What Am I Missing?

Discover the Four Blind Spots That Are Holding You Back, and How to Overcome Them

By: Emma Reed Turrell

Narrated by: Emma Reed Turrell

Brought to you by Penguin.

One of the UK’s best-loved psychotherapists reveals the blind spots that are clouding our judgement and affecting our relationships, and shares the tools to overcome them.

Have you ever had a conversation with a friend or relative that’s hit a nerve and you can’t figure out why it bothered you so much? Over the course of her 15-year career, Emma has discovered that the root of this pain and confusion often lies in a blind spot: a gap in our awareness that distorts how we perceive ourselves and our loved ones which, left unchallenged, can leave us feeling unloved, insecure or overwhelmed.

In What am I Missing? Emma reveals the four blind spot profiles along with client case studies to demonstrate how they show up in daily life, and exercises to help us see past them:

Are you THE GLADIATOR, determined but missing trust?

THE BRIDGE, easy-going but missing authenticity?

THE HUSTLER, charming but missing self-worth?

Or THE ROCK, resilient but missing boundaries?

Like sitting with your own therapist, What am I Missing? will help you understand yourself and your loved ones better than ever before, and gives you the keys to a happier life.

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©2024 Emma Reed Turrell (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

‘This book changed my life. An invaluable guide to uncovering the things we don't know about ourselves and to reclaiming our power by addressing them.’ Elizabeth Day

'Beautifully observed, insightful and validating, this book will help you understand yourself and your relationships like never before.’ Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and author of Grief Works

‘'This book gives both a smart, digestible and practical guide to knowing yourself better and case studies which highlight how so much of what we struggle with is entirely human.’ Kate Moyle, Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist and author of The Science Of Sex

hidden gem

Life changing and affirming. many great lessons explained easily and well narrated. This is a must read. Even for those like myself who have read many self help or communication books.

Accessible, practical and profound

Brilliantly written book that sheds light on the blind spots that impact our relationships and sense of self through a framework of identifiable profiles than can be easily transposed to our everyday life. It features lucid explanations of attachment theory and transactional analysis, and a diverse array of detailed and relatable case studies. I found it to be both a practical guide for introspecting and navigating relationships at work, home and beyond, and an erudite and updated map of valuable psychotherapeutic concepts. Emma Reed-Turrell has a special talent for illustrating how our minds work– how early experiences create unconscious patterns, and how we can gain agency in transforming the tendencies that impair our flourishing.