Books published by Follow It Thru

Have you suffered from a collapse in your mental health, and you feel like no one really understands what you are experiencing?Do you need inspiration that recovery is possible?Have you ever wondered if there are any other resources that could aid you in navigating your mental health challenges from shadows to light that could compliment medications and traditional therapy?Are you a caregiver or a professional who supports people who struggle with their mental health, and would like to know more about a mind-body-emotions-spirit approach to helping someone rediscover momentum in their life?You are in the right place.From Shadows to Light is a compilation of the voices of 11 co-authors who courageously share their own mental health journeys, challenging stigma by speaking out.Each author shares about their personal initiation of mental health challenges, the lessons they learned, and alternative approaches to recovery and maintaining their well-being.Come join us through the visionary pages of From Shadows to Light, where you will be taken through topics such as nutrition and brain-gut health, trauma and PTSD recovery, workplace psychological safety, mental health advocacy and the wisdom of a multidisciplinary "whole human" approach to mental wellness that considers the mind, body, emotions and spirit of the individual.All 12 co-authors currently live in Alberta, Canada, and are advocating for systemic reforms in mental health care in Canada and beyond.Featuring:┬╖ Dr. Christina Bjorndal┬╖ Mike & Lisa Adams┬╖ Kimmy Krochak┬╖ Cinnamon Cranston┬╖ Cindy Klamn-Conway┬╖ Vireo Karvonen┬╖ Marilyn Brighteyes┬╖ Katrina Breau┬╖ Ruthann Weeks┬╖ And Compiler, Olivia Kachman

What would you do if, at the pinnacle of a career you adored, you were laid off? When up-and-coming travel blogger, Charlotte Tweed, was flung into the no-woman’s-land of debt and unemployment –she didn’t hide under the covers. She reinvented her life through travel! Roam Freeis a deeply personal and often hilarious travel memoir that pulls you in to the wild and woolly ride of Charlotte’s epic travel adventures. If you loved Peter Mayle’s,A Year in Provence, you’ll delight in Roam Free’s sweetly innocent deep dive into a life of untethered long-term travel. Charlotte learns that life as a full-time traveller and business owner is everything terrific and terrible as she imagined it would be. Journey with Charlotte and her quirky,enigmatic husband,Darryl,on their surprising and mad-cap adventures of a lifetime. Be touched and entertained as they journey from job loss to personal transformation, with stops in the lands of grief, adult post-secondary education and frequent visits to the ever-surprising landscape of marriage.Travel with them as they experience the world with fresh eyes and open minds. Learn how they survive driving on the high-speed German Autobahn. Discover what helps them stay happily married on a treacherous Egyptian tour, a meltdown in Jordan, andnavigating the alpine lunch options in Italy.With singular wit and openness, Tweed sharesthe rough and magical bumps in the road from unemployed to empowered. Roam Freeweavesinnocence, delicious international details and heartfelt insight into this often-humorouslookat what it can mean to reimagine your life through travel. Roam Free proves that it is truly never too late to reinvent yourself and hit the openroad!

Yoga is the answer to everything, right? That’s what many studios, instructors, clothing manufacturers and advertising companies would like you to believe, and it is certainly a great place to start.But sometimes a deeper level of self-care and introspection is necessary to help you move past your daily stressors, childhood trauma or anxiety to find a place of inner peace.Join Holly Valentine-McDonald as she takes a refreshing look at what lies beyond the mat, combining various types of yoga, breathwork, and Cognitive Behavioural psychology coping techniques to get you out of your negative headspace, and move you closer to a place of peaceful BE-ing—whatever your age or stage in life.Learn from Valentine-McDonald’s inspiring journey from being an A+ people-pleaser in a high-stress career, to finishing two Master’s degrees as an adult learner; and see how her evolution from yoga enthusiast to teacher and therapist helped take her beyond negative self-talk, childhood trauma, alcohol abuse, anxiety and depression. Valentine-McDonald’s work will help you deal with anxiety and past trauma by:Increasing your awareness of triggers and how to avoid themEnhancing your sense of calm in stressful situationsAccepting the past and moving forward in peace, love and forgivenessGranting yourself permission to practice self-careAltering the soundtrack in your head with positive self-talk and breathworkDemonstrating yoga poses that will support your introspective journey Finding Serenity is your guide to moving past your Not-My-Day mindset, into a positive, heart-centred ‘Namaste’ headspace, enriching your journey along the way.

Miss Claire is a teacher who delights and inspires her students with dazzling pizazz and a huge heaping of love. Her classroom is a rainbow-colored world, full of music, laughter and ideas. Until one day, it wasn't for Miss Claire mysteriously loses her flair.In this vibrant rhyming story, discover why Miss Claire suddenly goes from flair to flop. Follow her and her students through the twists and turns of classroom life. You'll never guess how Miss Claire gets her flair back. Children, teachers and parents will be delighted by the spunky Miss Claire and her class. Let this book be a conversation-starter at school and at home for topics related to finding joy, building community, expressing feelings, and of course, personal style! There's even a Curiosity Sparking question guide at the back of the book!Fun, lively and surprising, this ode to teachers everywhere is bound to open your eyes and your hearts. It might even help you find your flair!

Can you stand in front of a mirror completely naked – and smile?Wouldn’t it be amazing to actually love the skin you’re in?Dee Mago, fitness instructor extraordinaire, knows your pain.  She fluctuated between the best and worst body of her life in a three-year span.  She worked her way from unhealthy and ashamed to fit, sensual confidence and self-love using her revolutionary DEE-5 system.With this quick and easy-to-follow guide at your fingertips, you too can:Learn how to integrate 5 key areas of lifestyle for guaranteed success.Discover the transformative power locked within your 5 senses.Learn from real success stories of people just like you who have achieved lasting sensual confidence.Be Happy Naked – for good!

Have you ever dreamed of being on stage and speaking to a primed and eager audience excited to receive your content? Or maybe you are like the millions of people around the world who are terrified to speak. Either way, you have a story to tell and people need to hear it. Sean Tyler will teach you how to prepare yourself, engage your audience, and connect with a group of any size. Sean Tyler addresses the technical aspects of public speaking like how to prepare a room,how to engage your audience before and during your talk.

What's Money Got to Do with It will elevate your financial thinking through real-world scenarios, while giving you fresh new tools to help you move through your current financial state into one of abundance, freedom and peace of mind.For most of us, money is a topic we would rather not talk about openly-particularly where debt is concerned. We somehow feel that getting in over our heads financially is a direct reflection on our self-worth.We're here to tell you that is not the case! The one thing we know for sure is that financial success is anything but guaranteed, and even more difficult when you choose to follow an entrepreneurial path.Join us in What's Money Got to Do with It as twelve co-authors share their personal experiences with their money story, financial trials and tribulations. Throughout What's Money Got to Do with It, we explore the differences between money, value, and worth, and how we often mistakenly tie our self-worth to our financial wellbeing, our careers, and to climbing that rickety, over-burdened corporate ladder.You'll find wisdom in the mindset tips included from each co-author, like: How to make non-emotional decisions about money Be intentional with your business profits Focus on your freedom from debt plan Have a clear vision of your financial future and use your cash flow plan effectively Discover how you can walk tall and proud, regardless of your story, and how changing your relationship with money is a key element in creating a positive shift in your bank balance.

Life has a way of throwing lemons at us when we least expect it. So, what can you do with those lemons? You fire up the juicer and prep the lemonade stand!Ignite your confidence and your personal drive to overcome whatever challenges you face with the power of authenticity, vulnerability and good old-fashioned grit.Join visibility strategist and publisher, Heather Andrews and thirteen of her inspiring co-authors as they share their personal experiences with some of life's most challenging circumstances.Learn how these entrepreneurs overcame damaging business experiences, financial ruin, and personal hardships, as they show you how to move forward with the poise, grace and insight.Whatever adversities life has thrown at you or your business, find out how to expose the humbling wisdom in the lesson, and learn how to change your circumstances by shifting your mindset.You'll also find key factors to the success of your own journey in each author's lessons. Such as: Uncover your authentic self to build your confidence Exercise your thoughts daily to change your beliefs Don't let the fear of what could happen, make nothing happen Let these inspirational storytellers help you rise up and overcome your challenges using the professional tools and services they have to offer.

Welcome to your ultimate high performance mindset manual. Twenty-one days to supercharge your success and amplify your best life. Think that's a big promise? It is, and I make it because it's not magic...it's science. Transform your psychology...transform your business...transform your life!

This cookbook is wheat, gluten, dairy, soy and sugar free and DELICIOUS. Totally tasty recipes for healing your body with the foods you eat and recipes so quick and easy that they are teenager tested and teenager approved. Great recipes for swapping out your old standbys for new stand-ins and you still get to eat delicious chocolate cake.

Are you:* Wondering where to start on your journey to be a successful entrepreneur?* Struggling to get results with your startup business?* Overwhelmed with all the things you need to know about business?The first 5 years are the toughest to survive. You are learning the ropes and trying many different things - some successful and some not. There are only so many hours in a day - what should you be working on to get the biggest bang for your buck?Putting the Pieces Together: Your Survival Guide to the First Five Years in Business is your step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about starting and running your business during these critical years. Stop guessing about what to do, how to find answers and who can help you on this journey.This is your road map to achieve success.ARE YOU READY?

Tragedy. TRIUMPH. Adversity. OVERCOMING. Darkness. LIGHT. Defeat. VICTORY. These are the words that describe and epitomize a group of brave and fearless women whose stories comprise this highly inspirational and powerful book. Fourteen women based out of the city of Reno, Nevada, who experienced multiple challenges, obstacles, and hardships throughout their lives, but chose to do something about it-they chose to RISE.Reno Rising is not just a book. It is a movement, a way of life. Real women who made the decision to believe in themselves, grab their inner power back and stand up for what they were truly about. These stories are written by every woman for every woman. Reno Rising is the blueprint for rebuilding new paths, adventures, callings, and mindsets. Fourteen courageous women invite you to become part of their stories, to rise above your own circumstances. Reno Rising is more than a compilation-it is life. Be part of the evolution. Come rise with us.

At 30 years old Erika Leib's personal hardships have stalled her into amundane life of safety and security. Not that she spends much time thinkingabout it like that. She's underemployed at a job that probably shouldappreciate her more but that is hardly uncommon. She's got a halfwaydecent, sort of relationship with no pressure to make a larger commitmentand a family who loves her. Plus she's got Rachel- her best friend, confidant,the person who's always been there for her and always will be.It's not where she thought she'd be but she's content.That all changed, however, after her chance meeting with actor, XavierJames. Soon Erika begins to re-evaluate her own worth and must decide ifshe's ready to rediscover the girl who once would leap without thinking or ifshe's prepared to stay just another shopgirl.Loaded with good food and fueled by the importance of good friendships,the book is like Sex and the City for a generation that could never afford theextravagance Carrie and Co. promised

You are Not Smaller Than the Room is an exceptional look into the inner workings of a person's confidence tracing its early formation from childhood all the way through adulthood experiences. You are Not Smaller Than the Room will take you through the psychological, envionmental and situational happenings that form who you are and shape your confidence. Learn how to stop feeling smaller than the room become the star you were always meant to be.

Life is busy and active and can become a giant pile of tasks and obligations with no end in sight.  Overwhelm and stress can take over.  Danielle Lynn, bestselling author on Amazon, has developed a layout within her spirited daily planner to help maintain organization and a schedule, provide regular inspiration and restore commitment to your daily activities. Each month is designed to recognize gratitude, share motivational words and quotes for the month, budget your finances, and track your monthly appointments alongside the beautiful photographs of nature and the changing seasons.All photographs in this calendar are taken by and copyrighted to the author.

Are you a mother who wants it all--that great job, a beautiful family, a healthy body, mind and soul and spirit? But are you overwhelmed and pulled in too many different directions to ever feel your life is in balance?This book is your "go to" guide to move you through that struggle to your life you desire! It is filled with raw, vulnerable stories of 19 empowered female business owners. Each story is punctuated with brillant tips and inspiring lessons learned. These women perservered in the midst of extreme challenges to reach a place of peace in their work and family lives. NOW you can too! No matter what you passion, with a shift in mindset you can too!

Too often we feel alone in this world. When life puts an obstacle in our path we fear that we will appear weak of we ask for help. This is so common, so why don't we ever speak about it? During the toughest times, we suffer in silence. It does not have to be this way. Heather Andrews brought together 23 people who shared their real soulful stories with raw vulnerability. They transformed from being bottomed out to living happy lives.The lesson is how you react to life's obstacles and the awareness of how it impacts you.Many people endure life altering traumatic events, which make the tomorrows seem full of darkness and despair. These authors have shared their journeys to show you that there is life after periods of crisis. They chose to look within to find the courage and hope to overcome their obstacles. They learned that by facing adversity, there was opportunity to grow, learn and harness that knowledge. Life can change - you need to be the agent for that change.These stories are real, authentic, and written from the heart.Each story in this book will guide you to dig deep, look inward, and love yourself enough to change, so you too can find the similar outcome as the co-authors. They found and longed for: happiness, security, and clear direction.Our wish for you is that no matter what obstacle you are facing, you will discover the lessons and opportunities within these stories that will help you on your path. Remember, your journey only begins when you meet the obstacles on that path. It starts with one small step towards the life you have dreamed of and deserve.

What does it feel like when your life is suddenly turned upside down? What happens when a life event occurs that you were not expecting, and your personal and professional plans are thwarted? Nothing makes sense. The path you are now on is nothing like the one you were walking before, and there is nothing but the overwhelming darkness of uncertainty and fear. Meet Sage Knight, whose life has become this new reality, and is now faced with a trail of anxiety and confusion. It is at those times when one is seeking answers, she or he must be open to new possibilities. For Sage, it is going to a calming spot near her home in the town of Lake George in the Adirondack Mountain region and praying for a fresh direction. When her prayer is ans wered, she has no idea how her path will pave the way for another person in her journey to receive much-needed healing and a brand new perspective. Knight Shift is about the power of starting over, dealing with and overcoming adversity, and discovering new skills and abilities, sometimes even a career that was never considered before. Come along on Sage's journey and immerse yourself in her story and the characters whom she comes in contact with along the way. The shifts in our lives can become our greatest blessings if we allow them to.