THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER ______ 'Fun but still deeply rigorously researched.' -
Professor Neil Shyminsky 'A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking
down the complexities of the human mind.' - Jeffrey Meltzer LMHC 'Insightful and relatable
psychoeducation that demystifies the brain . . . it's a resource I'll proudly keep on my shelf
as a therapist.' - Joshua Fletcher anxiety therapist Your brain is the most remarkable thing
in the known universe. Always trying to mend itself and always trying to protect you it's
in a constant state of flux - adapting reconfiguring finding new pathways . . . And it has an
astonishing capacity for recovery. Only it doesn't always get it right. Rachel Barr struggled
through years of devastating loss heartache and uncertainty until neuroscience gave her the
first spark of self-belief she had felt in her adult life - and proof that because of the
brain's near-infinite potential for neuroplastic change it's never too late to carve out
neural pathways to form new habits new skills and new ways of thinking. Whether you want to
nerd-out on Neuroscientific acronyms finally understand what's going on in your head or take
refuge in a book that's like a warm hug for your mind How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend
is a delight-filled evidence-based guide to taking better care of your brain - so it in turn
will take better care of you. The Irish Times Bestseller 06 09 2025
