By Lori Stevic-Rust, Ph.D.
Put on your
BIG-GIRL SHOES
Stepping into Courage, Resilience, and Gratitude
“Every woman needs to know that the insecurity we sometimes feel is universal— Dr. Lori and these women will remind you that you are stronger than you think and no matter what you have been through, there’s a purpose for you.”
In today’s divisive cultural discourse, women are too often viewed in terms of polarities: they’re either motherly or businesslike; compassionate or demanding; feminine or invisible; weak or overbearing. But women can embrace these complex dualities, gaining access to untold strengths that can change the world. Clinical psychologist, author and nationally recognized speaker Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust’s new book Put on Your Big-Girl Shoes: Embracing Courage, Resilience and Gratitude shows today’s women what “having it all” really means, revealing that when women step into their big-girl shoes—reckoning with their contradictions and fears—they can tap into their awesome power. In this era of pessimism, she spreads optimism.
“ Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust gives women real-life examples of what strength and courage look like today, whatever a woman’s life situations and challenges. In this era of pessimism, she spreads optimism. Watch out this book might change your life.”
“Dr. Lori will take you through a multi-sensory, visceral, experiences with intellectual insights. This book is full of stories of real women facing real fears, and coming out on the other side of stronger, freer and more successful. May you be inspired and empowered to show up and be seen. And, may you, too, have the feeling of being understood at a deep level.”
“This book is a powerful collection of stories about women finding courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Each story is a poignant reminder of the power women have to create positive change.”
“I survived because one person saw what others refused to see. I hope that reading my story, as told in this beautifully written book, will give new life to each of you—so that you discover your own moral courage and ability to stand up for each other.“
In Put on Your Big-Girl Shoes, Stevic-Rust highlights how successful women—both famous and ordinary—pushed through life’s hurdles to embrace the best kind of success: a purposeful life. Unprecedented access to MSNBC host Rachel Maddow reveals how her rise to national prominence emerged from her struggle to find and accept her unique voice. Popular Cleveland newswoman Stefanie Schaefer’s husband suffered a catastrophic brain injury, and her journey toward a redefined life reveals universal lessons in humility, acceptance and even gratitude. The incredible experiences of Rena Finder, the last remaining Holocaust survivor from Schindler’s list, highlight how women can use their inclination toward empathy and community to foster resilience. In addition, stories from a heart transplant recipient, homeless mother, educator and former nun are conduits to addressing vital current topics such as race, guilt and our moral responsibilities.
“Put on Your Big-Girl Shoes is a book you won’t be able to put down. This hand-book for life is a testimony of truth wrapped in transparency.
It will rewire destructive tapes rolling around in your brain and set you on a corrective course that will take you to a higher level of influence, true authenticity, joy and power.
You will be changed and you can thank Lori.”