★ 2025 International Impact Book Award Winner
YOUR BEST BRAIN
Brain Health Is Mental Health.
For decades, we've treated mental health as if it begins and ends in your mind. But your brain is an organ. And organs need things.
Your Best Brain shows you the biological foundations your brain needs to think, focus, regulate energy and perform, because before we ask more of the brain, we have to give it what it needs to do the work.
★★★★★Real reviews from verified Amazon readers
Recognized for Its Impact.
Your Best Brain received a 2025 International Impact Book Award, recognizing its approach to brain health and mental health.
Inside the Book
What You’ll Learn.
No-BS, practical strategies to reclaim your mental health naturally, drawn from Dr. Teralyn’s personal and professional journey and her work in mental health and addiction treatment.
01
Anxiety, the Biggest B*tch You’ll Ever Meet
What anxiety really is, why it shows up, and how to stop letting it run the show.
02
Change Is Coming
Why lasting change starts with the brain, and how to get ready for it.
03
You Are What You Eat
How food shapes mood, focus and energy, and what your brain needs on your plate.
04
Prepare to Be Mind Blown!
The brain science that changes how you think about your mental health.
05
Trust Your Gut
The gut-brain connection, and why your digestion has a say in how you feel.
06
What Happened in Vagus…
The vagus nerve and your nervous system: how to calm the body so the mind can follow.
07
I Like You… and Naps
Why sleep is non-negotiable for a healthy, resilient brain.
08
Let’s Get Physical
Movement as medicine for mood, stress and mental clarity.
09
Life Is So Damn Short
Purpose, joy and choosing what actually makes you happy.
The Book. In Their Words.
Real reader experiences, shared in their own words.
I'm sleeping again!
Absolutely amazing book! I have struggled with sleep for years. The advice from Dr. Sells has me sleeping again! Thank you for taking the time and dedication to get this information into a book.
A Practical and Insightful Guide to Improving Your Mood Naturally
At last, a user-friendly manual for those looking to address anxiety, depression, and mood issues naturally. Dr. Teralyn's book is a breath of fresh air, diving into the science of neurotransmitters in a way that's approachable and empowering. She expertly explains how food, exercise, and sleep can influence your neurotransmitters, making complex concepts accessible to readers without overwhelming them.
What I loved most is the balance she strikes—she provides just the right amount of science to inform and educate while keeping the tone engaging and easy to follow. She also shares plenty of practical tips and tricks that are simple to implement into everyday life and deliver big results, making it easy to take action and see meaningful changes. Her incorporation of her own personal health journey adds a heartfelt, relatable touch, showing that she truly lives the advice she shares.
As an experienced psychologist, Dr. Teralyn brings a depth of understanding to the nuances of mood disorders, offering practical strategies for managing your mood—whether or not you choose to include medication in your treatment plan. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a natural, holistic approach to mental health. Highly recommended!
A highly recommended read!
I’m loving this book thus far! Not only is it an amazing source of information, Dr. Sell also offers us her personal story about how she too has experienced the woes of struggling with mental health and how she has learned to support the brain instead of stagnate it further. In turn, she has helped countless others to do the same and that method is what you will learn when you read this book. In this book you’ll learn self-paced, evidence-based Brain Coaching that will not only help you to feel better but it will also offer you ways to achieve lasting relief without being bogged down by a billion forms of medication.
I’m doing things differently already
Heartfelt, yet funny. Filled with easy to understand things about my brain and neurotransmitters that I had no idea could be treated in a different way than I was doing it.
The book is not pushy, but does make you want to push yourself. My start to getting my brains on straight again. Loved it.
A book you’ll want to buy!
Dr. Sell has a gift for breaking down complicated neuroscience into bite-sized pieces that make sense for real life. She explains how you can work with your brain instead of fighting against it. From managing stress to improving focus to boosting emotional resilience, her advice is refreshingly practical and so easy to implement! The best part? You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight—her suggestions are simple and totally doable for even the busiest schedules. The tone is warm and encouraging, like talking to a super-smart friend who genuinely wants you to thrive.
If you’re ready to feel more focused, less stressed, and more in control of your mental health, buy this book—it makes a real difference in your life.
A wake up call
Just completed “Your Best Brain” and I’m here bells going off in my head!! Some things I already know and others just blew me away. But getting down to the science of how our brain works was my favorite part. So many good nuggets I plan to implement! Good read for 2025
Excellent read
This is an excellent read for anyone that wants to understand their brain and how it works better!!! Dr. Teralyn Sell is an expert in her field and really knows her stuff.
Reader reviews of Your Best Brain, originally published on Amazon.
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