About the Author
Guy Winch, Ph.D, is an internationally renowned psychologist and bestselling author who advocates for integrating emotional health into our daily lives. Winch received his doctorate in clinical psychology from New York University and completed post-doctoral training at New York University Medical Center. He is a member of the American Psychological Association.
Winch’s fourth book, Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life will publish February 10, 2026. Winch seeks to provide a guide to combat many stresses that modern work imposes, explaining the dark side of being defined by work, how it intrudes on lives and unconsciously takes over thoughts, priorities, and coping mechanisms. He utilizes recent research and client stories to provide clear, practical strategies that enable readers to regain control of their lives, change their mindset, and achieve a work-life balance, ultimately excelling both at work and flourishing in their personal lives.
Winch’s three TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views. He is the author of three other science-based self-help books, which have been translated into 30 languages: Emotional First Aid, How to Fix a Broken Heart, and The Squeaky Wheel. His work has been covered by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, NPR, and more. Winch also has a background in a stand-up comedy and is the co-host of the Ambie-nominated Dear Therapists podcast.
Winch has given talks and workshops worldwide, to US and UK governments, Unilever, Nutrien, Siemens, other multinationals, and startups in the mental health space such as Alma, Unmind, and Circles. In his keynotes, he teaches audiences how to improve their mental health, achieve personal and professional goals, and avoid burnout through using science-based research, highly engaging storytelling, compassion, and humor. Winch delivers audiences fresh perspectives and immediately usable tools to help them become the person they want to be.
Raves and Reviews
Praise for Guy Winch
The feedback we have received about Guy’s presentation was unprecedented. His work is a wonderful blend of humor, science, compassion, and common sense. Attendees said this was the best presentation we have had in the past six months.”
—Kate Clugston, Google New York City
Dr. Guy Winch’s insight into emotional health was profoundly educational and enjoyable for our membership at our organization’s Annual Meeting. His compelling presentation garnered countless compliments and his message of the importance of psychological-health remains crucial for our members and the women we care for.”
—Thomas M. Gellhaus, MD, FACOG, President, American College/Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Dr. Guy Winch is an extraordinary speaker. Our audience found him fascinating, funny and inspiring. We would love to have him return to a future conference where he can once again dazzle our guests with his wit and powerful insights.”
—Dr. Patricia Dowds, New York State Psychological Association
Your talk was fascinating, and really made us think about how we need to close the perception gap between physical and mental health. You gave us so much good advice on improving emotional health, from: catching how much we ruminate; how to reduce loneliness; how to handle rejection in ourselves and our children… We all learned so much from your presentation and were inspired by it, and the discussion afterwards. It was a pleasure to listen to you and the feedback from the attendees was that it was very engaging – one referred to you as ‘the new messiah.’”
—Dr Laura Gilbert, Chief Analyst and Director of Data Science, 10 Downing Street
Praise for How to Fix a Broken Heart
Well-Researched and deeply practical, How to Fix a Broken Heart provides the validation, comfort, and hope anyone who is heartbroken desperately needs. Weaving compelling case studies from his private practice with surprising scientific findings, Winch illustrates how little we actually know about this universal experience and why our misconceptions will set us back and delay our recovery. This compassionate and eye-opening book is a must read for anyone mourning a lost love or a cherished pet, and a compelling argument for recognizing these poorly acknowledged forms of grief.”
—Esther Perel, bestselling author of The State of Affairs and Mating in Captivity
Given how intense an experience heartbreak can be, it’s crazy that society’s main advice for it is “take it day by day, and eventually you’ll get over it.” I first heard Guy Winch talk about heartbreak at TED and was fascinated—and the book is even better. A great read for anyone going through heartbreak, anyone trying to help someone go through heartbreak, or anyone who simply wants to understand humans better.”
—Tim Urban, creator of Wait But Why?
A good starting point for anyone who wants to check out of the Heartbreak Hotel.”
—Kirkus
Praise for Emotional First Aid
Dr. Guy Winch’s practical, clever and clear-headed book offers proven remedies for the myriad pains of daily life. Timely application will prevent small and medium-size emotional ills from becoming bigger ones—and that’s just what the psychotherapist ordered.”
—Jeanne Safer, PhD, author of Cain’s Legacy: Liberating Siblings from a Lifetime of Rage, Shame, Secrecy, and Regret
The advice Winch offers in this refreshingly useful book is both practical and practicable—down-to-earth techniques that really can bring relief when things feel like they’re falling apart.”
—Anneli Rufus, author of The Big Book of Low Self-Esteem
[An] outstanding work…This smart tome is a valuable additionto the self-help oeuvre.”
—Publishers Weekly
Excellent for all disgruntled souls out there.”
—Library Journal
In the Media
“Guy Winch: How Can We Choose To Move On From Heartbreak?”
“Guy Winch: How Can We Maintain Healthy Boundaries Between Our Work And Personal Time?”
“Loneliness, anxiety, grief — dealing with the mental health impacts of the coronavirus”
“Take Note: Guy Winch On The Disenfranchised Grief Experiences Of Romantic Heartbreak And Pet Loss”
“Dear Guy: “At some point, I will retire — and that terrifies me””
“Dear Guy: “I’m incredibly anxious about coronavirus. What can I do?””
“Why are some people irritable all the time? And what can you do?”
