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Life Is Hard and Then You Fly

How Your Nine Instinctive Responses Can Turn Pain into Purpose Through the Revolutionary Power of SMGI®

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Life Is Hard and Then You Fly

By: Gina Vance
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What if your worst moments held the key to your greatest freedom?

We’re taught to “get over it,” to push through pain, or pretend we’re fine. But what if your emotional triggers, survival responses, and deep inner struggles are actually sacred invitations—to reclaim your power, your voice, and your joy?

Life is Hard and Then You Fly shatters the myth that healing is hard—or that you need to stay stuck in cycles of overwhelm, anxiety, or pain.

In this deeply personal and powerfully practical guide, Gina Vance, a trauma survivor and SMGI® pioneer, weaves heartfelt personal and client stories with practical exercises to guide your healing journey, and shares how your most challenging experiences—and even your survival responses—can become the fuel for your freedom.

With raw honesty, hard-won wisdom, and a revolutionary method called SMGI® (Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery®), the author leads you through her personal stories and breakthrough moments. The result is a deeply moving roadmap to healing, empowerment, and spiritual awakening.

Whether you're a trauma survivor, a seeker on a healing path, or a practitioner longing for tools that truly work, this book will guide you home to your own inner brilliance—with wisdom, humor, and the unflinching honesty of someone who’s walked the path. With Life is Hard And Then You Fly, you will:

  • Learn the 9 hidden trauma responses sabotaging your freedom
  • Uncover treasures hidden in your triggers
  • Discover how to transform pain into personal power
  • Reclaim your spirit and rewrite your inner story
  • Get practical steps to live lighter, freer, and more fully alive
  • Feel inspired, seen, and radically hopeful

Grab your copy of Life is Hard And Then You Fly today and reclaim the life your soul came here to live.

©2025, 2026 GINA VANCE (P)2026 Gina Vance
Mental Health Personal Development Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Hypnosis
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