Praise for Confessions of a Problem Seeker
“Howard Steinberg provides an honest, moving and beautiful example of how someone dominated by protective parts resulting from trauma can transform and live a very different kind of life. His is an inspiration for how, through spiritual inquiry and awareness, we can befriend all of our inner parts and find profound healing. His journey is a testament to the power of self-compassion and love even after a lifetime of distraction and pain.”
—Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D., Founder of Internal Family Systems and author of No Bad Parts
“In Confessions of a Problem Seeker, Howard Steinberg delivers a gripping, radically raw life story of reinvention. It speaks to striving professionals who have mastered the game—only to wonder why they’re still running. Steinberg shows what it takes to confront fear, embrace change, and create something new in business and in life. A compelling read for anyone navigating an examined life.”
—Tom Rogers, Founder of CNBC and MSNBC, media industry leader, and digital media pioneer
“Confessions of a Problem Seeker is a profound and gritty human journey of reclamation. Howard Steinberg invites you in and makes you feel you are beside him every step of the way, witnessing the complexity of his humanity, laughing with him at his pain and connecting more deeply to our own journey. Reading it evokes that rare elation that only comes when another human is fully open. I would recommend this book to all of my clients, and indeed to anyone walking the sacred path to awaken the heart and find stillness in the present.”
—Jessica Flynn, Psychotherapist LMSW
“Howard Steinberg’s story affirms that healing is possible even when the old coping patterns run deep. As a physician, I was deeply moved by the power, vulnerability and insight in Steinberg’s story. I found myself laughing at his self-deprecating humor one moment, and wiping away tears the next. Confessions of a Problem Seeker goes far beyond the routine patient stories—it reveals the emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of reaching beyond trauma to live an authentic life.”
—Mariela Glandt, M.D., Endocrinologist, Founder, Owna Health
“Confessions of a Problem Seeker is an honest and transformative memoir. Howard invites us along with him on a journey as he hits the wall at midlife and courageously dives deeper until he comes home to his awake heart. Howard’s honest writing style is a joy to read and I highly recommend this moving and deeply insightful book.”
—Loch Kelly, M.Div, LCSW, author of Shift Into Freedom
“Howard Steinberg writes like the funniest guy at the recovery meeting: open and wounded, ready to talk about his pain, yet somehow still optimistic and full of light. Steinberg’s voice is authentic, relatable, and deeply human. I highly recommend this book, a story of personal reinvention and hope.”
—Brian Loew, Founder, Inspire Health
“For those of us in the type 1 diabetes world, stories like Howard Steinberg’s are invaluable. His memoir gives voice to the subtle challenges of the daily realities of this condition—raw, candid, and deeply personal. Confessions of a Problem Seeker is more than a book; it’s a gift to the type 1 diabetes community and a reminder that no one walks this journey alone.”
—Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer, Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
“Confessions of a Problem Seeker is a courageous and luminous memoir. With raw and radical honesty and surprising humor, Steinberg shows the path through trauma can open into freedom of the heart. This book is both deeply personal and universally relevant—a gift for anyone who longs to live with authenticity and self-compassion.”
—Kathleen Stansberry, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Elon University