BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22, 2026 — Laura Di Franco, the CEO of Brave Healer Productions, a Bethesda-based book publishing company, announces the release of the seventh book in its The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care series.
The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care: 25 Tools for Navigating Loss, Grief & Transition is once again helmed by Anna Pereira, founder of The Wellness Universe. The new book offers a unique perspective on unresolved grief, whether from the loss of a relationship, dream, career, health, identity, or even a hoped-for future that is no longer possible.
Pereira said, “May this book help you identify the losses and griefs that have quietly shaped your life. May it help you release burdens you were never meant to carry forever.”
The latest volume contains chapters by more than two dozen experts who cover such topics as finding peace through physical loss, illness, and aging; coming back from quiet quitting; and coping with losses due to adoption, divorce, and the deaths of parents and siblings. It also contains a foreword written by world-renowned singer Gloria Gaynor, known for the single “I Will Survive.” Gaynor lived with the ache, loneliness, and fear of being alone that resulted from growing up without a father.
Also contributing to the book were Laurina Anderson, Jill “GiGi” Austin, Beth Bracaglia, Claudia Carrier, Betsy Cutler, Jean Voice Dart, Maria Feider, Fatima Hassan, Carrie Hopkins-Doubts, Elizabeth R Kipp, Rev. Maria Leggett, Denée Fortune McKnight, Kathleen S. McPhillips, Dr. Charleen M. Michel, Linda Aileen Miller, Cherry Pfau, Heather Potvin, Alishba Rahman, Leah Skurdal, Nancy Stevens, Janette Stuart, Dr. Caya Tanski, Rachel Vasquez, and Sherry Wuu.
Praise for the book
“Through raw, real-life stories and practical, grounded tools, each author opens a window into their own experience of loss, showing you how these pages can become a companion on your own path. This is a book for anyone who has ever wondered how to navigate grief without losing themselves in it.” — Maria Alves, sports lawyer at Berlin Sports Law
“What makes this book so meaningful is that it does not simply talk about grief. It offers hope, reflection, and practical ways to move through it. Every story is different, yet together they leave you with the same powerful reminder: loss may change us, but it does not have to define us, and healing can also be a journey back to ourselves.” — Kathleen Hala, The Home Care Navigator
“Anna Pereira and her team at The Wellness Universe did an incredible job creating a book that offers not just inspiration, but 25 powerful tools to help us heal, evolve, and reconnect with the light within us.” — Erika Olivera, professional soccer player, founder of Potencial Soccer
About Brave Healer Productions
Brave Healer Productions specializes in book publishing and business strategy for healers. It has published nearly 100 Amazon best-selling books, among them the series The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing and The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care.
Find a list of services offered by Brave Healer Productions at https://lauradifranco.com.
About The Wellness Universe
Anna Pereira is the founder of The Wellness Universe. As an author and creator of wellness events, projects, and programs, Pereira is an expert at showcasing, promoting, and supporting the world’s most talented wellness professionals. Through her platform and her Facebook page, Circles of Inspiration by Anna Pereira, she has improved the lives of over 700,000 people.
Contact: Anna Pereira, [email protected]; or Laura Di Franco, (703) 915-3653; [email protected]; www.BraveHealer.com
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