Two books with colorful covers featuring illustrations of people, houses, a cat, a medal, and other icons, with titles indicating they are authored by Jodie Benveniste. The left book is titled 'Never, Not Ever' and the right book is titled 'Everything's Absolutely Fine'.

MINDFUL ROMANCE

THE BOOK ENDS. YOU BEGIN.

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STORIES AND RITUALS THAT TURN SELF-DOUBT INTO DEEP SELF-TRUST

Self-doubt doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with us. It just means there’s something within us that needs our attention.

Here’s what can help: Stories that map our becoming, paired with a ritual that helps us trust what we're learning about ourselves.

Arrive for the story and stay for the self-discovery.

To begin, get your free Inner-Read Ritual.

GET LOST IN THE PLOT. THEN FIND YOURSELF

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GEN Z

Heart-centered stories that honour the beautiful complexity of becoming you

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ADULT READERS

A chance to meet the part of you that's still 16, and finally give them what they needed

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EDUCATORS

Emotional wellbeing tools embedded in story to foster empathy and connection

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STORIES TO MAP YOUR BECOMING

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.

Where Deep Self-Trust begins.

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BECOME A MINDFUL ROMANTIC

1. BUY THE BOOKS Start with the story that speaks to you or the complete two-book set.

2. GET YOUR RITUAL PACK Extra resources to help you go deeper into your Inner-Read Ritual with every book.

3. BEGIN YOUR INNER-READ RITUAL Four steps. Ten minutes. No self-help homework, just you and the story.

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

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HELLO, I’M JODIE!

AUTHOR-PSYCHOLOGIST

I write Mindful Romance: stories for teen and adult readers about family, first love and the beautiful complexity of becoming who we are.

I believe that stories are a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal transformation.

That’s why my stories map your own becoming and are paired with a ritual that helps you trust what you're learning about yourself.

My hope is that, through the power of story, you turn your self-doubt into Deep Self-Trust and be the author of their own becoming.

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YOUR INNER-READ RITUAL

Turn self-doubt into Deep-Self Trust

Download your free guide to the 4-step Inner-Read Ritual and bridge the gap between the story world and your own.

Bonus: you'll also be subscribed to Jodie's Mindful Romantics Magazine on Substack.