The Stories That Walked Through the Door

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  There is something a little surreal about rolling a suitcase full of books into a bookstore when your name is on every cover. You write them quietly. You edit them. You second-guess them. You work through covers, publishing, distribution and all the details no reader ever sees. Then one day, you unpack those books onto a table in a beautiful independent bookstore and wait to see who walks through the door. Saturday at Bookery Manchester , they walked through. And what a gift they were. A Perfect Day for a Bookstore It was damp and gray outside, the kind of New Hampshire day that practically begs you to wander into a bookstore and stay awhile. Inside, my table was filled with The Internal Fungus Among Us , Rooted & Renewed , and Watered & Whole , along with bookmarks, information about my wellness work, and a wellness giveaway basket filled with all three signed books, my Gut Health Grocery Guide, a journal, candle, eye mask and a few other little things meant to e...
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Wellness Retreats

 


Something meaningful is taking shape.

These retreat experiences are designed for anyone who is ready to step away from the noise, reconnect with themselves, and return home feeling restored.

Retreats currently taking shape:

Rooted & Renewed — A women's wellness retreat in the heart of New England

Watered & Whole — A sober-curious retreat for those seeking connection and clarity

Pruned & Purposed — A devotional retreat for grief, transition, and what comes next

Solo on Purpose — A travel retreat for those ready to discover what they're capable of

Plus additional wellness and educational experiences currently in development.

Dates, locations, and details are coming together. Spaces will be intimate by design and expected to fill quickly.

Be among the first to know.

Visit forwardthinkerwellness.com/retreats to join the early access list.

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