Discover the Mastering Real Wellness Book
Step into a world where wellness is authentic, achievable, and deeply personal. Mastering Real Wellness by Dr. Susannah Ward offers more than just self-help – it’s a guide to living your best life through self-mastery and authentic health. Drawing on her expertise as a Specialist Physician of Rehabilitation Medicine and her personal journey through significant challenges, Dr. Ward provides a fresh, empowering approach to wellness.
This book is essential for anyone passionate about psychology, personal development, leadership, or wellness. Dr. Ward’s medical background and lived experiences cut through modern wellness trends, challenging the idea that health is about diets or perfection. Instead, Mastering Real Wellness emphasises self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-management—helping you build a life rooted in your values.
Throughout the book, Dr. Ward shares actionable insights and strategies from her clinical practice and personal life, offering guidance for navigating modern life, balancing roles, and finding fulfillment. Her real wellness manifesto encourages you to embrace your humanness with compassion and focus on what truly matters.
Real wellness, as Dr. Ward explains, doesn’t mean living without stress or challenges. It’s about understanding and embracing your human experience, adapting, and thriving through life’s ups and downs. The book teaches you the three pillars of self-mastery—self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-management—skills that can be learned, practiced, and refined over time.
This book invites you to reject the superficial image of wellness sold by the media and instead welcome an attainable, validating, compassionate, and fulfilling approach. Dr. Ward’s philosophy is simple yet profound: the best you’ll ever feel is when you foster an adaptive, insightful, accepting, and self-compassionate relationship with yourself. It doesn’t come from a pill, surgery, someone else, or any ‘quick fix’—it comes from within. It comes from you!
Whether you’re feeling stuck, unwell, or simply seeking more from life, Mastering Real Wellness is the guide you’ve been waiting for. It’s an invitation to take control of your health, commit to your growth, and live a life rooted in real wellness.
Join Ataraxia Collective, where Dr. Ward and her community share skills and support for authentic living and self-mastery. Together, we can thrive and move closer to our most optimal selves.
Mastering Real Wellness is not just a book—it’s an invitation to transform the way you live. Embrace the journey and discover the rewards of real wellness.
Please contact dr.ward@ataraxiacollective.com.au to reserve your copy and begin your journey to a new level of wellness or click the button above to go to the Amazon book page.
Dr. Susannah invites readers on a transformative journey toward understanding and embracing their humanness. One of the standout sections of the book for me is the discussion on values. Dr. Susannah emphasizes that values are not merely traits or goals to strive for but are, in fact, our internal anchors. She beautifully articulates how our values shape our actions and decisions, guiding us through life’s complexities. This perspective encourages a deeper self-exploration, prompting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and how these influence their day-to-day existence. Mastering Real Wellness is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their personal growth and embrace their authentic selves. Highly recommended!
Author Bio
Dr. Susannah Ward is a Specialist Physician in Rehabilitation Medicine, known for her compassionate care and holistic approach to health. Based in Newcastle, NSW, she holds medical science and medicine degrees with honours from The University of Sydney. Her commitment to excellence has been recognised with a prestigious Fellowship award by The Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Dr. Ward’s multidisciplinary expertise spans clinical practice, research, and wellness. She is a passionate advocate for health professional wellbeing and a leading voice in promoting a more supportive and balanced medical culture. With a focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Dr. Ward leads wellness retreats and workshops through Ataraxia Collective, promoting self-care, mindfulness, and stress management for doctors and medical professionals. Her inspiring approach offers a pathway to reduce burnout and enhance personal resilience.
In her personal life, Dr. Ward embodies the wellness principles she advocates, enjoying yoga, meditation, and writing by the beach. Her debut book, Mastering Real Wellness, offers practical insights into achieving balance and wellbeing, especially for those in high-stress professions. Dr. Ward’s mission is to empower healthcare professionals to prioritise their health, integrate self-care into their routines, and maintain longevity in their careers.