Louise Hay

Louise Hay was a pioneering figure in the modern self-help and wellness movement. She founded Hay House, a publishing company that became a platform for countless personal growth authors. Emerging from a childhood marked by trauma and adversity, Hay built a philosophy centered on self-worth, emotional healing, and personal responsibility.

Her work emphasized the mind-body connection long before it entered mainstream conversation. Through books, workshops, and lectures, she encouraged millions to explore the emotional roots of their struggles and to cultivate compassion toward themselves.

Despite ongoing debate around some of her claims, Hay’s influence on personal development culture is profound. She remains a defining voice in the belief that healing—emotional, mental, and spiritual—begins with how we speak to ourselves.