“Life is a messy mix of beauty and chaos simultaneously. I believe in showing up at work, home, and in community as the same person. With a recent choice to live alcohol-free after years of unknowingly using my own vices to cope with overwhelm, stress, and daily struggles, I believe this is a book everyone should read. In Grace Yourself, Chris Janssen shares stories and lessons from her personal and professional lives, blending her pains and celebrations with her coaching tools. [It’s) the perfect balance of relatability and actionable takeaways. This book will highlight the purpose in all the things that make you, you! It is a necessary reminder that every chapter in your story is worthy and has purpose!”

“No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or whether you are stuck in an addictive pattern or not, you are worthy of love and belonging. In Grace Yourself, Chris Janssen writes like a trusted friend, reminding you that grace can’t be earned, change is possible, and you already have everything you need to move toward the life you want.”

“Whether you are seeking release from an addiction, controlling thoughts, perfectionism, or just want to move forward, Grace Yourself will help! Written with kindness and conviction, this book provides tools for getting unstuck while reminding you of the worthiness you already possess.”

"Grace Yourself is a piece of hope for anyone stuck in an addictive cycle or close to someone who is suffering. The book offers compassionate insights combined with practical tools to empower readers to embrace their value. With true empathy and wisdom, Chris Janssen gives a compelling insight to the complexities and realities of recovery, giving readers the comforting realisation that healing is difficult but possible! I would recommend this book to anyone who is affected either directly or indirectly with addiction/negative cycles.”

“Grace Yourself is full of truths that free those trapped by addiction from the lies they’ve been told. In a journey that often feels isolating, Chris shares her personal story like a trusted friend with the wisdom of an accomplished coach. This book empowers readers to know their worth, shift their mindset, and change their lives.”

“There are so many meaningful and introspective takeaways from Chris Janssen’s book. No matter what you may be working through and striving to overcome, this book will guide you through it by providing key messages and tools to bolster self-worth and inspiring the innate desire to grow and evolve. It’s never too late to make a change in your life, and Chris’s personal story—along with her selflessness in giving back—is an incredible road map for doing just that.”

“If you want freedom from harmful habits or controlling thoughts, Grace Yourself will get you unstuck! This book shines light on addiction’s effects on driven achievers and high performers. It is also a bold reminder of the worth and resourcefulness we all possess, and how we can find grace in our path toward healing.”

“Chris Janssen walks us through the complexities and confusion surrounding addiction and growth and recovery with grace, humility, patience, and honesty. She also brings wisdom that has ancient roots and is research informed. This is a compelling invitation to sobriety at its best and most joyful.”

“No matter what has left you feeling powerless—alcohol, food, exercise, substances—Chris Janssen’s Grace Yourself will help you regain your power. Through her own remarkably honest personal story combined with her wisdom gained through her work as a life coach, Chris guides the reader through the psychology of addiction to change what you might believe and help you rewrite your story. Whether you are struggling with unhealthy lifestyle choices or know someone who is, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand themselves or those they love. Filled with exercises, information, and reflection, it is a transformational read that should be on everyone’s list.”

“She’s done it again! Chris has opened the window of her journey towards sobriety and challenged us to go deeper into our own journeys with her to a place of freedom and grace. Chris does this with vulnerability to her learnings and gives us practical ways that draw us into places we want to go but lack the skill or courage to go alone. Read at the risk of discovery and freedom. Go ahead...grace yourself!”

“Like grief, alcoholism and other addictions can harm how we see ourselves—our worth. Chris Janssen’s vulnerability, written on every page, is just what you need to get through those tough times. Her experiences will help you with your past and encourage your future. I’m thankful to call Chris Janssen my friend.”

“Upon reading Grace Yourself I was profoundly moved. Chris Janssen’s brave act in writing this book unlocked memories of my father precisely because the author revealed what I wish my own father could have received with the grace presented here. Having lost a parent to alcoholism, I have struggled with inevitable questions that arose as a survivor of an alcoholic who could not overcome their impulses, anxiety, and self-doubt. As a result, I have been keenly attuned to messages throughout my adult life that might help answer my own questions of purpose and self-awareness to help guide my conversations with my own child, my spouse, and my professional teams regarding anxiety, resentment, and the peace which follows from empathy—for others and for one’s self. At the core of Grace Yourself is a message about healing so that when people are speaking to you, as a parent, a friend, a spouse, a leader or team member—their interaction can be received through a filter of compassion, acceptance, love, and self-respect—instead of a filter of hurt, shame, and impulsiveness. The profound message I took from Chris Janssen’s journey is that people see life through the lens of how they feel inside and that the power to change and build community is anchored in self-acceptance and an ability to seek community, ask for help, and be willing to pursue becoming the most healed and present version of yourself. The impact will be felt by generations to follow.”