Pushing the River

""It is a rare phenomenon that a human being can endure so much suffering, so much joy, and yet resolutely re-find the Love of God in it all. This is a true story-raw, powerful, miraculous-and a testimony to what is possible for us all."" - Dr. Kim A. Jobst, MA, DM, FRCP, MFHom Award-Winning Metaphysician & Integrative Medicine Pioneer ""Icasiana writes with rare vulnerability and courage. Through her deeply personal story, she reveals how unconscious wounds shape our choices, relationships, and sense of worth often without us realizing it. She shows how we hide behind work, addiction, people-pleasing, or denial, and why insight alone is not enough unless it is truly embodied. Pushing the River is a powerful reminder that our struggles are invitations to heal, surrender, and realign with who we truly are. Wise, honest, and transformative."" - Alena Čandová, DC ""I'm still reeling from Pushing the River, I picked it up one morning and didn't put it down until I was finished-it's that kind of immersive. It takes you through the full spectrum of the human experience: the devastation of losing your way and the grueling, beautiful work of finding it again. What stayed with me most is how Icasiana handles the ""why"" behind our patterns. It's a brave, honest look at how one moment can change everything, and how conscious healing can lead us back to a life of purpose. If you're looking for a story that opens you up and changes your perspective, this is it."" - Joanne Wilkie, Perth Australia ""Pushing the River is riveting, beautifully written, and achingly honest. It is a powerful and soul-stirring memoir. Once you start reading it, you won't be able to put it down-a must read!"" - Robb Sals, Isla Mujeres, Mexico