Loana's Way
A truth-inspired journey about the healing power we hold within
Loana’s Way is a truth-inspired story drawn from parts of my own life and the experiences that shaped me.
Through the character of Jenn, the story explores trauma, abuse, loss, love, motherhood, and a deeply personal journey of healing and transformation. As Jenn begins to face what she has tried to leave behind, she is guided into a deeper relationship with herself, the natural world, her ancestors, and the spiritual experiences that begin to unfold around her.
Hawk, Owl, Wolf, and other sacred encounters become part of her journey, along with Loana—a mystical being who reminds Jenn of her true essence and the wisdom she holds within.
Loana’s Way was written at the beginning of Loana Healing and holds a raw and deeply personal chapter of my life.
Feel my love, let it carry you through...
When Jenn first hears the angelic voice she is at the lowest point in her life: on suicide watch at a psychiatric facility. The detective interviewing her about "the incident" at the party assures her it wasn't her fault, yet her mother's voice keeps ringing in her head. Maybe things like this are bound to happen when you have too many guy friends.
Jenn tries to put the trauma behind her, but with each step forward, she's dragged back into the pit of an abusive relationship, limiting beliefs, and loneliness. Her struggles often drown out the lovely voice telling her she is beautiful and powerful beyond measure.
Years later, Jenn has fought for, and achieved, a seemingly perfect life as a wife, mother, and successful nurse. Then the loss of her stepmother exhumes the unbearable sadness and anger Jenn has tried to hide. Leaving her family behind, she travels to Hawaii to embark on a soul journey. There, surrounded by lush forest, she is met by a Shaman, a Native American Elder, Hawk, Owl, Wolf, and her ancestors who show her how to unravel the pain and suffering, meet her true essence, and show her the true way to healing.
"Just finished Loana’s Way and it is so worth every second of reading! I can’t wait to go on a retreat." ~SM
"If you are looking for strength and inspiration, look no further. Loana's Way is a captivating read, offering insight into one woman's journey to find acceptance and meaning in her own beautiful gifts. Great read." ~RJ
A Note From Lisa
I wrote Loana’s Way during a deeply transformative time in my life.
While it is not a memoir, there is truth within its pages—experiences of trauma and loss, sacred work, visions, ancestors, the natural world, and the healing that was taking place in my own life.
The book was written at the beginning of Loana Healing, when so much of what I had experienced was beginning to take form in the work I was bringing into the world.
My work has continued to grow and evolve, but this book remains an honest reflection of that time and a part of the story of Loana Healing.
“I resonated with so much of Loana’s Way. Thank you for sharing the beautiful gift of your story, Lisa.” ~DF