Kind Words from Clients
Writing Testimonials
“Tanya Taylor Rubinstein is the Story Shaman. Let us not use this word lightly. What she does, better than anyone I’ve met, is weave your calling, God’s purpose, and the mundane trivialities of life into a vibrant tapestry, called Story. These stories heal, inspire, and ignite in ways you never imagined. When you receive the call to be with her, listen.”
“I have been coached and trained by over 50 writers across the world, some with huge international recognition, and not one has ever opened me to myself the way Tanya does. Tanya is a powerful guide through the chaotic and often painful journey of writing and discovery. If you’ve decided to write directly toward the truth no matter where it goes and you’ve found it challenging, lonely, or scary, this is the answer.”
“Tanya has been the ancient midwife of my story. She cradled me, wept with me, sang me through my grief, coaxed my words, and gently guided me to the courage to birth my voice. She once said to me, ‘I can’t promise you safety here.’ In its place, she supported me in the ultimate radical soul liberation, the telling of my story.”
“Working with Tanya on my book is one of the best investments I’ve made in my life. She and her team are masterful at creating nourishing structures that invite me to write from the deep places I’ve longed to connect with but couldn’t access on my own. The experience has far exceeded my expectations and is pure nectar for my soul.”
“I have been a writer, and a student of the craft of writing, all my life. I have studied with the best of the best, and am a connoisseur of writing teachers. Working with Tanya elicited a depth I’ve never experienced before. She has a way of helping her students uncover and express what has been hidden within, and provides tools and prompts that facilitate incredible writing. If you want to discover your deepest, authentic voice, I highly recommend Tanya as a mentor and teacher. Her work is unparalleled and uniquely powerful.”
“Tanya is a teacher and coach who has unlocked the code for creating a perfect environment to cultivate radical growth. I am a busy entrepreneur who came to Tanya with a story to share. Tanya was able to cultivate my skills in a way that gave a framework and a timeframe to see this book through from birth to creation. As a professional coach myself, I know good coaching works, but Tanya’s approach, equal parts pragmatic and creative, supported my effort in a way that would be unmatched by someone else. My time with Tanya has provided my work and my life a quantum transformation. If you’re looking to level up in life and in your creative work, look no further.”
“There are no words to express my depth of appreciation for Tanya’s writing process. Nothing else compares to her method: it is potent medicine and an answer to prayers! Tanya and her team of talented mentors offered me the perfect combination of inner permission and tactical ‘how to’ structure. This was the missing element in me finishing the book I’ve wanted to write for years.”
“Tanya made it clear she could see I was also capable of delivering very different and much more soulful work that would reach many more people, and that I was destined to move in that direction. Her gentle but persistent encouragement has inspired me to subsequently deepen my writing, and I am grateful to be able to collaborate with her now in taking my work to a whole new level, in the form of memoir, unfamiliar territory for me. I trust that a year or so from now I will know that the resulting book is what I was born to write, and would not even attempt this without Tanya’s steady hand on the tiller.”
“Tanya created a container for my book project that allowed me to progress despite the periods when I lost momentum. Her firm but tender guidance provided me with just enough structure to finish my manuscript. She promised I would feel differently about myself after its completion, and I do. I continue to draw upon her suggestions for accessing my wisest self.”
“Tanya has a gift, and that gift is to help you find the deepest truth you have to tell, and then she holds your feet to the fire until you tell it to the best of your ability. I signed up for the program unsure if I even wanted to write a memoir or not. First of all, it’s got me writing. Second, the process took me deep into my story in a way I couldn’t or wouldn’t have done on my own. It works. Being in the community is so supportive, taking the isolation out of being a writer, and also the isolation out of the past I am writing about, in which I felt so alone. It’s helping me find the voice I lost as a child (or probably more accurately, never had or developed) and giving it the space to develop now. I’m seeing so much more about what was really happening inside me, and recognizing that at times there was more support than I acknowledged back then, which is healing. The story we tell ourselves is never the whole truth. I highly recommend the process.”
“Tanya’s program has helped me uncover poetry and myths in my body, relationships, lineage, and soul that I had no idea were there. Each week I craft new narratives and rewrite old ones, composting and penning personal stories that are empowering, mystical, healing, and full of life. This process has helped me connect to my essence as a writer and as a woman.”
“Somatic writing with Tanya changed the direction of my life. The practices, the community, and her team have thawed my frozen insides. Honest storytelling and deep listening to other people’s stories have been truly life-changing experiences for me. They continue to heal me, undo me, and bring love back into my life in so many ways. I am beyond grateful. Thank you so much to Tanya, the community, and the entire team.”
“Tanya holds a sacred and vital space where others can come more fully alive. Her writing processes are profound and spiritual. They access not only the root stories of our lives, but also uncover and reclaim visions and dreams we may have long forgotten or lost. Tanya builds community and welcomes the uniqueness of each of our voices.”
“I first worked with Tanya in 2020, when she coached me through my one-woman stage show. One of her superpowers is gently yet dynamically coaxing deep, transformative stories out of memory and onto the page. So when I learned she offers a somatic memoir program, my heart and soul leapt at the opportunity. The structure she and her team created allowed my creativity to blossom exponentially, and I learned to express my story not just through emotion and memory, but through how my body reacted to life experiences, making my writing more impactful. I’ve written stories I’ve never shared before, helping me understand myself, my mother, and life events in a more profound way. Writing my book within Tanya’s program has been a true gift.”
“Writing a memoir was a daunting task that I’d put off for years. I’m forever grateful for the referral I received for Tanya from a friend. As soon as our first meeting, I felt seen, understood, and safe. Tanya walked me through the process so I would be prepared for the journey ahead, and kept the pace even when I lost motivation along the way. She taught me to be tender with myself and my story, so I was able to untangle my life without retraumatizing myself with painful memories. She guided me through the technical aspect of writing in ways that maintained my confidence and increased my skill. Now I reflect on the most painful and joyful moments of my life and find the beauty in them all. I learned to share those experiences in a way that might inspire others. All this because I’ve had Tanya as my memoir coach. I would recommend Tanya to anyone who feels overwhelmed or afraid of writing their memoir but doesn’t want to regret leaving their story untold. Be ready for an experience of a lifetime; be ready to work hard, reach deeper into your story, and most of all be ready for the healing and transformative experience of owning your life’s narrative once and for all.”
“Working with Tanya offers far more than writing a memoir; it is a sacred journey of remembrance and reconnection, bringing together ancestral wisdom, deep healing, and a living dialogue with the land that continues to hold our stories. Joining this program opened my heart to the joy of writing and reminded me that writing is not merely a craft but a sacred practice. I carried many secret stories buried deep within me, memories and experiences that had long remained unspoken. This program became a sanctuary where those hidden truths could rise to the surface and find their voice. Each session opened a gateway into my inner landscape, guiding me to shape fragmented memories into a meaningful and coherent narrative.”
Ancestral Constellations Testimonials
“I’ve admired Tanya’s work from afar for decades because she knows how to get to the heart of things, whether through performance or writing or conversation. Now, in her work with the ancestors, she supported me in claiming the gifts of my lineage and brought that same capacity to a group of my students. I recommend her for not only her great skill but also her full presence and capacity to listen for what is needed. Give yourself the gift of Tanya’s magic.”
“I first met Tanya in 2021 when I joined her Somatic Writing program. At the time, I was navigating a profound transformation, and my creative voice felt completely shut down. I had no prior experience with her work, yet from the very first call, I knew I was in the presence of a powerful medicine woman. Within weeks, her guidance helped me touch an ancient wound that was manifesting in my life, unlocking a river of words and deep healing that remains some of my most profound writing to this day.”
“I wasn’t entirely sure why I reached out to Tanya, just a deep sense that old, tangled patterns were surfacing and I needed clarity. The heaviness I was carrying felt almost impossible to put into words. What shifted in our constellation session was profound: I remembered who I am beneath all the inherited stories. I could finally see myself as a child in my family, not the one responsible for holding it all together. Something truly softened in me. I went from feeling like I was physically hemorrhaging to experiencing lightness, even joy. Tanya holds space with such compassion, intuition, and wisdom. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves and a path to genuine healing.”
“Tanya holds impeccable space that is steeped in the sacred, specifically connected to and deeply held by the wisdom of the land and the helpful ancestors who have come before us. Working with her gave me insight into a pattern I had been operating from since childhood. Once identified, I could feel my system being ‘unburdened’ by the weight I had been carrying. A subtle release has been occurring since our session, and I feel I now have much greater access to my inner wisdom and higher self. I’ve also been able to set important boundaries with people from whom I had previously tolerated unhealthy behavior. I feel much more inner authority, and life feels a bit easier. I am hopeful for what lies ahead.”
“Working with Tanya in the Family Constellation session was truly transformative. The session helped me uncover profound insights, like the surprising image of a ‘wall’ representing my drive, something I never would have imagined. Tanya’s unique approach, using rocks to symbolize forces in my life, created a powerful and deeply healing experience. I left feeling a renewed sense of clarity and inner safety that continues to guide me. I especially appreciated the support and connection that emerged, particularly with the well ancestor who stood behind me, offering a deep sense of guidance. The experience opened up new internal space to explore my drive and limitations in ways I never thought possible. I highly recommend Tanya’s constellation work to anyone seeking insight, healing, and a deeper connection to their own story.”
“I’ve always been interested in family constellations for some time and didn’t know anyone who would do it. What a brilliant offering Tanya created, combining family constellations with writing projects. My curiosity was piqued. I hadn’t been writing for a while, and we communed with the ancestors about what they wanted and why. I’m no longer at a point where I can ignore what they want for me and, at least, the projects are in the front of my mind as opposed to being ignored. And then Tanya reached out and said she didn’t feel like the work was complete. We followed up and I felt such freedom to pursue a fun project! If you want additional support with moving a project along, Tanya deftly uses this amazing tool to make the magic happen. Take advantage of it.”
“I had never heard of constellation work, but I had worked with Tanya before (on writing my book) and trusted her. I had a profound experience during our ninety-minute session. When I reached out to Tanya, I told her I wanted to work on fear. I’ve carried a lot of fear in my body since childhood. The fear I walk around with doesn’t match my daily life, which is filled with love and beauty. I wanted to address a significant disconnect between my inner and outer world. During the session, Tanya guided me through a process where I connected with ancestors who were both specific and general. With each ‘star’ we visited in the constellation, I had somatic sensations, some contracting, some expanding. I felt intense emotions, both pleasant and unpleasant, as we moved through six nodes in the constellation. Clearly, something was shifting. At the end of the session, when Tanya explained who each of the nodes represented, I felt dramatic relief, especially regarding my immediate family. It also gave me valuable insight into core beliefs I held about my family system. Tanya is a gifted facilitator in both Ancestral Constellation work and writing. I highly recommend her.”
“I have done ancestral healing work over the past five years, and gained a lot from it. It tends to focus on the ancient ancestors, the wise and healed ones, and doesn’t focus much on the recent ancestors, who move through the afterlife in a troubled fashion, and foist their trauma onto their living offspring. I had read a bit about family constellation therapy, and was intrigued by its approach. When Tanya and I did my blind constellation (we went through the characters and they were assigned specific roles at the end), it turned out to be about my father, and my paternal grandfather, a man I knew little about. I came away with a greater understanding of how my father’s relationship with his own father repeated in his relationship with me. More importantly, I gained insight, clarity and empathy into why my grandfather was so wounded. I also was able to recognize some of the gifts my father gave me that I had previously overlooked. The story is continuing to unfold, and I’m eager to learn how it will shift how I move through the world. I would recommend this work to people who want to gain a different perspective on their families, and write a new ending to a tale that has been unconsciously told down through the generations.”