"Without boldness, you can't live the life you want. Gutsy is a fresh perspective on ways to live the happiest, boldest, most self-loving and compassionate life we all deserve."

"Dr. Leah Katz beautifully weaves together her experience as a psychologist, the practice of mindfulness, and her own life story to help those feeling stuck and wanting to create forward movement in their lives."

"Gusty is relatable, smart, and filled with real tools for how to work through anxiety and use mindfulness to show up as your most authentic self. I know this book will help so many."

"Leah Katz has nailed what it takes to be gutsy from the inside out. This book is set against the backdrop of Katz's personal journey of self-discovery and healing, offering potent vignettes that enliven the process of cultivating 'gutsiness.' Gutsy is a love letter to women finding their way to themselves."

"Dr. Leah Katz delivers a refreshing look at mindfulness, and she does so not only from her broad clinical expertise but through her own experience and vulnerability. This book is enlightening, entertaining, and brave. It's also, as the title suggests, gutsy."

"Leah Katz provides a refreshing and accessible take on incorporating mindful practice to enhance our well-being and take us a step closer to inner congruence. As someone who believes in the value of enhancing our metacognitive awareness, I will be recommending this book to both clients and loved ones as a valuable tool to aid this endeavor."

"Katz brings us along on her journey of overcoming fear in the face of living life to the fullest and empowers the reader with mindful questions and exercises. This work is a wonderful addition to anyone's path of healing and self-reflection."

"In our distracted world, Dr. Katz demystifies mindfulness so that it becomes a practical pathway to living your truest, fullest, most present life. Who doesn't need that? This book truly is for everyone."

"Katz's book skillfully interweaves anecdote with advice, both tactical and philosophical, and reclaims the notion of gutsy as an inside job. It's about the small, daily moves that bring us closer to our center, not the flashy ones that draw a crowd. A wonderful reminder that living big is about the incremental, consistent moves we make along the way."

"Dr. Leah Katz offers a definition of gutsiness that includes both strength and vulnerability, self-awareness and courage. In Gutsy, Katz shares her own experiences and reflections along with concrete suggestions grounded in evidence-based practices. This book provides encouragement and guidance for anyone trying to live a braver, bolder, more embodied, and compassionate life."