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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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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
Abundance of Wisdom
Heart Horse is a moving anthology that weaves together twenty deeply personal stories about the bond between humans and horses from all walks of life who have found meaning, recovery, or transformation through their connection with these gentle, powerful beings. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Although I am not a typical “horse person,” horses had been attempting to get my attention over the past few years. These “pings” came in a variety of ways. For example, in 2021, my husband and I purchased a piece of land in the Virginia mountains that, unbeknownst to us, happened to be in the middle of horse country, with horse trails running up and down the mountain. This automatically opened up our social network to these beautiful animals and their people. In our metaphysical practice, we found ourselves working with a plethora of clients seeking to connect more deeply with their horses. It was during those conversations—between the equine and their human—that we realized these majestic beings held an abundance of wisdom for humanity. I knew that their stories needed to be told.
Do you have a favorite story in the book, and if so, why does it hold special meaning for you?
Each story is meaningful in its own right, and it would be impossible to select a favorite. What I will say, however, is that I didn’t expect to be brought to tears over and over again, as I worked with the stories during the editing process. Even during a second or third pass, I found myself tearing up. Our authors wrote with such heartfelt authenticity that their words convey not only a literal account but an energetic message, as well. So, while the reader’s mind processes the words, the soul resonates with the deeper wisdom.
What was the biggest challenge you faced in putting together this collection?
The biggest challenge for an anthology editor, in my experience, is working with multiple authors—specifically, compiling a wide range of writing styles and voices into a cohesive project. As with any collaborative effort, the diversity of participants is its strength. But at the same time, it requires an editor to navigate with sensitivity, respect, and aplomb.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be published?
I currently have three books in the works: an investigative project about Mars, another that presents a unique perspective on angels, and a third that will dive into a new approach to Astrology. In each of these, I am taking off my editor’s hat and co-authoring the books with three other subject-matter experts. Palm and Lotus Publishing, the company I founded with my husband, Will, is the publisher for each of these exciting new projects! Look for the first to debut in mid-2026.
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Heart Horse: Soulful Stories of Equine Healing, Grace & Companionship
Heart Horse is a moving anthology that weaves together twenty deeply personal stories about the bond between humans and horses. Each chapter opens a window into a different life, people from all walks of experience who have found meaning, recovery, or transformation through their connection with these gentle, powerful beings. From stories of illness and survival to redemption and rediscovery, the book explores the spiritual and emotional resonance that horses bring to human lives. It’s not a how-to manual about horsemanship. It’s about how horses become mirrors for our hearts, showing us what we hide, helping us heal, and calling us to live more honestly.
The writing, contributed by a mix of scholars, healers, riders, and ordinary horse lovers, is heartfelt and honest. Some stories are written with elegance and restraint, others with raw emotion that catches you off guard. The tone shifts from tender to fierce to reflective. I found myself slowing down to reread sentences that hit deep. The horses in these pages are not props or metaphors; they are partners, teachers, even saviors. The language is simple but carries weight. There’s something about the way these writers describe touch, breath, and stillness that pulls you right into the moment.
What I liked most was the humility threaded through the stories. The humans come to the horses broken, unsure, seeking something they can’t name. The horses meet them without judgment, offering lessons about patience, presence, and love that asks for nothing back. At times, I found myself tearing up, not out of sadness, but because the honesty felt so pure. There were passages that made me smile, too, small, funny details about stubborn horses or awkward first rides that reminded me how life’s lessons rarely arrive gracefully. Editor Allison Brown curates these voices with care. Her introduction adds warmth and context, explaining how this collection came to be, and why horses, with all their mystery and grace, continue to reach into our souls.
I’d recommend Heart Horse to anyone who’s ever loved an animal deeply, whether or not they’ve ever ridden one. It’s for readers who crave real stories about growth, grief, and gratitude. If you’ve ever felt lost, lonely, or uncertain of your own footing, this book will meet you there.
Pages: 256 | ASIN : B0FLQFB8F5
Soul Reclaimed: Transforming Trauma into Triumph (Classic Paperback Edition) (The Road to Transcendence)
Soul Reclaimed tells the story of pain, healing, and rediscovery. It follows Julie, a young woman whose life is shattered by a violent assault, and Linda, a woman in midlife struggling with emptiness and disillusionment. Through the guidance of a psychologist named Bill, their separate paths converge into one that explores transformation, consciousness, and the reclamation of self. What begins as trauma and despair unfolds into a journey toward awakening. Author Neal Ritter weaves psychology, spirituality, and raw human emotion into a tapestry of stories that ultimately ask what it means to heal, not just survive.
Reading this book stirred something in me. It’s not a light read, not by a long shot. The first chapters, especially Julie’s harrowing experience, left me shaken. The writing doesn’t flinch, and that honesty made me both uncomfortable and grateful. Ritter doesn’t dress pain up; he presents it as it is, ugly, confusing, and real. But beneath the darkness, there’s this persistent flicker of hope. The therapy scenes between Linda, Bill, and later Julie hit close to home. The dialogue feels lived-in, almost like you’re eavesdropping on real sessions. I could feel Ritter’s experience as a clinician in every line. At times, I wished the philosophical passages had breathed a little more, but even when they grew dense, the sincerity kept me turning pages.
I also found myself wrestling with the mix of psychology and mysticism that runs through the book. One moment, we’re deep in clinical supervision; the next, we’re talking about ego dissolution and soul transformation. But it works. The blend feels honest to the messiness of healing, part science, part spirit, all human. The emotional through-line never wavers. I found myself caring about these people, especially Linda and Julie, whose parallel journeys felt like reflections of different stages of one woman’s soul.
Soul Reclaimed isn’t just a story about trauma. It’s about the stubborn light that refuses to go out. I walked away from it feeling unsettled, inspired, and comforted. I’d recommend it to readers who crave depth and don’t shy away from emotional intensity. Therapists, survivors, seekers, and anyone standing on the edge of change will find something here worth holding onto.
Pages: 294 | ASIN : B0FBGMY329
The Masterpiece of Nature
The Masterpiece of Nature is a reflective and relatable work about resilience, purpose, and the quiet courage that defines the human spirit. It moves through stories and essays that touch on belonging, doubt, hope, and growth. Wazzeh uses history, philosophy, and small moments of life to show that even the smallest acts and choices ripple through the world. Each section feels like a conversation rather than a lecture. It reads like a companion for anyone walking through uncertainty, offering empathy instead of instruction, and presence instead of pretense.
I found myself pausing often, letting the words breathe. Wazzeh’s writing is tender and clean, yet filled with emotional weight. His use of stories, about Florence Chadwick swimming through fog, or Wangari Maathai planting trees against all odds, brought the abstract into the real. The prose doesn’t rush. It trusts the reader to sit with the lessons. There’s an honesty to it that feels rare. I could feel the author’s respect for human frailty, and his belief that strength isn’t about loud victories, but about staying kind, staying present, and staying true.
At times, I wished the rhythm would break more often; some passages lingered in reflection, but even then, the stillness had its own pull. The book’s tone is humble. It doesn’t try to dazzle. It tries to heal. And it succeeds in doing that in small, quiet ways. Wazzeh writes like someone who has been through storms and come out softer, not harder. The sincerity seeps through every page, and that makes the book feel alive.
I’d recommend The Masterpiece of Nature to anyone who is in a season of transition, loss, or questioning. It’s for readers who crave meaning but are tired of self-help formulas. It’s for those who want companionship rather than direction. If you like books that don’t tell you how to live but remind you why it’s worth living, this one is for you.
Pages: 366 | ASIN : B0FFN8FRS1
Meaningful Improvement
One Percent 365 lays out a simple but powerful idea: small daily efforts, as little as one percent, can add up to huge changes over time without feeling overwhelming. Why was this an important book for you to write?
To share what I have found to be useful in improving outcomes and personal perspectives in my life. TO break it down to be manageable, no matter the stress endured, real or perceived.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
To show the possibilities and value of applying this to many aspects of our day-to-day living.
What is one thing that people point out after reading your book that surprises you?
That I have revoiced a known one percept concept and shown how applicable it can be to many aspects of our lives besides weight loss and work metrics. Kindness and forgiveness, as applied, appear to impact my readers.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from One Percent 365?
This concept can be tailored to each of us in a way that is palatable and shows a meaningful improvement over time.
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The author takes the reader on a journey to illustrate the possibilities of change that we can examine, address, and begin to make progress one percent at a time, each day. The simplest truth will become evident that each of us can tackle any aspect of our lives and work toward a desired goal with small incremental efforts while making steady, daily gains.
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