"Dr. Van Tuyl’s highly readable book is exactly what the world needs right now. Her Soul Authority system has offered me the tools and the robust yet malleable framework I need to reconnect to my core self, heal intergenerational trauma, and move through life feeling more grounded, centered, and empowered." - Sharline Chiang, writer, activist, and co-host of Democracy in Color

"Dr. Van Tuyl’s provocative deep dive into the tremendous upheaval caused by today’s social, environmental, and political tsunamis lays a solid foundation that will inspire readers to transform from passive spectator to committed change agent. Her seasoned professional experience shines through as she takes the reader on a journey to release buried shackles of old trauma and heal soul wounds. Her pitfall alerts, relatable examples, research-based nuggets, highlights of Soul Authority sessions, and step-by-step meditation scripts to reconnect with the elements made me feel as if I was being accompanied by a trusted guide while exploring a fresh and unorthodox path of transformation and realignment." - Mirella Baker Bemmel, EdD, sociology professor, founder of Next Level Educators, and author of Building Blocks to an Abundant Life

"Soul Authority is incredibly rich, complex, and nuanced in both its breadth and depth, yet approachable for readers of diverse backgrounds and all levels of contemplative practice. Van Tuyl’s innovative approach is grounded in her professional, spiritual, and multicultural histories and informed by current-day events that readers will recognize as touchstones of their own. Rather than follow a specific program to arrive at a specific conclusion, I felt invited to pull from a rich compendium to discover and develop my own innate wisdom and 'soul authority'. Parts of this book skillfully anchored me in familiarity and parts invited me to explore, stretch, and grow." - Peggy Acott, certified life-cycle celebrant and co-author of Portland Made