Dr Marny Lishman

25/02/2026

NEW BOOK: What if the most transformative relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself?

I ask this question in my new book, ‘ONLY YOU: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone’ which is ready to hit bookstores in a couple of months.

We've been sold the story that happiness requires a partner. That being single is a waiting room, a problem to solve, a gap to fill. But being alone doesn't equate to feeling lonely, in the same way that not being alone doesn't guarantee you won't feel lonely. Aloneness strikes us all at times, for many different reasons, and unfortunately, it’s something people tend to struggle with.

It also seems more socially acceptable to be in a mediocre or even awful relationship than to not be in one at all, to spend time with the wrong people in the wrong places, to search for someone to fill the void than to sit in the emotion of loneliness to understand what it’s really about. This book is about how to navigate the pain of being alone, whether through heartbreak, singleness, or loss and ultimately turn solitude into a powerful, enriching experience of self-discovery and growth.

The most important relationship you will ever have in your life IS the one that you have with yourself.

Beyond excited for this one to be out in the world! 🤗

ONLY YOU: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone is out in April 2026 and published by Wiley

PRE-ORDER: https://linktr.ee/onlyyoubook?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=781d7a39-af36-449e-9b7a-897aeb2e09d3

12/12/2025

FESTIVE STRESS: The festive season seems fun in theory, but the realities of stress, pressure and unrealistic expectations can lead to people feeling a little frazzled.

Nice to chat to Ashleigh Austen for her wonderful article ‘The Christmas Connection’ in the new Christmas issue of The Australian Womens Weekly where we outline some useful strategies to bring back connection during the festive season.

Simple, meaningful ways to reconnect with loved ones – and yourself – this Christmas, with expert advice for a calmer, more joyful season.

04/12/2025

BURNOUT TO BRILLIANT - a nice little end of year listen 👂

This audiobook is about feelings, reflection, learnings, hope, and excitement for what you can create next. Perfect for this time of the year!

Burnout to Brilliant is a practical guide to recharging, resetting and redesigning your life after experiencing burnout. From understanding your values to learning how to communicate boundaries, this easy-to-read guide will give you greater self-awareness about your mental health, strengthen your ability to manage your stress levels, assist you in designing a healthier personal and professional foundation from which to operate and reignite a passion for your personal and professional life.

‘Burnout to Brilliant’ is out in audiobook format and is available where all good audiobooks are sold: Spotify, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, and BorrowBox.

18/11/2025

ONLY YOU: I’m so excited to announce that I’ve written a new book! 🤗

Aloneness strikes us all at times, for a variety of reasons, and unfortunately, people don’t do well with it. It also seems more socially acceptable to be in a mediocre or even awful relationship than to not be in one at all, to spend time with the wrong people in the wrong places, to search for someone to fill the void than to sit in the emotion of loneliness to understand what it’s really about.

I wanted to write a book about how to navigate the pain of being alone, whether through heartbreak, singleness, or loss and ultimately turn solitude into a powerful, enriching experience of self-discovery and growth. Because it can be!

ONLY YOU: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone is out in April 2026 and published by .

Thanks ⭐️

08/10/2025

AWW SUMMIT: The is headed to Perth this weekend for the finale of their series that has seen them travel all over Australia.

I’m honoured to be a part of the line-up this weekend talking mental health and wellbeing. I will be joined by other Mental Health panellists including Jessica Rowe, Narelda Jacobs and Turia Pitt 🌺



https://www.womensweekly.com.au/health/health-summit-tickets/

01/09/2025

CRISIS TO CONTENTMENT

Audiobook is out today 🤗 1st September!

I’m so excited that ‘Crisis To Contentment: The Getting of Wisdom, Mid-Life’ is now out in audiobook format and is available where all good audiobooks are sold: Spotify, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, and BorrowBox.

You will get to hear my dulcet tones reading it too ☺️ (just like I’m sitting next to you for HOURS)!

‘Crisis to Contentment - The getting of wisdom, mid-life’ is a practical and accessible guide to navigating the trials and tribulations of adulthood, reflecting on the range of ‘crises’ that adults might experience and why it’s crucial to listen to the wisdom brought forth from your emotional angst for a more contented future.

31/07/2025

BURNOUT TO BRILLIANT

Audiobook out today 🤗

I’m so excited that ‘Burnout to Brilliant’ is now out in audiobook format and is available where all good audiobooks are sold: Spotify, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, and BorrowBox.

BURNOUT TO BRILLIANT ⭐️ If you noticed yourself dragging yourself to work, felt cynical some of the time, felt exhausted throughout the day, felt the passion you once had all but disappeared … then you might be suffering from burnout.

Burnout to Brilliant is a practical guide to recharging, resetting and redesigning your life after experiencing burnout.
�From understanding your values to learning how to communicate boundaries, this easy-to-read guide will give you greater self-awareness about your mental health, strengthen your ability to manage your stress levels, assist you in designing a healthier personal and professional foundation from which to operate and reignite a passion for your personal and professional life.

This is about feelings, reflection, learnings, hope, and excitement for what you can create next. Perfect for this time of the year!

12/03/2025

PANDEMIC: Five years on (yes five years!!!) and we’re still feeling the effects of those disruptive months at the beginning of the pandemic. Was great to be invited on Channel Nine Today Extra this morning to discuss the physical and psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what opportunities emerged from the adversity.

05/03/2025

MIDLIFE: The pop culture cliche of the ‘midlife crisis’ is not particularly accurate. You might typically think of midlife crisis behaviours as buying a shiny new car and running off with a younger lover, but in reality, it’s probably more likely to involve feelings of stress, confusion, irritability and burnout.

Was great to chat to Claire Burke about the warning signs of a midlife crisis – and what to do for her recent article in Body + Soul.

The midlife crisis has had a modern makeover. Experts say it’s no longer defined by flashy cars or questionable tattoos, but shows up as burnout, fatigue and even self-destructive behaviour.

22/02/2025

COMFORT ZONE: Many of us are creatures of habit and fall into predictable routines. But giving something new a go can have major health and wellbeing benefits. Learning a new language, musical instrument, or skill, for example, can create new neural pathways and strengthen existing ones.

Nice to chat about the benefits of getting of your comfort zone in this new article for The Australian Women’s Weekly.

Many of us fall into predictable routines, but stepping outside our comfort zone can have major health and well-being benefits.

04/02/2025

GASLIGHTING: It is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but do you really know what it means? More importantly, would you be able to tell if someone was gaslighting you?

Nice to chat in this new article for Australian Women’s Weekly magazine which also outlines some useful strategies of how to deal with gaslighting if you’re on the receiving end of it.

From in relationships and friendships to at work and the doctor’s office, here’s how to spot gaslighting signs.

31/01/2025

CRISIS TO CONTENTMENT 😀

If you’re finding midlife to be a bit tricky to navigate, ‘Crisis to Contentment - The getting of wisdom, mid-life’ might be just the right thing to pick up at your local bookstore. This book is a practical and accessible guide to navigating the trials and tribulations of adulthood, reflecting on the range of ‘crises’ that adults might experience and why it’s crucial to listen to the wisdom brought forth from your emotional angst for a more contented and transformed future.

Available in all good bookstores and online.