"In the pages that follow, readers can find simple and practical tools for coping with difficult circumstances. Even people who’ve had past experience with therapy are likely to find ideas in the book that they’ll find beneficial."

— Kirkus Reviews [Read complete review]

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"This is an important subject, but it's rarely something that gets discussed – especially for women. Mental health is so important. The book is well-written and -researched. One important chapter is nine, where the author leads readers how and when to get help, and this is perhaps the most challenging aspect of mental health. This book will go over well with its audience."

—Judge, 29th Annual Writer's Digest
Self-Published Book Awards

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"[Calm & Sense] doesn’t feel like a therapist trying to educate you; rather, it has the feel of another regular person having a conversation with you, who just happens to have the knowledge and experience of a therapist. With the wide range of ideas offered in the book, I think any reader is likely to find things that work for them."

—Ashley L. Peterson [Read complete review]

"Calm & Sense provides a wealth of information for women on how to reduce anxiety without medication. Wendy Leeds, who knows what it's like to be anxious, provides many tools that are simple to learn and help you get the results you want. It's more than breathing and meditation, it's a holistic approach to healthy living."

—Andrea Novakowski

"For those who endure chronic anxiety, even seemingly innocuous daily tribulations can take on giant, scary, insurmountable portions. Calm & Sense is a loving, gentle, often witty, and infinitely helpful path through one’s jungle of fears. As one might hope of any jungle guide, the authors compass is sure, her survival kit is well-stocked, and her cheerful, can-do spirit is reassuring and encouraging the whole way."

—Roberta Rosenthal Hawkins, MFA, PhD

"This book is a must read for any woman struggling with anxiety. In it, Wendy Leeds shares her vulnerability, her humor, and her wisdom as she deconstructs the roots and growth of anxiety. Whether your anxiety stems from internal or external sources, this book provides a veritable potpourri of techniques and practices to explore, so there is sure to be something here that works for you."

—Peg Doyle, Food Becomes You
 

"I would like to thank you for writing "Calm & Sense." I bought the first edition and I was really impressed on how well written and complete it is with great explanations of what anxiety is along with practical and wonderful tips on how to navigate anxiety. Some things I never even thought of! It is a book that I will keep handy for when I get stuck into the "what if" loop. Thank you Wendy for your hard work and for letting us know we are not alone!"

—Joelle, reader from Quebec, Canada

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