‘A lifeline for navigating personal hardship and the chaos of our times.’–Andrew Carroll, four-time New York Times bestselling author A science-backed and story-driven guide for staying afloat amid life’s ups and downs. If you’ve been shattered by grief, weighed down by loss, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges, you’re not alone. Adversity is a universal human experience, but your resilience–how you respond, adapt, and recover–shapes your outlook, strength, and well-being. What matters most isn’t what happens to you, but how you rebound and chart a path forward–your buoyancy. Buoyant is a science-backed, hope-filled road map for grief healing, trauma recovery, and post-traumatic growth. Author Gina Vild draws on psychology, neuroscience, timeless wisdom, poetry, and her experience–from discovering roses still blooming through a November snowfall after her life unraveled to exploring everyday habits that can regulate your stress–to show that resilience isn’t something you’re born with; it’s a skill you can cultivate and strengthen at any age. Buoyant offers inspiration with twenty-plus stirring stories of transformation from people who faced both unimaginable challenges and everyday struggles, and actionable steps in the form of ‘Buoyancy Boosters’–interactive exercises and practical coping strategies. These ‘Buoyancy Boosters’ include surprising insights into how simple practices like mindfulness to gut-health-supporting foods can help regulate stress and build resilience. Put together, Buoyant is your toolkit to reframe pain, manage negative self-talk, embrace forgiveness, rediscover your sense of purpose, and build a supportive community. Whether you’re healing after personal loss, navigating trauma recovery, overcoming professional setbacks, or simply trying to stay afloat in a chaotic world, Buoyant is your essential guide to a life of joy and meaning.
