Author Talk - Dr Marny Lishman
Join author, psychologist, mindset coach and speaker Dr Marny Lishman for this special presentation. Marny will discuss her new book Only You: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone and unpack some of its ideas on how you can reframe your approach to relationships, being alone and loneliness. Books will be available for sale at the Dymocks Subiaco book stall after the event.
About Dr Marny Lishman
Dr Marny Lishman is an Author, Speaker, Doctor of Psychology, Mindset Coach and Media Commentator. She has a vast amount of experience working in a variety of roles over the last two decades, including private psychology practice, designing and implementing government health prevention programs, to training professionals in cutting edge evidence-based programs across Australia. She has also worked at a number of Australian Universities as a sessional academic and is a regular media commentator on Today Extra, The Morning Show, Nine News Perth and has been a columnist for Australia’s Body + Soul, & The Sunday Times. Marny is also the author of four books including Burnout to Brilliant, Crisis to Contentment and the newly released Only You: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone.
About Only You: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone
In a world obsessed with finding "the one," therapist, mindset coach and media commentator Dr Marny Lishman is asking a radical question: what if the most transformative relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself? The World Health Organization declared loneliness a global public health priority in 2025, with approximately one in six people worldwide reporting feelings of loneliness. Yet Dr Lishman argues that society's rush to fix single status may be making things worse. Drawing on fifteen years of clinical experience as a psychologist, as well as her own journey through heartbreak and extended singledom, Dr Lishman provides readers with practical, evidence-based tools for distinguishing between being alone and being lonely, healing from heartbreak and building lasting emotional resilience, creating a fulfilling life independent of romantic partnership and developing the inner strength to choose future relationships more wisely.
Additional information
Event starting time
Doors will open for this event at 6pm, with the event beginning at 6:15pm. Due to the library's regular opening hours entry is not possible before 6pm, so please plan accordingly.
Getting to the event:
Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.
Access and inclusion:
Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible . For additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.
Ticket information:
You are not required to bring a ticket with you. Names will be checked at the door. Please note that space is limited and registration is essential. Please only register if you will definitely be attending.
More information:
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