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Coming JULY 28, 2026

Published by She Writes Press |
Distributed by Simon & Schuster


For fans of Eat, Pray, Love and You Are a Badass (who secretly wish those books talked more about the falling-apart part), this memoir pulls back the curtain on the messy, hilarious, and often painful reality of awakening—and the freedom in coming home to yourself.

What would you let go of to be free—to create a life that feels truly yours?

After loss, burnout, and divorce dismantle her life, Kathleen Branigan is pulled into a quest for transformation that takes her places she never imagined—devouring self-help books, jumping out of airplanes, studying mysticism, earning a master’s in religious studies, and traveling to the Amazon for a life-changing ayahuasca retreat.

Into the Flow is an irresistibly funny, soul-baring memoir for anyone asking life’s big questions, healing from heartbreak, or craving deeper purpose in a world where the old maps have stopped working. Through revelatory encounters with spiritual teachers, therapists, and shamans—plus a few wild adventures—Kathleen discovers that true fulfillment isn’t about miracle cures or achieving every goal. It’s about rediscovering the self that existed before the world told you who to be.

If you’re navigating fear, uncertainty, breakdown, identity crisis—or simply want a real story about reinvention and creating a life that feels true—Into the Flow delivers honest reflection, laughter, and a powerful reminder: clarity, creative inspiration, and love arrive when you stop searching, connect with your inner wisdom, and trust the flow of life.

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Kind Words from Early Pre-Readers

  • “Genuinely one of the best reads I’ve had in ages. I found it truly engaging, sparky, warm, honest and hilarious.”

    Sally
    London

  • “A gentle yet powerful guide to living a life of creativity and ease. Whether your interest is personal or professional, I predict you'll get great value from this book.”

    Gay Hendricks, Ph.D
    NY Times Best Selling Author of The Big Leap

  • “It’s like Jen Sincero meets Eckhart Tolle. Your voice is such a unique combination of humor and deep insights.”

    Stella
    Montreal

  • “I couldn't put it down, finished it in almost one sitting. You have a knack for explaining some really challenging concepts and the voice is so clear. My only critique is I was sorry when it ended.”

    Dena
    Annapolis

  • “I CANNOT stop reading. Thank you for giving me a sense of comfort I knew existed but hadn't shown its face to me in quite some time. I absolutely love it.”

    Joy
    New York City

  • “Totally relatable and readable—the humour throughout had me laughing and smiling, which worked well with the seriousness of the journey you were taking.”

    Sarah
    Hong Kong

  • “It made me laugh, cry, think, feel, and listen more than any book I’ve ever read.”

    Lisa
    Washington, D.C.

  • “I loved this book so much, I was heart broken when it was over. Please write a sequel!”

    Meredith
    Naples

  • “Absolutely loved it… it’s beautifully written, funny, honest, warm, intelligent.”

    Sheila
    Washington, DC

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    Greg S.
    Asheville

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    Louise B.
    Chicago

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    Vail

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    Jason
    Charlotte