What do Kelly Clarkson lyrics have to do with attachment theory and emotional boundaries? A lot more than you’d think. Miss Independent isn’t just an early-2000s anthem—it’s a surprisingly accurate exploration of avoidant attachment, hyper-independence, and what it means to let love in without losing yourself.

Struggling with overthinking or people-pleasing? Welcome to our first Therapy Book Club pick—where we dive into why Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory is a psychologist-approved mindset shift that just might change your life.