Healing Is the New High by Vex King Summary
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In "Healing Is the New High," bestselling author Vex King guides you through emotional turmoil toward freedom. With over 4,299 Goodreads ratings following his 2-million-copy bestseller, King's practical wisdom asks: What if healing isn't just recovery - but your most powerful state of being?
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The Journey Toward Wholeness: Acknowledging Wounds and Breaking Free
Imagine waking up one day and realizing the emotional weight you've carried for years isn't actually yours to bear. This liberation is the essence of "Healing is the New High" - a profound exploration of how inner healing transforms not just our emotional landscape but our entire existence. The path to healing begins when we acknowledge our wounds and become willing to expose these darker parts to invite light back in. While we often resist healing because confronting pain seems more frightening than living with it, freedom awaits on the other side of this discomfort. We develop sophisticated coping mechanisms - workaholism, perfectionism, emotional numbness - that help us function but prevent true healing. Yet the moment we decide to face our pain honestly marks the beginning of transformation. We all carry invisible wounds that silently dictate our choices and reactions. Some manifest as perfectionism or people-pleasing, others as fear of abandonment or inability to maintain healthy boundaries. These patterns often stem from betrayals that leave deep emotional scars - like being repeatedly deceived by someone we trusted, leaving us questioning our perception of reality. The aftermath of such betrayal can be devastating, cycling us through denial, hatred, disappointment, and self-blame. We question every memory, wondering if any part of the relationship was real. Most damaging is what might be called "anti-love" - avoiding genuine commitment and engaging in superficial connections that reinforce our trust issues. We build emotional barriers, keeping our guard up and preemptively ending relationships when we feel ourselves becoming vulnerable. Yet healing begins the moment we end toxic situations. Every painful emotion - though excruciating to experience - becomes vital to our growth. The sleepless nights, the anger, the tears - all are necessary steps in processing trauma and reclaiming our authentic selves.
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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