The Four Stages of Living: Your Guide to Surviving Life's Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath

COMING ON APRIL 7, 2026

This second edition of my original book released in 2024 continues the discussion of the four stages of living framework that I have developed and identify as Surviving, Stabilizing, Emerging and Thriving. In it, we will explore the distinct stages of the 'survive to thrive' journey and how to apply this framework to careers, marriage and relationships, divorce and break-ups, the parenting phase and the empty nest phase. I also include what it takes to be able to move through these stages by addressing what is holding you back and the need to heal inner wounds. In addition, I present the benefits of being content versus the risk of stagnation in your life.

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I was inspired to write 'The Four Stages of Living' because of my youngest son's incredible life journey the last seven years as well as wanting to share my own life story in facing one challenge after another during the past decade including losing loved ones, family estrangement, significant health issues and divorce. This book includes the stories and insights from individuals I have been blessed to know who can not only relate to, but in many cases, have moved through the four stages of living.  

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My perspective is unique because of my 25 years of parenting, over 20 years of career and life coaching experience, and 10 years of teaching college students. My hope for this book is to help you achieve your full potential no matter what stage of life you are in as well as embrace the concepts that setbacks can set up your greatest comebacks and transitions in life can be transformational by using and applying this SSET framework.