I’m Dr Lucy Hone.
I help people find their way through change.
Bestselling Author | Researcher |
Keynote Speaker
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Lucy’s TED Talk (9M+ Views)
Originally delivered at TEDxChristchurch, Three Secrets of Resilient People is one of just 1% of TEDx talks ever selected to be featured on the main TED platform. From there, it went viral - viewed over 9 million times, translated into 23 languages, and recently ranked in TEDx’s Top 30 “must watch” list. It’s now used globally to train workplace teams from corporate leaders and first responders to armed forces and disaster recovery. Clear and research-informed, the talk demystifies resilience into practical tools to help navigate change.
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“Your work changed our lives and wrapped its arms around us when we needed it most.”
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“This book has life-changing practical tips intertwined with gentle, compassionate explanations about why we feel the way we do when our lives derail. An absolute cracker.”
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“I would happily burn most self-help books. Lucy Hone is different. Her books are meaningful.”
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“Lucy's ability to translate the academic into the practical is magic!”
— Masterclass participant
If you’re navigating change, pressure, or uncertainty - you’re in the right place.
I work with people facing real-world challenges - from individuals trying to make sense of life’s toughest moments, to leaders responsible for guiding others through constant disruption.
My work is based on a simple idea: you don’t need more information - you need practical ways to think and act when the worst happens - and you can build those skills TODAY.
That’s why everything I teach is designed to be:
easy to recall in the moment
flexible enough to apply across situations
simple enough to use repeatedly, until it becomes your default
Whether you’re:
trying to get through something personally
supporting others through difficult times
or leading in a fast-moving, uncertain environment
I give you frameworks you can rely upon to deliver Better Days Ahead.
Trusted by leading organisations around the world.
Books and resources to help you navigate life’s toughest changes
Resilient Grieving was the book I wrote in response to the worst moment of my life. The book I needed but couldn’t find anywhere at the time.
When our 12-year-old daughter Abi died suddenly, I turned to the resilience science I’d already spent years studying - and I realised much of what the world believes about grief is unhelpful, outdated, or incomplete.
This book is part story, part science, and all real. It’s helped people all over the world find their own way through loss - and reshape their lives after it. Its wide impact and popularity led to the release of a revised and expanded second edition, now available globally.
How Will I Ever Get Through This? (2026)
My newest, best-selling book will help you find your way to better days ahead. It’s going to help you understand why you feel so broken and how to rebuild a life of meaning and connection.
If you’re going through what I call a ‘living loss’ - any type of transition or event that doesn’t involve a funeral - divorce, dementia, job loss, infertility, familiy estrangement, migration, a natural disaster, illness and so many more - this book is for you.
Each chapter responds to the questions I hear: will I ever be happy again; why am I so exhausted; what’s wrong with me; why do I feel so lonely; and who am I now. Practical, full of stories, it will empower you from the first chapter.
This blog is my way of exploring what enables us to live well - whatever we are going through. Good times and bad.
I’m all about keeping the conversation real -so I often respond to questions, concerns and insights my readers and followers share.
Each post reflects the reality that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to thriving - no perfect plan. I share real stories, practical tools, and evidence-informed ideas to help you find your way to Better Days Ahead.
If there’s something you’re struggling with - or wondering about - head over to my blog now to see how I can help.
I don’t just teach this - I live it.
These aren’t stock shots. They’re real moments from my life - on the beach with my dogs, laughing with friends, running, researching, raising a family. Ultimately, we’re all endeavouring to do the best we can with the time we’ve got - this is what it looks like for me. Daily effort to build the muscle to thrive through challenges and changes.
Let’s stay connected.
My social media accounts are where we share, reflect, and learn how to find #BetterDaysAhead (BDA) together. Honest talk, practical do-able tools, and glimpses from my very #RealNotPerfect life behind the scenes.
When life blindsides us, it’s easy to blame ourselves, but our inner critic is rarely our friend. Cutting yourself some slack can be the bravest move.
A decade on from losing Abi, I share what I’ve learned about grief and growth - what’s helped, what hasn’t, and what might help you find your way to #BDA.
Social emotional contagion is real! The moods and mindsets of the people around us can rub off, without us even realising. Notice the impact others have on you.
Bright lights, big ideas. Sharing behind the scenes -where science, story, and reality meet. Come along for the #RealNotPerfect ride and share the ups and downs.
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