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About
Author, speaker, podcast host, and advocate for mental health and special needs and known for her storytelling and practical guidance on topics such as anxiety, resilience, and Christian faith, and for her bestselling books Rhythms of Renewal, You Are Free, and Building a Resilient Life. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and The Huffington Post.
Before Fame
She earned a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. Her personal experiences and struggles with anxiety and panic attacks influenced her professional path. She was then inspired to explore the intersection of mental health and spirituality which led to her writing and publishing her first book Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning in 2014.
Trivia
She co-hosts the Rhythms for Life podcast with Gabe Lyons. She leads seasonal retreats focused on marriage and parenting. She is a passionate advocate for special needs awareness and inclusion. She is the author of more than 10 nonfiction books.
Family Life
She grew up in the American South. She has four children with Gabe Lyons. Her oldest son has Down Syndrome. Her youngest daughter is adopted and also has Down Syndrome.
Associated With
She and Jennie Allen are both Christian speakers and nonfiction writers who focus on faith and personal growth.
