Nicole LePera has done it again. This is a life-changing book. It is full of wisdom that will help the reader live a more full and happy life. This is one I will return to again and again. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

Reparenting the Inner Child by Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) is a life-altering guide for anyone ready to break free from cycles of self-sabotage and emotional reactivity. While her previous work introduces the foundations of self-healing, this book dives deep into the "how" of healing our most vulnerable, younger selves.

Here is why this book is a must-read:
Actionable Roadmap: Unlike many theory-heavy psychology books, Dr. LePera provides practical tools, including somatic exercises, journal prompts, and guided reflections to move you from awareness to actual transformation.

The Four Pillars of Reparenting: She masterfully breaks down the healing process into four essential areas: Loving Discipline, Self-Care, Joy, and Emotional Regulation.

Holistic Approach: The book emphasizes that healing isn't just in the mind; it honors the body's innate wisdom and focuses on regulating the nervous system to create a genuine sense of safety.

Empowerment Over Blame: While it acknowledges childhood wounds, the core message is one of radical self-accountability. It empowers you to become the "wise, loving parent" you always needed, allowing you to rewrite your future instead of being stuck in the past.

This book is a quiet companion and a "masterclass" on why you are the way you are. It doesn't just explain your pain; it gives you the permission and the plan to finally heal at the root.

This book hit me right where I live. It’s not just another self-help read with pretty ideas, it feels like a conversation with your wiser self. Dr. Nicole LePera blends psychology with real-world compassion in a way that’s both accessible and deeply healing.

What I loved most is how she makes complex emotional patterns feel understandable and human. Instead of shaming “unhealthy behaviors,” she gently shows how they’re echoes from childhood. Dr. LaPera gives you real tools to slow down, notice, and actually change those patterns.

Some parts made me stop and go, “Oh. That’s why I do that.” Others made me feel seen in ways I didn’t even know I needed. This book doesn’t promise overnight transformation, but it does invite you into a lifelong practice of self-compassion and inner growth, and that’s rare.

If you’re ready to do the work with curiosity rather than judgment, this book is a powerful, grounding companion.