No Nonsense Spirituality

All the Tools No Belief Required

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.

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!

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.

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.

Eye-opening for all humans

Great info & perspective to consider from anyone who has buried questions about their faith or beliefs that they’ve been afraid to ask out loud. As I am beginning to deconstruct the faith I was raised in, this book gave me validation for the questions I’ve had for so long and also brought a fresh zoomed out perspective of the world outside my faith bubble. Highly recommend!

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.