What Is Mandira Bedi Reading This Month?

Mandira Bedi has never been one to stay in a single lane. She appeared on screens with Shanti in the ’90s, redefined what women could do in sports broadcasting, built a name for herself in fashion, and somewhere along the way, became a fitness

icon too.

Reinvention is part of who she is. And that shows up in the books she gravitates toward: titles that explore identity, healing and purpose. Hers isn’t the kind of bookshelf filled with light distractions; they don’t just pass the time. They pass on tools for living.

Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen

Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen is a practical guide to freeing oneself from anxiety and emotional suffering by understanding the difference between “thoughts” and “thinking.” Bedi calls this a must-read for overthinkers — and she should know. “I used to be one,” she says, “but I’m not anymore.” Nguyen’s book, which has gained a cult following for its clarity and simplicity, draws from mindfulness, psychology, and Eastern philosophy. It teaches how to return to a sense of self that’s not hijacked by anxiety or fear. “It provides a different perspective,” Bedi says. “Our thoughts and who we are, are two completely different things.”

Gratitude: A Way of Life by Louise L. Hay

For Bedi, gratitude isn’t just a practice. “I like to believe that living life with gratitude is my superpower,” she says. This book, curated by motivational author Louise L. Hay, is a compilation of essays and reflections by renowned voices like Dr. Wayne Dyer, Bernie Siegel and Shakti Gawain, all circling one theme: the transformational power of thankfulness. It’s not about denying pain — it’s about expanding the lens to also see the light. “Beautifully curated,” Bedi says, and it’s easy to see why this book holds a permanent place on her shelf. It’s both a reminder and a roadmap.

Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss

“Souls that are meant to be together will always find each other,” Bedi says. That belief is at the heart of this book by psychiatrist Dr. Brian Weiss. Many Lives, Many Masters is a fascinating blend of psychiatry and spirituality, documenting his unexpected journey from skeptic to a believer in reincarnation. The book follows his sessions with Catherine, a patient plagued by anxiety, who — under hypnosis — begins to recall vivid past lives and receive messages from spiritual entities known as the Masters. These sessions not only heal Catherine but profoundly transform Weiss’s understanding of life, death and the soul. For Bedi, it offers something rare: the comfort that life has deeper layers, and the idea that some connections, lessons and paths stretch across lifetimes. “It makes you feel, believe, and understand that this life is not all there is,” she says.

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

For decades, vulnerability was seen as weakness. Brené Brown changed that narrative — and Bedi is one of the many who found courage in her words. “Sharing your vulnerabilities is a true act of courage,” she says. Daring Greatly encourages the reader to lean into discomfort and speak their truth in a culture obsessed with perfection and shame. Through personal stories and research, she reveals how vulnerability fuels love, creativity, connection, and joy. “This book taught me so much,” Bedi. And if you want more, she recommends Brown’s Netflix special, too. “It’s life-changing.”

Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia

In Outlive, Dr. Peter Attia reimagines how we approach ageing — not just to live longer, but to live better. Similarly, Mandira’s passion for health isn’t just about fitness — it’s about longevity, vitality, and conscious living. That’s why Outlive is one of her most-annotated books. Dr. Attia breaks complex science into actionable insights on how to extend one’s health span — the years when the body and mind are working optimally. He also challenges outdated medical models that wait for disease to strike, advocating instead for personalised prevention. “It offers incredible insights,” Bedi says, and notes it’s one of those books one can’t put down — and can’t forget once one does.

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