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Celebrating Robyn Vogel’s powerful new book Come Back To Love

Are you tried of living in Heartbreak? Robyn Vogels powerful new book, Come Back To Love: A Path to Healing, offers a science-backed, trauma-informed path to healing relationship patterns, breaking pain cycles, and opening your heart to lasting love. If you are ready to understand why certain patterns repeat, release emotional pain, and reconnect with self-worth and healthy love, this book provides practical guidance and compassionate insight for the journey.

Come Back to Love offers a deeply moving and beautifully written path for those ready to heal heartbreak and reconnect with the love that already exists within. Robyn Vogel weaves emotional insight, trauma-informed wisdom, and spiritual depth into guidance that feels grounded and genuinely transformative. Readers are invited to explore the emotional, mental, and embodied patterns that shape relationships and self-worth through a whole-person approach to healing. The guidance is compassionate, practical, and deeply respectful of the healing process, offering reflections and tools that can be naturally integrated into daily life. At its core, the message centers on returning home to yourself while nurturing deeper self-love, emotional healing, and authentic connection in life and relationships.

Available now on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03hHlLTb

From Intentional Conscious Parenting to Spiritually Aware Parenting by Efrat Shokef, PhD

Observing our local and broader international realities, we are invited to tune back into our hearts. Tune into our hearts, and from there into the possible for humanity. Awakening, remembering, shifting back to a worldview of LOVE, of unity, and of care.

Raising children in such turbulent times invites our intentionality. This invitation extends beyond our intention to provide, care, mend family wounds, and become better in all the ways that brought lack into our lives as we grew up. We are invited to be intentional about every choice, every word, and every moment of our shared time, because every moment counts. It can be an aligned soul moment or an unaligned one, shining light on what we are invited to transform.

With growing awareness, more and more parents and inspiring humans walking with or by children embrace intentionality in every interaction. More and more parents and significant adults to little ones become conscious of who they are and who their children are, and grow in their power as choice makers. However, there is an aspect that many skip, avoid, or fear exploring. An aspect woven into who we are: our (beyond religion) spirituality, the energy we are, the more that we each are. This is where Spiritually Aware Parenting comes in, not to replace but to add to other intentional and conscious parenting approaches.

Spiritually Aware Parenting adds three aspects to our approach to parenting and raising little ones (and sometimes also ourselves): 

1. Parents and Children are on a Shared Journey. 

Old paradigms focus on raising children to fit in, grow into adults who fit into their social environment, and succeed in what their environment perceives as success. They focused on hierarchy. Parents and elders know what it takes to survive, and be a human, and children must learn all the do’s and don’ts. A one-directional relationship. 

As we open ourselves to the spiritual, energetic, and the more that we are, we are invited to shift our mindset and open our hearts to seeing and walking by the children in our lives as equals. Embracing the teachings they offer. The invitations they present. Accepting them as our teachers. Reminding us of who we, too, are. 

Accepting our children as teachers does not make us students only. It is a shared dance. We guide them on being human in this time and in our local environment, which is most likely one of the reasons they chose us as their parents. They remind us of who we were before we embraced the human way as the only way.

2. We Are All More Than Just Our Human Physical Selves. 

Children are still connected to the more that they are. Sensing energy, conversing with nature’s children. Connected to their spiritual guidance. As we embrace Spiritually Aware Parenting, we are invited to awaken to and embody these same qualities within ourselves. Open up to our energetic self, nourish our children, and guide them on how to stay aligned with the energetic, soul, spiritual and the more that they are and will be, within their human form, and along their human journey. 

Guiding children on how to care for their energy, cleanse, or nourish is not yet part of the common child-rearing curriculum. Spiritually Aware Parenting invites our attention and intentionality to these aspects of our shared journey.

3. Raising Children Who Stay True to Who They Are

The wish and prayer of almost every spiritually aware parent is to find a way to guide their children in staying true to their beauty. Beauty that is the expression of their soul, their wisdom beyond time, and their luminosity, weaved into who they chose to be in human form in this lifetime. 

As we forget our soul promises to ourselves, we cannot know what soul promises our children made to themselves. As we embrace Spiritually Aware Parenting, we are invited to take responsibility. We embrace their choice in our potential and do what needs to be done, in any healing modality that works for us, to heal, resolve, see, know, and become our beautiful potential. It is only when we walk our soul’s path and beauty that we can create the conditions our children need to stay aligned to their soul’s path and luminosity.

We are raising the future leaders. Luminous leaders who will need to be in their power as responsibility shifts to them. Raising them to stay aligned with their blueprint, soul’s wisdom, and the Love they all are is the key, and our contributions to growing ethical co-creators. Co-creators who will lead with care and Love for all of Mother Earth’s children.

As more and more parents and significant adults to little ones, and growing ones (teens…) awaken to the possibilities available to us today, and as more and more families open their hearts to the invitation embedded in the shared journey with the children in their lives, we raise and nourish our energetic vibrations. 

Every step we take to stay true to who we are and grow into who we are ripples, inviting others to align as well.

One by one. Family by family. Community by community.

Efrat Shokef, PhD, is the author of award-winning books: The Promise We Made: Three Universal Soul Promises We Made to Our Children and UniverSoul Promises: Foundations for Creating the Conditions Our Children Need to Thrive in Times of Transformation. She is a mother, writer, cosmic-journeyer, and shamanic energy-healing practitioner who works primarily with children, teens, parents, and families worldwide. Learn more at www.efratshokef.com

Ditte Young’s What The Horse Whispers Becomes Instant #1 Bestseller in Multiple Categories

Ditte Young’s What The Horse Whispers Becomes Instant #1 Bestseller in Multiple Categories

Exciting news is reaching readers, horse lovers, and those drawn to the spiritual human-animal connection. Ditte Young’s book, What The Horse Whispers: A Deeper Understanding of the Horse’s Mind and Heart, is now officially released and continues to hold #1 New Release status on Amazon in multiple categories, along with reaching #1 Bestseller status across multiple categories.

This recognition reflects the growing global interest in understanding telepathic and intuitive communication between horses and humans. Readers are resonating with Ditte Young’s perspective, which explores how horses communicate emotionally, energetically, and telepathically, offering insight into the depth of awareness horses hold.

What The Horse Whispers invites readers into a deeper exploration of the horse’s inner world through the lens of telepathic communication and intuitive awareness. The book moves beyond traditional training frameworks and instead focuses on emotional presence, energetic attunement, and the subtle signals that shape trust and connection between a horse and human. Through accessible storytelling and practical insight, the book helps readers:

  • Understand how horses communicate through emotional and energetic signals

  • Recognize intuitive and telepathic impressions that can occur in horse and human relationships

  • Build safer, more trusting partnerships through deeper listening and awareness

  • Develop greater self-awareness through interaction with horses

  • Explore how telepathic communication can strengthen connection and mutual understanding

This perspective speaks not only to equestrians, but also to readers interested in consciousness, intuition, and telepathic communication. Holding both #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release rankings signals strong reader demand and ongoing community support. It also positions What The Horse Whispers as a meaningful voice in the growing space where intuitive communication, animal awareness, and human consciousness intersect.

Reader interest continues to grow in areas that explore emotional intelligence, energetic awareness, and relationship-based approaches to working with animals. Ditte Young’s work arrives at a time when many horse owners and equine professionals are exploring deeper, more connected ways of working, understanding and caring for their horses.

What The Horse Whispers: A Deeper Understanding of the Horse’s Mind and Heart is available now, with continued momentum across equine, personal growth, and animal communication communities.

Learn more or to order this bestselling book visit Amazon here!

Dr. Danielle Armour Achieves Amazon #1 Bestseller Status Across Three Categories

Dr. Danielle Armour Achieves Amazon #1 Bestseller Status Across Three Categories: A Milestone for Somatic Healing and Women’s Health

Achievement in the publishing world reflects more than rankings. It signals that a message has reached people at the exact moment they need it most. The recent Amazon #1 Bestseller recognition earned by Dr. Danielle Armour across three categories highlights a growing global shift toward science-backed, body-centered approaches to healing, stress regulation, and women’s health for her book Awaken Your Body, Awaken Your Desire: Using Science to Heal Your Stress & Find Your Sexual Vitality.

A Turning Point in How We Understand Stress and Healing

Chronic stress is no longer viewed as just an emotional experience. Research continues to confirm that stress lives in the body, influencing nervous system regulation, hormone balance, immune function, and overall wellbeing. Dr. Armour’s work focuses on somatic healing, a method that helps individuals reconnect with their bodies to process and release stored stress responses. Somatic healing moves beyond traditional talk-based frameworks by helping individuals:

  • Recognize physical stress patterns

  • Reset nervous system responses

  • Rebuild safety signals within the body

  • Restore emotional and physiological balance

This approach is especially powerful for women, whose health concerns are often closely tied to stress load, hormonal shifts, and emotional labor.

Why This Bestseller Achievement Matters for Women’s Health

The growing visibility of somatic healing reflects a broader movement in women’s healthcare. More women are seeking solutions that address root causes rather than symptom management alone. Dr. Armour’s work supports women in areas such as:

  • Stress regulation and nervous system recovery

  • Emotional healing and trauma-informed care

  • Reconnection to body awareness and intuition

  • Restoring confidence and self-trust

  • Improving overall mental and physical resilience

The bestseller milestone demonstrates strong demand for resources that empower women to understand their bodies through both science and lived experience.

The Rising Demand for Nervous System Education

Modern life places constant pressure on the nervous system. Increased screen exposure, work demands, caregiving roles, and global uncertainty all contribute to chronic activation of stress responses. Education around nervous system regulation is becoming essential, not optional. Readers are increasingly looking for tools that help them:

  • Recognize fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses

  • Develop daily nervous system reset practices

  • Build emotional regulation skills

  • Support long-term mental and physical health

Dr. Armour’s work contributes to this educational shift by making complex neurobiological concepts accessible and actionable.

Somatic Healing and the Future of Mind-Body Medicine

Healthcare is moving toward integrative models that recognize the inseparable relationship between mind and body. Somatic-based practices are now being integrated into:

  • Psychotherapy models

  • Trauma recovery programs

  • Women’s health treatment plans

  • Stress and burnout recovery protocols

  • Preventative wellness frameworks

The success of this work reflects growing public awareness that healing must include the body, not just cognition.

Celebrating Leadership in Transformational Women’s Wellness

Reaching #1 bestseller status across three Amazon categories is more than a publishing achievement. It is validation that readers are ready for new models of healing that are evidence-informed, body-aware, and empowering. Dr. Danielle Armour’s contribution helps expand the conversation around women’s health, stress recovery, and somatic healing into mainstream awareness. This milestone marks continued momentum toward a future where women have access to tools that support both emotional and physiological wellbeing.

Movements in health and wellness often begin with one voice willing to present a new perspective. When that perspective reaches bestseller status, it signals collective readiness for change. Somatic healing is no longer niche. It is becoming foundational to how stress, trauma, and long-term wellness are understood and treated. Dr. Danielle Armour’s achievement stands as both a professional milestone and a meaningful step forward for women’s health, stress science, and integrative healing worldwide.

To learn more or order your book visit Amazon here! 

Micro-Moments, Massive Shifts by Jenny Garufi

We’ve been taught big transformations take lots of time. The truth is we can create huge change in micro-moments, and not much time at all. When we send off the energy of “trying harder”, it can create judgment of ourselves and exhaustion. 

Real change can happen in the in between moments with some presence and refocusing our energy and attention. Tiny, intentional rituals create lasting neural emotional shifts. When you are gentle with yourself and begin to take these moments, you can truly notice more peace and transformation pretty quickly!

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s natural ability to change and adapt throughout our lives. Every thought we think, habit we repeat, and experience we have gently shapes the brain’s wiring. The more often something is practiced, whether it is a belief, a reaction or a way of responding the stronger that pathway becomes. The beautiful part? New patterns can always be created. Small, repeated moments of awareness, intention, or kindness literally teach the brain a new way to be. Change does not require force, just consistency and care.

These micro-moments shift reality when we practice with frequency, but do not take intensity. This is gentle work that shows us we are ready for change and are taking these moments to catalyze it.  Micro-rituals interrupt our automatic pilot. The average person has 60,000 thoughts a day, 80% negative and 95% the same exact ones as yesterday. By interrupting our auto-pilot we create safety in the nervous system and it signals the brain, “hey, something new is happening here.” This allows for subconscious patterning to be released and with it you give permission for stress and burnout to also leave your energy. This isn’t meant to judge the mind, but to show how often it runs on old programming.

A micro-moment is choosing to pay attention to what you are thinking for a small amount of time.  You can do this in the shower, as you are waking up before you leave bed, as you are falling asleep at night, at a red light, in line at a grocery store, while doing something routine like brushing your teeth, while having your first cup of coffee, or any moment you choose, “I am here now”. This is much more about being present and embodying what you are thinking versus concerted effort. Consistency matters so much more than perfection. 

Here are three small rituals you can do in these micro-moments:

  1. Be conscious for one or two breaths and set one intention. This can be as simple as, “I am going to find something that makes me smile today” or “I am going to return to presence and show up for myself more and more.” This works because you are interrupting whatever your brain was telling you and choosing to set an intention of how you want your life to look, instead of returning to fear or worry. You can use this at any of the above times. The morning, before you go to bed and shower time are the most powerful. In the morning or before bed, we usually go to dread; things that were said or did, worries about the day or the world. Our subconscious is more tuned in during these times making our intention and thoughts go even deeper. In the shower you have the time where you are by yourself and you have the healing element of water which allows those intentions to go deeply into your body and energy.
  2. You can use your senses to ground your mind. Tune into what you see, what you hear, what you taste at the moment. You can do this as you wash the dishes or shower, feel the water on your hands or body, think of the sound it is making, see if you smell anything at the moment (soap, etc).The senses are the nervous system’s love language. This helps reduce anxiety and mental overdrive.
  3. Choosing a single repeatable phrase or question is also a way to choose what you are thinking. This allows you to shift from self-criticism to self-connection. Repeating phrases or questions such as, “Life gets to be easier and easier”, “Why do good thing always happen to me?”, or “I am so grateful for….” and fill in the blank. We’ve all had those moments where we did or said something and silently said to ourselves, “why am I so stupid?” Repeating these positive words replace that dialogue. Those are unconscious thoughts, repeating from some disempowered state but choosing thoughts is so much more powerful and can help shift our self worth and energy, which changes our reality. 

Any of these rituals can be done in less than 3 minutes. 

Force tightens the nervous system, gentleness opens the door to transformation.  When change arrives through gentle ritual rather than force, the subconscious relaxes, resistance fades and trust begins to grow. Ritual work not by pushing the mind, but by reassuring it, again and again, that it is safe to change.  Change sticks when the body feels included. The body remembers what the mind tries to force, and it integrates what it feels safe to experience. 

Transformation is truly the relationship with yourself, it invites in becoming a different, more relaxed and present person, one moment at a time. Commit to one micro-moment today and give yourself credit for remembering to take that moment. Please know that there is nothing wrong with you if you find yourself back in reaction mode instead of conscious responding. You are human, this is a process. You are already becoming, please thank yourself for any time you stop yourself from going fully down a rabbit hole or choose presence. Transformation doesn’t happen all at once; it unfolds softly, through the small moments where you choose to come home to yourself. 

Jenny Garufi is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and healer devoted to helping people create inner peace through simple, embodied practices. After healing herself from years of chronic illness, she has spent two decades sharing accessible tools for transformation. She is the author of A Short Path to Change, Soulful Alchemy, and The 3 Minute Shower Reset: 21 Days to Inner Peace, and a contributor to Sacred Stories Publishing, including Neale Donald Walsch’s God Talk. Her passion is helping people return to themselves through small, meaningful moments of presence. http://jennygarufi.com

Rewiring The Mind by Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt

In today’s demanding business landscape, many professionals find themselves operating on autopilot, repeating the same patterns of overworking, over-functioning, and over-giving without realizing how deeply these habits run. These patterns are often rooted in old subconscious programming formed long before stepping into leadership roles or high-pressure careers. While time management tools or productivity strategies can offer temporary relief, they rarely address the deeper source of burnout. Lasting change begins when individuals shift the internal narrative that drives their daily choices.

When you shift your subconscious programming, you shift the entire direction of your life. Success becomes something you create intentionally, not something you chase.” — Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt

Hypnotherapy offers a powerful and accessible pathway for this type of inner transformation. By working directly with the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy helps professionals understand and release outdated beliefs that no longer serve them, beliefs that fuel stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional exhaustion. Instead of pushing harder to improve, individuals learn to interrupt the internal scripts that keep them stuck in cycles of burnout.

Through this deeper level of awareness, professionals can begin replacing reactive, stress-based habits with healthier, more empowered ways of thinking and responding. As old programming dissolves, space is created for clarity, creativity, resilience, and renewed motivation. This shift not only impacts personal well-being but also transforms how individuals lead, communicate, and show up in their work.

Three Hypnotherapy Tools to Break Old Patterns and Restore Balance

1. Pattern Awareness Through Subconscious Exploration  

Hypnotherapy creates a calm, focused state that allows individuals to observe long-held beliefs and emotional triggers from a new vantage point. Instead of responding out of habit, they can identify where certain patterns began and why they persist. This awareness opens the door to conscious change and replaces automatic reactions with intentional choices.

2. Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs with New Internal Language  

Many professionals carry internal statements such as “I have to handle everything,” or “I’m not allowed to slow down.” Hypnotherapy helps gently rewrite these beliefs into supportive, balanced internal language. As the subconscious accepts new messages, individuals naturally begin acting from healthier motivations—without force, guilt, or resistance.

3. Anchoring Calm and Confidence into the Nervous System  

Hypnotherapy tools such as breathwork cues, visualization anchors, and guided suggestion help regulate the nervous system and reduce stress responses. Over time, these techniques create new internal pathways associated with calm, focus, and self-trust. When challenges arise, individuals can return to these anchors rather than falling back into old burnout-driven behaviors.

Breaking free from old programming is one of the most impactful steps a professional can take toward long-term balance and success. Removing these subconscious blocks frees individuals to pursue opportunities, make clearer decisions, and step into higher levels of success with more ease. When individuals shift from operating on inherited or conditioned patterns to acting from clarity and intention, they experience greater energy, emotional well-being, and alignment with their personal and professional goals. Hypnotherapy provides a compassionate and effective framework for creating this transformation from the inside out.

As workplace expectations continue to evolve, leaders and professionals who invest in their inner landscape gain a distinct advantage: the ability to navigate pressures with grounded presence rather than survival mode. Rewiring the mind is not about becoming someone new, it’s about returning to who you were before stress, conditioning, and overwork shaped the way you operate.

Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt, is an executive counsel, c-suite breakthrough mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and multiple #1 international bestselling author and artist who helps people rewire their subconscious, release emotional weight, and transform their relationship with money, power, and self-worth. She works with a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 executives and visionary leaders, guiding them through deep mindset work, and subconscious healing, for self-liberation. Tisha Marie Cain is highly sought after for her work in elevating executive mindsets with clarity, confidence, and strategic vision to convert opportunities into measurable advantages. To schedule your private appointment visit: https://tishamariecain.com  https://www.cainslegalsupport.com/

Protecting Your Book’s Copyright

How to Navigate Copyright Infringement and Fake Companion Workbooks on Amazon

As a publicist and host of the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, I’ve had the privilege of working with many distinguished authors of inspiring bestsellers. During preparation for a recent interview, I came across something deeply troubling on Amazon, a fake, poorly created “companion workbook” being marketed under the author’s name and book title without permission. This discovery exposed an increasingly common issue for authors and publishers today: copyright infringement and the unauthorized exploitation of creative work.

Since then, I’ve encountered numerous fraudulent listings. These fake companion books often mimic the original title, branding, and in some cases, even portions of the content, deliberately misleading readers into thinking they’re official supplements to legitimate works. To make matters worse, the algorithms of some online retailers are actively recommending these knockoffs to buyers of the original book, causing fan confusion and redirecting revenue away from the rightful creator. Shockingly, some of these counterfeit workbooks have even climbed into the Top 100 New Release lists. In one case, the “fraudulent author” openly admitted in the description that they were “trying to make money” as a student outside the U.S.

After identifying a pattern of these fake workbooks targeting popular titles, I contacted Amazon to report the issue and raise awareness of what appears to be a systemic problem. To their credit, Amazon responded quickly and explained the process for reporting such violations. However, they were clear that only the original author or publisher has the authority to request removal.

This experience highlights a growing threat to intellectual property in today’s digital marketplace, and an urgent need for authors to be proactive in protecting their work. If you discover your book has been misused online, here’s a step-by-step guide to reporting it through Amazon:

Taking Action: How to Address Copyright Infringement on Amazon

If you discover a fraudulent workbook or unauthorized derivative of your book, Amazon’s copyright infringement reporting process is an effective tool to help resolve the issue. Here’s how:

    1. Visit Amazon’s Copyright Reporting Page
      Go to https://www.amazon.com/report/infringement

    2. Gather Necessary Information
      Have the following ready:

      • A link to the infringing product

      • A link to your original work or proof of copyright ownership

      • A concise explanation of how your intellectual property is being violated

    3. Submit a Detailed Report
      Fill out the online form thoroughly and clearly. Amazon typically requires a statement certifying that you hold the rights to the original work.

    4. Follow Up as Needed
      If you don’t see the product removed within a reasonable timeframe, follow up. Amazon does take action, but persistence may be required.

Monitor Your Work with Google Alerts

To stay ahead of potential infringements, consider setting up Google Alerts for your name, book title, or other key phrases unique to your brand. This free tool notifies you whenever those terms appear online, giving you a chance to review new listings or mentions quickly.

To set up alerts visit https://www.google.com/alerts

    • Enter the keyword or phrase you’d like to monitor (e.g., your book title)

    • Choose the delivery frequency and email address for updates

This proactive approach can help you catch unauthorized listings early and take swift action.

Why This Matters

Unauthorized workbooks and similar counterfeit products not only siphon potential revenue from authors but also dilute the brand and message of the original book. They can mislead readers into believing they are purchasing an endorsed product, which can damage the trust between authors and their audiences.

As members of the publishing community, we must remain vigilant against such infringements and take proactive steps to safeguard our intellectual property. By utilizing tools like Amazon’s reporting process and setting up Google Alerts, we can help ensure authors receive the credit and compensation they deserve.

A Call to Action

If you’re an author, publisher, or book industry professional, I urge you to regularly monitor online platforms where your work is sold. Familiarize yourself with copyright infringement reporting processes and don’t hesitate to act if you discover unauthorized copies or counterfeit products.

Together, we can help protect the integrity of the publishing industry and uphold the rights of authors whose work inspires and empowers readers.