Anna B. David

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Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, the founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing, and a three-time TEDx speaker, who has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Talk, and other programs. She speaks at corporations and events on goal setting and leaving a legacy, is the on-air book critic for KATU Portland, and hosts the podcast Fail Your Way to Success. She’s been sober for over two decades but still acts ridiculous from time to time.

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The Artist Who Became a Healer
When Toph Eggers was eight, both his parents died of cancer—a tragedy his brother wrote about in a bestselling memoir. Now he's a therapist helping others heal from trauma.
How One Mother's Breakdown Became Her Breakthrough

A former teacher's journey from postpartum crisis to wellness revolution reveals why maternal mental health remains dangerously overlooked and how community can save lives.

A former teacher's journey from postpartum crisis to wellness revolution reveals why maternal mental health remains dangerously overlooked and how community can save lives.

How Parenting and Recovery Are Similar

I've been in recovery from addiction for over two decades and a parent for less than two years. But learning the rules of each of those worlds has some surprising commonalities.

I've been in recovery from addiction for over two decades and a parent for less than two years. But learning the rules of each of those worlds has some surprising commonalities.

Yes, You Can Fail Your Way to Success

A Personal Perspective: Failure can be debilitating. But if we take the right steps, it can prove to be the best thing that could have happened.

A Personal Perspective: Failure can be debilitating. But if we take the right steps, it can prove to be the best thing that could have happened.

How to Achieve Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals: Don’t Be SMART

Personal Perspective: SMART goals are actually stupid if you want to achieve extraordinary things. Try closing the GAP—writing down your Goals, Actions, and Progress—instead.

Personal Perspective: SMART goals are actually stupid if you want to achieve extraordinary things. Try closing the GAP—writing down your Goals, Actions, and Progress—instead.

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Interview: Dealing With a Narcissist in Disguise

Covert narcissists are hiding in plain sight—telling you how much they love you and convincing you that you’re the problem.

Covert narcissists are hiding in plain sight—telling you how much they love you and convincing you that you’re the problem.

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Healing Family Splits

Cut-offs cut deep and wide, their emotional impact reverberating far beyond the combatants. Because much of the suffering is hidden, repair is challenging for everyone, not least of all therapists.

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