A manual for activism that begins with our most powerful asset — our bodies

Even as a wave of renewed feminism swells, too many women continue to starve, stuff, overwork, or neglect our bodies in pursuit of paper-thin ideals. “Fitness” has been co-opted by the beauty industry. We associate it with appearance when we should associate it with power.

Grounded in advocacy with a rowdy, accessible spirit, Physical Disobedience asserts that denigrating our bodies is, in practice, an act of submission to inequality. But when we strengthen ourselves — taking broad command of our individual physicality — we reclaim our authority and build stamina for the literal work of activism: the protests, community service, and emotional resilience it takes to face the news and stay engaged.

Physical Disobedience introduces a breathtaking new perspective on wellness by encouraging nonviolence toward our bodies, revitalizing them through diet and exercise, fashion and social media, alternative therapies, music, and motherhood. The goal is no longer to keep our bodies in check. The goal is to ignite them, to set them free, and have a mighty fine time doing it.

Changing habits doesn’t have to be painful. The Habit Trip is a whimsical, interactive storybook for grown-ups — rooted in the science of behavior change — in which you are the lead character and the one and only expert. This book is a roadmap to discover how to change “bad” habits, reinforce healthy ones, and relieve chronic stress. It’s a playful, accessible way to receive the messages your body is sending and respond in kind with healing reinforcements.
The journey is divided into three sections:
The Situation: travel through ten areas of life to identify what’s working for you, what comes naturally, and what matters most
The Solution: learn how habits work and administer microdoses of solace and structure to bolster your health and stability
The Payoff: build momentum and the unique power that comes with choosing your daily routines on purpose
By the end of your journey (accompanied by a host of enchanted creatures), you’ll have charted an easier way to roll through the sometimes-joyful, sometimes-infuriating chaos of life, one habit at a time. The Habit Trip is an actionable antidote for stress and frustration — your challenges, your solutions, your way.