
Every Day, I'm Brave
Cultivating Resilience to Gain Freedom from Fear
by Renee Zukin
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Pub Date Aug 08 2025 | Archive Date Aug 08 2025
Greenleaf Book Group | Wonderwell Press
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Description
Transform your relationship with fear and create a brave, joyful life with purpose.
Fear is powerful—it takes hold of us in seconds and often refuses to let go, making even the simplest of tasks feel impossible. But your life doesn’t have to be rooted in fear. You can be brave and do the inner work to create outer change.
Glennon Doyle meets Kay Redfield Jamison in this unflinchingly honest memoir-meets-manifesto for anyone living with anxiety, OCD, or simply the weight of being human.Every Day, I’m Brave offers a raw, lyrical, and unexpectedly empowering portrait of life lived alongside fear—not after it. With compassion, creativity, and zero pretense, Renee Zukin shares her story not as a cure, but as a call to radical bravery: to show up anyway. For anyone yearning for connection, self-acceptance, and the courage to create a life beyond survival, this book is both a balm and a blueprint.
In a transformative blend of self-help and memoir, Every Day, I’m Brave guides you out of fear’s grip and into a place of acceptance and empowerment. Through intentional reflection questions and tools for managing anxieties, you, too, can design a life filled with more compassion, connection, and courage.
This isn’t just about managing your mental health—it’s about discovering the joy and purpose your life can hold when you are willing to work alongside its challenges. With vulnerable storytelling and a message rooted in resilience, this book invites you to cultivate courage and build a beautiful life even when it feels most difficult.
Advance Praise
“In sharing her deeply personal battle with anxiety, Renee Zukin provides a testament to human resilience. Every Day, I'm Brave is a beautiful reminder that bravery is a daily choice—a journey that leads to a life of endless possibility and fulfillment.” —Marci Shimoff, New York Times best-selling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul
“Renee Zukin’s Every Day, I’m Brave is a vulnerable and inspiring perspective from someone in the trenches with OCD. With mental health conditions on the rise, it is inspiring to read the account of someone who has figured out how to transform their challenges into growth and transformation, teaching all of us that fear does not need to define us. A courageous book all around!” —Betsy Rippentrop, PhD, licensed psychologist, Dr. Yoga Momma; author of Chakra Healing: Renew Your Life Force with the Chakras’ Seven Energy Centers
“Renee Zukin's inspirational account of her journey through anxiety and fear offers readers a manual for living with courage. With compassionate storytelling and practical guidance, this book offers hope for those seeking to live authentically amidst life's uncertainties.” —Sage Lavine, author and CEO, Women Rocking Business
“A powerful narrative of transformation, Renee Zukin’s Every Day, I'm Brave offers readers the tools necessary to traverse their own landscapes of fear. Her blend of personal experience and actionable advice fosters a deep sense of hope and agency.” —Jena Schwartz, poet, essayist, writing coach, and author of Fierce Encouragement: 201 Writing Prompts for Staying Grounded in Fragile Times
“Every Day, I'm Brave is an essential read for anyone who experiences anxiety and self-doubt so that they, too, can feel empowered and hopeful that change is possible.” —Pamela Slim, award-winning author of The Widest Net: Unlock Untapped Markets and Discover New Customers Right in Front of You; speaker; cofounder, K’é Community Lab
“Every Day, I'm Brave is more than a book; it’s an invitation to go on a liberating journey from fear to self-empowerment. Run, don’t walk, to get your copy.” —Julie Steelman, feminine business mentor, The Prosperous Feminine; award-winning wildlife photographer “Every Day, I'm Brave takes readers on a journey to discover how to move from immobilizing fear to letting courage lead.” —Keith Leon S., award-winning international best-selling author, book publisher, and filmmaker
“Renee Zukin masterfully weaves a journey of resilience, self-acceptance, and transformation. Through her deeply personal reflections, she invites us to shift from unconscious vulnerability to courageous presence, reminding us that bravery is not about fearlessness but about choosing to show up anyway.” —Dev Suroop Kaur, founder, Empowered Voice; mentor in vocal confidence and expression
“Renee Zukin writes a compassion-driven story about how she gained courage to face paralyzing fears and ultimately transform her life. Every Day, I’m Brave is a must-read for anyone who seeks inspiration to reach for their dreams despite anxiety and self-doubt.” —Beverly Blasingame, writer and entrepreneur
“Renee's brave account shows how vulnerability can be our greatest strength and help us overcome even the most difficult obstacles. Her story is a profile in hope and self-compassion, with so many rich lessons.” —Kate Moreland, JD, empowerment coach, Kate Moreland Coaching & Consulting
“This book is a must-read for anyone anywhere who has ever been afraid of things they cannot control. Renee Zukin created a gift in the form of her memoir as she shares her courageous journey through the shadows of OCD toward a life defined by hope and resilience. With unflinching honesty and warmth, Renee transforms her personal battle into a universal call for strength, showing that bravery is not the absence of fear but the decision to keep moving forward. Her story is a luminous reminder that every day holds the promise of a new beginning, inspiring anyone who’s ever doubted their power to reclaim it and embrace change.” —Athena Llewellyn, founder and creatrix, Brand Aura; cofounder, SPASHIP
“Every Day, I'm Brave is a testament that the impossible is indeed possible with encouragement, strength, and love. Make sure you have tissues and a journal handy when reading Renee's story. The Brave Reflection sections listed in each chapter give you a front row seat to do the work for yourself that Renee has been doing for decades. If you are ready to have your soul opened and your mind calmed, pick up her guide to life today.” —Kellee Forkenbrock, author; public services librarian, North Liberty Library; owner, Goddess Grounded
“Renee Zukin fearlessly exposes places in herself that many of us would not want to share with anyone, much less with everyone! Her words made me feel less alone and reminded me of the wisdom of the poet Hafiz: ‘Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.’ I hope you'll read this compassionate book if your fears are keeping you small.” —Jennifer New, author; founder, Hypha
“Every Day, I'm Brave is an invitation to rewrite the stories fear tells us. With honesty and heart, Renee Zukin offers a powerful blend of personal insight and practical guidance, showing us how to turn life’s challenges into stepping stones for growth.” —Megan Walrod, founder and women’s empowerment coach, Live Your Yes; author of It’s Always Been Me
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Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9781963827255 |
PRICE | $21.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 176 |