Amy Jackson is the founder and director of The Perch, where she offers Soul Care practices to help people step into a healthy, flourishing life of purpose. The Perch hosts retreats, classes, workshops, groups, and more designed to guide people on their spiritual journey. Amy is the author of two books, a certified yoga teacher, and a certified Wellness and Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator.
In this interview, Amy talks about the spiritual and physical aspects of self-care and caring for your soul. She shares how discovering yoga helped her feel better mentally and physically and became a way to connect with God. Painting and other creative art activities can also be therapeutic practices that lead to greater self-awareness.
Amy’s book recommendation is Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
Cyndi mentions a favorite book called The Mountain Is You by Brianna West
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Get Amy’s Books:
Unhurried: A 52 Week Meditative Bible Reading Guide
Listen to Amy’s Podcast, Just Press Pause
About Women of Aurora:
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Connect with producer Amy Downing through her lifestyle blog, Friends Over 50 — a space for women in midlife exploring reinvention, tech, and inspired living.
