The Mother Vine

April 2026. Paperback, 352 pages. Published 2026 by She Writes Press, distributed by Simon & Schuster.

For fans of Eat Pray Love and Untamed, a soulful memoir of motherhood, mysticism, and plant medicine that chronicles one woman’s journey of healing and transformation in the lush wilds of Kauai.

"Loved it.... A victory for the forces of natural living." — David "Avocado" Wolfe, author, international speaker, and biodynamic farmer

"Brave and deeply honest.... Shannon's story will leave you changed." — Cea Person, author of North of Normal and Nearly Normal

"A rare blend of humor, heart, and holy reckoning.... about facing your own darkness with grace and grit." — Laura Lentz, author of Freezing the Turkeys and Storyquest

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"A profoundly honest storyteller.... Intimate ... detailed recollections that are rich in metaphor.... Dreamlike explorations of ayahuasca-fueled visions.... Poignant reflections on the social expectations of women as mothers and wives.... A deeply personal story of ayahuasca’s transformative role in one woman’s life."

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After walking away from a high-powered TV career and a picture-perfect life in Canada, Shannon moves her family to the jungled slopes of Kauai in search of a more laid-back existence. But instead of fresh mangoes and good surf, she finds herself swept into a tide of unexpected revelations.

In the crucible of motherhood, Shannon’s two sons and husband become unlikely teachers, reflecting her forgotten pieces with unrelenting love and occasional ferocity. Their struggles crack her open in ways no self-help book ever could.

When deep-seated heartache has her seeking transformation, an invitation to drink ayahuasca becomes a lifeline. Guided by ancient wisdom and insatiable curiosity, Shannon begins a journey of remembering who she truly was—and still is.

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