Together We Heal - by Max Strom (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A powerful guide to healing anxiety, grief, and loneliness by reconnecting to our breath, our emotions, and each other.

In a world overflowing with noise yet starved for genuine connection, more of us than ever live with the quiet conviction that we are alone, unseen, and emotionally malnourished. We scroll through our days with tight chests, sleepless nights, and a sense of dread we've been told is permanent. We're urged to medicate our pain, distract ourselves with screens, and "stay strong" through heartbreaks that go unspoken and unseen. But what if anxiety, loneliness, and grief aren't life sentences--or signs of a broken mind--but signals from a human heart desperate to heal?

Drawing on thirty years of teaching breathwork and working with thousands around the world, Max Strom reveals a radical truth: most of what we call "mental health" is, in fact, emotional and social health--wounds caused not by chemical imbalance but by disconnection, suppression, and abandonment during our darkest moments. Science can mend bones and map the brain, but it cannot heal a broken heart. Only we can do that--through breath, courage, and community.

With profound compassion and extraordinary clarity, Together We Heal shows readers how to release the buried emotions that fuel anxiety and panic attacks; how to use simple, powerful breathing techniques now embraced by therapists and psychologists; and how to restore the lost art of caring for one another in times of crisis. You'll learn why intentional breathwork unlocks stuck memories and grief, why emotional pain lingers for decades when ignored, and why no technique can succeed unless we rebuild what modern society has forgotten: how to show up for each other.

Part moving manifesto, part practical guide, this book offers a path out of fear and isolation and toward a life of calm, connection, and belonging. It teaches readers not just how to breathe more freely, but how to live more fully--and how to stand beside one another with strength, grace, and openhearted presence.

The world's heart is broken. This book is the invitation--and the roadmap--to mend it, one breath and one human connection at a time.

Review Quotes

"I've benefitted so much from Max Strom's humility and courage. He is a torchbearer for us all. If this book has found your eyes, you are ready for what it offers."--Diane Lane, actress

"Reading this book gives me hope for a healthier future attainable for all. Through the natural process of breathing, Max provides us with answers and applicable breathing techniques to help humanity conquer the numerous ailments and dis-ease we deal with day to day. This book is about 'breath-health' delivered by a wizened sage and expert on breathing, the most precious gift!"--Jake Plummer, ten-year NFL veteran, wellness advocate, breather and cofounder of UMBO Functional Mushroom Co.

"Max's keen insight, teaching, and non-pathologizing of the human condition is a breath of fresh air. This book is a manual on honoring grief throughout our lives, and the importance of connection in returning us to balance. This is balm for the modern soul." --Renee Davidson, licensed independent clinical social worker

"Max names the wordless sensations of the broken heart, and creates a safe container where healing through embodiment can unfold. The book is beautifully languaged, empathing the experience of inner fragmentation, also giving accessible practices to re-connect to yourself. A gentle, practical guide to understand and heal the relationship to yourself, for a richer connection with the people around you." --Kristin Vikjord, clinical psychologist specialized in addiction psychology, and author of Inner Spark
"The impact breathing has on our health and well-being is only now beginning to be recognized more widely. Max's depth of experience as a teacher and his human qualities put him at the forefront of this movement, and I have used his methods successfully with many patients. This book will benefit many people." --Dr. Steve James, founder of Health Awakening, consultant in critical care at King's College Hospital and in metabolic health at University College Hospital, London

"This book will be of great value to the police, where mental and emotional health is under pressure more than ever. With his clear language and striking stories, Max Strom guides you through his singular method of personal healing and shows us how breathwork is inextricably linked to preventing and relieving anxiety. Then he shows us how to create a safe and open community - together. Police professionals, and all first responders, can greatly benefit from this book, which gets straight to the heart of healing anxiety and PTSD." --Jos Gerritsen, retired police officer and coordinator of the PTSD prevention team within the Dutch police

"This book is much more than a book about breathwork. Max Strom shows that true resilience is built where people feel safe enough to connect, share their grief, and genuinely see one another. A highly recommended read for anyone who believes that strong people and strong teams are built through genuine human connection. We heal together." --Major T. G. de Smidt, MBA, EMSD, Royal Netherlands Marine Corps

"In a world that asks us to move faster, this book feels like oxygen. Max's voice is urgent, warm, ancient. It will remind you of what really matters. Each other." --Gertrude Couwenbergh, teacher, author, and creator of 365 Days of Writing

"Reading Max's work feels like a long-awaited exhale, beautifully drawing us back to ourselves and to one another. Max's approach to healing and connection doesn't just inspire - it gently reminds us that when we slow down and breathe together, we can truly heal" --Nicole and Gerry Wienholt, owners of Yoga Pod, Boulder

About the Author

Max Strom is a global speaker, trainer, and author known for inspiring and impacting the lives of people from all walks of life, teaching breathing patterns for emotional healing and personal transformation worldwide for 30 years. A dynamic speaker, Max has given four TEDx Talks. His Breathe to Heal TEDx talk reaching over four million views on YouTube and counting. Max has authored two inspiring books: There is No APP for Happiness, and A Life Worth Breathing, published in five languages and used as required reading in many yoga trainings. Max presents keynote addresses worldwide at well-being conferences, corporations, and medical conferences. In addition to in-person events, Max also offers his teachings online through several in-depth video courses, video and audio seminars, livestream events, and one-to-one coaching sessions. Max is based in the Netherlands.