Work shapes our days, our identities, and often, our sense of worth.

But what if the problem isn't you—it's the hidden psychology of how work is designed?

The Working Mind: Evidence-Based Psychology for Meaningful Work is a compassionate, science-backed exploration of why work can both fulfill and fracture us—and how to navigate it with clarity, resilience, and self-respect.

From the author of The Silence After and Wired Differently, this book moves beyond clichés like "follow your passion" or "hustle harder" to offer a balanced, evidence-based view of work psychology—using only public-domain research from WHO, CDC, NIH, and global labor studies.

Inside, you'll discover:

Why meaningful work lights up the brain—and why toxic work rewires it for stress.

The science of motivation beyond money: autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

How to recognize psychological safety—and what to do when it's missing.

The hidden toll of emotional labor, invisibility, and moral injury at work.

Practical tools for boundaries, recovery, and sustainable contribution.

Scripts to talk about workload, values, and burnout—without career risk.

Whether you're an employee feeling stuck, a manager protecting your team, or a leader reimagining culture—this book meets you with honesty, hope, and zero judgment.

Because work shouldn't cost you your soul.

And you deserve to thrive—not just survive.

Educational only. Not a substitute for professional advice.