Hello, friend.

We live in a wild time. We are more connected than ever, but vastly more alone. I am eager to encourage you and assure you that you are not alone. And, in fact, the transitional experiences you have in life that feel rocky are normal, survivable, and can even be a launching pad for finding a better way of being.

On my personal journey, I have learned many tools and gained insights that have led to healing—and healing for me means healing for you. My heart burns to share what I have learned with others through my non-fiction works. My hope is that more people find connection, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and freedom from rigid thinking. ~Carrie

CA Jalonen writes and publishes non-fiction works with the goal of igniting curiosity and prompting conversations around self-discovery and how we can each see the world differently. She thrives in places where she can deep-dive into meaningful conversations with others, gaining a variety of new perspectives.

She has been writing professionally for over 30 years. Her earlier careers in Public Relations, Teaching, and Trauma Training have all positioned her perfectly to share her lived experience through her writing. She is certified in Forest Therapy, Neuroscience Therapy, Guided Meditation, and Women’s Circles.

Carrie lives a creative life in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes from her home on a windy hill above the Hood Canal.