Bestselling Author Dr. Kixx Goldman Asks If We Need To Label Ourselves

Goldman's new book "Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard" explores intuition, resilience, and emotional honesty.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:56am

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In her new book "Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard", bestselling author Dr. Kixx Goldman takes readers on a journey exploring the power of intuition, resilience, and emotional honesty. The ebook version of the book will be available for free on March 17 and 18, 2026. Goldman, a psychologist and coach, argues that labeling people can lead to stigmatization, stereotyping, and oversimplification of complex behaviors, and that a more compassionate approach focused on a person's strengths is often more effective.

Why it matters

Goldman's message about the dangers of labeling people and the importance of embracing one's true self resonates in an era where mental health issues are often oversimplified and stigmatized. Her book offers readers a path towards greater self-acceptance and healing through storytelling.

The details

In the book, Goldman shares eight engaging fictional stories inspired by her own life experiences and those of her clients. The stories explore themes of trauma, resilience, and finding the courage to speak one's truth. For example, one story follows a therapist who defies the establishment to protect her clients, while another follows a woman who learns the risks of not speaking out. As the characters in these stories find the courage to overcome their challenges, they are able to heal and grow.

  • The ebook version of 'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard' will be available for free on March 17 and 18, 2026.

The players

Dr. Kixx Goldman

An author, psychologist, and coach who wrote the book "Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard", which explores themes of intuition, resilience, and emotional honesty.

Frank

A client of Dr. Goldman's who believed he was being monitored at work, which Dr. Goldman saw as a protective mechanism rather than a mental disorder.

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What they’re saying

“Once upon a time, I counseled at a mental health center in a small town out of Vancouver. Years later I was inspired to write a short story, Monitored, about my work at the center with an interesting client, "Frank.”

— Dr. Kixx Goldman, Author (drkixxgoldman.com)

“I never did embrace labels like "paranoid." As noted, it helps us store information. It can be practical to categorize, order and label. But unlike designer labels-Calvin Klein, Levi, Betsey Johnson to name a few-those we attach to people pathologize them.”

— Dr. Kixx Goldman, Author (drkixxgoldman.com)

What’s next

The ebook version of 'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard' will be available for free on March 17 and 18, 2026 on Amazon.

The takeaway

Dr. Goldman's book challenges the common practice of labeling people, arguing that it can lead to stigmatization and oversimplification. Instead, she advocates for a more compassionate approach that focuses on a person's strengths and helps them embrace their true selves. Her stories of resilience and healing offer readers a path towards greater self-acceptance.