Patches

In Patches, Alicia offers readers an unfiltered view into both her life and her work. These are not distant theories or polished success stories, but real accounts of transformation — both her own and those of the clients she has coached. Alongside these narratives, she equips readers with practical tools, reflective questions, and compassionate insights that invite them to pause, engage, and apply these ideas to their own lives.

This is not a book written from a safe distance. Alicia writes as one who has stood in the same uncertain places her readers may find themselves. She knows what it is to wrestle with self-doubt, to rebuild after disappointment, and to confront the old patterns that keep us small. She also knows the freedom of reclaiming one’s voice, setting boundaries with compassion, and choosing a path forward with clarity and self-kindness.

Reading Patches is like sitting across from a trusted guide, an elder in the truest sense who carries the wisdom of her journey with humility and grace. She listens without judgment, names what is true, and believes in your capacity to take the next step. Her words invite you to reflect honestly, to honour the complexity of your own story, and to remember that healing and possibility are always close at hand.

I commend this book to you, confident that it will not only inspire you but also place real, tangible tools in your hands — tools that have shaped Alicia’s journey, and may, in time, help shape yours.

Jana Holland Founder, Celu Selah · Spiritual Director & Somatic Coach