Journalist Jenny Valentish is best known for her deep dives into the human psyche. Her new book, The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House, is a more introspective successor to Everything Harder Than Everyone Else, which explored the fine line between hedonism and endurance, and her mea culpa memoir Woman of Substances, which was nominated for a Walkley. She writes for the Guardian, the ABC and The Age, and has pressure-tested the wellness industry with her podcast Spirit Levels. Becoming immersed in her book topics has tended to spill over into real-life pursuits, such as Muay Thai fighting and competing in bodybuilding. Maybe this time around she'll become a game show host.

'Valentish is witty, empathic and insightful as she explores the root causes of social anxiety and how to challenge old narratives that no longer serve.'

Journalist Jenny Valentish is best known for her deep dives into the human psyche. Her new book, The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House, is a more introspective successor to Everything Harder Than Everyone Else, which explored the fine line between hedonism and endurance, and her mea culpa memoir Woman of Substances, which was nominated for a Walkley. She writes for the Guardian, the ABC and The Age, and has pressure-tested the wellness industry with her podcast Spirit Levels. Becoming immersed in her book topics has tended to spill over into real-life pursuits, such as Muay Thai fighting and competing in bodybuilding. Maybe this time around she'll become a game show host.

'Valentish is witty, empathic and insightful as she explores the root causes of social anxiety and how to challenge old narratives that no longer serve.'

Journalist Jenny Valentish is best known for her deep dives into the human psyche. Her new book, The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House, is a more introspective successor to Everything Harder Than Everyone Else, which explored the fine line between hedonism and endurance, and her mea culpa memoir Woman of Substances, which was nominated for a Walkley. She writes for the Guardian, the ABC and The Age, and has pressure-tested the wellness industry with her podcast Spirit Levels. Becoming immersed in her book topics has tended to spill over into real-life pursuits, such as Muay Thai fighting and competing in bodybuilding. Maybe this time around she'll become a game show host.

'Valentish is witty, empathic and insightful as she explores the root causes of social anxiety and how to challenge old narratives that no longer serve.'