ABOUT JOSH


“It’s fighting against what we feel
That causes us problems”


Josh Connolly, an Amazon bestselling author, has taken the mental health world by storm with his groundbreaking book, "It’s Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story." This transformative guide provides readers with essential tools and guided breathwork sessions to overcome toxic family dynamics and heal from past trauma​. Renowned as one of the UK's top mental health advocates, 

Josh connects with nearly half a million followers, delivering powerful insights and strategies. His workshops, ranging from local schools to some of the biggest brands in the world, empower individuals to connect deeply with their emotions and intuition. As an ambassador for Nacoa, Josh passionately supports those affected by parental alcohol issues, driving significant advancements in mental health awareness and support.

My Story

At the age of 24, I found myself in a very dark place, almost at the point of ending it all. That moment became a turning point for me. I began to delve deeply into spirituality, healing, and mindfulness, searching for the deeper truths of life.

As I evolved, I became a coach, focusing on embodiment work and breath practices. I wanted to share what I had learned, so I created an online community called 'Breathing Space' and developed a flagship program around these practices. Over the years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with major brands around the world, to help build emotional resilience in others.

I've also written a book, 'It's Them, Not You,' which is aimed at helping people heal from toxic parents and reclaim their personal stories. My work over the past decade has reached thousands of people around the world, fostering both community and personal growth. This journey has been deeply meaningful to me, and I'm dedicated to continuing this work, helping others find the clarity and peace that I've discovered.

WHAT IS my view of RESILIENCE?

Up to now there has been a generally narrow view on what it means to be resilient, which I believe has contributed to many reasons for people struggling. Through my work and lived experience, I have defined a new perspective:

Resilience is

compassion to give yourself what you need.

resilience is

the strength to accept your flaws.

Resilience is not

just about being tough

Resilience is not

just positive thinking

With over 130k followers and videos shared over 9 million times, Instagram is the number one place to access my current ideas, opinions and insights.

dysfunctional

No plan, no pretence and definitely no bypassing….. I’m Josh Connolly and this will probably be dysfunctional.

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