space to exhale: one year of impact
One year after the publication of Space To Exhale, I found myself reflecting on what had happened since the book entered the world.
When I wrote it, my hope was simple: that it would help even one person breathe a little easier. I never imagined the conversations it would spark, the community it would help build, or the opportunities it would create to continue sharing its message.
This first annual impact report captures some of the milestones from the book's début year, from reader stories and reviews to awards, media coverage, podcast conversations, speaking engagements, and the growing Space To Exhale community. More than anything, it is a celebration of every person who has helped transform a new book into a lasting movement.
Preview the report below, or download the full PDF.
the impact at a glance
by the numbers
12 national and international awards and honors
35+ 5-star ratings across major bookselling platforms
Readers in multiple countries
5-star-rated podcast
30 podcast episodes in Season 1
Growing community across books, podcast, newsletter, and social media
awards & recognition
In its first year, Space To Exhale received recognition from national and international award programs, celebrating its contributions to conversations about rest, burnout recovery, mental health, and sustainable success.
reader testimonials
The greatest impact of Space To Exhale cannot be measured by awards alone. It lives in the stories readers have shared about feeling seen, supported, inspired, and reminded that they deserve rest too.
space to exhale: the podcast
The conversation didn't end with the final page.
Across 30 first-season episodes, Space To Exhale: The Podcast expanded the book's message through thoughtful conversations with authors, clinicians, advocates, executives, and changemakers exploring rest, healing, leadership, and wellbeing.
press & media
From interviews and articles to podcasts, speaking engagements, and a documentary exploring the power of rest, the message of Space To Exhale has continued to reach new audiences around the world.
community
What began as a book continues to grow into a community committed to choosing rest over relentless hustle.
Whether through The Great Exhale, The Gentle Breath newsletter, Space To Exhale: The Podcast, speaking engagements, or everyday conversations, the movement continues to expand because people continue choosing to make space to exhale.
Thank you for being part of the story.