"A powerful dive into how acts of kindness can ignite your brain, boost happiness, and transform both your life and the world around you. Nicole Karlis brilliantly explores the science behind selflessness, revealing how altruism and empathy shape our minds, well-being, and society. Discover the pathways that light up when we put others first—and how this benefits us all!"—Michael Amster, physician and coauthor of The Power of Awe
"We all know society would benefit from more compassion, but Karlis shows us the innumerable exciting, surprising, and inspiring ways that growing altruistic habits helps us be happier and healthier individuals. Your Brain on Altruism is exhaustively researched and beautifully written and should be required reading for everyone."—Jaimal Yogis, author of The Fear Project: What Our Most Primal Emotion Taught Me about Survival, Success, Surfing … and Love