Welcome to the Why I Said Yes series, where the contributing authors of Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New share the personal stories behind the chapters they chose to write.
What if your life wasn’t meant to be endured… but truly enjoyed?
In this episode of the Why I Said Yes series, publisher, transformational mentor, and bestselling author Mary Gooden shares the story behind her chapter in Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New.
Mary opens up about the panic attacks that became the catalyst for her own awakening and how they led her to discover a life rooted in joy, purpose, self-Love, and possibility.
As the founder of Divine Destiny Publishing, Mary has helped hundreds of people courageously share their stories with the world. In this conversation, she explains why storytelling has the power to heal not only the writer—but also the reader.
In this inspiring conversation, we discuss:
✨ Why Mary became a publisher
✨ The healing power of sharing your story
✨ Moving from fear to purpose
✨ Simple practices for awakening from within
✨ Creating a life you truly love
📖 Mary’s chapter is featured in Reclaim Your Life: The Breaking That Made You New, launching July 7, 2026.
👇 Learn more about the book and Mary’s inspiring work in the links below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/rylbook
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & Meet Mary Gooden
02:22 Why Mary Became a Publisher
07:20 Why She Joined *Reclaim Your Life*
10:23 Writing Her Chapter
11:33 Mary’s Message for Readers
12:28 Final Thoughts
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