Becoming Myself

Have you ever wondered what truly shapes a person? Journey into the mind of a world-renowned psychiatrist, Irvin D. Yalom, and discover the profound moments and key relationships that forged his understanding of the human psyche, therapy, and the art of living a meaningful life. You'll uncover the personal stories and professional turning points that led to Yalom's revolutionary ideas about confronting mortality, finding connection, and embracing the challenges of existence. Learn how his own life's journey can help you better understand yourself and the people around you.

Irvin D. Yalom is a professor emeritus of psychiatry at Stanford University and one of the most influential figures in the field of existential psychotherapy. Through decades of clinical practice and storytelling, he has explored the deepest human concerns: mortality, meaning, isolation, and freedom. In Becoming Myself, Yalom turns his keen insights inward, offering a profound and personal reflection on his own journey to understand the self and the art of living a rich, examined life.