Author

Words have the power to change everything

Books on stress, burnout, grief, addiction, and professional life, drawn from more than two decades of clinical work. Three more are in development.

Why she writes

Permission to be fully human

Her books offer practical tools you can use right away, and writing that sees you clearly.

PermissionPractical toolsBeing understood

I write because someone needs to know that what they are feeling is real.

Published books

Stress IntelligenceDR. SERENA WADHWA

Stress Intelligence: 365+ Ways to Smooth Your Stress Flow

Daily tools for managing stress, one small practice at a time.

Stress in the Modern WorldDR. SERENA WADHWA

Stress in the Modern World

The science of stress and how we cope, with real personal accounts.

Grief and Loss in the WorkplaceDR. SERENA WADHWA

Grief and Loss in the Workplace

Grief myths, the signs of grief, and how colleagues can support each other.

Avoiding BurnoutAUDIOBOOK

Avoiding Burnout (audiobook)

Available on Amazon and Audible.

In development

Coming next

Fall 2027 (tentative)

Holistic Stress: Integrating Western and Eastern Perspectives

In progress

Substance: The Science, the Story, and the Spirit of Addiction

Spring 2029 (tentative)

Pathways & Common Goals

Beyond the page

Videos, podcast, and workbooks

19+ YouTube videos on stress, burnout, and emotional wellness. A podcast is coming soon, and workshop handouts and workbooks live in Resources.

What readers often say

I like that this book provides a stress-reducing tool for every day of the year. I have a relatively short attention span, so having brief topics that I can review each day is a much more effective than reading a whole book at once. Plus, having a section to read each day turns stress-reduction into a regular practice. Love it!

Moly M.

I love the explanations of why we should do things. For example, "Meditation - it's a way to pay attention to the internal process and cultivate a here-and-now presence..." She gives helpful tips on how to conquer our stress. Great book, I highly recommend it!

Amazon Customer

I never realized all the different ways that stress can affect your physical and mental health. Serena really explains stress and how it is created by our environment, thoughts, emotions, values and purpose and how our body talks to us (the cover image shows this really well). She then shares her 20 years of research and lists a tool or tip you can use daily - over 365 of them!

Julie S.

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