I’ve been following Ro for years through her TikToks and YouTube channel, so when I found out she was releasing a book, I was immediately intrigued. Ro has always had this calming, reassuring way of talking about mental health that makes you feel safe, understood, and a little less alone. So I knew I had to read How To Talk to Yourself, and wow, it arrived in my life at exactly the right time.

Unlike so many self-help books I’ve read (and quickly forgotten), this one stayed with me. From the very first page, I was completely absorbed. Ro’s words felt like they were written for me. It was one of the rare times I felt genuinely seen by a book. I found myself nodding constantly, underlining quotes, and adding more annotations than I probably should admit. Every chapter felt like having a deep, honest, late-night conversation with someone who gets it.

What truly set this book apart was its perspective-shifting power. I hadn’t realised how cruel I could be to myself until I read Ro’s gentle but honest reminders. She gave me permission to feel, to acknowledge, and to stop running from emotions I’ve buried for far too long. Even though our experiences aren’t identical, her reflections felt deeply relatable and I know so many others will feel the same.

I loved the personal stories sprinkled throughout; they grounded the lessons and made everything feel human and real. This isn’t just another self-help book filled with vague advice, it’s practical, compassionate, and genuinely healing.

This book is now a permanent part of my mental health toolkit. I know I’ll return to it again and again whenever I need comfort, clarity, or just a reminder that I’m not alone.

I truly cannot wait for release day so I can hold the physical copy in my hands. If you’re looking for a self-help book that actually makes a lasting impact.

This is very different to my usual NetGalley reads, but something I wanted to read in the pursuit of self care. I found this book to be empowering, insightful, and thought-provoking. "How to Talk to Yourself" gives readers a guide to building self-esteem and improving their inner dialogue. The author creates a perfect blend of advice, useable strategies and ways to be nicer to ourselves. A highly recommended book for anyone who needs to show themselves more love and compassion.

Always love a self help book - especially one that focusses on the way we speak to ourselves. I have to admit, I'm not very kind to myself!

Unfortunately I found this book to be a little bit 'meh' - it was OK but not one that I'll be recommending or re-reading. It was all a bit vague and wishy-washy. A lot that was just 'common sense'
I think a bit of humour would have helped to make this a more interesting and enjoyable read.

Empowering, insightful, and full of practical wisdom 💭🌸. How to Talk to Yourself is a compassionate guide to building self-esteem and improving your inner dialogue. Ro Mitchell offers gentle, relatable advice for overcoming negative self-talk and cultivating kindness toward yourself. I loved the uplifting tone and accessible strategies. Perfect for anyone seeking personal growth and confidence.

Useful book for anyone like myself who has regular nitpicks arguments with themselves! Presented in a friendly and helpful tone with actual, useable tips.

A bit of a starter kit, this would be a particularly good for young people trying to develop a healthy relationship with themselves. It's a kind and compassionate read with practical tips.

This is a great handbook for anyone who is struggling with issues of self confidence. The book is nicely formatted with easy to absorb information that gives you food for thought.

I haven't finished the whole book yet as I think that self help books are best absorbed slowly but it has been interesting so far.

thoughts not facts. that will forever be one of my favourite lines ive been told in my own past.
i was intrigued by this book because i wanted to see whether books like this had changed. in the past ive avoided them since i used to read them a lot. there was a time when it got quite dark and manipulative to the self help book front. it seemed like they were just recruiting cult like groups. especially ones that somehow or other took you down "changing yourself" or diet talk! it all felt very icky back there in the 90s onwards.
but this one was different. thank goodness. it never felt preachy and it was a kind and more thoughtful approach. it didn't shove "what to do" down your throat but instead said of the writers experience and of things they ave learnt or found out from going on their own journey.
trends have become a toxic thing in today society. so i was also a bit wary of seeing someone from this world making a book. as i have also seen those online simply monetising their platform. but AGAIN i was reassured by Ro that this didn't appear to be the case.
so as a very very cynical to this world reader i applaud Ros approach and found some quiet and useful moments to this book and definitely thing to take away from it.

Drawn by the intriguing title, this excellent book captivated me from the start. Although the author, a mental health advocate, is new to me and I’m not in her target youth audience, her message hit home to me with clarity and resonance and is suitable for all who struggle similarly.

Via personal experience of an eating disorder, and her teens being shaped by gnawing insecurity, people pleasing, and a driving desire to fit in, the author’s gained wisdom as she bravely battles to overcome these challenges really spoke to me.

Because I’ve wasted far too many years paying attention to my own harsh inner critic that developed due to childhood trauma and neglect. But now, thanks to this insightful book, my eyes are open to the deleterious, damaging effects it has caused to my confidence and sense of self-worth over the years.

It would also be helpful for anybody who is hard on themselves and needs an encouragement boost. Ro Mitchell’s caring, sensitive and understanding approach to the reader is like being accompanied by the best of best friends.

This gentle yet powerful self-help guide is one I shall be returning to again and again as I seek to implement the suggestions given within. A must-read for the hurting, the people-pleaser, the neurodivergent, and for those who no longer want to remain enslaved by their inner critic. Grateful thanks to Bluebird and NetGalley for the eARC.

i've been following ro for a while now and have witnessed her recovery journey. it's not my place to speak on it and discuss how other people should feel about it, but i do think she comes from a good place. what started off as an online diary to help keep herself accountable has morphed and grown into a way of helping and inspiring other people.

she's not putting herself on a pedestal and saying every recovery journey has to be identical to hers. hers is shaped by her circumstances, while other people's will inevitably be different. but i do think it's admirable she's aware of this and has used her platform to uplift others and bring some light into something so bleak.

you can tell how hard she worked on this book. she spoke from the heart. she was vulnerable and candid. and sometimes that's exactly what you need.

5⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have been following Ro for many years through her TikToks and YouTube channel so when I heard she was coming out with a book I was SO intrigued. The way that she spoke about mental health in her videos always made me feel so at ease, so I was desperate to read this book. This book couldn’t have come at a better time for me. In other self-help books I have read, I never really felt as though they had much of a lasting impression on me and I tend to forget about them quickly after finishing them. How To Talk to Yourself had me engaged right from the introduction. I felt so incredibly seen throughout this book and related to so many things Ro speaks about (I have a crazy amount of annotations lol). I loved the personal anecdotes included throughout, it felt like she and I were having a DMC.
The main thing I look for in self-help books is things to change my perspective and this book truly delivered. This really opened my eyes to the fact that I can be incredibly harsh with myself and that it’s ok to feel certain emotions that I shy away from. While my mental health struggles are not the exact same as some discussed in the book, I still was able to relate to a lot what was said, and I believe so will everyone else who picks up this book. This book is genuinely such a comfort read for me, and I know I will go back to it time and time again.
I am so excited for release day so that I can get my hands on a physical copy! I highly recommend if you are looking for a self-help book that will genuinely stick with you as I know for a fact this book will have a lasting effect on me!

Many well-intentioned and empowering tips, thoughts and discussions by Ro Mitchell.
For the ideal target audience, especially young women, this is 3.5-4 star read at least.
I wish this were longer, more detailed and complex - however, I understand that the aim is to encourage self-compassion, which does not need to be complex. It is my personal preference to have read something a bit different, that is all.

How to Talk to Yourself by Ro Mitchell is a helpful and inspirational guide to being kinder to yourself and accepting yourself flaws and all.