Expert Bio
Jenna McCarthy is a prolific and genre-spanning author whose work blends sharp humor with genuine insight. She has written bestselling books across memoir, nonfiction, fiction, and children’s literature, and her bylines have appeared in over 60 national publications, including Seventeen, Mademoiselle, Shape, Cosmopolitan, and Reader’s Digest. Her TEDx talk, “What You Don’t Know About Marriage,” has been viewed millions of times and remains a fan favorite for its candid and comical take on relationships.
In addition to her books and essays, Jenna has consulted extensively with aspiring and established authors, guiding manuscripts from concept to publication. Known for her wit and candor, she’s been described as “Chelsea Handler meets Dr. Phil,” with the storytelling chops to match. Her work has been featured in anthologies like Chicken Soup for the Soul and praised for making readers laugh while making them think.
She is also a regular columnist for the Independent Medical Alliance on Substack, where her series “Here’s a Thought” explores the lingering effects of medical and cultural narratives shaped during the COVID era. With a mix of irreverence and clarity, she brings attention to overlooked truths and offers a fresh, independent lens on the state of health, freedom, and reality itself.
