Author Patti Clark has been described as a cross between Elizabeth Gilbert and Julia Cameron. Her book 'This Way Up: Seven Tools for Unleashing Your Creative Self  and Transforming Your Life'  was the winner of the prestigious International Excellence Best Self-Help Book of the year in 2017. Patti is an accomplished speaker and workshop leader, sharing her knowledge and wisdom with others for more than 30 years in several countries.   Patti has been featured on TVNZ’s Breakfast Show and numerous radio shows and podcasts; her work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Thrive Global  and The Mindful Word.   Patti’s links: http://www.thiswayupbook.com/ https://patticlark.org/   Books, authors and podcasts discussed in this episode: “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/ Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/ Anne Lamott https://www.ted.com/speakers/anne_lamott “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” and “When the Body Says No” by Dr. Gabor Mate https://drgabormate.com/ “Recovery Revolution” podcast, Omar Pinto https://omarpinto.com/ “Chasing the Scream” by Johann Hari https://2018.johannhari.com/