MINDFUL ROMANCE
THE BOOK ENDS. YOU BEGIN.
TIRED OF THE FICTION HANGOVER?
You finished the book an hour ago. You've opened your phone three times. Scrolled. Put it down. Picked it up again.
There's nothing wrong, exactly. But the story's gone and you're back to — this.
That hollow, restless feeling? Like you’re emotionally stranded? That's the Fiction Hangover. And there's a cure.
GET LOST IN THE PLOT. THEN FIND YOURSELF
GEN Z
Heart-centered stories that honour the beautiful complexity of becoming you
ADULT READERS
A chance to meet the part of you that's still 16 - and finally give them what they needed
EDUCATORS
Emotional wellbeing tools disguised as romance to foster empathy and connection
TWO FRIENDS. TWO STORIES. ONE JOURNEY TO DEEP SELF-TRUST.
Never, Not Ever - Tilly's worst birthday ever just got worse. Her dad finally showed up. And now everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie.
Everything's Absolutely Fine - Eliza has a plan for the perfect year. Then her grandmother moves in, her perfect relationship cracks, and the secret she's been hiding from everyone - including herself - starts to surface.
Both stories. One world. Your Inner-Read Ritual included.
CLOSE THE BOOK. START YOUR STORY.
What if a book wasn't a detour away from your life but a path back to it?
In the world of Mindful Romance, we don't just read to disappear. We read to return to ourselves.
When the book ends, you begin your Inner-Read Ritual. You sit with what just happened in the story - and in you.
Something in Tilly's story felt familiar. Something in Eliza's secret felt close to home. You follow that thread back to yourself.
That's the moment the story becomes yours.
TRADE SELF-DOUBT FOR DEEP SELF-TRUST
There's a version of you who finishes a book and thinks: I know what that was about. I know what it's showing me. I know what to do with it.
That's not a reader who has all the answers. That's a reader who's starting to trust themselves.
You get lost in a great story - and find your way back to your own
You let the stories you love honour your heart, not distract from it
You move from self-doubt to Deep Self-Trust - one book at a time
That's Mindful Romance. The beautiful complexity of becoming you - without it ever feeling like a self-help chore.
WHAT MAKES THESE BOOKS DIFFERENT
YOUR STORY ADVANTAGE
Stories that are romantic and real. You get lost in a great story - and then find a way back to your own
YOUR INNER-READ RITUAL
Get the exclusive Mindful Romance Ritual Pack - included with every order - to turn story-insight into Deep Self-Trust
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! (Yes, all caps shouting with glee and minimum five exclamation marks). Deep compassion. I’m so hungry for more.”
— Reader
“Aww y’all this book was so endearing! I found myself falling in love with Tilly and rooting for her family. Such a heartfelt, coming of age story.”
— Reader
“I just wanted to thank you for your book. My daughter hasn’t read all morning for a while now, but it’s almost lunchtime and she’s still going!!”
— Mum
“This is a great read for older teens and adults who love a good family drama. I loved how carefully Jodie handled the hard things teenagers deal with. It was deep and sweet and makes you feel.”
— Reader
“It was the perfect way to combine the students’ love of books with covert personal development conversations based on issues they can relate to.”
— High School Principal
“Such an amazingly well written book- 10/10 recommend!”
— Reader
BECOME A MINDFUL ROMANTIC
1. BUY THE BOOKS
Choose the story that speaks to you - or dive into the complete two-book set
2. GET THE MINDFUL ROMANCE RITUAL PACK
Bridge the gap between the fiction on the page and the reality of your own life - included free with every order
3. BEGIN YOUR INNER-READ RITUAL
Navigate the beautiful complexity of becoming you without it feeling like a self-help chore
HELLO, I’M JODIE!
AUTHOR-PSYCHOLOGIST
I write Mindful Romance - stories for Gen Z and adult readers about family dramas, friendships, first love and the beautiful complexity of becoming who we are.
My work is informed by my background as a psychologist and a deep belief that most of us are carrying parts of ourselves that have never been fully heard - and that story is one of the safest ways to finally meet them.
I believe stories can be more than an escape - they can be a way back to ourselves.
My goal is to help you use your love of story to understand your own inner story better. That’s how we trade self-doubt for Deep Self-Trust.
CURE YOUR FICTION HANGOVER
Stop feeling emotionally stranded when the story ends.
Download your free Fiction Hangover Guide to learn the 4-step Inner-Read Ritual and bridge the gap between the story world and your own inner story.
Bonus: you’ll also be subscribed to Jodie’s Mindful Romantics Magazine on Substack.