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Searching for Sanity
by Marcy Westcott
Part memoir, part self-help, SEARCHING FOR SANITY by Marcy Westcott is a testament to the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness. It vividly portrays modern life’s chaotic and overwhelming nature, where you find yourself constantly on the go, stressed, and unable to focus. It’s a world where the demands of work, family, and social obligations leave you feeling stretched thin and vulnerable to a crisis when it inevitably arises. The constant barrage of expectations, the relentless pressure of juggling responsibilities, and the ever-present digital distractions make it hard to find a moment of peace. But amidst this whirlwind, there is hope, and SEARCHING FOR SANITY shows you the way.
Sneak Peek!
Excerpts from Marcy Westcott’s upcoming new book, Searching for Sanity.
I bolted straight up in bed when I heard the phone ringing. It was 1:27 in the morning. That was too early for him to call me unless…something was wrong. It rang again. I wanted to answer, but I couldn’t move my body. My freeze response was locked in. Who was calling at this hour? The question struck me like an angry viper. Continue reading “The Phone Call”
Your Guide to Mindful Living
SEARCHING FOR SANITY is about finding strength through meditation and mindfulness to face whatever comes your way. Marcy’s story and teachings may empower you to live a more mindful, balanced, and resilient life, knowing you have the tools to navigate any crisis.
What You'll Discover in Searching for Sanity
- Hope through mindfulness: Find clear, practical steps to bring balance and peace into your life through meditation and mindfulness.
- A transformative journey: Marcy’s personal story will inspire and guide you, showing how meditation helped her find clarity—and how it can help you, too.
- Facing crises with resilience: Understand how mindfulness can protect you from burnout and help you cope when life feels overwhelming.
- Managing distractions: Learn how to navigate the endless distractions of modern life and stay focused on what really matters.
- Overcoming chaos: Relate to the pressures of work, family, and digital overload, and discover how mindfulness can offer relief.
- Part memoir, part self-help: Get inspired by Marcy’s story while gaining practical tools to find peace, focus, and resilience.
About the Author
Marcy Westcott, a certified meditation teacher and mindfulness coach, shares her personal story to illustrate the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness. She knows firsthand how it feels to be overwhelmed, lost in the chaos of daily life.
Reader Reviews
“Searching for Sanity is a tour de force! A master class in writing that takes the reader on a healing journey with guidance and light all along the path. It is written with grace, humor, poise, and authentic spirituality. Westcott guides the reader on a deep transformative life journey while offering practical wisdom on the path to wellness and enlightenment.”
-J.D.
“Searching for Sanity is a book everyone can read and get something out of it for themself. I couldn’t put the book down. So much information for anyone to think about their life and lives of those they care about. Great work!”
-F.C.
“This book takes the reader on a journey through crises while offering practical meditation and mindfulness techniques. What resonated with me most is that a crisis can be the disruption needed to push us toward a new path—if we’re willing to take it. A thoughtful, insightful read for anyone navigating change, especially those seeking guidance in difficult times.”
-R.D.
“Searching for Sanity is a remarkable gift for anyone fortunate enough to read its pages. I found it impossible to put down. Each chapter left me eager for more while providing practical, everyday tools. The author’s insightful narratives captivate and empower me, making this book a source of inspiration. I highly recommend this extraordinary read to anyone seeking hope, clarity, and the opportunity to live a life well beyond what you could currently imagine.”
-Lisa T.
“Searching for Sanity, the author expertly weaves her life experiences with her meditation practice to show how meditation and mindful living can alleviate stress and bring peace in even the most challenging situations. The book sparkles with humor and insight, and offers easy and relevant meditations throughout so that mindful living becomes a way of life rather than a response to a crisis. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking awareness and peace in their lives.”
-K.L.
“Searching for Sanity by Marcy Westcott was an awe-inspiring read filled with drops of wisdom, entertaining life experiences, and the evolution of how she found the magic of meditation and managed her life’s crisis and trauma in new ways. Meditation tips and tricks are sprinkled throughout for the reader to utilize on themselves! Perfect book for 2025 y’all!”
-L. Lee
“This book guides you through the author’s personal experiences, journey, and education on how to transform our suffering into mindfulness, compassion, peace, and liberation through meditation. Treat this book not as advice but as a story that will trigger some interesting insights in you. Engaging and relatable, I loved it!”
-J.H.
“A raw, courageous, and deeply relatable journey from burnout to balance, Searching for Sanity is an eye-opening testament to the power of transformation. Marcy takes us inside the chaos of a high-stress, toxic workplace, where anxiety and self-doubt rule the day, and shows us what it truly takes to reclaim peace and purpose. With gripping storytelling, sharp wit, and vulnerable honesty, she invites us to walk alongside her as she unravels, rebuilds, and ultimately finds the clarity she didn’t know she needed.
This book is more than a memoir—it’s a guide for anyone who has ever felt trapped in a job that drains their spirit. Through Marcy’s hard-won wisdom, we see that healing isn’t about escape; it’s about awakening to a new way of being. Whether you’re drowning in workplace stress or simply seeking more mindfulness in your life, Searching for Sanity will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to choose a different path.”
-M.E.
“This book wasn’t just written, it was choreographed. I feel like I’ve been taught again to dance with my own consciousness. Recognizing parallels in my own life to Marcy’s life and challenges, this work of art is relatable to the point of familiar. With acceptance, trust, gratitude, and compassion, I absorbed every word. I’ve already reignited my own meditation practice, and I am so grateful for this beautiful reminder of what inner knowing feels like. Whether or not you’ve ever dabbled in meditation or any other form of self reflection, this book will give you a clear picture of the difference that a regular practice can make in your life. I will consume these words over and over again.”
-C.S.
“Bravo! In this lovely book, Marcy Westcott takes us on an adventure into what a life looks like with and without awareness of one’s own conscience existence. With her playful humor and raw authenticity she introduces the everyday person to the benefits of meditation and mindfulness and she does it with incredible simplicity. By the end of this book, I was left wanting more. Searching for Sanity opened up a whole new understanding of what my life can be like when I get still, sit with myself, and listen. Coming off of a 40 year career in a male dominated, high stakes, high stress industry myself, I profoundly related to Marcy’s story and I have had my very own “Bad Roommate” for far too long. One of Marcy’s “gold gleams”, as she calls them, that I now strive for is Equanimity. Put simply, Equanimity is the level way we ride the highs and lows of life. This book provides a simple roadmap to understanding that through meditation and mindfulness, we can cultivate this quality of even-mindedness, especially under stress. My inner knowing tells me that Marcy Westcott is an author and teacher to watch and as she continues to write and teach, I will be there for the lessons. For people wanting to dip their toe into meditation, this is the perfect text presented by a masterful teacher. I love this book and I know it will be one that I continue to reread over and over.”
-L.W., New Braunfels, Texas
“I highly recommend “Searching for Sanity” by Marcy Westcott to readers who feel like their life is full of stress and rapid reaction to what’s happening around them. By sharing her own story, the author gently guides you to be better prepared to calm your mind, creating quiet spaces in order for you to find more peace in your day and joy in your life. Through storytelling and vivid descriptions, you will be gently guided along the path of how meditation and mindfulness can become part of your everyday life. Part novel and part practical guide, this book is an entertaining read and resource manual for anyone seeking inspiration and motivation.”
-T.L.
“This book is not only inspirational, but it is a laugh-out-loud page-turner! The author uses her incredible sense of humor and wit to take the reader through the many obstacles she faced as she embarked on a journey of using meditation to live a more soul-centered life. While breaking down the art of meditation throughout her story, she explains the science behind the benefits of meditation and provides practical steps in each chapter that anyone can implement to use meditation as a tool for a more compassionate life. I highly recommend this book!”
-L.W.
“We all can benefit greatly from your experience as each of us hits a brick wall in some way or another, be it mental, physical or spiritual. We can react or respond. This book points out how we can meet life’s challenges in a most beneficial way…a way that immeasurably helps us. The Italians have a word for this: Andiamo. Which literally means: let’s crossover or let’s go. I think we can all benefit from this approach to meet life’s challenges and find our own sanity.”
-C.V.
“Searching for Sanity. How I overcame crisis with mindfulness and how you can too” by Marcy Westcott is for anyone who is tired of riding the emotional rollercoaster of life and might just want to jump off and explore a way to peace, harmony and fulfillment. The author recounts the events that led her to leave corporate life and pursue a life as a meditation and mindfulness instructor. Her style of writing made the book captivating, and the wisdom within, easy to grasp. The practices for establishing “present moment awareness” and learning to “accept emotions instead of being overwhelmed by them” deeply resonated with me and I look forward to incorporating them in my journey.”
-T.M.
“Peppered and seasoned with pertinent quotes & respected scientific references, this author’s story-telling of her life and what brought her to this mindfulness is bar-none. It’s such a well-written read that it makes you feel like she’s having a conversation with you, sharing experiences that many can immediately relate to in their own lives. Most chapters end with easy DIY exercises that compliment the topic of that chapter. I highly and enthusiastically recommend!”
-C.G.
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