Dean Nelson
Dean Nelson is a best-selling author, mental health advocate, and lifelong explorer of the mind’s inner workings-its suffering, its resilience, and its vast capacity for change. With many years of experience writing and speaking about consciousness, mental health, and personal transformation, he has developed a body of work that is both deeply human and immediately practical.
His latest work, OCD and the New ULR MethodTM (fall of 2025 release), introduces a science-inspired technique for interrupting obsessive-compulsive loops in real time. His earlier titles include Beyond the Threshold, a practical guide to navigating transformational techniques and emotional activation; and Illimitable Intelligence
He also authored two foundational works on mindfulness and presence: The Mindfulness Approach and The Experiential Approach, which helped establish his reputation as a best-selling voice in personal growth and inner awareness. His forthcoming book, The Gift of Death, a secular exploration of mortality and meaning is due for release in early 2026.
With remarkable clarity and profound compassion, the author’s writing fearlessly confronts the complexities of the human experience, from the intricate patterns of OCD and the depths of grief and trauma to the expansive journey of awakening. His prose is marked by an unwavering commitment to truth, dissecting challenging subjects with a directness that both illuminates and soothes. Ultimately, every sentence serves as a guide towards personal transformation, steadily focusing on the power of awareness as the primary vehicle for healing, growth, and a deeper understanding of the self.
He also authored two foundational works on mindfulness and presence: The Mindfulness Approach and The Experiential Approach, which helped establish his reputation as a best-selling voice in personal growth and inner awareness. His forthcoming book, The Gift of Death, a secular exploration of mortality and meaning is due for release in early 2026.
With remarkable clarity and profound compassion, the author’s writing fearlessly confronts the complexities of the human experience, from the intricate patterns of OCD and the depths of grief and trauma to the expansive journey of awakening. His prose is marked by an unwavering commitment to truth, dissecting challenging subjects with a directness that both illuminates and soothes. Ultimately, every sentence serves as a guide towards personal transformation, steadily focusing on the power of awareness as the primary vehicle for healing, growth, and a deeper understanding of the self.