<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Deborah Holmen, Author]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deborah Holmen is an author and educator specializing in personal growth, mental health, and wellness, known for insightful, inspiring writing. ]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:31:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.deborahholmen.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[AI Can Write the Sentences. It Can’t Get the Story.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A response to Jasmine Sun on the independent writer’s advantage — and why ghostwriting is more human work than ever. By Deborah Holmen, M.Ed., NBCT AI Can Write the Sentences. It Can’t Get the Story. A response to Jasmine Sun on the independent writer’s advantage — and why ghostwriting is more human work than ever. Jasmine Sun published a piece this month called “The Independent Writer’s Advantage in the Age of AI.” It ran on Substack, adapted from a talk she gave at the Once and Future Media...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/ai-can-write-the-sentences-it-can-t-get-the-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21ac7ae3c740ba3636eab5</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_67b5eb1c2e0a44889bc3bb76cac4d7ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crafting Your Memoir with a Ghostwriter for Personal Memoirs]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Holmen, M.Ed., NBCT, CLC Eye-level view of a writer’s desk with a notebook and pen Memoir Ghostwriting for Leaders, Clinicians, and Lived-Experience Authors Writing a memoir is personal work. It's your voice, your lived experience, your truth on the page. Sometimes the story you're carrying needs a partner who can shape it into a book that holds together and lands with the readers you want to reach. I'm Deborah Holmen — author, freelance writer, and memoir ghostwriter. I've...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/crafting-your-memoir-with-a-ghostwriter-for-personal-memoirs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e790f9a96d49e56ec8a51c</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:44:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_11635287946f44f0a501b37b42ae3f0c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghostwriting for Health, Wellness, and Lived-Experience Authors]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Holmen, M.Ed. NBCT A doctor learning the stories of her patients. Most of the people who reach out to me have been carrying a book idea for months. Sometimes years. They're physicians, therapists, nurses, integrative practitioners, recovery coaches, parents who walked through something hard with a child. They've sat with patients and clients in their most vulnerable moments. They've stood beside loved ones in hospital rooms. They've gathered insights that could genuinely change how...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/ghostwriting-for-health-wellness-and-lived-experience-authors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983862f9b806d1e11030346</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_2b27a35794b74e5e866a07e49787bc4a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear Next Chapter, How do I balance my needs with my partner’s grieving family, without feeling like I’m always the outsider? ~ Feeling Left Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Holmen, M.Ed., NBCT It may seem like a large divide, but creating boundaries helps everyone cope more effectively. Boundaries are your best friend. Advocate for your needs, but also respect the family’s healing process. You’re not an intruder; you’re a new chapter. Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is simply show up—again and again. Dear Feeling Left Out, That feeling you're sitting with is older than you. Anyone who has married into a close-knit family, or stepped into...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/dear-next-chapter-how-do-i-balance-my-needs-with-my-partner-s-grieving-family-without-feeling-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6813a1b0f547f5de5260008d</guid><category><![CDATA[Dear Next Chapter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_796347304136446c764f6b~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author Services for Clinicians and Health Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[expert is a unique challenge. You have deep knowledge, rich experience, and a story that deserves to be told clearly and compellingly. But turning that expertise into a polished, market-ready book? That's where expert ghostwriting comes in. I specialize in helping clinicians shape complex ideas and lived experiences into books that resonate with readers and build authority. If you're ready to see your vision come alive on the page, you're in the right place.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/clinician-author-services-crafting-your-voice-into-market-ready-books</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b037244b8043385bd30865</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:44:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_2a439606a76d4f91a6b06f26ca635ce1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal Growth After Trauma: What It Really Looks Like (and How to Support It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Holmen, M.Ed., NBCT, CLC When trauma hits, it doesn’t arrive politely. It interrupts. It changes your sleep, your appetite, and your attention span. It can make the familiar seem strange—your home, your relationships, even your own body. People often talk about “getting back to normal.” But after something big, normal may not be the goal. Sometimes the real work is learning to live in the life you have now, without letting what happened define you. Rethinking 'Normal' After Traum...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/understanding-and-applying-personal-growth-after-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbe3a7e7de3cb0060ad2ab</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_651f7415dd2c40569d619538e4b3355a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_994,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardening for Personal Development: Growing More Than Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how the simple act of tending to a garden can transform your mental health and emotional well-being. On National Gardening Day, we explore the powerful connection between nurturing plants and nurturing ourselves—where patience, growth, and resilience bloom together. Just as it takes a lot of fertilizer to grow beautiful flowers, our challenges can become the rich soil from which we cultivate our best lives.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/celebrate-national-gardening-day-discover-the-healing-power-of-gardening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69123c8f819a5e59209a563f</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mother Nature's Wisdom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Inspirational Lessons of Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:45:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_26389022cd7d4ed99bc063c6cd242f30~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Knew This in 1906: What Modern Medicine Is Still Getting Wrong About Whole-Person Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1906, the Gulick Hygiene Series taught children a truth modern medicine keeps relearning: body, mind, and spirit are one system. From psychoneuroimmunology to the ACE Study, social isolation research, and exercise science, the evidence is clear—stress, trauma, community, and movement shape health. So why do we still treat people like disconnected parts? Maybe it’s time we return to whole-person care.

]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/we-knew-this-in-1906-what-modern-medicine-is-still-getting-wrong-about-whole-person-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2c745c53e2b8fe1224c92</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Inspirational Lessons of Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_649aa3cee12d4f959ab8714b4b3d9031~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiring the Right Ghostwriter for Your Memoir: Memoir Ghostwriting Services That Deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghostwriting a medical or health memoir feels like sitting in a confessional: I’m trusted with the most intimate stories and hold them sacred until my client is ready to see them on the page. My work is to listen for the true voice beneath the facts, then shape a narrative that honors what happened without polishing away the messy middle. Memoirs still matter because they tell the human truth—clearly, bravely, and without performance.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/hiring-the-right-ghostwriter-for-your-memoir-memoir-ghostwriting-services-that-deliver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2a5bb8f0e652aaa2ee003</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_0ec8459208bf4a4182ad40d348050397~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilience Growth Strategies: Navigating Life After Trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trauma can feel like an earthquake—shattering identity, safety, and direction. But resilience growth strategies help you move forward with new strength, meaning, and clarity. In this article, you’ll learn practical, research-backed steps to support healing: building safe relationships, regulating emotions, reframing your narrative, setting small goals, and using storytelling and nature to restore balance. Growth is possible—and your story can become a source of purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/resilience-growth-strategies-navigating-life-after-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a89a1b0df7a7bf50358f35</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mother Nature's Wisdom]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:55:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d825a2e6dfb94539b073bcb9f878522e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Stronger Bonds Through Parenting Strategies for Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Holmen, M.Ed., NBCT, CLC A family conversing around the dinner table. When I first began ghostwriting for leaders and experts in health and wellness, I quickly realized that the stories they shared about family and connection were some of the most powerful. Strong family bonds are the foundation of resilience, growth, and well-being. Over time, I’ve developed a clear process to help clients articulate these themes in their books and content, always with a voice that feels authentic...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/building-stronger-bonds-through-parenting-strategies-for-families-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697e2318afd4a3da350f6cac</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:55:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_020fdd6a4ce64e42a83de69aae73a223~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconnecting Children with Nature Through the Mimsy Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children are spending more time indoors, and it’s costing them wonder, resilience, and emotional balance. This article explores the psychological benefits of outdoor play—lower stress, better mood, stronger focus, richer imagination, and improved social skills. It also introduces Ida Covi’s Mimsy series as a bridge between storytime and nature, with interactive prompts and ready-to-use lesson plans that help parents and educators turn reading into outdoor exploration.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/unleashing-imagination-psychological-benefits-of-outdoor-play-and-the-mimsy-book-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697e60d745fce64fde1cac8a</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mother Nature's Wisdom]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:55:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_6386c9d6aaf3479296b9a7d89ccc19a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Healing Power of Online Nature Therapy: When You Can't Get to the Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you can’t get to the forest, the forest can still come to you. Online nature therapy offers a gentle, uplifting way to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with calm through soothing sights, sounds, and guided moments of presence. In this post, you’ll discover simple ways to invite nature’s healing into your day—right where you are.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/the-healing-power-of-online-nature-therapy-when-you-can-t-get-to-the-forest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b71125412b49a8b5aeaa2</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mother Nature's Wisdom]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:11:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_cd9559b58e2e4a0b9ef891add8a1b3f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Hire a Memoir Ghostwriter That Truly Captures Your Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing a memoir is personal—and the right ghostwriter is more than a writer. They’re a trusted collaborator who listens deeply, matches your voice, and shapes your lived experience into a clear, compelling, market-ready book. This article explains what to look for: a trauma-informed, plain-English approach, a transparent process, and strong ethics around confidentiality and AI. You’ll also learn red flags to avoid and how to stay in control.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/how-to-hire-a-memoir-ghostwriter-that-truly-captures-your-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dfbbce9360bd69c34382c</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:50:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_f52834b4db844d7e886ef25ec51a5884~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghostwriting FAQ: Your Top Questions Answered by Deborah Holmen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghostwriting is one of publishing's worst-kept secrets. Alexander Hamilton used ghostwriters. So did most U.S. presidents. The questions I field from curious friends and potential clients indicate genuine interest in how this works. So here's everything you've wondered about ghostwriting: the ethics, the cost, the process, and how to find the right partner for your book.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/ghostwriting-faq-your-top-questions-answered-by-deborah-holmen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994b95648e1ffd8ef7733b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:11:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_7d0e4874d08b4f64958f3055c9c6b22f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Stronger Bonds Through Parenting Strategies for Families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building strong family bonds starts with small, intentional moments. By being present, listening, and creating routines, parents can nurture trust and resilience in their children. Deborah Holmen’s practical, trauma-informed strategies help families connect, communicate, and grow together—showing that love and understanding are the foundation of every lasting relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/building-stronger-bonds-through-parenting-strategies-for-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978f8b3fbb97394b286e44e</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mother Nature's Wisdom]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:12:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_d4112e64d5564cffa1e2fee5f8e2ed3c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultivating Stories: Deborah Holmen’s Approach to Transformative Writing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you ready to share your story but unsure how to begin? Whether your journey is rooted in wellness, personal growth, or lived experience, the right words can transform your message into something powerful and lasting. As an author and ghostwriter, I believe every story deserves to be told with heart, clarity, and authenticity. My approach is simple: I listen deeply, honor your voice, and help your ideas bloom into a manuscript that truly reflects who you are. If you’re seeking a writing ...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/cultivating-stories-deborah-holmen-s-approach-to-transformative-writing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696fba025c4545eab7d5aae6</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_ba429b4d6edf46768a73cbc0a4ff4e7c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlock Personal Growth After Trauma: Trauma Growth Strategies That Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trauma changes everything. It shakes your foundation, rewires your thinking, and challenges your sense of self. But here’s the truth I’ve learned through years of ghostwriting for leaders, clinicians, and lived-experience authors: trauma can also be a catalyst for profound personal growth. It’s not about glossing over pain or rushing healing. It’s about unlocking new strengths, insights, and purpose that emerge after  the storm. I’m Deborah Holmen, a ghostwriter and author-strategist...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/unlock-personal-growth-after-trauma-trauma-growth-strategies-that-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697e61492b413b3ab9dbde02</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:40:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_1116637fe8804e40a224409404c1a8e7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspirational Life Stories to Motivate You]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first started ghostwriting, I quickly realized that the most powerful stories are those that come from real life—stories that inspire, challenge, and transform. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of shaping complex health, wellness, and lived-experience narratives into market-ready books and thought-leadership content. These stories don’t just fill pages; they build bridges between authors and their audiences, creating a ripple effect of motivation and change. If you’re here, you...]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/inspirational-life-stories-to-motivate-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69667cd4e0a666a18e6ac5df</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:21:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_6a975ead46144dbb87b4dabe0275ba26~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Strong and Healthy Relationships: Essential Healthy Relationships Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong relationships aren't about perfection—they're about showing up as your real self. Discover practical, no-BS tips on trust, communication, and navigating the hardest relationship phases. Real advice that actually works.]]></description><link>https://www.deborahholmen.com/post/building-strong-and-healthy-relationships-essential-healthy-relationships-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d685a98add1bc158160b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Ghostwriting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/319a8b_6fe416b49ba540a3a8bee46a84b76b06~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Holmén</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>