The premise of the book is great and the author really delivers. Great read. Highly recommended. .

"Ambition that's born from shame and self-loathing is powerful, but unfortunately it's a fuel that doesn't burn clean."

This book is a great combination of Buddhist tenants laced with the perspective of self worth and practical exercises to try out some of the concepts and incorporate the ideas into your daily life. Some of these concepts weren't new to me but others were. In some parts, I found myself getting confused about different titles and systems but the concepts underlying them were always interesting and valuable and she did a fantastic job tying them to tangible examples.

"We are all deeply significant, and not at all special. We are all profoundly valuable, whole, complete, and sufficient, and there is nothing unique about this. This distinction can bring us back down to earth and to a sense of steady humility that doesn't diminish our worth."

If you're struggling with self-worth, or even just trying to build out more awareness and intentionality in your life, there is so much gold in this book.

Thank you to Sounds True and Netgalley for an advanced copy in return for an honest review.

At some point, almost all of us struggle with a lack of self-worth or feelings of being not enough. In Tea and Cake with Demons, mindfulness instructor Adreanna Limbach shows how Buddhist wisdom can help us find contentment. The book is filled with thought-provoking stories and quotations, practical advice, and helpful practices, all written in a friendly and often humorous style. I have never highlighted so many passages in a book.

You’ll gain more from this book if you actually commit to the practices and spend some time on them each day, but I felt like I got some immediate benefit just from reading the introduction. This is not only an amusing read, but also a potentially life-changing book.

If you’re tired of being your own worst enemy, I highly recommend this book. Ms. Limbach is a relatable guide for anyone curious about Buddhism or interested in learning how to apply the Four Noble Truths to lead a more contented life.

I was provided an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

Adreanna Limbach brings the four noble truths and the eightfold path to life in this book. I have read about these topics so many times, yet an exact understanding has eluded me. Adreanna talks about these topics in simple words as well as in adequate detail. The details are what brought an extra dimension to understanding these topics. I will revisit the sections of this book as and when I need guidance on a particular topic.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley.

Anxiety, doubt, and a fear of being unworthy are common themes in our lives. These are the demons being looked at in Adreanna Limbach’s book, Tea and Cake with Demons. Limbach is a buddhist and this book takes a look through the Buddhist tenants from the point of view of self worth. I view this book as both a reference guide and a workbook to help you understand where the demons come from and how to work with them to gain a broader sense of connection and how we can overcome their adversity.

Limbach frames the book through the lens of buddhism: each of the four noble truths, and the eightfold path, gets explained in general terms and then gets applied to the idea of self worthiness. Each truth and path are described in easy-to-understand, modern terms. This way you get a feel to really apply the works to yourself. Each chapter then ends with a practical tip to use the material in your life.

I liked her voice. Limbach uses her own personality and life experiences to remind the reader that we are not alone and everyone experiences doubt in their own lives. Even the enlightened ones. This book is a wonderful companion and guide for creatives, and anyone experiencing their own dark night of self-doubt. Reading Tea and Cake with Demons will broaden your horizon, doing the techniques Limbach explores will help you plant roots and find your seat so that you can continue doing the work you love to do.

Adreanna Limbach’s “Tea and Cake with Demons” is a must-read for those of us stuck in the disorienting rat-race of our perfectionistic, hustle and bustle, shame-based culture. Her ability to take deep spiritual truths and apply them to our raw spots and common stuckness as people on this messy journey is deeply refreshing. I highly encourage you to pick this book up. You won’t be disappointed!

This is a powerful yet practical book about dealing with whatever gets in the way of us living our best lives. The author shows us how with many interesting stories as well as actions we can take to put her ideas into practice. She has divided her teaching into three sections - Waking Up to Worthiness,, the Four Noble Truths,, and the Eightfold Path. I found this book very helpful and not steeped in theoretical language that sometimes gets in my way. Is a valuable tool for anyone on the journey towards self-acceptance.

Limbach shows the reader how to confront and deal with their own discomfort. She shows readers how to confront criticisms, learn from ignorance, and embrace the eightfold path.