For Kristen Letendre, writing has always been more than creativity — it has been a form of therapy. As she shared on the Project Seed Money Podcast, her love for words was present early on, even while she pursued a demanding career as a physician assistant.

One moment in college stayed with her for years. After submitting a paper, an English professor asked about her major. When Kristen told him she was in a physician assistant program, he shook his head and said she was “in the wrong field.” At the time, she kept moving forward in medicine, but the affirmation lingered.

Writing became central during one of the most difficult periods of her life. While navigating a painful divorce and raising two children as a single mother, Kristen began writing honestly about her experience. Despite having family and friends, she felt deeply alone — a feeling she knew others shared. Her first book emerged from that place, written so readers could recognize themselves in her story and feel less isolated.

Publishing that first book was an act of vulnerability, but not one filled with self-doubt. Kristen describes herself as someone who has always trusted her instincts. She self-published on Amazon and worked with an editor who preserved her conversational style — a voice readers later described as feeling like “having coffee together.”

Her second book marked a shift. While the first captured the raw disruption of divorce, the second focused on healing — how to reverse negative patterns and transform painful experiences into growth. Though inspired by divorce, its message extends far beyond it, addressing how mindset shapes healing in everyday life.

That philosophy now informs Kristen’s professional work. With 25 years as a physician assistant, plus training as a personal trainer, functional nutrition counselor, and life coach, she noticed something missing in traditional healthcare: time, connection, and a holistic approach. Her own struggles with stress-related health issues reinforced the need to treat the whole person, not isolated symptoms.

Kristen now offers integrated support that combines medical knowledge, nutrition, movement, and mindset. She emphasizes choice, affordability, and pacing — meeting clients where they are. Her books often serve as resources for clients beginning that journey, reinforcing the idea that healing is layered and deeply personal.

When asked to encourage writers who feel unsure about continuing, Kristen’s message is direct and optimistic. Writing should be a positive experience, taken in small steps. Completing a book is an act of vitality — for the writer and for the readers who will find themselves reflected in its pages.

For Kristen, writing isn’t just about telling a story. It’s about helping others feel seen, supported, and capable of change.