The Psychology of Being Human offers a clear, emotionally grounded framework for understanding the mind, emotion, and meaning. Integrating decades of psychological insight, it explores identity, perception, regulation, and existential depth. This is not a guide for quick fixes—it’s a structured, usable model for making sense of complexity and reclaiming internal clarity in a fragmented world.

What if healing isn’t the goal? In this honest, psychology-informed reflection, RJ Starr explores why our obsession with self-improvement may be the very thing keeping us stuck. The Myth of Healing offers a powerful reframing of emotional growth—one rooted in permission, presence, and the radical idea that you’re not broken.

Why do we always feel behind, even when we’re doing everything right? The Psychology of Modern Inadequacy explores the emotional cost of self-optimization, burnout, and the endless performance of worth. This post introduces the book, its core questions, and why so many of us are quietly unraveling in plain sight.

In After They're Grown, I explore the psychological and emotional shifts parents face when their children leave home. With psychological insights and practical strategies, this book helps you rediscover yourself during this transformative phase. It's a guide to embracing change, rebuilding identity, and finding purpose in the empty nest years.

What happens when life no longer looks familiar? Rebuilding Home After Everything Fell Apart is a companion for those quietly starting over—emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. RJ Starr offers a grounded, reflective guide for those rebuilding from the inside out.

A psychology-based guide to self-awareness, identity, and emotional clarity. Seeing Ourselves Clearly helps you understand how your past shaped your present, and how to reconnect with who you truly are—beyond roles, habits, and expectations. Real tools and prompts support your return to a more grounded, authentic 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.