No Nonsense Spirituality

All the Tools No Belief Required

By: Brittney Hartley

Narrated by: 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.

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.

This book helped me out of deep nihilism.

Thank you Britt for sharing your knowledge and insight in this area. I too, deconstructed the Mormon faith. I luckily found Buddhism to catch me but I fell down the nihilistic hole anyway and you helped me out of it!

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.

a Beautiful Journey

Just what I needed at this time. I love the analogy of the giving someone an already done puzzle vs giving them a puzzle they enjoy and figure out themselves. I like how she explains the different things religions give that human thrive with and how I can implement those similar things in a secular way.

I just did the audio book, but will definitely get the hard copy soon.

I do hope she will eventually narrate the audiobook herself, the AI was just ok. That's why there's a 3 star on performance.