No Nonsense Spirituality

All the Tools No Belief Required

De: Brittney Hartley

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In “No Nonsense Spirituality,” author and philosopher, Britt Hartley offers a groundbreaking exploration that marries the rigor of rational inquiry with the depths of human spirituality. Best of all? No faith in the unbelievable is required.

Drawing from the wellsprings of science, philosophy, religion, and psychology, this illuminating work charts a course for those who seek a meaningful life without dogma or woo. Hartley draws on her work as an atheist spiritual director to provide practical guidelines for navigating a secular approach to ritual, morality, awe, transcendence, wisdom, community, intuition, connection, and meaning that can withstand the harsh truths of reality.

With wisdom gleaned from the best of rationalism and the timeless insights of religion, “No Nonsense Spirituality” offers pathways to the good life that honor the complexity of the human experience. Engaging, thought-provoking, and deeply resonant, this book invites readers to explore a new understanding of what it means to live the good life in the middle of a culture that ranges from cold skepticism to the unhealthy truth claims of religion and pseudoscience that cannot stand up to modern sensibilities.

Great life story and explanation on different religions

I’ve been watching Bree’s TikTok and decided to get her book. I recently have experienced an ego death and had my eyes opened to what I’ve missed my whole life with the western religions. So I’ve been doing a lot of exploring in different avenues and Bree’s vast knowledge really helped bring clarity to concepts like the divine feminine and masculine, Carl Jung and even the Occult concepts. It was a great book and life story. It was odd but at the end she says I give you hug and swear I felt a small embrace.

Excellent guide when leaving a high demand religion

Brittney is so relatable, honest, and balanced. I love the reflection questions at the end of each chapter, which help you dive deeper into your own values, journey, and blind spots. For those who value spirituality but want to choose their own beliefs (or no beliefs at all), this book offers great practical advice and insights.

Brilliant!

No Nonsense Spirituality by Britt Hartley is a refreshing take on secular spirituality, offering practical tools for those seeking meaning without supernatural beliefs. Drawing from her ex-Mormon background and expertise as an atheist spiritual director, Hartley blends science, philosophy, and psychology to guide readers toward awe, ritual, and purpose. The book’s strength lies in its actionable advice—think secular rituals, embracing feminine wisdom, and crafting personal narratives—making spirituality accessible and grounded.

Worth the listen

An amazing book that deserves a human narrator. The AI reader did fairly well but stumbled over certain terms used numerous times that distracted from the content of certain sections. Performance aside, this book has become an instant favorite for me.

Use human voices instead. Please.

The computer voice kept mispronouncing words and names, and many times its inflection was off. What was especially annoying was that it read off every bit of text as it was written, including typos and end notes, which a human performer would never do. The computer had no sense of context, no sense of the emotional element of reading a text. It was dry and mechanical and not a very engaging listen.

Great story and content

The author's story and content is extraordinary, and worth the pain of the digital narration. Having been familiar with her speaking style from social media this would have been so much better had the author narrated. So many in my mind are harmed rather than helped by religious doctrine that I hope the messages in her book helps spread the logic and reason we so desperately need today.

An important starting point to secular seekers

If you are a secular person who believes that spirituality is an important part of the human experience, this book will be an amazing place to start.

Honest and Compassionate

To me the best media makes me want to be a better person. For me this book embodies that to the highest degree.

I will say the automated narrator makes the text feel a little cold, but I can also appreciate that an automated narrator probably makes the book cheaper and therefore accessible to more people.

I am so grateful for this book.

This is what I came for

If you are wondering between ideas of the traditional and the metaphysical trying to find your way. Wanting to believe it’s possible that crystals could bring good energy but at the same time want a church to give you purpose. Bouncing between just believing in something we can’t see - to - then logically questioning what religion tells you.

Well I think this might bring light to why you feel that way. Gives you perspective about what you fear and how those things provide comfort. You learn you can create your own meaning and purpose in this, maybe pointless, life. Despite being on the ledge of nihilism, we can find bits of wisdom in all sectors. It’s just now your job to create your spiritual life and bring meaning.

Thanks to Rhett McLaughlin for sharing her work on the podcast Ear Biscuits. It’s what I’ve been needing desperately. And thanks to Brittney for this amazing book.

Loved the book. The AI reader was a little lackluster.

This was an amazing book Brit. I would love to hear it read by you. The AI bot did a decent job but I love hearing your ideas from you directly.