Anna Laura

04/27/2026

Recognizing & Supporting Women during Postpartum Grief. And more specifically, women of color.

Thank you Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative (FMMHC) I am grateful to hold space for this important work.

To view more clips on this topic and more subscribe to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ and read my upcoming Substack

04/23/2026

Rising Above Journey Within

Episode 2 Part 1, “Why Transparency and Ownership of Feelings Matter,”
Chapter 1, “My Story - A Journey Toward Emotional Wellness, Faith, and Healing.”

Listen here: https://open.substack.com/pub/annalwoods/p/rising-above-journey-within-4d6?r=2x9e02&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

This unique book encourages you to embark on your own journey of deep reflection and self-discovery.

Looking to read more? I invite you to pre-order your copy today of “Rising Above: Journey Within” here: https://www.al-woods.com/store

Thank you for meeting me here.

Until Next Time, take care!

Anna Laura

Inspired By Ecclesiastes 3: The many Season in our lives….

Psalm 23: Walking through the valley….

Read here: Bible Gateway

04/17/2026

Rising Above: Journey Within excerpts.
Legacy of the Heart: Inspired by my dear friend Portia’s question: “What will your emotional legacy be?”

Order your copy of Rising Above: Journey Within at https://www.al-woods.com/store



https://open.substack.com/pub/annalwoods/p/rising-above-journey-within?selection=f278c3fb-8d95-49ac-837a-a372466537ee&r=2x9e02&utm_medium=ios

Listen now | Episode 1 Excerpt 1

04/15/2026

This unique book encourages you to embark on your own journey of deep reflection and self-discovery. Order now to receive your signed copy.

I invite you to pre-order your copy today.

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Anna L. Woods, MMIN - Compassionate Author, Dynamic Speaker, and Certified Coaching Professional. Specializing in mental wellness, grief recovery, and resilience, Anna inspires through her personal journey. Her books, "Faith and Feelings: Embracing Our Humanity" and "Rising Above: J

04/15/2026

❓How do we rise above the challenges we face in our daily lives?

❓How do we move through transitions that can sometimes become stumbling blocks?

❓How do we leave those things behind?

🙌🏾 Through vulnerability and faith, we can overcome the challenges we encounter.

04/13/2026

Embracing Vulnerability: A Path to Healing

What pivotal lessons have shaped your intentional journey through life?

For me, it is the recognition that embracing vulnerability is essential for healing. Before I could truly support others, I embarked on my personal journey of growth and recovery.

In my upcoming book, "Rising Above: Journey Within," I share real stories of transformation and hope from six courageous clients who reveal the power of their own experiences. These narratives highlight the strength found in vulnerability and the healing that comes from facing our emotional landscapes.

As a Coaching Professional, this commitment to vulnerability serves as my "Why." Even after retirement, I remain dedicated to supporting others in their journeys, helping them examine their emotional frameworks, disrupt unproductive patterns, and inspire them to break free from the cycles that hold them back.

I invite you to pre-order your copy today. This unique book encourages you to embark on your own journey of deep reflection and self-discovery. Order now to receive your signed copy.

04/12/2026

I am honored to share my passion for grief education with FSU: Maternal Mental Health Collaborative (FLMMHC). Join us!

04/07/2026

.stephany.b._ Thank You 💛 for your support on this journey!

What a beautiful thing to have you capture the vision—that supports the mission and purpose of Faith And Feelings Community Conversation & Journaling! Preparing for the upcoming release of my second book “Rising Above Journey Within”!