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Our Soul’s Lens
Unveiled: A Journey to Soul Realization is part memoir, part spiritual roadmap, and part therapeutic manual that weaves together personal stories, neuroscience, energy work, and metaphysical exploration into one cohesive, soul-centered narrative. Why was this an important book for you to write?
In my trauma practice, I work to help people realize what happened to them was not arbitrary but happened for a reason and has meaning. This was the reason for writing this book as well. We can learn from meaning and create new meaning. This is a powerful function of Unveiled.
I appreciated the neuroscience you incorporated into this book rather than just presenting spiritual information; the combination makes it easier to trust the process. Did you find anything in your research for this book that surprised you?
No, I this is basic to trauma therapists. Trauma therapy evolved with the simultaneous evolution of neuroimaging; thus, the practices being developed could be visually measured and understood, accounting for rapid brain changing therapies we do not see in mental health nor addiction.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
Placebo as both miraculous and as what we can do with deliberate meaning change. I discuss our need for evidence and Placebo studies provide that in dramatic and stunning ways. The Self-Healing approaches take that idea of what is possible and plug in applications that are amazing. Of course, this book’s goal is to see through our Soul’s lens and Soul connection is perhaps the pinnacle moment in this text.
How has your experience in the mental health field helped you develop this process for healing and awakening?
Yes, my practice and my ascension evolved as one, energetically and that was amazing. My clients presented things I need to learn, not only as a trauma practitioner but as a spiritual practitioner as well. It was and still is an amazing synergy.
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Have you struggled with letting go of past trauma or understanding why certain things have happened in your life? Have you ever considered a spiritual approach to healing? Or have you never even considered the existence of a soul? In Unveiled, licensed Creative Arts Therapist Herb Cohen challenges and guides our discernment about connecting to our soul and using that connection to better grasp the events of our lives.
With almost forty years of experience working with mental health, addiction, and trauma, Herb pondered the questions he repeatedly asked his clients and condensed years of informed practice into a concise approach to his process.
In this book, you will contemplate:
How separateness impacts our world
What role “awareness” plays in our lives
Why we see the world through certain lenses
How to connect to your soul and be guided by the essence of who you are
How to surrender to self-heal
The goal of this book is to take you on a spiritual journey from trauma or atrocity to one of love and bliss.
The Empowerment Revolution
The Empowerment Revolution is a personal-development book that blends memoir, psychology, spirituality, and practical coaching into a clear roadmap for moving from fear and survival into confidence and self-authorship. Dr. Stacey Kevin Frick opens with his own early story of trauma and learned fear, then expands outward into ideas about subconscious programming, emotional survival states, energetic narratives, accountability, and redefining success on your own terms. The book reads like a mix of self-help and narrative psychology, anchored by the author’s belief that empowerment is both a mindset and a lifelong practice of reclaiming your personal agency.
As I moved through the book, I found myself reacting as if in conversation with someone who’s lived the work they’re teaching. Frick’s stories of childhood fear and misaligned beliefs aren’t told for shock value. They serve as the emotional doorway into his central point: most of us inherit limiting stories long before we know we’re allowed to question them. His description of being suffocated as a toddler by his father hit me hard, not because of the event itself, but because of how clearly he connects it to the beliefs he carried into adulthood, beliefs about danger, abandonment, and worthiness. The writing is plainspoken at times, but the honesty gives it weight. I liked that he doesn’t try to sound like a guru. Instead, he sounds like someone who’s been in the dark and is willing to say exactly what it took to find the light.
What surprised me most was how often the book invited me to slow down and check in with myself. There’s a whole section about “old energetic narratives” that blend scientific and spiritual language, but the core idea is relatable: your environment shapes you, and if you’re not careful, it keeps shaping you long after you’ve outgrown it. The story of the CEO who still carried his father’s “you’re not good enough” energy despite having every external marker of success made the point better than any metaphor could. Moments like that made me pause and take stock of which beliefs in my own life were inherited rather than chosen. And even when the book leaned a bit mystical, the practical reminders, like checking where your feet are to remind yourself you’re safe, brought everything back down to earth.
By the time Frick gets to empowerment itself, the tone shifts in a good way. It becomes less about uncovering wounds and more about building something new. The chapter on accountability frames it not as a burden but as a reclaiming of your strength, almost like choosing your life rather than reacting to it. I appreciated that. It felt grounded, not preachy. And the distinction he draws between “proving” and “improving” landed with me. One drains you because you’re performing for someone else. The other fills you because you’re growing for yourself.
The Empowerment Revolution feels best suited for readers who enjoy personal-development books that mix introspection with practical coaching. If you like memoir-styled self-help or transformational psychology, you’ll probably connect with it. The book encourages you to look honestly at the beliefs that built your identity, question the ones that hurt more than they help, and choose new ones with intention.
Pages: 130 | ASIN : B0FNY5VM47
Create Change
In The Art of an Enlightened Woman, you guide readers to rediscover what it means to be whole and encourage them to live with purpose. Why was this an important book for you to write?
I just really want to share with women that they have this untapped, undiscovered incredible voice inside of them. Sometimes we hear it and ignore it and sometimes we do not hear it at all-or feel it. We become numb to our existence. There is such incredible power when we are able to weave experience into wisdom and strength and we all have this capability, sometimes we just need a reminder.
The Art of an Enlightened Woman is the reminder that all we need is already inside of us.
Can you share with us a little about the research that went into putting this book together?
I have spent the last 25-30 years working with women of all ages encouraging them on their health journey. So many times I have encountered incredible women with low self-esteem, fear and a lack of courage- to really listen to themselves and learn from their experience. I have 2 daughters, beautiful female friendships, mothers, sisters and aunts and truly believe that empowerment is internal but also comes from encouragement. We become who we surround ourselves with. I want to encourage women around the world that we are all strong and capable and more so when we are all empowered. We can create change one woman at a time by standing up for what we believe in and insist that we are valuedjust by who we are.
I spent hours reading women’s history, women’s rights, studying buddhism, philosophy and reading, reading, reading-health journals, medical research and so much more and loved every minute of it. What a beautiful process.
Did you learn anything about yourself while writing The Art of an Enlightened Woman?
I have learned so much. I have learned that there is so much to know in the world. I have so much to continually learn. I do not ever want to be not curious. I want to understand what it was like for the women who have walked the earth before me-and for those to follow. It was also a reminder that this manifesto is something that even I can return to when my strength is wavering.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from this book?
That you are capable of more than you know. Self-doubt is simply a construct. You have an internal strength and wisdom waiting for you to discover that will guide you to live your best life.
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Unveiled, A Journey to Soul Realization
Herb Cohen’s Unveiled: A Journey to Soul Realization is part memoir, part spiritual roadmap, and part therapeutic manual. It weaves together personal stories, neuroscience, energy work, and metaphysical exploration into one cohesive, soul-centered narrative. The book begins with Cohen’s background as a trauma therapist and gradually unfolds into a layered study of consciousness, ego, and the soul. Through detailed examples from his practice, he connects emotional pain and trauma to spiritual evolution. He invites readers to step beyond intellectual understanding and instead experience transformation through awareness, energy, and love. The book blends science and spirituality, often questioning what we believe to be possible while presenting exercises for emotional healing and personal awakening.
The writing has a rhythm that’s equal parts therapy session and spiritual transmission. Cohen’s approach is brave, at times raw, and occasionally unconventional. He doesn’t shy away from merging clinical insight with mystical belief, and that tension between grounded psychology and ethereal spirituality makes the book compelling. I found myself pulled in by his metaphors, especially his “rancid food” analogy for emotional pain. It’s simple and unforgettable. The science sections can get dense, yet they serve a purpose. They anchor the spiritual claims in something familiar, and that balance keeps the material from floating too far into abstraction.
What struck me most, though, was that Cohen’s idea of “unveiling” isn’t only about peeling back old layers over time, but about reaching a single, electrifying moment when the soul is revealed in its fullness. Through his Flow technique and compassionate guidance, he describes how the shift happens all at once, the veil lifts, and in that instant, everything feels wide open, limitless, and vividly alive. It’s not a slow climb toward realization but a sudden, breathtaking recognition of who we truly are. That moment, he says, is available to anyone willing to surrender and allow Flow to move through them, and reading his account made me feel the rush of that possibility.
The book ranges from trauma recovery to near-death experiences, from energy work to quantum consciousness. At times, it reads more like a collection of awakenings. Cohen’s voice carries humility and warmth, and his belief in human potential feels genuine. The way he talks about awareness, about simply noticing, resonated with me. There’s a sense of relief in his words, a reminder that maybe we don’t need to fix ourselves as much as we need to see ourselves clearly.
I’d recommend this book to anyone standing at the edge of their own transformation, therapists, healers, or anyone who’s tired of looping through the same pain and wants to see meaning in it. It’s not light reading. It asks you to think, to feel, and to let go of what you think you know. But if you’re ready for that kind of journey, Unveiled offers a heartfelt and practical guide to becoming whole.
Pages: 158 | ASIN : B0FJYMJFY8
The Art of an Enlightened Woman
Sarah Voldeng’s The Art of an Enlightened Woman: A Manifesto is both a guidebook and a mirror. It reflects back to the reader the quiet strength and potential buried beneath layers of fear, expectation, and self-doubt. Through chapters like The Art of Empowerment, The Art of Boundaries, and The Art of Independence, Voldeng weaves philosophy, psychology, and personal insight into a tapestry of wisdom designed to awaken self-awareness. The book reads like a conversation with a mentor who knows when to challenge and when to comfort. It’s about rediscovering the self, what it means to be whole, to live with purpose, and to carry both grace and grit into every part of life.
The writing feels personal, not preachy, as if Voldeng were speaking from her own experience rather than theory. She connects ideas from ancient philosophy to modern struggles with a rare clarity. I found myself pausing often, not because the prose was heavy but because the ideas were. Her blend of compassion and accountability resonated with me. When she writes about responsibility and choice, I felt a kind of uncomfortable recognition. She doesn’t let the reader hide behind excuses, yet she never shames. There’s an honesty that feels refreshing. The mantras at the end of each chapter linger in the mind like quiet prayers, simple but powerful reminders of who we want to become.
At times, the tone leans toward the instructional, but it’s balanced by warmth and sincerity. Voldeng’s background in holistic health and psychology shows in her structure; she builds each chapter like a progression, a series of practices for the soul. What moved me most was her insistence that enlightenment isn’t something you find in a temple or through perfection, it’s in how you live, how you treat yourself, how you take ownership of your choices. The mixture of ancient wisdom and modern sensibility feels grounding. I could sense her belief that empowerment isn’t loud; it’s steady.
The Art of an Enlightened Woman left me both calm and stirred up. It’s the kind of book you return to when you’ve lost your footing, or when you need to remember your worth without apology. I’d recommend it to anyone, especially women, who feel stuck between who they are and who they want to be. It’s not just for readers interested in self-help; it’s for anyone craving a deeper connection to themselves.
Pages: 149 | ASIN : B0F5RPXP59
Pathways to Inner Peace
Diane Dreher’s Pathways to Inner Peace is both a personal guide and a practical workbook. The book lays out nine distinct “paths” toward cultivating a calmer, more connected life. These include mindful presence, community, kindness, nature, meditation, purpose, intuition, the arts, and joy. Each chapter weaves together ancient traditions, modern psychology, and Dreher’s own lived experiences. The structure invites the reader into a nine-week journey, with small daily practices designed to build connection and hope. What I appreciated most was how the book blends personal vulnerability with research and timeless wisdom, making it feel accessible while still grounded in depth.
As I moved through the book, I felt an unexpected closeness to the author. She shares the rawness of her losses, the grief of losing loved ones, and how she used these pathways to rebuild her life. That honesty softened the book’s guidance, keeping it from feeling like just another self-help manual. I found myself pausing at the exercises, wanting to try them instead of rushing ahead. The way Dreher speaks about awe in nature or the simple healing of a mindful breath resonated with me. It reminded me of things I know in my bones but often forget. The writing has a gentleness to it, a kind of quiet encouragement that never feels preachy.
Certain points about mindfulness or the benefits of nature are repeated across chapters. The repetition itself becomes a practice, a reminder that peace is found in consistency. The research citations were helpful, but I preferred when she leaned into storytelling and metaphor. That’s where her voice shone brightest. I especially loved her descriptions of everyday moments, like sipping coffee while watching a sparrow at a feeder. Those simple images made the ideas feel real and relatable.
I walked away with a sense of calm and a handful of practices I want to try. I’d recommend this book to anyone who feels scattered or disconnected, especially in these uncertain times. It’s not a book you rush through; it’s one you live with, week by week. If you’re open to small daily steps, if you want to reclaim a little hope and steadiness, then this book will meet you exactly where you are.
Pages: 229 | ASIN : B0FJRQTLMV
When Your Partner Dies: Moving Forward and Finding Love and Happiness Again
Millard Hiner’s When Your Partner Dies is part memoir, part guidebook, and part gentle pep talk for anyone who has lost a spouse. Drawing from his own experience after the death of his wife Sharon, Hiner walks the reader through the raw early days of loss, the unpredictable stages of grief, and the tangle of emotional, social, and financial changes that follow. The book blends heartfelt personal stories with practical checklists, self-assessments, and ideas for honoring a partner’s memory, before gradually turning to the delicate subjects of moving on, dating again, and even blending new families. His message is clear: grief is unique to each person, but with time, care, and honesty, life can hold joy again.
I found the writing deeply personal and refreshingly unpretentious. Hiner doesn’t hide from the messy truths of widowhood, like how anger, guilt, and even relief can mix together in ways that feel wrong but aren’t. The prose is simple and warm, and the anecdotes carry a weight that advice alone never could. At times, the practical sections, especially the financial checklists, feel almost jarring next to the raw emotional passages, but in a way, that contrast mirrors the reality of loss: you’re mourning one moment and calling the insurance company the next. His ability to offer comfort without slipping into cliché struck me as one of the book’s greatest strengths.
While some themes, such as allowing yourself to feel or seeking support, are revisited, this repetition can serve as gentle reinforcement for readers who may need to hear those ideas more than once. I also found myself wishing for a bit more exploration of the emotional complexity involved in finding love again, as it’s such a delicate and layered subject. Even so, his warmth, kindness, and faith in second chances come through clearly, and the sincerity behind his words is never in question.
I felt as if I’d been guided by a friend who’d walked the path before me, pointing out both the potholes and the places where wildflowers still grow. When Your Partner Dies is for anyone supporting a grieving friend, or even for those years past a loss but still carrying the ache. It would especially resonate with people who need both the heart-level reassurance that they aren’t alone and the practical road map to manage the chaos that follows a partner’s death.
Pages: 140 | ASIN : B0CWMDKVQS
Shining Our Own Truth
Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power is a warm and lively dive into the often-overlooked Niyamas of Yoga philosophy, presented through a mix of ancient wisdom, storytelling, simple exercises, and meditation practices.
What is a common misconception you feel people have about yoga and its total body benefits?
We commonly see Americans viewing yoga as a relative new workout that includes stretching, flexibility, and strength-building. Yes, yoga does all of that and more. The misconception is that yoga’s purpose is spiritual more than physical. Yoga is a 5,000-year-old comprehensive how-to-live philosophy that unites your soul with your Creator using specific scientific techniques and practices including meditation. Hatha yoga is what prepares your body for being able to sit still allowing you to get in touch with your intuition and higher consciousness.
Yoga’s total body benefits include a flexible spine so that your nerve impulses can flow freely. When the energy channels in your spine are restricted life-force will deplete in your organs and make them vulnerable to disease.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
People frequently tell us about their anxiety and depression, and their growing sense of social and spiritual disconnection, and lack of purpose. We all can see that loneliness, stress, weight gain, back pain, and fatigue are widespread. The wisdom in the Niyamas address these issues and we wrote about them wanting to share this wisdom with everyone who is interested in a new path to love, happiness, and abundance.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power?
We hope readers feel encouragement, guidance, and more faith in themselves after reading Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power. We worked to make the takeaway that we each create our own world while being connected to each other like a string of colorful party lights, shining our own truth in ever-new joy.
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Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power offers a path beyond physical postures, guiding you through the transformative world of Yoga philosophy. Focusing on the Niyamas—ethical principles that promote conscious living—and Raja Yoga’s practices, this book uncovers the essence of mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual growth.
The wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and Eastern philosophy illuminates your journey toward self-improvement, holistic well-being, and spiritual transformation. Learn how yoga’s moral principles, combined with meditation and mindfulness practices, can connect you with your inner self, enhancing your life from within.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
● Deepen your practice by exploring the philosophy behind yoga, enriching your practice beyond asana.
● Cultivate mindfulness and embrace meditation techniques to reduce stress, quiet the mind, and increase self-awareness.
● Learn how the Niyamas guide you toward ethical action and conscious relationships.
● Discover Raja Yoga’s tools for personal growth and awakening spiritual awakening.
Whether you’re an experienced yogi or just beginning your journey, this book offers profound insights into yoga’s power for personal and spiritual transformation.
About the Authors:
The authors of Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power are lifelong yogis with over 40 years of experience in practicing and teaching yoga. They have spent decades studying the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of yoga, specializing in Raja Yoga and the ethical practices of the Niyamas. Their teachings blend traditional Eastern philosophy with modern insights into mindfulness, psychology, and holistic well-being.
As co-founders of a yoga community, they have dedicated their lives to helping others discover the transformative power of yoga. Their work focuses on guiding individuals through personal growth, self-discipline, and spiritual awakening, grounded in conscious living and ethical principles.
Their mission is to empower others to live a life rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and purpose. Through this book, they offer practical wisdom and tools for navigating life’s challenges while maintaining inner peace and spiritual growth.
“We’ve spent over 40 years walking the yogic path, learning and living the principles of yoga. This book is our way of sharing the profound impact that yoga’s ethical teachings have had on our lives. We hope it inspires you to discover your hidden potential and live a more conscious, peaceful, and fulfilling life.”
A New Path to Love, Happiness, and Abundance Using Yoga’s Ancient Niyama Wisdom
At the heart of Yoga and Your Hidden Soul Power are the Niyamas, a set of ethical principles that provide a roadmap for living a mindful, ethical, and spiritually connected life. The Niyamas offer a framework for integrating yoga philosophy into daily life, supporting both spiritual growth and emotional balance.
Here’s a look at each principle:
● Purity (Saucha): Cleanse the mind and body, creating space for clarity and peace.
● Contentment (Santosha): Cultivate gratitude and satisfaction, regardless of external circumstances.
● Self-Discipline (Tapas): Develop resilience and focus through consistent, dedicated practice.
● Self-Study (Svadhyaya): Engage in self-reflection to gain deeper insight into your true nature.
● Surrender (Ishvara Pranidhana): Let go of ego-driven desires and trust in a higher power.
These teachings are not just theoretical; they are practical tools for navigating life’s challenges, fostering mindfulness, and supporting your journey toward spiritual enlightenment. By integrating the Niyamas into your daily life, you can experience profound transformation in both your inner and outer world.
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