Day: December 9, 2025

Date Published: December 9, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

The Hippocratic Oath dictates, “First, do no harm,” but what if success demands it?

The calm and compassionate Dr. Joyce Porter is proud to work at McArthur Fertility Institute, where miracles happen every day. Couples determined to conceive flock to the clinic, drawn by its unmatched IVF success rate and glowing reputation.

But behind the clinic’s shining facade lies a disturbing secret. When another doctor mentions a peculiarity in the facility’s methods, Joyce investigates. What she discovers is worse than she could have imagined. Now, she must decide whether to confront the institute’s renowned director about his unscrupulous deeds or compromise her ethics by turning a blind eye. She knows staying silent could destroy people’s lives, but speaking out could destroy hers.

As the line between healing and harm blurs, Joyce must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect her patients, her integrity, and the future she still hopes to build.

About the Author

Her dedication to helping patients and students left her little time to write, but the idea for a novel stuck with her. Inspired by deeply moving stories of couples undergoing IVF, she developed her first novel, In Vitro.

Now retired, M.J. lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and a spicy cat named Simon. She volunteers at a local elementary school, where she reads with kindergarteners to foster a love of books. Tai chi, crafting, and wine tasting are a few of her favorite hobbies.

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Date Published: December 9, 2025

A no-nonsense, heart-driven guide to help you break free from self-doubt and live boldly.

If you’ve ever held back because you didn’t feel smart enough, ready enough, or worthy enough, this book is your turning point.

In Unshrink Yourself, bestselling author and leadership coach Thanh Nguyen shares twelve small-but-mighty mindset shifts that help you silence your inner critic, let go of perfectionism, and finally step into your power.

With raw honesty, heartfelt stories, and practical reflection exercises, Thanh guides you through the exact steps she used to rebuild her confidence—from a voiceless immigrant teenager to an engineering executive, bestselling author, professor, and speaker who leads with courage and heart.

Each mini-shift is a simple yet profound change in how you think, speak, and show up every day. From accepting compliments and discovering your core values to rewiring negative self-talk and celebrating small wins, these shifts compound to transform how you see yourself and what you believe is possible.

If you’re tired of shrinking, second-guessing, and settling for less than you deserve… it’s time to rise.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Break free from self-sabotaging thoughts and limiting beliefs

• Replace fear with faith and self-criticism with compassion

• Speak up, stand tall, and own your worth

• Build confidence through consistent, courageous action

• Lead your life with authenticity, balance, and joy

You don’t need to be perfect—just present, brave, and willing to grow.

Because the world doesn’t need a smaller version of you.

It needs the real you—confident, courageous, and unapologetically alive.

It’s time to Unshrink Yourself.

Praise For Unshrink Yourself:

“If you’ve ever held yourself back, played small when you knew you had more to give, or wondered whether your voice really matters, this book is for you. It will remind you that the world doesn’t need a smaller version of you; it needs the fullest, boldest, most authentic expression of you.” —Jack Canfield. Co-creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul® series. New York Times Bestselling Author, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

“Unshrink Yourself helps readers grow into confident, values-driven leaders. Thanh Nguyen is a shining example of the Maxwell Leadership mission in action — to equip and empower others to lead with integrity, purpose, and passion. She embodies what it means to add value to people.” —Chris Robinson. EVP of Maxwell Leadership Team. USA Today Bestselling Author, From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide To Breaking The Chains Of Complacency

“Unshrink Yourself fits right alongside works by Brené Brown and Mel Robbins… It reads like advice from a friend who’s done the hard work and is willing to share the messy parts. Through personal stories, studies, and practical steps, Nguyen shows how confidence can grow from the inside out. The book’s heart sits in its honesty. Nguyen’s strength is how she keeps things simple. She skips the jargon and focuses on what actually works. Her voice feels lived in, not performative. The book balances storytelling with action steps that make readers pause and think, then actually do something about it.” —Sam Wright, Book-Buy.

About the Author

 Thanh Nguyen is the co-founder of The Encourage Team and the bestselling author of Calm in Chaos: Mindfulness and Meditation for Busy Professionals. A certified leadership coach, keynote speaker, Professor in the Practice at Rice University, and longtime mindfulness practitioner, she is dedicated to helping individuals cultivate resilience, clarity, and courage through mindset mastery.

Originally from Vietnam, Thanh overcame financial hardship, language barriers, and personal adversity after immigrating to the United States as a teenager. With two master’s degrees—in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration—two U.S. patents, and more than twenty years of corporate leadership experience, she now channels her expertise into empowering others to live positively, lead courageously, and take inspired action toward their goals.

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