Byron Kathleen Mitchell, known as Byron Katie, is an American author, speaker, and spiritual teacher who developed a transformative method of self-inquiry called "The Work." After experiencing a profound awakening in 1986 following years of depression and despair, she discovered that suffering arises not from circumstances but from our unquestioned thoughts about them. This insight became the foundation of The Work—a simple yet powerful process of asking four questions about any stressful belief to find freedom and peace.
Katie is the founder of Byron Katie International, which operates the School for the Work and Turnaround House in Ojai, California. Through her intensive programs, she has guided hundreds of thousands of people around the world to apply The Work to their own lives, helping them dissolve anxiety, anger, fear, and grief. Time Magazine has described her as "a spiritual innovator for the 21st century," and her teachings have resonated with people from all walks of life, from individuals facing everyday stress to those dealing with trauma and chronic pain.
For Nightingale-Conant listeners, Byron Katie's audio programs offer a direct encounter with The Work itself—hearing her facilitate real-life inquiries with participants reveals the remarkable clarity and compassion she brings to even the most entrenched suffering. Her approach is both pragmatic and profound, offering a structured process that anyone can learn and apply independently, making her an invaluable voice in the tradition of personal development, mindfulness, and inner transformation.
