Beth Chapman examines what defines a cult and why Americans are so fascinated with them, served up with humor and self-awareness (and charts!). The book also includes fun tips for starting your own cult, including how to choose your idol and how to hire the just the right charismatic cult leader, plus activities like word salad mad libs, red flag bingo, and your very own cult leader paper dolls. Perfect for cult questioners, kool-aid critics, and zealots for fun facts, the quest for the one true path just got a fresh dose of snarky good times.

We can''t know the hour of our death, but we can plan for it--and benefit ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities by doing so. This collaborative and empathetic game, crafted by Jennifer Kumer, creator of Cards for Couples, provides a safe container for exploring end-of-life scenarios. Play this gentle, collaborative game with family, friends, or kind strangers. There are no winners and losers--instead, each player will have a structured opportunity to use the cards to consider and share knowledge about topics ranging from end-of-life care to funeral arrangements to how they want to be remembered and lay out a personalized plan to enact over the course of the next year. You''re never too young or old to reflect on what is and isn''t important to you, and have meaningful conversations about life, love, and legacy.

Comprising all major and minor arcana, they''ve experienced nine times as many lives as humans ever will, and they''re here to guide you through happiness, heartbreak, and whatever else life has in store! Drawn in charismatic, aesthetic poses, each of these 78 cats has their own character and advice. In the accompanying booklet, each card is described from the calm, meditative point of view of a cat. Mysterious and enigmatic yet also charming and sensitive, these cats offer the philosophical outlook you need to divine the future, develop your intuition, and find new perspectives on all of life''s questions.

Trying to figure out the best way to observe a birthday or difficult anniversary? This holiday survival guide from Dr. Faith G. Harper, bestselling author of Unfuck Your Brain and Unfuck Your Boundaries, is for anyone who''s ever struggled with the expense, drama, loneliness, pressure, and feelings that go along with so many of those big days on the calendar. Learn coping, logistical, and conversational strategies for making it through a family holiday dinner without bloodshed. Figure out how to go your own way next year (and how to have that conversation). Gain skills and recipes for hosting your friends or chosen family. Navigate religious, political, and dietary differences. Whatever you celebrate (or would prefer not to), this funny, level-headed, helpful book offers perspective and tools for making all holidays more meaningful and less stressful.

Curl up on the couch with Joe and Gina for a romp through their favorite horror movies, TV shows, and books from the 1930s to today, exploring their messages, meaning, and enduring appeal for queer audiences. From The Thing to vampire porn, The Exorcist to paranormal television, Goblin Market to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, these thoughtful, conversational essays will make you think, laugh, shiver, and see your favorite media in a new light (even if you have to cover your eyes for the scary parts). Horror buffs and queer media mavens alike will enjoy this wide ranging journey through a genre often derided, dismissed, and misunderstood, but which offers rich opportunities to explore our culture''s ideas about gender, sexuality, and desire. Whether you relate to the monster or the final girl, enjoy sleuthing hidden queer themes, or just want recommendations for obscure, low-budget ghost movies, this book''ll be a scream.

Explore the magic of the natural world through green witchcraft. The articles, recipes, and spells in this year''s almanac will help you deepen your connection with the earth. You''ll discover plants are sacred allies and can be powerful tools for magic and medicine. Every week, you''ll enjoy a new exploration of empowering practices. Includes Lunar Planner Pages, Weekly Schedule, Moon Phases, Moon Signs, Sabbats, Meteor Showers, Eclipses, Spells, Recipes, Rituals, Meditations, and so much more!

Draw on the whip-smart affirmation and healing wisdom in this 60-card deck from Dr. Faith G. Harper, bestselling author of Unfuck Your Brain, Unfuck Your Boundaries, and many other books about getting your act together and being your best self. Full of pithy observations and reminders to help you maintain perspective, heal from trauma, and improve your mental health and relationships-all written in Dr. Faith''s kind, no-nonsense style-this deck distills the core lessons of her work. Two types of cards are inside: healing cards prompt you to notice and reflect, while encouragement cards offer nontoxic messages to replace your brain''s unhelpful narratives. Use as a daily practice, in therapy or group, or carry the deck in your pocket and draw a card whenever you need a reminder that unfuckening is totally possible.

In so many facets of our lives, it can be surprisingly hard to speak up, make ourselves heard, and listen effectively. At some point, all of us will experience an unfortunate miscommunication with a friend or intimate partner, and sometimes there''s just no escaping a difficult conversation with a family member or colleague. This workbook from bestselling author Dr. Faith G. Harper offers exercises and tools to help you communicate confidently and listen empathetically. From using ''I'' statements to identifying toxic communication patterns (in ourselves and others) to learning how to really apologize, this standalone companion to Dr. Faith''s Unfuck Your Communication will help you hone your skills to become an expert communicator in your everyday life.

In so many facets of our lives, it can be surprisingly hard to speak up, listen well, and find mutual understanding. At some point, all of us will experience an unfortunate miscommunication with a friend or intimate partner, and sometimes there''s just no escaping a difficult conversation with a family member or colleague. Rather than eating your words or running from confrontation, learn to communicate confidently and listen empathetically with the help of Dr. Faith G. Harper, bestselling author of Unfuck Your Brain and Unfuck Your Intimacy. In this no-nonsense guide, you''ll find conversational templates, guidance for setting boundaries, and tips for talking effectively at home, at work, at school, in everyday encounters, and even with social services and other bureaucratic entities-all of which form a handy toolkit for successful communication.

Artist Reid Chancellor leads us on a tour through hardcore musicians that have struggled with mental health - and written about it in their songs. In this standalone graphic novel, Chancellor picks up the discussion he began in Hardcore Anxiety, in an engaging narrative that will be deeply relatable to anyone grappling with identity, fear, and loss in the mosh pit. If you''re considering supplementing your headbanging sessions with therapy and medication, or if you just want to read about the music scene you love from a unique angle, Hardcore Happiness can help you find your way. Punk opens the door to speaking out about mental health issues, but it doesn''t always encourage you to walk through the door and get help. Chancellor props that door open with humor and vulnerability, asking the question, ''Why aren''t there more hardcore songs about seeing your therapist?'' That''s a song we all might need to hear.

Dr. Faith''s original hit, Unfuck Your Brain - with 3.7 million copies sold - is now available in this illustrated format specially tailored for young adult readers. Your brain has a mind of its own. And sometimes, even when it''s doing its best, it can feel like it''s out to get you. If you''ve ever had a meltdown in class, suffered emotions nobody understands, or found yourself shutting down at the worst time, you know this all too well. Thankfully, this graphic guide is here to help you understand your brain and retrain it to better respond to serious upheavals as well as everyday indignities. This fresh take on the bestseller presents Dr. Faith''s insights and neuroscientific nerdiness (and swearing) as a nonfiction graphic novel with artwork by Gerta O. Egy. If you''re struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, or addiction, or if you just want to have a more chill response to life, this guide will help you get your brain back on track so you can take on the world.