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Listening to Yourself: How to Hear Your Own Wisdom
Most of us live surrounded by busy schedules, constant scrolling, racing thoughts, and the quiet shame we carry inside. Beneath all of that, a wiser voice has been waiting. Your own.
In this compassionate and practical guide, therapist and chaplain Tyler Erickson invites you into the life-changing practice of self-listening. Drawing on years of experience walking with people through prisons, hospitals, churches, and counseling rooms, Erickson shows that true growth doesn’t come from fixing yourself — it comes from learning to listen to yourself.
Through personal stories, client illustrations, and guided exercises, you’ll discover the Five Wisdoms within
Emotion – what your feelings are really trying to say
Thought – how to discern the truth beneath your thinking
Body – the signals your body has been sending all along
Behavior – how your patterns reveal hidden needs
Spirit – the quiet call toward meaning and connection
You’ll also learn to overcome the barriers that keep you from hearing yourself — shame, fear, judgment, noise, and complacency — and develop the tools of curiosity, courage, and grace to move forward.
Listening to Yourself is not another quick-fix or self-help cliché. It is an invitation to slow down, clear the static, and rediscover the wisdom that has been inside you all along.
If you feel stuck, restless, or out of touch with who you really are, this book will help you find your voice again and learn to trust it.
“Tyler Erickson’s Listening to How to Hear Your Own Wisdom is a beautifully written and wonderfully compassionate guide for anyone seeking greater self-awareness and inner peace. Erickson draws from his rich background in counseling and ministry and invites readers to approach their inner lives with curiosity, grace, and courage. Through vivid storytelling and reflection exercises, he helps us quiet the noise of shame and fear. This book is more than a resource - it is a companion on a journey toward authenticity and healing.”
-Dr. Michael Verona, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands
"This is a book that is relevant to all individuals through all walks of life. An easy and captivating read that promotes introspection and strength. Truly excellent!"
-Dr. Julia Dell'Aquila-Linares, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
"Tyler Erickson's book, Listening to How to Hear your Own Wisdom, offers a thoughtful and accessible framework for cultivating self-awareness, internal trust, and reflective practice. Tyler weaves together emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual perspectives, emphasizing self-compassion and meaning making to support personal and professional identity formation. This book is a meaningful resource for anyone seeking to deepen self-attunement and intentional practice."
Dr. Marina G. Bunch, PhD, LMHC-S, NCC, CCTP
In this compassionate and practical guide, therapist and chaplain Tyler Erickson invites you into the life-changing practice of self-listening. Drawing on years of experience walking with people through prisons, hospitals, churches, and counseling rooms, Erickson shows that true growth doesn’t come from fixing yourself — it comes from learning to listen to yourself.
Through personal stories, client illustrations, and guided exercises, you’ll discover the Five Wisdoms within
Emotion – what your feelings are really trying to say
Thought – how to discern the truth beneath your thinking
Body – the signals your body has been sending all along
Behavior – how your patterns reveal hidden needs
Spirit – the quiet call toward meaning and connection
You’ll also learn to overcome the barriers that keep you from hearing yourself — shame, fear, judgment, noise, and complacency — and develop the tools of curiosity, courage, and grace to move forward.
Listening to Yourself is not another quick-fix or self-help cliché. It is an invitation to slow down, clear the static, and rediscover the wisdom that has been inside you all along.
If you feel stuck, restless, or out of touch with who you really are, this book will help you find your voice again and learn to trust it.
“Tyler Erickson’s Listening to How to Hear Your Own Wisdom is a beautifully written and wonderfully compassionate guide for anyone seeking greater self-awareness and inner peace. Erickson draws from his rich background in counseling and ministry and invites readers to approach their inner lives with curiosity, grace, and courage. Through vivid storytelling and reflection exercises, he helps us quiet the noise of shame and fear. This book is more than a resource - it is a companion on a journey toward authenticity and healing.”
-Dr. Michael Verona, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands
"This is a book that is relevant to all individuals through all walks of life. An easy and captivating read that promotes introspection and strength. Truly excellent!"
-Dr. Julia Dell'Aquila-Linares, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
"Tyler Erickson's book, Listening to How to Hear your Own Wisdom, offers a thoughtful and accessible framework for cultivating self-awareness, internal trust, and reflective practice. Tyler weaves together emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual perspectives, emphasizing self-compassion and meaning making to support personal and professional identity formation. This book is a meaningful resource for anyone seeking to deepen self-attunement and intentional practice."
Dr. Marina G. Bunch, PhD, LMHC-S, NCC, CCTP
- GenresSelf Help
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2025
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About the author
Tyler Erickson
3 books14 followersTyler Erickson is a counselor, hospital chaplain, and author who is passionate about helping people discover their own inner wisdom. After more than a decade of pastoral ministry, Tyler transitioned into counseling, where he now works with individuals and families in West Virginia. His writing blends professional insight with personal reflection, drawing on both faith and psychology to create accessible guides for growth, meaning, and self-understanding.
He is the author of Listening to Yourself: How to Hear Your Own Wisdom, a practical self-help book designed to help readers slow down, pay attention to their inner voice, and live more authentically. Tyler also created the companion journal Wisdom Within: A 40-Day Guided Journal to Self-Listening, and is at work on future titles exploring humility, spirituality, and the intersection of politics and belief.
When he’s not writing or counseling, Tyler enjoys playing chess, collecting trading cards, and spending time with his wife in the hills of West Virginia.
He is the author of Listening to Yourself: How to Hear Your Own Wisdom, a practical self-help book designed to help readers slow down, pay attention to their inner voice, and live more authentically. Tyler also created the companion journal Wisdom Within: A 40-Day Guided Journal to Self-Listening, and is at work on future titles exploring humility, spirituality, and the intersection of politics and belief.
When he’s not writing or counseling, Tyler enjoys playing chess, collecting trading cards, and spending time with his wife in the hills of West Virginia.
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March 7, 2026
3.5 rounded up.
Listening to Yourself by Tyler Erickson is a well-written and thoughtful book that draws from an interesting blend of pastoral care and clinical experience.
Erickson frequently references his work as a chaplain, but he does a good job of keeping the book accessible to a wide audience. While he openly acknowledges his Christian background, he doesn’t push his own beliefs and makes space for other faith traditions and perspectives. That balance makes the book feel welcoming rather than preachy, which I appreciated.
One of the strengths of the book is Erickson’s philosophy around the five internal “voices” that influence how we think and respond to life. The concept is explained clearly and is easy to understand, making the ideas approachable for readers who may be new to self-reflection or personal growth work. I also enjoyed how he references a variety of other authors and books throughout the text, which helps place his ideas within a larger conversation about psychology and wellness. Ending each chapter with reflective questions is another strong point, encouraging readers to pause and think about how the concepts apply to their own lives.
Where the book fell a little short for me was in its depth. The core idea of identifying and listening to these five voices is interesting, but the discussion around it often feels a bit too simple. I found myself wanting a deeper exploration of how these ideas play out in everyday life and more practical guidance on how to apply them beyond simply “checking in” with yourself.
Overall, this is a solid and approachable book that introduces some helpful ideas about self-awareness. Erickson clearly has a good writing voice, and I enjoyed the tone and structure of the book. As he continues to develop as an author, I’d love to see him dive deeper into these concepts and expand on the practical side of his philosophy.
Listening to Yourself by Tyler Erickson is a well-written and thoughtful book that draws from an interesting blend of pastoral care and clinical experience.
Erickson frequently references his work as a chaplain, but he does a good job of keeping the book accessible to a wide audience. While he openly acknowledges his Christian background, he doesn’t push his own beliefs and makes space for other faith traditions and perspectives. That balance makes the book feel welcoming rather than preachy, which I appreciated.
One of the strengths of the book is Erickson’s philosophy around the five internal “voices” that influence how we think and respond to life. The concept is explained clearly and is easy to understand, making the ideas approachable for readers who may be new to self-reflection or personal growth work. I also enjoyed how he references a variety of other authors and books throughout the text, which helps place his ideas within a larger conversation about psychology and wellness. Ending each chapter with reflective questions is another strong point, encouraging readers to pause and think about how the concepts apply to their own lives.
Where the book fell a little short for me was in its depth. The core idea of identifying and listening to these five voices is interesting, but the discussion around it often feels a bit too simple. I found myself wanting a deeper exploration of how these ideas play out in everyday life and more practical guidance on how to apply them beyond simply “checking in” with yourself.
Overall, this is a solid and approachable book that introduces some helpful ideas about self-awareness. Erickson clearly has a good writing voice, and I enjoyed the tone and structure of the book. As he continues to develop as an author, I’d love to see him dive deeper into these concepts and expand on the practical side of his philosophy.
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