Self Care: You Know You Need It – How To Make It Happen - Amy Fournier Awakening Aphrodite podcast with Sarri Gilman

In this heart-centered conversation, we explore the deeper meaning of self-care—what it is, what it’s not, and why it’s essential, especially for women.

Sarri shares wisdom from her latest book Cocoon, including the concept of the “self-care wheel” and why basics like rest, movement, and nutrition are often the most powerful. We also talk about the guilt that can arise from putting yourself first, and how to set boundaries with grace and confidence. If you’re ready to take your self-care seriously—and finally let go of the shame around it—this episode is for you.

Visit Amy Fournier's Site

Standing in the Shoes of Others - Sarri Interviews author Jing Jing Tsong

Stories are the way we bring understanding to each other about perspectives we cannot see. After reading Jing Jing Tsong's middle grade graphic novel, FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS - I reached out to interview her about this book. Jing Jing helped me stand in the shoes of the character in her story and think about the ways we make fun of "others". Othering is dangerous behavior and Jing Jing captures through story, much of what goes unnoticed and unremarked upon. She has written a significant story for kids and adults. I'd like to see this book become a community read, a fifth grade required read, and a school-wide middle grade read.

Women's History of Washington State

Cocoon is listed in Women's History of Washington State

Womens Book List Cocoon is one of the stories of women who shaped Washington State’s history—pioneers, activists, and visionaries whose legacies continue to inspire. Celebrate their contributions and the lasting impact they’ve made on the region’s culture and progress.
The book is available here

The Art of Small Talk

The Art of Small Talk by Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair

small talk audiobook The audiobook features smart humor and genuine advice from Amy Poehler, Colin Quinn, Tony Hale, Malcolm Gladwell, June Diane Raphael, and Sarri Gilman with their takes on not only the how but also the why. Filled with entertaining tips to take you from Hostile Beginner to Confident Expert, compelling insights on the significance of chatting up strangers.
Hear Sarri popping in and out in chapters 10-14 to give boundary tips in different scenarios with Casey and Jess.
The Audiobook is available here

The memoir Cocoon by Sarri Gilman is available

Cocoon is a triumphant book, a memoir that shows triumph of the human spirit when an “ordinary woman,” someone like you and me, throws her heart into fulfilling a need she sees in her community, and a triumph for a whole community of good people who back the author in her vision of a refuge for homeless teens in the small city where she worked.
B.A.

Cocoon Book Image Sarri Gilman noticed a problem. Many of the teenage students attending the Everett, Washington, school where she worked had nowhere to go at night. She then realized they were victims of a devastating loophole in the state's system, which provided housing for younger children and adults who were homeless, but had no space for teens.

What happened next was not in Sarri's career plan, but the marriage and family therapist could not turn her back on the problem unfolding around her. Instead, she became the executive director of a nonprofit organization, Cocoon House, which served - and continues to serve - as a home for the most vulnerable teens in her community, giving them the chance to find stability and a new lease on life.

Cocoon is her unbelievable, inspiring and true story.

NOTE: I am offering keynotes on Lessons I Learned From Cocoon. It will cover courage, reimagining failure, leadership, community organizing, post traumatic stress disorder, healing practices , boundaries, and seeing the light in others and ourselves. As with all my keynotes over the years it will be touching and filled with laughter, tears, and stories. Send me an email if you are interested. for more information.

Book readings are full of hopeful stories and laughter. The people attending are adding a profound layer of connection and love to each book signing event. Thank you for joining me. I am happy to schedule free virtual 30 minute Q and A with bookclubs who are reading this book - pop me an email if you are interested.
In addition to bookclubs, I would like to see Cocoon reach social worker students and teachers. I’m happy to send you a copy in the US to review to see if it’s a fit for your college class. For other countries, the book is available on all Amazon sites. It can also be ordered for bookstores.

I would also like to see this book make it’s way to human service and healthcare conferences where I can share some lessons I learned about facing overwhelming challenges. If you are interested, let me know. I promise these events will offer your group engaging stories, laughter, and tears. email me for more information.

Buy the book Read an Excerpt

Life Athletics Podcast - Nik Wood with Sarri Gilman | Listen To Your YES and NO

Life Athletics image Listen to Sarri's podcast interview with Life Athletics Nik Wood
Nik says, "This is a very powerful conversation about the YES and the NO inside of us. I, personally, experience how important it is to have the freedom to say NO. Sarri explains why it is significant to bring those boundaries up and connect with them. She also explains how our problems and struggles are relative to how we deal with our boundaries.

Fire it Up with CJ - Interview with Sarri

CJ interviews Sarri Gilman on her book "Transform Your Boundaries". What are boundaries? How we can set boundaries by listening to our inner YES or NO? What happens when we ignore our needs or bury our inner voice? Sarri shares common ways people lose their boundaries in relationships by being workaholics, sacrificers, or caretakers. Other modes of burying your inner voice is through being a number, isolator, protector, or lover. We'll discuss how better boundaries lead to closer relationships and more!!