Say It Out Loud

When wellness star Vasavi Kumar suggests “saying it out loud,” she means it literally. Years of journaling in an attempt to learn about herself and meet her goals hadn’t worked, so she decided to talk to herself instead, out loud and with the compassion of a best friend. She used this technique as she journeyed through the challenges of being the daughter of Indian immigrants, a bipolar diagnosis, substance abuse, and recovery.

Along the way, Vasavi learned that all the outside expert guidance in the world was no substitute for finding ways of tuning in to her truest inner self, hearing that self’s guidance and wisdom, and then living it with resilience and empathy.

In Say It Out Loud, she gives simple verbal prompts to help you voice your deepest desires and reframe negative self-talk so you can heal from past experiences, go after your dreams, and become more intentional, focused, and compassionate.

“This isn’t just a book on self-talk. Say It Out Loud is a lifestyle. It’s the permission slip we all need to start talking to the voices in our head, rather than being influenced by all of those around us.”

— Ajit Nawalkha, cofounder of Evercoach and author of Live Big

“I know the brilliance of Vasavi Kumar firsthand. This book is sure to ignite a new energy within you and your ability to clearly claim the life of your dreams.”

— Alyson Charles, bestselling author of Animal Power and host of the internationally acclaimed Ceremony Circle podcast

“Say It Out Loud is a game changer! Vasavi Kumar shows you how to use the power of your own voice to courageously pursue your dreams. With Vasavi’s fun and focused guidance, you’ll discover that your voice really does have the power to create a better life.”

— Izabella Wentz, PharmD, New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol

“The future belongs to the brave, and Vasavi Kumar lights the way in her bold, fun, courageous personal development debut.”

— Judi Holler, bestselling author of Fear Is My Homeboy and founder of the Disco Ball Project™

“Say It Out Loud is so original! The fundamental idea that saying something out loud alone has power is totally new to me, and from practicing, I can already see how impactful it can be. Vasavi Kumar has been through so much, and she hasn’t wasted it, because she’s got wisdom up the wazoo. What she suggests in this book will probably make you uncomfortable, as it did me, and that’s a really good thing.”

— Kate Northrup, bestselling author of Do Less