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Your Way Back to Happy

How to Turn the Pain of Your Past into a Future of Freedom, Purpose, and Peace

Published by Post Hill Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Is it possible that you are missing out on your best life because of the pain of your past?

The weight of unresolved trauma doesn’t just affect your personal life—it silently shapes your decisions, your leadership, and your success. Even as conversations about “trauma” move into the mainstream, the business world has largely ignored its impact—until now.

In Your Way Back to Happy, Janelle Bruland shares her deeply personal story of overcoming undiagnosed PTSD and offers a proven roadmap to transform your pain into power. Through relatable storytelling and actionable strategies, this book will show you how to:
  • Identify and release the invisible barriers holding you back
  • Reclaim your energy, confidence, and mental clarity
  • Step into a life of true freedom, purpose, and peace—on your terms

If you’re ready to lead with unshakable confidence, rediscover your passion, and build the future you’ve always dreamed of, Your Way Back to Happy is your key to unlocking a life of lasting success and fulfillment.

The life you desire is closer than you think. Start your journey today.

About The Author

Janelle Bruland is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and executive leadership coach who inspires others to live impactful and intentional lives. She is the author of The Success Lie: 5 Simple Truths to Overcome Overwhelm and Achieve Peace of Mind described as a “Must-Read Book for Those Seeking Success” by Success magazine and winning praise from bestselling authors Mel Robbins and Hal Elrod, as well as CEOs Tom Ziglar (Ziglar Inc), Mark Cole (The John Maxwell Company), and Dan Sullivan (The Strategic Coach).

Janelle and her partner in life and business, Graham Youtsey, are the founders of Legacy Leader, a leadership development company, and IMPACT—the premier community for driven, faith-based entrepreneurs changing the world. She is also founder, former president, and CEO of Management Services Northwest (MSNW), a company she grew from a start-up in her living room to a multi-state-industry leader, named one of the “Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America” by Inc. magazine nine times.

As a contributor to leading publications including Thrive Global, Market Watch, and Forbes, and through her podcast Intentional Leadership, Janelle draws from extensive experience to arm people with the mindset, strategies, and tools that are essential to lead themselves and others to better outcomes. She pursued certifications in mindfulness, meditation, and trauma-informed yoga, yet another tool she uses to teach people to overcome their own challenges. With a genuine heart, Janelle helps leaders fortify their minds so they are best equipped to overcome unresolved trauma and embrace peace and balance in their lives.

Janelle is a mother of five, nana of multiple grandkids, and lives with her family in Birch Bay, Washington.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Post Hill Press (August 13, 2025)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798895650431

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