Emotional intelligence is a daily practice, not a fixed trait. In The Emotionally Intelligent Life, psychology professor RJ Starr offers real-life tools for presence, accountability, and repair—helping readers grow into people who show up with clarity, care, and integrity when it matters most.

The Basics Still Matter is a heartfelt return to human truths we’ve forgotten in a fast, performative world. RJ Starr reminds us that presence, kindness, and emotional integrity still hold power—and that small, sincere acts are what truly sustain our relationships and sense of self.

Ghosting isn’t just silence—it’s uncertainty that unravels memory and identity. The deepest pain comes not from the disappearance, but from losing the chance to understand the story you thought you were writing with someone else.

Family, Fear, and the Final Fade to Black is a psychological portrait of the collapse at the heart of The Sopranos. Through trauma theory, family systems, and emotional survival, RJ Starr explores how the characters reveal the fragile selves we construct, protect, and sometimes lose.

The Psychology of Gilmore Girls explores identity, family, and emotional growth through the lives of Lorelai, Rory, and Stars Hollow. Blending psychological theory with character analysis, it reveals how the series mirrors our attachment styles, coping strategies, and longing for connection.

Managing Social Media Anxiety for Gen X offers a compassionate guide for navigating the emotional challenges of digital life. With humor and grounded psychology, it helps readers move beyond comparison, reclaim their presence, and redefine connection on their own terms.

Managing Social Media Anxiety: A Real Talk Guide for the Millennial Generation explores how curated digital life fuels self-doubt and anxiety. With honesty and practical tools, it helps readers move beyond comparison and reconnect with authenticity, purpose, and peace.

No Filter Needed explores why social media fuels anxiety and how to reclaim confidence and authenticity online. Through relatable stories and practical tools, this guide helps you set healthier boundaries, resist constant comparison, and remember that your worth was never up for likes.

This article explores the central themes of Have You Ever Seen Anyone Yelling at a Dog? by RJ Starr, examining emotional overreaction, impulse-driven behavior, and the psychology of misplaced frustration. It highlights key insights and practical strategies for emotional regulation and growth.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves by RJ Starr explores how personal narratives shape thoughts, emotions, and behavior. This book helps readers identify limiting beliefs, challenge old stories, and create empowering new narratives that lead to greater fulfillment, purpose, and growth.

The Psychology of Dawson's Creek: Love, Identity, and Growth in Capeside explores the emotional and psychological journeys of its characters through frameworks like Erikson’s stages and attachment theory, offering fresh insights into love, identity, and personal growth across adolescence.

The Gentleman's Way is a practical guide to living with integrity, grace, and purpose. Focusing on emotional intelligence, accountability, and self-discipline, it offers timeless insights for men seeking personal growth—and for women who wish to understand and support that journey.

Living with Purpose in a World Without Guarantees by RJ Starr offers a guide to building a life of authenticity and fulfillment amid uncertainty. Focusing on core values, resilience, and intentional living, it encourages readers to embrace the unpredictable and create meaning from within.

Conspiracy Theorists and Those Who Love Them by RJ Starr offers a compassionate guide to maintaining connection across differing worldviews. Focusing on empathy, emotional drivers, and practical tools like active listening, it helps readers navigate relationships without losing respect or understanding.

Public Outrage: Why Bad Behavior is on the Rise explores the psychological and cultural roots of increasing public incivility. Examining social media, disconnection, and declining etiquette, it offers solutions for fostering respect, emotional intelligence, and a more civil society.

The Power of Pivot by RJ Starr is a guide to embracing change, building resilience, and turning uncertainty into opportunity. With actionable strategies and insights, it helps readers develop the mindset, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills needed to adapt and thrive.

The Zen of Parrot follows Pepper, a playful and wise parrot, as he shares lessons on mindfulness, joy, patience, and presence. Blending humor with heartfelt wisdom, this book invites readers to slow down, savor everyday moments, and deepen their connection to themselves and the world.

Book of Blame explores why we blame others to protect the ego and avoid responsibility—and how this damages relationships and growth. RJ Starr offers practical tools for shifting toward accountability through communication, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.

Curating Your Inner Ecosystem is a guide to reclaiming emotional, mental, and physical well-being through intentional living. With practical tools and mindfulness practices, it helps readers nurture a balanced inner world, fostering greater peace, clarity, and purpose.

Digital Detox is a guide to reducing digital overwhelm and reclaiming mindful living. Drawing on neuroscience and psychology, it offers practical strategies to resist distraction, improve focus, and build a healthier relationship with technology aligned with your values.