Evidence-Based Insight. Life-Changing Results.
Dr. Erika Horwitz (Ph.D., Psychology) has built a career at the intersection of science and transformation—helping people and professionals break free from autopilot, reclaim their power, and create lives of clarity, purpose, and inner freedom. Blending evidence-based psychology with mindfulness and bold, truth-driven insight, she guides individuals to move beyond conditioned reactions, access deep self-awareness, and live fully aligned with who they truly are.
AN INSPIRING, Grounding VOICE
Dr. Erika Horwitz (Ph.D., Psychology) has built a career at the intersection of science and transformation—helping people and professionals break free from autopilot, reclaim their power, and create lives of clarity, purpose, and inner freedom. Blending evidence-based psychology with mindfulness and bold, truth-driven insight, she guides individuals to move beyond conditioned reactions, access deep self-awareness, and live fully aligned with who they truly are.
“Erika is an exceptional and commanding speaker — dynamic, insightful, and deeply authentic. She translates complex psychological concepts into clear, actionable insights that resonate immediately with diverse audiences. Her presentation was not only highly engaging — it was transformative. “
Gwynne Roseborough
Strategic Communications & Engagement Professional
“Dr. Erika Horwitz has presented at many of our preschools over the years, and by far she is the BEST speaker we have invited to speak to parents. She is captivating, engaging, funny, and transmits her knowledge in ways that are entertaining and very informative. She is simply the BEST.”
— Parent Participation PreschoolsProgram Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Improbable and Extraordinary
Improbable and Extraordinary is not just a story of survival, it’s a story of radical transformation. For over 40 years, Saúl lived trapped inside the chaos of bipolar disorder, driven by a mind that distorted reality, derailed his choices, and cost him relationships, purpose, and peace. Then, against the odds, everything changed.
What follows is a gripping journey from darkness to deep awareness and from self-destruction to accountability, humility, and wisdom. Witnessed by his sister Erika, this unfiltered memoir pulls back the curtain on mental illness and delivers something rare: real hope. Not the kind that comforts but the kind that transforms.
For more information and inspiration on Improbable and Extraordinary, go to improbableandextraordinary.com/
Awards & Recognition
Outstanding Creator Achievement Award, 2025
Winner, Addiction and Recovery
Outstanding Creator Achievement Award, 2025
Winner, Best Non-Fiction
Outstanding Creator Achievement Award, 2025
Winner, Memoir
Outstanding Creator Achievement Award, 2025
Winner, Mental Health
Outstanding Creator Achievement Award, 2025
Winner, Psychology
Outstanding Creator Achievement Award, 2025
Honorable Mention, Best Quote
Firebird Book Awards
Winner, Addiction and Recovery
Literary Titan
Winner, Memoir
American Writing Awards
Winner, Non-Fiction Narrative
Literary Book Awards
Winner, Non-Fiction Inspirational
“It’s rare to see such a personal and raw account of mental illness, and the continuous (and unique) process of overcoming it. Outstanding and moving — the flow is excellent and the voice is very strong. A true accomplishment.”
“A must-read — not only for those who live with or love someone with a mental illness, but for clinicians, therapists, and anyone who believes in the strength of the human spirit. A beacon of hope: healing is possible, and no one is beyond the reach of transformation.”
Through the Maze of Motherhood
A unique book that argues mothers who think critically and resist the pressure to be ‘perfect’ experience real empowerment. Drawing on years of research and the voices of women who mothered their own way, Dr. Horwitz dispels the myth of one right way to mother — and invites women into agency, autonomy, and community.
About Dr. Erika Horwitz
A lifelong Voice that Empowers and Inspires Possibilities
Dr. Erika Horwitz (Ph.D., Psychology) is an award-winning psychologist, sought-after keynote speaker, author, and trusted consultant known for her ability to translate complex psychological science into powerful, life-changing insight. With over three decades of experience, she has helped individuals, organizations, and audiences break free from autopilot living and step into clarity, resilience, and authentic personal power.
A dynamic and engaging speaker, Erika has a rare ability to captivate audiences while delivering practical, transformative tools grounded in evidence-based psychology and mindfulness. She challenges conventional thinking, inspires deep self-reflection, and equips people to create meaningful, lasting change.
Erika holds senior leadership roles with the British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA), including serving as President and Director of Public Affairs, where she has played a key role in elevating the organization’s impact, strengthening member engagement, and advancing the visibility and influence of psychology within the broader community.
At the core of her work is a clear mission: to help people reconnect with their inherent capacity for peace, agency, and inner freedom. Her work has guided hundreds, if not thousands, toward a more conscious, self-directed life.
Hear Her Message
Free Distressing Guide
A free, beautifully illustrated mindfulness guide you can keep on your desk, fridge, or phone. In just six small steps anchored to something you already do every day (like washing your hands), you’ll learn how to pause, check in, breathe, and return to the present — building real resilience one moment at a time.
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