Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been

by Natalie Siston

You Have Always Been Who You Were Meant to Be.Once we get to a certain level of success, we forget about the girl inside of us. She is the one who was the first to hop into a game of pickup basketball, but now all she does is pick up after others. She was the one who played the lead in the school musical, but now only sings in the shower. She wrote her deepest thoughts in a journal, but is stuck writing one business report after the other. If you feel like your inner girl (or boy) gets sent to the back of the line when the next deadline, meeting, or family obligation pops up, this book is for you. 

Let Her Reclaim Who You Have Always Been is where life story meets life coaching. Dive into Natalie’s journey, which started in a small Midwestern town, took her to Silicon Valley, and eventually back home to Ohio. Along the way, you will be presented with 100+ coaching questions to help you reconnect to your story on your own journey

Remember Her | Reconnect to Her | Remove Barriers to Her

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2020

Reviews

[Brandon Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let Her Out had me flipping back through old photos and digging deep into memories of the things I enjoyed and valued most as a child, teen, young adult and full-blown middle-aged man. These have been wonderful exercises and I’ve found myself reconnecting to those things I was once passionate about—playing basketball instead of just watching it on TV; enjoying video games with my kids guilt free; and writing pop punk songs, but now as a duet with my 8-year-old daughter. These are just a few examples of how this book has helped me Let Him Out!!!

[Dale Sabo · Rating 3 out of 5]

No fault of the author, I’m not a huge fan of self help books. Maybe four stars if I was. Read this for a book club that I enjoyed. The book’s central tenet is how to be the risk taking in the moment person you were once upon a time, now. To be more effective, happier, and genuine.

Not a bad lesson, and at my advanced age I’ve got it from life already I think. Might have been more valuable in middle age for me…?

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally planned on reading the Kindle version, but was delighted when the AudioBook was released because I'm more of a "listener" than a reader.

I enjoyed how the author used her very vulnerable, honest, and authentic stories to help me think back to all the events throughout my life that make "living" so much easier (and fun), without all the noise and pressures that have been created by society today. I constantly found myself stopping and rewinding portions to re-listen and allow each lesson to soak-in, reflecting back on my life and how I could put each bullet-point into practice.

As a male reader, I replaced all the "She's and Her's" with "He's and Him's" as I listened, and I found every chapter to include inspiring, actionable lessons that applied to me, as a guy. Point being, male readers should not shy away from this book, simply because of the word "Her" on the cover.

In the end, there were countless times when I caught myself smiling as the AudioBook literally provided me with the privilege of listening to the author tell her stories and teach her lessons through her own voice, which I found to be particularly special in absorbing all the material to its fullest. The book reads (and ends) like a warm, heart-felt movie, and it's one that I'd definitely recommend to readers of all ages... and genders!

[Jessica Burchett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not a big self-help book reader or fan. In fact, I rather try to avoid them. Everyone has an opinion on what "self-help" is and blah blah blah.
However, this book was the January 2022 pick for the book club I am in at work, and the author used to work for us, and she lives in the town my husband works in, so I thought, let me at least give this a try.

First off, she lured me in with mention of a childhood similar to my own - wild, free, running through the woods, getting covered in the things that cover the ground in the woods. Okay. So I decided to read a little more.

In the end, I appreciated it for not really being a self-help book, but rather a self-exploration/self-realization book. It does have a Christian leniency which, as a Christian, I also identified with. There are online resources including a book club guide and personal reflection guides to fill out. I am giving it a 3.5 out of 5 stars, rounding up to 4.

Video review to follow.

[Robbie Samuels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been" by Natalie Siston is a heartfelt and empowering guide that transcends gender, inviting all readers to reconnect with their youthful spirit. With its blend of personal anecdotes and reflective exercises, Siston's book provides a roadmap to rediscovering and embracing one's original passions and dreams. The 'Pause & Reflect' sections enrich the journey, making this a transformative read for anyone at a crossroads, seeking to infuse their adult existence with the creativity and zest of their younger selves. As a male reader, I found the universal themes of introspection and reclaiming one’s passion to be both engaging and inspiring, making this book a compelling companion for those yearning to integrate their past with a vibrant present and future.

[John Neral · Rating 5 out of 5]

Natalie Siston takes us on a journey through our childhood journals and diaries and helps us revisit our biggest dreams and fears. This book is an opportunity to re-connect with that voice we once had and let her/him out again to bring our biggest dreams back into focus. This book is motivating, inspiring, heartfelt, and gut-wrenching.

Reading this book has given me time to pause and reflect on my life, goals, and career in this epic year when we have all experienced so much. There are about 100 coaching questions in this book and her accompanying website https://letherout.com provides additional resources.

This book is not meant to be read cover-to-cover. Take your time and absorb this great content and reflect on how you can rediscover your voice and let her/him out.

[Julie Quackenbush · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Savor the Journey"
I consider books to be somewhat sacred and typically do not mark in the books I read. However, as I worked my way slowly and deliberately through Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been, I found myself underlining with abandon! My signed copy will definitely become a well-worn, lifelong friend. As the world changes and we with the times, Let Her Out will be a trusted companion I reach for again and again to act as a compass along the way.

[Shayne Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book as a tool for self discovery. Journaling is a time tested method for releasing the tensions of life. Let Her Out is a step by step guide for connecting to your younger self and thus closing the circle on your life’s journey. Growing up in Republic a decade before the author, I really enjoyed the local flavor. A perfect epistle for a book club.

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book will be more beneficial to some then it will to others. This book reaffirmed that a haven’t lost a lot of the parts I liked of my younger self and that I’ve overcame and grew out of the parts I didn’t like. So this book is more for women who thrived when they were younger and are feeling lost now.

[Katie Rasoul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Loved this book! Great stories, great reflective exercises for the reader to do on their own. I go back often to these.