Books

It Hurts to Become: How Tapping into Intuition Transformed my Life

Paulina Mandilas experienced a series of traumatic events in her life that left her feeling “stuck” and unable to move forward, anxiety ridden, hopeless, and depressed. This heart-warming collection chronicles the events that transpired over the course of a decade and how she used a process that blends music, meditation, movement, reflection, and creativity to cope with her adversity and become more resilient. It enabled her to reframe those same experiences from being perceived as negative to empowering, creating momentum for healing and transforming her life in ways she never imagined. Paula is now living the best version of herself, experiencing an abundance of peace, love, and joy. She is also in-tune with her intuition and aligned with her life’s purpose, passions, and unique gifts as a result.

Through reflection of prose and poetry, Paulina tells her story of how connecting with intuitive wisdom helped guide her in processing repressed emotions and becoming free from them, resulting in profound healing. This is a must-read for everyone in this fast-paced world, especially those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, who are coping with being a caregiver for someone who is unwell or an abusive relationship, or recovering from an accident, illness, or natural disaster.

This collection is based on the premise that intuition is the key to personal growth and healing. It is designed with interactive exercises to guide you to tap into your intuitive wisdom, enabling you to take back your power and transform your own life!

My book will be published in March 2026 and will be available on Amazon.