How to Live Authentically - by Judd Shaw (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Reclaim your life by reconnecting with the one person you've been avoiding: your true self.

When everything around you feels broken, the way out isn't to fix what's outside of you--It's to rediscover the truth within.

Attorney and storyteller Judd Shaw had the success most people dream of: a thriving law firm, a yacht, private clubs, his face on billboards across town. But beneath the surface, he was drowning in addiction, isolation, and despair. When an arrest landed him in jail and contemplating suicide, he discovered a profound truth that changed everything: the greatest pain doesn't come from what happens to us--it comes from being disconnected from who we really are.

Now, Judd shares a revolutionary path for transforming shame, loneliness, and self-doubt into courage, clarity, and connection. Rooted in trauma research and lived experience, the Connection CURE Framework offers a clear, compassionate roadmap back to yourself:

C - Connection: Recognize when you've abandoned your authentic self

U - Understand: Identify the patterns that keep you stuck in disconnection

R - Renew: Reclaim your true self through self-compassion and healthy boundaries

E - Expand: Create ripple effects of authenticity that transform every relationship

This isn't another clinical self-help manual written from a distance--it's a lifeline from someone who's climbed out of the same holes you might be in today. Judd's message is clear and hard-won: authenticity is your superpower, and How to Live Authentically offers the surprising cure for loneliness and disconnection you've been searching for.

You don't have to be "fixed" to be free. You just have to be real.

About the Author

Judd Shaw is a visionary keynote speaker, award-winning author, agent of change, serial entrepreneur, lawyer, and CEO. As the president of Judd Shaw Injury Law, he combines two decades of leading one of New Jersey's most successful law firms with a profound passion for fostering human connection. Driven by ambition, Judd achieved remarkable professional success at a young age--but it came at a cost. His journey toward success led to increasing isolation, prompting him to seek therapy and explore human connection theory. This transformative experience not only helped him realign with his core values and embrace vulnerability, but also enhanced his leadership skills.

Today, Judd is a sought-after speaker on authenticity and resilient workplace culture. He hosts the podcast Behind the Armor and is the author of the award-winning children's book series Sterling the Knight. Through his CURE frameworks, he empowers individuals, organizations, and leaders to adapt, innovate, and thrive where they live, work, love, and play. Judd's mission is to share his insights and experiences to help others unlock their superpowers.