Marsha Lucas

Marsha Lucas, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy and studying the brain-behavior relationship for more than 20 years, integrating her passion for neuroscience with her deep appreciation of mindfulness and relationships.

Lucas specializes in how the human brain works—or often doesn’t—in intimate relationships. She is author of Rewire Your Brain for Love.

What People are Saying About Marsha Lucas

"Honest, warmhearted, and funny, Marsha Lucas explains neuroscience in plain English and gives us a wonderful introduction to mindfulness meditation and its benefits."
—Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness

"With entertaining humor and enlightening clarity, Dr. Lucas blends cutting-edge discoveres in neurobiology and psychology with time-honored practices from ancient wisdom traditions to help us navigate the challenges of intimate relationships."
—Ronald D. Siegel, author of The Mindfulness Solution

"Marsha Lucas takes the mystery out of two mysterious subjects—the inner workings of our brains and the successful pursuit of true love. She's a wise and funny cupid, bringing together our hearts and minds as she explains amygdalas and anxiety, frontal lobes and commitment-phobes."
—Priscilla Warner, author of Learning to Breathe