My Books
"If you struggle with anxiety, READ THIS BOOK.
Must read!"
"I will be recommending it to clients of mine."
"If you struggle with anxiety, READ THIS BOOK. Must read!" "I will be recommending it to clients of mine."
Penny doesn’t stand out and she likes it that way, but when she has a panic attack in English class, suddenly, she’s very much in the eye of her classmates. To make matters worse, a classmate recorded it on Snapchat, which went viral around the school with “#PennyPanic.”
As the nickname is chanted at her in the halls, she clings to her friends but they all have their own struggles too. She feels alone and fears no one will understand her pain. She has Ms. Peese, a school counselor and a hippie Grandma, Betty, who guides her along the way to help normalize her anxieties. Penny begins to learn anxiety shows up differently for everyone; sometimes it's obvious and other times it's not.
When the worst thing imaginable happens to one of her friends, will she be able to rise above and reclaim her confidence or will the anxiety win?"
A Young Girl's Journey with Anxiety
Penny Panic:
In the attic of an estate sale, Laura found a black notebook — a dead man’s unfinished travel journal. His last entry ended in Italy, the very country Laura had spent six years trying to claim citizenship in so she could live and work in Europe. It felt like a sign. She packed a bag, wrote on the next page, and set out to finish what he started.
Spiritual Nomad isn’t just a travel memoir. It’s a story about falling apart, chasing meaning across continents, and the long road to healing.
Growing up, Laura’s introverted nature and deep sensitivity often made her feel invisible. She was so reserved that teachers would sometimes mistakenly mark her absent from class. At 17, a teacher nominated her for a chance to study in Europe. It changed everything. That solo adventure lit a fire in her — she found confidence, her voice, and a hunger to see the world.
Back home, she was living with the weight of her brother’s addiction. Travel became her escape — meeting strangers, hearing their stories, and searching for moments of peace far from home. But when she found her brother after he overdosed, everything stopped. Panic attacks crept in. She couldn’t leave the house, let alone the country.
In time with therapy, the healing process began and the courage to try again.
Through a decade of travel, heartbreak, and unexpected healing, Laura rebuilt herself piece by piece, and along the way, discovered a kind of love she never expected. This book is for anyone who’s felt lost and unsure how to start listening to their inner compass again.