From Lost to Found

Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free

By: Nicole Zasowski

Narrated by: Lisa Wright

Being Lost is the First Step to Getting Found

As a marriage and family therapist, one of Nicole Zasowski’s greatest joys is helping her clients grow in emotional freedom. What she couldn’t see for many years is that she was living her own life outside of that freedom, clinging to behaviors like shame, performance, and control in order to feel valued and safe.

It was only when she was confronted with her own devastating pain and loss that Nicole realized her current way of life was failing her. She then discovered that sometimes God’s rescue looks like prying our fingers off what we think we want so that we can receive what we truly need. And often, on the far side of pain we don’t prefer, we find transformation we would not trade.

In From Lost to Found, Nicole shares her story as she helps us

• name what we fear losing most,
• identify how our reactive behaviors are failing us,
• discover what joy we can find in letting go, and
• move forward in the freedom God has for us.

God is writing a story of redemption in your life too. Find out for yourself that sometimes the greatest joy is found when we are drained of all misplaced hope and shallow identities. In the midst of pain or transition, discover a surprising path to healing as you lose your grip on comfort and control—and fall right into God’s transformative grace.

Includes discussion questions for individual reflection or small group study

Critic reviews

'A beautiful story of breakthrough with powerful insights that will help you move from hurting to healing. You will love Nicole's honesty, wisdom, and helpfulness as she leads you on a journey to find emotional wellness.' Mike Foster, author of You Rise Glorious and host of Fun Therapy

'As a marriage and family therapist and as a woman who has lived the words she writes, Nicole teaches from the trenches, daring us to reimagine what it really means to be blessed. Through biblical wisdom, vulnerable personal narrative, and psychological insights, she illuminates an unlikely path to healing, showing us that when we release the defenses we once trusted in order to feel valued and safe, we find ourselves open to God's transforming grace.' Jonathan Merritt, contributing writer for The Atlantic; author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch

'From Lost to Found hits us all between the eyes as we deal with the reality of how we struggle with control. Nicole's vulnerability and honesty are key in how we can be honest with ourselves, allowing God to give us the freedom to be who he has called us to be. Don't miss this wonderful read!' Cheryl Scruggs, host of the Thriving Beyond Belief podcast for women

'From Lost to Found is a unique gift in that Nicole, a licensed marriage and family therapist, not only offers her expertise on emotional health but also vulnerably takes us along on her personal journey from pain to emotional freedom. This book is for anyone stuck in a cycle of pain, longing for emotional freedom, or (already) deep in the process of changing patterns and behaviors (like me). With the wisdom and practical steps found in these pages, coupled with God's ever-present help and grace, you're equipped to begin on the path to freedom. Spoiler alert: joy and peace are not the destination; they are welcome companions in the process.' Trina McNeilly, author of La La Lovely: The Art of Finding Beauty in the Everyday

'From Lost to Found is an important work for anyone who has ever tried to prop up her life with accomplishments, security, and comfort--which is pretty much all of us. This gorgeously written story is much more than a bunch of pretty words strung together; this one is going to set women free.' Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of It's All Under Control

'From Lost to Found is the book I wish I had on my nightstand during my own season of struggle with fertility. With the warmth of your closest friend and the wisdom of your most trusted resource, Nicole holds nothing back as she reminds us of the growth that springs from unexpected circumstances and the beauty there is to be found in the wake of what has been lost. Take your time and let the truths in this book settle deep. From Lost to Found will leave you comforted, challenged, and changed.' Heather Avis, bestselling author and narrative shifter

My favorite audiobook!

I have a lot of audiobooks in my library and this one is my favorite! I’m currently listening to this book for the third time! This is a great book to listen to while driving to and from work. Nicole’s words bring healing and hope to the places in your heart that need it most. You will learn a lot and will find yourself applying a lot of her wisdom to your own story. I highly recommend this audiobook!

good book

I really enjoyed this book. She had some very sensitive issues, she shared. a recommended read

For such a time as this...

Fits right in with the times we are living in! Hope-filled and applicable to my life at this time and times to come! Beautiful, encouraging, must read! Loved the whole story!