{"product_id":"well-being-isbn-9781401996758","title":"Well Being","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback! A fitness celebrity shares her story of overcoming autoimmune disease—and helps you chart your own path to wellness in body, mind, and soul.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeing diagnosed with a chronic illness can be   stressful, confusing, and scary—especially when the path to healing seems to   be nowhere in sight. \u003cb\u003eValentina Gaylord \u003c\/b\u003eknows this firsthand because   she has lived it. She survived a terrifying series of health challenges that   started when she was stricken with Bell’s palsy and launched on a years-long   journey to recover her health—which, after exhausting every avenue that   conventional medicine could offer, she finally did by turning within.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWell   Being\u003c\/i\u003e, Gaylord dissects the course of her own decline from exuberant   wife, mother, and fitness entrepreneur to pain-riddled, exhausted, and   desperate victim of disease. She details the dedicated and educated response   she brought to her debilitating illnesses as she battled to restore her   health. And as she tells her story, she invites you to chart your own path of   healing in body, mind, and soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on her personal experience and   intensive research as well as her work with clients in the boutique fitness   studios she founded and owned for over ten years, Gaylord shares exercises   and techniques that put mindset, emotional wellness, and spiritual awareness   at the forefront of health. In each chapter, she offers thoughtful questions   and carefully crafted journal prompts to help you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay attention to your body and   listen to its messages for you \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnravel the mysteries of your own health challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart to write your own healing story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind your way to true well-being—not just renewed vitality but a new sense of   fulfillment and purpose that will transform your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Untangling the impacts of autoimmune disease was just the beginning for me,”   Gaylord writes. “It demanded an evolution of my mind, heart, soul, and body.   My reawakening took over a decade. Yours will not.”“These days it’s becoming rarer to come across a soul whose intentions for healing and life betterment are directed to others instead of solely directed to themselves. Not only is Valentina’s focus on others and their healing, but she also possesses a special level of compassion that she directs into everything she does in her life’s work.” \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eAnthony William\u003c\/b\u003e, Medical Medium, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The mere absence of disease is not health. True health occurs when we see improvement in every domain of our well-being. Honest and engaging, Valentina Gaylord’s book explores how to approach creating true health.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShawn Achor\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eBig Potential\u003c\/i\u003e and T\u003ci\u003ehe Happiness Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eWell Being\u003c\/i\u003e, Valentina shares her transformational experience to validate and illuminate the process of healing. In the midst of my own journey to health, her book offered reassurance of being on the right path. Thank you, Valentina, for the terrific insights and vulnerable sharing of your journey. You have given this Olympian inspiration to push ahead to meet my health and wellness goals!”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eGreg Louganis,\u003c\/b\u003e world-renowned diver, four-time Olympian, and winner of four gold medals and one silver medal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Valentina writes an amazingly deep and vulnerable story of her own hard-earned healing and reclaiming of a life that better serves the entirety of the body in all its forms. I highly recommend this book for anyone who feels alone in their struggle to find and forge their own path to whole-body healing.” \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eEmily A. Francis\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Body Heals Itself \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eWell Being\u003c\/i\u003e, Valentina Gaylord not only relates her own inspiring journey to wellness. She also helps readers chart their own journeys in a deeply personal way. Her incisive questioning and compassionate guidance create a framework for each of us to write our own story of healing in body, mind, and soul.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eNadia Comăneci\u003c\/b\u003e, first gymnastics perfect ten in Olympic history, five-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and winner of three silver medals and one bronze medal  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I believe Valentina to be a light and a guidepost to life. If you would like a breather from the storms of your life and your soul, I recommend her authentic words about her struggles and healing. I found comfort in the way she puts forth a compassion for life and a willingness to look where things are never comfortable. Everyone deserves ‘well being,’ but you have to look for it!”  \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e Peter Barton\u003c\/b\u003e, film and television actor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eWell Being\u003c\/i\u003e, Valentina Gaylord has created a resource that is empowering and deeply moving. Her ability to articulate the nuanced steps of healing, both physical and emotional, provides a compassionate and practical road map for those navigating their paths to recovery and self-discovery. Her wisdom and empathetic approach offer readers the tools they need to overcome obstacles and foster a resilient spirit. Her words offer solace, strength, and guidance, making this book an essential companion for anyone committed to their healing journey.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eTatiana Gutsu\u003c\/b\u003e, Olympic Gold Medalist, CEO and president of Empowerment Zone and Worldwide Gift of Fit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Valentina Gaylord’s \u003ci\u003eWell Being\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate guide to achieving wholeness. Covering mental and physical health in depth, this book is a one-stop shop for holistic wellness. Dive in and apply its wisdom to your life to experience true well-being.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003ePastor Shep Crawford\u003c\/b\u003e, Grammy award–winning producer and songwriter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Valentina takes you by the hand and leads you through a profound journey of health transformation. \u003ci\u003eWell Being \u003c\/i\u003eis a moving and empowering guide, filled with insights and tools that lead you to rewrite the story of your own health. A must-read if you’ve ever faced or are facing a health challenge!”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eIrene Pace\u003c\/b\u003e, food relationship specialist and author of \u003ci\u003eEat Like You Teach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I had a front row seat to Valentina’s personal transformation. She courageously navigated some pretty rough seas—taking the road less traveled, relentlessly committed to facing her fears with Olympic-level strength, grace, and humility. In \u003ci\u003eWell Being\u003c\/i\u003e, Valentina passionately shares her journey, with the intention to inspire you to overcome your challenges and live the life you imagine. I am beyond proud of her and can’t wait for you to benefit from this amazing book!”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eMitch Gaylord\u003c\/b\u003e, Olympic Gold Medalist, gymnastics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you have found yourself with a copy of \u003ci\u003eWell Being\u003c\/i\u003e, your journey of self-healing and self-discovery has already begun. Valentina’s personal story is raw, honest, and inspiring, divulging immense insight and tools to heal and truly follow one’s own path if you have the courage. This book is brave, bold, and beautiful.” \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eKellie Blaise\u003c\/b\u003e, actress and writer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Valentina is a kind, warm, passionate, and aspirational woman, and this is candidly reflected in this book. A true depiction of one’s courage and unwavering belief to heal.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eLorenzo Agius\u003c\/b\u003e, photographer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I admire Valentina’s inner strength and resolve to persevere until she found answers for her healing. Her story is a wonderful, motivating guide. May it reach the hearts and minds of all those who face a struggle like hers and need support.” \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eCathy Rigby\u003c\/b\u003e, theater producer, actress, speaker, and Olympic gymnast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWell Being \u003c\/i\u003eisn’t just a book—it’s a lifeline, a beacon of hope, and a guide to reclaiming wellness on every level. Valentina’s insights into mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness are profound. Her advice isn’t just theoretical; it’s practical, actionable, and most importantly, it works. Her warmth and sincerity shine through every page, making the experience both comforting and empowering.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003ePeter Rafelson\u003c\/b\u003e, producer, music publisher, and president of Rafelson Media \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Thank you, Valentina, for bringing us a much-needed ‘if-I-knew-then-what-I-know-now’ book with \u003ci\u003eWell Being\u003c\/i\u003e. Sharing this type of knowledge could quite literally save someone’s life.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eRandi L. Chapman, MBA\u003c\/b\u003e, athlete branding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Valentina shows us the power of transformation and also how all aspects of us (mind, body, soul) are one. This is a must-read for everyone. She openly shares her own story, which is both touching and inspiring, and I found her wellness journey informative and eye-opening and couldn’t put it down until I finished it, staying awake all night.\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTriona Sheeran\u003c\/b\u003e, therapist, QHHT level 3, consciousness speaker\u003cb\u003eValentina Gaylord\u003c\/b\u003e is a CEO, founder, entrepreneur, business owner, holistic health and wellness coach, fitness expert, allergy and asthma ambassador, advocate, mother, and author. Diagnosed in 2012 with the debilitating autoimmune disease Bell’s palsy, followed by Hashimoto’s disease, Gaylord launched a decade-long personal crusade to not only save herself but to root out an understanding of and a cure for a disease so convoluted and elusive, few answers were known. Seeking out doctors, naturopathic and hormone specialists, nutritionists, and even mediums, Valentina turned her commonly misdiagnosed ailments into a calling that has brought healing, a growing business empire, and a network of prestigious and like-minded colleagues into the fold of growth, wellness, and what she has branded Whole Body Wellness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaylord has dual citizenship and divides her time between America, London, France, and Malta with her family and children with Olympic Gold Medalist Mitch Gaylord. Her love of the arts, music, theatre, literature, history, philosophy, music, all things romance, and the Mediterranean Sea has made Europe her home.","brand":"Hay House LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233837625573,"sku":"NP9781401996758","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781401996758.jpg?v=1767743770","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/well-being-isbn-9781401996758","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}