ANNA L. WOODS, MMin., CCP
Author · Coach · Podcast Host · Speaker
Grief, resilience, and the courage to rise above — one story at a time.
Anna L. Woods, MMin, CCP is the author of Rising Above: Journey Within and Faith and Feelings: Embracing Our Humanity, and host of The Rising Above Journey™ podcast.
About
Anna's Story
Anna writes and speaks from the belief that healing is not a straight line — it's a journey of transformation, where acceptance, forgiveness, and grace turn hurt into hope. Drawing on her own story and her work as a coach, she helps readers and listeners move through grief, rediscover resilience, and rise above what they've carried alone.
Her books, her podcast, and her community gatherings all share the same invitation: come as you are, be seen, be heard, and grow together.
Anna L. Woods · MMin, CCP
“True healing is a journey of transformation, where acceptance, forgiveness, and grace help us move from hurt to hope, from brokenness to wholeness.”
Rising Above: Journey Within · Chapter One
Faith and Feelings: Embracing Our Humanity
Books
Words for the Journey
Two companions for grief, faith, and the slow work of becoming whole.
Rising Above: Journey Within
A guide through grief and transformation — acceptance, forgiveness, and grace on the road from hurt to hope.
A companion for reflection and journaling — a powerful tool for personal growth and emotional well-being.
The Rising Above Journey™
Podcast
Real conversations on grief, resilience, and rising above — one story at a time. New episodes exploring the journey inward.
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with Anna L. Woods, MMin, CCP
Faith and Feelings Community Meetup
Free Quarterly Meetup
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 · 6:00–7:45 PM
Flakes & Fables — 115 Geneva Dr, Oviedo, FL 32765
Open, honest conversation. Bring a journal — prompts provided. Coach Anna leads the discussion, with an “Ask Me Anything” session. Rising Above: Journey Within will be available to purchase.
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Also on Substack — The Rising Above Journey
★★★★★ Verified Purchase Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026
There is Hope
What I appreciated most is that it doesn't offer the kind of cliché responses that are often given to the pain we carry just beneath the surface of our lives.
Anna unpacks Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28, to help understand what it means to bring our burdens to Him and find true rest. And rather than encouraging us to ignore or minimize our wounds, she points us toward genuine healing by bringing our pain—with all its messiness and brokenness—to the foot of the Cross.
Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style, the book offers practical insights that helped me recognize areas where I had become stuck and provided a pathway toward greater freedom and healing.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is weary, carrying unresolved pain, or longing to experience more fully the hope and healing that Christ alone offers.
— Sally
★★★★★ Verified Purchase Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2026
Learning to Name Your Feelings
This book came into my life at the right time. I'm in a season of transition, and one of the greatest insights I gained was realizing that grief isn't limited to death or divorce. It can also come in seasons of change. That perspective helped me put words to what I've been feeling.
I also appreciated how the author connects emotional healing with Scripture, encouraging readers to name their emotions, bring them before God, and allow Him to transform them. This book has given me more practical tools and deeper understanding as I continue my own healing journey. I highly recommend it to anyone walking through transition or seeking emotional and spiritual growth.
— Auanita
Book Reviews
Here's what readers are saying about Rising Above &
Faith And Feelings — 5-star rated on Amazon
★★★★★ Verified Purchase · Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
I HIGHLY Recommend!!!
"Grief is not solely the sorrow experienced after the loss of a loved one; it can also stem from significant life changes."
Faith and Feelings is a guided journal that offers meaningful support through any form of grief you may be facing. I appreciate how it feels like having a personal therapist—providing a safe space to express and process emotions. I highly recommend this journal; it has been tremendously helpful to me.
Thank you so much Mrs. Woods for this wonderful masterpiece 💛
— Vianka
LICENSED CLIENT PROGRAM · CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
The Rising Above Journey™
A Five-Week Guided Healing Experience — and the First Step Toward Certification
New Faith-Based Grief Coaching Coming 2027
A compassionate path through change
A facilitated small-group program that walks you through your own grief, one chapter at a time. Complete the Journey as a participant—or continue and become certified to lead it for others. This trauma-informed, faith-integrated experience supports people navigating grief, loss, and major life transitions. Services are coaching and education—not licensed mental health therapy.
Move through five guided chapters of grief with facilitated reflection, faith-based support, and practical next steps that honor your story and your healing process.
Build resilience with support
Use guided reflection, grief education, journaling, and community connection to process loss and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and hope.