Dr Marny Lishman

11/04/2026

WRITING: Just a few fun facts about writing and my books 📚

ONLY YOU: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone is out on April 29th 2026 and published by

YOU CAN ALSO PRE-ORDER ONLINE.

07/04/2026

PRESENTING: One great thing about being a speaker and an author is I get to send people home with my books (forced or otherwise 😉).

And now I’ve got a new one to add to the mix 📚

Each of my books are based on what I’ve seen as the big themes and issues raised in conversations in people that I’ve worked with over the years (as well as the many conversations I have in my own head). Some of the themes woven throughout my books include: prevention and healing from burnout, transformation after crisis, mid-life stress, self-discovery, the gift of solitude, the power of empathy, meaning-making after adversity, self-compassion, and always, always… the importance of connection. These discussions are incredibly relevant and can help people work through difficult periods in their lives, as well as build their psychological capabilities for the future when they may need them.

I’ve loved speaking at workplaces and industry events this year, giving people some practical tools they’ll use in their professional and personal life. As well as the space to know that they are certainly not alone in how they are feeling. Plus, after the presentation, they get to walk away with a book to support their ongoing growth.

02/04/2026

ONLY YOU: All of us will likely be alone at some point, either by choice or because it has been imposed on us. Sometimes aloneness is for a moment, sometimes it’s for a while and sometimes it feels like forever. Sometimes aloneness is craved, but it is mostly feared, likely because it is symbiotically and unhelpfully tied to loneliness. We’ve learned that the two go hand in hand.

But being alone doesn’t equate to feeling lonely, in the same way that not being alone doesn’t equate to not feeling lonely. Being in a relationship with someone doesn’t always guarantee you won’t feel disconnected, disengaged or just psychologically on a different page from your partner.

So, seeing as we will all have a moment or two of being alone on our life journey, surely knowing how to do being alone well will be useful. Instead of nose-diving into the depths of psychological distress when it happens, we can learn to push past the initial discomfort and discover a different way to live that can be beneficial in so many ways.

My copies have arrived! 🤗 Do you need to get yours?

ONLY YOU: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone out in April 2026. Pre-orders at link below

25/03/2026

ONLY YOU: In a world where people seem to rush too quickly to find themselves through other people, it’s often when you’re alone that you truly discover who you really are. This book is for those with broken hearts, who can’t stand silence, who need people more than air, who feel abandoned, who feel contempt for their significant other, who’ve been dumped, who are serial swipers, who are grieving, who want to break-up but are too scared, who find being by themselves nearly impossible and for those who want to learn how to personally grow.

I want your alone time to evolve into time that is so interesting, relished, fun and nourishing that you never fear it again. I want you to get to know yourself so well that you really think hard about who and what you let into the content life you’ve created. 🩵 💛

ONLY YOU: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone out in April 2026. Pre-orders link below 👇

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18/03/2026

ONLY YOU: If you stop for a moment and think of the most beautiful songs composed in the past century, you will realise that they are rarely written with optimistic lyrics, filled with cheerful melodies, bouncing with peppy beats or sung with elated emotional gusto… artists who we have never met validate exactly how we are feeling, or may have felt, at some point in our lives.

We all know what song to dig out of the playlist when we need some validation for our own loneliness, to help us process the mess of heartbreak and to motivate us to get up and get on with our life alone. I’ve wallowed my way through more than a few Phil Collins songs in my time ... or perhaps it wasn’t too many, but rather just enough.

I get all nostalgic in ‘ONLY YOU: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone’ out in April 2026.

What were/are your go-to songs to soothe a broken heart? 💔

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!