“These days it’s becoming rarer to come across a soul whose intentions for healing and life betterment are directed to others instead of solely directed to themselves. Not only is Valentina’s focus on others and their healing, but she also possesses a special level of compassion that she directs into everything she does in her life’s work.”
— Anthony William, Medical Medium, #1 New York Times best-selling author
“The mere absence of disease is not health. True health occurs when we see improvement in every domain of our well-being. Honest and engaging, Valentina Gaylord’s book explores how to approach creating true health.”
— Shawn Achor, New York Times best-selling author of Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage
“In Well Being, Valentina shares her transformational experience to validate and illuminate the process of healing. In the midst of my own journey to health, her book offered reassurance of being on the right path. Thank you, Valentina, for the terrific insights and vulnerable sharing of your journey. You have given this Olympian inspiration to push ahead to meet my health and wellness goals!”
— Greg Louganis, world-renowned diver, four-time Olympian, and winner of four gold medals and one silver medal
“Valentina writes an amazingly deep and vulnerable story of her own hard-earned healing and reclaiming of a life that better serves the entirety of the body in all its forms. I highly recommend this book for anyone who feels alone in their struggle to find and forge their own path to whole-body healing.”
— Emily A. Francis, author of The Body Heals Itself
“In Well Being, Valentina Gaylord not only relates her own inspiring journey to wellness. She also helps readers chart their own journeys in a deeply personal way. Her incisive questioning and compassionate guidance create a framework for each of us to write our own story of healing in body, mind, and soul.”
— Nadia Comăneci, first gymnastics perfect ten in Olympic history, five-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and winner of three silver medals and one bronze medal
“I believe Valentina to be a light and a guidepost to life. If you would like a breather from the storms of your life and your soul, I recommend her authentic words about her struggles and healing. I found comfort in the way she puts forth a compassion for life and a willingness to look where things are never comfortable. Everyone deserves ‘well being,’ but you have to look for it!”
— Peter Barton, film and television actor
“In Well Being, Valentina Gaylord has created a resource that is empowering and deeply moving. Her ability to articulate the nuanced steps of healing, both physical and emotional, provides a compassionate and practical road map for those navigating their paths to recovery and self-discovery. Her wisdom and empathetic approach offer readers the tools they need to overcome obstacles and foster a resilient spirit. Her words offer solace, strength, and guidance, making this book an essential companion for anyone committed to their healing journey.”
— Tatiana Gutsu, Olympic Gold Medalist, CEO and president of Empowerment Zone and Worldwide Gift of Fit
“Valentina Gaylord’s Well Being is the ultimate guide to achieving wholeness. Covering mental and physical health in depth, this book is a one-stop shop for holistic wellness. Dive in and apply its wisdom to your life to experience true well-being.”
— Pastor Shep Crawford, Grammy award–winning producer and songwriter
“Valentina takes you by the hand and leads you through a profound journey of health transformation. Well Being is a moving and empowering guide, filled with insights and tools that lead you to rewrite the story of your own health. A must-read if you’ve ever faced or are facing a health challenge!”
— Irene Pace, food relationship specialist and author of Eat Like You Teach
“I had a front row seat to Valentina’s personal transformation. She courageously navigated some pretty rough seas—taking the road less traveled, relentlessly committed to facing her fears with Olympic-level strength, grace, and humility. In Well Being, Valentina passionately shares her journey, with the intention to inspire you to overcome your challenges and live the life you imagine. I am beyond proud of her and can’t wait for you to benefit from this amazing book!”
— Mitch Gaylord, Olympic Gold Medalist, gymnastics
“If you have found yourself with a copy of Well Being, your journey of self-healing and self-discovery has already begun. Valentina’s personal story is raw, honest, and inspiring, divulging immense insight and tools to heal and truly follow one’s own path if you have the courage. This book is brave, bold, and beautiful.”
— Kellie Blaise, actress and writer
“Valentina is a kind, warm, passionate, and aspirational woman, and this is candidly reflected in this book. A true depiction of one’s courage and unwavering belief to heal.”
— Lorenzo Agius, photographer
“I admire Valentina’s inner strength and resolve to persevere until she found answers for her healing. Her story is a wonderful, motivating guide. May it reach the hearts and minds of all those who face a struggle like hers and need support.”
— Cathy Rigby, theater producer, actress, speaker, and Olympic gymnast
“Well Being isn’t just a book—it’s a lifeline, a beacon of hope, and a guide to reclaiming wellness on every level. Valentina’s insights into mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness are profound. Her advice isn’t just theoretical; it’s practical, actionable, and most importantly, it works. Her warmth and sincerity shine through every page, making the experience both comforting and empowering.”
— Peter Rafelson, producer, music publisher, and president of Rafelson Media
“Thank you, Valentina, for bringing us a much-needed ‘if-I-knew-then-what-I-know-now’ book with Well Being. Sharing this type of knowledge could quite literally save someone’s life.”
— Randi L. Chapman, MBA, athlete branding
"Valentina shows us the power of transformation and also how all aspects of us (mind, body, soul) are one. This is a must-read for everyone. She openly shares her own story, which is both touching and inspiring, and I found her wellness journey informative and eye-opening and couldn’t put it down until I finished it, staying awake all night."
— Triona Sheeran, therapist, QHHT level 3, consciousness speaker
