Fueled by Pain - Nonfiction - Self-Esteem - Memoir #Nonfiction #Self-Esteem #Memoir

Patrick Simiglai  is here to tell us about Fueled by Pain, his nonfiction memoir about self-esteem.

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Nonfiction / Self-Esteem / Memoir

Date Published: January 15, 2026

Publisher: MindStir Media

What if your pain wasn’t holding you back… but pushing you forward?

From abuse and neglect to crime, addiction, prison, and crushing debt—Patrick Simiglai’s story is not just about survival. It’s about transformation.

In Fueled By Pain, ultra-endurance athlete and mental performance coach Patrick Simiglai shares how he rebuilt his life from the ground up using discipline, resilience, and 23 powerful mental techniques designed to help you do the same.

This is not a motivational quick fix.

This is a blueprint for real, lasting change.

Inspired by elite forces like the Danish Frogman Corps, Patrick pushed himself through extreme physical challenges—ultramarathons, rope climbs, and marathon swims—discovering that the real battle isn’t in the body… it’s in the mind.

Inside this powerful book, you’ll discover how to:

• Master your inner dialogue and stop self-sabotage

• Build discipline that lasts beyond motivation

• Develop unshakable mental resilience under pressure

• Break free from addiction, fear, and limiting beliefs

• Turn pain, discomfort, and resistance into your greatest advantage

• Create long-term success through integrity and self-trust

Patrick’s journey—from chaos to clarity—proves that no matter where you start, you can rebuild your life. Today, he is a successful entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and mentor helping others unlock their potential and take control of their lives.

His message is simple—but powerful:

You don’t need a new life. You need a new relationship with yourself.

Pain, resistance, and discomfort are not signs that you’re on the wrong path. Often, they are proof that you’re walking in the direction of growth. You don’t have to feel ready. You just have to show up honestly and keep your word to yourself—especially on the days when no one is watching.

About the Author

Patrick Simiglai is a Danish ultra-endurance athlete, mental performance coach, and speaker dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives through discipline, resilience, and powerful inner dialogue. As the author of Fueled By Pain, Patrick shares a raw and deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity and building mental strength from the inside out.

Competing in some of the world’s most grueling ultra-endurance races—including 200- and 300-mile events across deserts, mountains, and extreme terrain—Patrick has developed a unique approach to mental toughness rooted in real-world experience. His work bridges the gap between extreme physical performance and everyday personal growth, offering practical tools for leaders, athletes, and teams to perform under pressure with integrity and consistency.

Patrick’s path to success was anything but conventional. Growing up in a childhood marked by abuse and later struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, he understands firsthand the challenges of feeling trapped by your own thoughts. His transformation—from chaos and self-destruction to purpose-driven achievement—forms the foundation of his coaching, speaking, and writing.

Through his work, Patrick emphasizes that true growth begins with mastering your inner dialogue. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: you don’t need a new life—you need a new relationship with yourself. By embracing discomfort, taking responsibility, and committing to disciplined action, he teaches others how to unlock their full potential and create lasting change.

Originally written in Danish and later rewritten in English as a personal challenge, Fueled By Pain reflects Patrick’s belief that growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone and committing to the process, even when it’s difficult. Drawing from years of journaling, coaching, and extreme endurance experiences, the book delivers 23 mental techniques designed to help readers build resilience, overcome self-doubt, and achieve long-term success.

Today, Patrick Simiglai works with individuals and organizations worldwide, inspiring others to confront their limits, strengthen their mindset, and turn pain into purpose.

"Challenges fuel growth. Courage creates opportunities."

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My Husband Almost Killed Me - Memoir - and a Giveaway #NonFiction #Memoir #Giveaway #DomesticViolence

The late Linda Beason wrote My Husband Almost Killed Me, a memoir about the domestic violence she suffered.

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"If you ever leave me, I will kill the kids then I will kill you." "I can't help but think of other women who may be facing similar situations, even now in a time and generation when these events can easily be exposed as much as they could be hidden. I wish I could reach each one of them, look into their eyes and tell them: you don't have to live like this. Life can be better; you can choose a different path. It's not easy, trust me, I know that more than most people do, BUT IT'S WORTH IT." This book is an autobiography about a woman raised on a large farm who learned to drive a large tractor at the age of seven, then spent many years plowing, planting and harvesting crops and taking care of the farm animals. After three years in the Marine Corps, she married her college sweetheart who became a drunk and abused her for seven horrible years before he almost killed her then disappeared. After she recovered she and her three kids fled to Florida to hide so he wouldn't find them and finish the job.

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A few weeks ago, after one of Phil’s drunken rages, I decided that the kids and I would start camping out in the cornfield surrounding the house to avoid getting in his way. The plan was simple: we’d head out about an hour before he typically staggered home and stay hidden and out of sight until we were sure he had returned and passed out in bed. After that, we would crawl back into the house, get tucked in, and wake up the following day when Phil would have recovered from his stupor, and we could go back to being a regular family until we had to do it all over again at night. This way, we could avoid the brunt of his tirades and tantrums, and, most importantly, I could retain some semblance of peace, normalcy, and quiet for myself and my kids.

So far, it had been working.

As far as the kids were concerned, any chance to camp out in the fields was a fun opportunity they couldn’t miss. They were now used to the earthy, starchy, grassy smell, the sound of crickets chirping, and the occasional rustle of small rabbits nearby scurrying through the underbrush. Bailey and Ryan usually wore themselves out singing nursery rhymes and playing with their toys under the tent. Then, using a dim flashlight, I read bedtime stories to them while cradling Brooke and rocking her to sleep. When they were all fast asleep, I would keep watch, waiting for Phil to arrive and timing our return to the house.

The plan was working, but tonight, Brooke’s feeble cries threatened to disrupt it. She had initially fallen asleep in my arms, but for some reason, her eyes opened back up moments later, and since then, she’d been crying and refused to go back to sleep. I tried to cradle her even more, hoping the cry would let up, but it only grew louder. I wasn’t worried about a neighbor hearing us and calling the cops to report a lost, crying baby in the fields; the house closest to our field was a good half-mile away. I was more worried about Bailey’s and Ryan’s sleep being interrupted and the possibility of Phil’s sudden return.

About the Author: Born and raised on an Indiana farm, Linda Beason was steeped in the rhythms of rural life and nurtured by the enduring love of a close-knit family.

From an early age, she embraced responsibility and excelled throughout her school years. As an alumna of Purdue University— where she earned degrees in both agriculture and accounting—Linda distinguished herself academically and professionally, later working for several corporate companies, most notably the Green Giant Company, and serving honorably in the Marine Corps.

Yet despite a childhood filled with warmth and promise, Linda's adult life took a harrowing turn when she entered a marriage that would test the very limits of her strength. For nearly a decade, she endured domestic abuse at the hands of a dangerous man whose fury was fueled by alcohol and an insatiable need for control. That turbulent period sent her racing through a whirlwind of experiences that would forever alter her path. 

Linda passed away in 2024 while writing this book. Through these pages, she hoped to inspire women to overcome the challenges of toxic relationships and the hardships of motherhood, reminding them that even the deepest wounds can heal and that the promise of a brighter tomorrow is always within reach.

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1779626460
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The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement - Nonfiction - Inspirational Self-Help - and a Giveaway #NonFiction #Inspirational #SelfHelp #Giveaway

Dr. Bob Rich, PhD is here to tell us about The Hole in Your Life, Grief and Bereavement, nonfiction, inspirational self-help.

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The Hole in Your Life by Dr. Bob Rich is a heartfelt, 

uplifting practical guide to understanding grief and healing from it.

The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement

by Dr. Bob Rich, PhD

Genre: Nonfiction, Inspirational Self-Help

The Hole in Your Life by Dr. Bob Rich is a heartfelt, practical guide to understanding grief and healing from it. Rooted in personal experience-most notably the loss of his daughter, Natalie-and decades of psychological counseling, Dr. Rich offers readers compassionate tools for navigating bereavement. Drawing on real-life case studies, mindfulness techniques, and the "seven magic bullets" for wellbeing, he explores the complexities of grief, from anticipatory sorrow to finding meaning and renewal. Blending storytelling, humor, and therapeutic insight, this book serves as both a comfort and a roadmap for anyone experiencing loss, emphasizing that while grief is unique and unpredictable, growth and peace are possible.

 

"Thank you for asking me to read The Hole in Your Life. Its insights will help countless people struggling with loss. I recently lost my youngest sister, and it was a blessing to read your thoughts on the paths I can take toward remembering her in healthy ways." -- Georgiann Baldino, author of A Family and Nation under Fire, and other books

"Dr Bob Rich's The Hole in Your Life is written from the heart. It shares his personal experience and many case studies with his clients, making research-based recommendations on how to process grief in a very readable and easy-to-apply manner." -- Dr David Morawetz, counselling psychologist, grief counsellor, and founder and director, Social Justice Fund

"Grief is something that touches everyone's life at some point or another, so it only makes sense to empower ourselves with the tools to cope-and who better to learn from than Dr. Bob Rich, a psychologist with decades of experience helping patients overcome a wide variety of life's problems, including of course, grief." -- I. C. Robledo, a bestselling author and editor in self-development.

"The Hole in Your Life is a good toolbox for coping with grief and I agree with all of it. Among the points that resonated with me most deeply are these ideas: grief is part of our life experience, so let's not be afraid of it; it is easier to recover from grief if you grieve before the person dies and suffer with them; and, that only way to learn from loss with meaning is through suffering, as long as it is not self-inflicted." -- Alfredo Zotti, author of Music Therapy: An Introduction with case studies for mental illness recovery.

Learn more at Grief.LHPress.com

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Dr. Bob Rich is an Australian storyteller who has retired 5 times so far, from 5 different occupations, one being decades of psychotherapy. He is still going strong as a writer, editor and Professional Grandfather.

Any person under 25 qualifies as his grandbaby; they only need to apply. Everything he does, including his writing, is designed to work for a survivable future, and one worth surviving in.

His self-help books include woodcraft, coping with cancer, conquering depression, anxiety and anger. Fiction ranges over historical, contemporary, and speculative. The book that has won the most awards is a biography. His blog, Bobbing Around, is at https://bobrich18.wordpress.com

 

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The B.G.C. Formula: Belief, Grind, Consistency - Non-fiction - Self Help - Personal Growth - and a Giveaway #NonFiction #SelfHelp #PersonalGrowth

Ebony "The Ebonizer" & Jeff "Mr. No Chill" Baylock are here to tell us about The B.G.C. Formula: Belief, Grind, Consistency, non-fiction, self help, & personal growth.

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Unlock your inner potential and achieve your goals with The B.G.C. Formula 

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The BGC Formula: Belief. Grind. Consistency.

by Ebony the Ebonizer

Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Help, Personal Growth

Believe Hard. Grind Smart. Stay Consistent. No Excuses.

 

The BGC Formula reveals the powerful blueprint for achieving personal and professional success through three key principles: Belief, Growth, and Consistency. In this book, you'll learn how to:

 

*Cultivate unwavering belief in yourself and your vision.

*Embrace continuous growth to evolve both personally and professionally.

*Build consistency to take focused action and create lasting success.

 

Packed with actionable insights and practical exercises, The BGC Formula provides the tools you need to unlock your potential and achieve your goals. This is your guide to a purposeful and successful life.

 

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The No Chill Comedy Bible

by Jeff “Mr. No Chill” Baylock

Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Help, Comedy Business

Where Funny Has No Chill and the Truth Hits Hard.

 

The No Chill Comedy Bible" is the ultimate, no-nonsense guide for aspiring and seasoned comedians looking to master their craft, build a powerful brand, and dominate the stage.

Packed with raw insights, real experiences, and unfiltered truths, Jeff "Mr. No Chill" Baylock breaks down the art of comedy—covering everything from writing and delivery to branding, marketing, and the business side of stand-up.

Whether you're just starting out or trying to level up, this book will challenge you to think bigger, grind harder, and turn your pain into punchlines that leave a lasting impact.

No chill, no shortcuts—just straight comedy game.

 

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**Don’t miss their upcoming double book signing!!**

Ebony "The Ebonizer" & Jeff "Mr. No Chill" Baylock

The Powerhouse Duo Redefining Realness Through Laughter, Lyrics, and Legacy

 

Ebony "The Ebonizer" and Jeff "Mr. No Chill" Baylock are the dynamic husband-and-wife duo taking the stage-and the world-by storm. Together, they blend soulful storytelling, unapologetic humor, and transformative energy to inspire, entertain, and empower audiences everywhere.

The Ebonizer, a certified speaker, author, and award-winning entertainer, brings a powerhouse voice and a bold mindset movement with her signature B.G.C. Formula: Belief. Grind. Consistency. From gospel stages with legends like Yolanda Adams and Celine Dion to coaching entrepreneurs and creatives to elevate their lives and businesses, Ebony's mission is clear: transform mindsets, spark purpose, and help people build legacies with confidence and heart.

Mr. No Chill is a fearless comedian, writer, and creative force behind The No Chill Comedy Bible-a raw, hilarious, and unfiltered guide to breaking barriers in comedy and life. Known for his gut-punch punchlines and authentic delivery, Jeff brings the real with a side of laughter, making space for joy, truth, and unapologetic self-expression.

Together, they co-founded the Ebonized Chill Tour, a groundbreaking music and mental health experience blending R&B, comedy, and conversations that matter-touching lives in cities across the country and soon, across the globe.

Whether they're on stage, on screen, or behind the mic, Ebony and Jeff are proof that love, laughter, and legacy-building don't have to be chill-they just have to be real.

 

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Life in Rotations - Memoir - and a Giveaway #NonFiction #Memoir #Giveaway

Farid Yaghini is here to tell us about his memoir Life in Rotations.

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Farid Yaghini's unforgettable memoir takes you on a journey from escaping persecution in Iran to rebuilding a life in Canada and serving on the frontlines with the Canadian military. Filled with humour, heart, and unflinching honesty, his story of resilience, redemption, and the founding of Camp Aftermath will inspire you to believe in the power of hope and human connection.

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I had just put a spoonful of eggs in my mouth when someone ran in yelling, “Op’s back on! Chinooks in 15 minutes!”

Minutes later, I was strapped in, wedged between soldiers and gear, gripping my weapon as the bird lifted off. The gunner beside me gave a quick grin. “Seems we’re going into the shit.”

As we neared the landing zone, my ears rang from the roar of gunfire. Ping. Ping. Enemy rounds slammed into the Chinook. The pilot’s voice cut through the chaos. “Hot LZ! Hold on!”

Then—BOOM.

Heat flashed across my face. The entire rear of the helicopter was gone. Fire. Screaming. Metal screeching. The bird tilted forward, hurling men and ATVs toward the cockpit. I was pinned, crushed beneath bodies and debris.

“Not like this.”

We slammed into the ground.

Dazed, I clawed my way free, rolling out through the gunner’s hatch, landing hard in the dirt. Just as I reached for my weapon, I saw them—two brown feet in ragged sandals, inches from my face.

I looked up.

An old Afghan farmer stood over me, gripping a pitchfork.

We locked eyes.

Survive a helicopter crash only to be stabbed by a farmer? That would be a really shitty way to go.

About the Author

Farid Yaghini was born in Iran and fled to Pakistan with his family to escape religious persecution following the Islamic Revolution of 1979. At the age of nine, he immigrated to Canada as a refugee, navigating the confusion and frustration of adapting to a new way of life. Through it all, he carried a deep sense of resilience, hope, and an irrepressible knack for finding humour, even in the most challenging moments.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/F.Yaghini
Website: http://campaftermath.org
Amazon Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/0228884977

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