No two people anywhere in the world experience exactly the same degree of brokenness and pain brought about by circumstances in their lives they could not control. While experiences may be similar, people very often feel differently, respond differently, and perceive differently. Hurting people also have various ways of achieving healing. If anything, people tend to heal at their own pace, an approach that book author and fitness expert Phyllis Hanson Ansusinha understands very well. Through her book “Glowing UP,” she extends a helping hand, one that will allow her to journey with her readers.
As a preemie, Phyllis struggled with a weak physique. She fixated on making her body strong and tried various exercises, eventually settling with aerobics and strength training that suited her needs perfectly. At that time, she knew she could have a lasting impact on others by simply combining her natural tendency to help people with her joyful nature.
Inspired by her father, she tried her luck in law enforcement, which turned out to be brief. Eventually, however, she became more drawn to teaching fitness. After marrying a Thai-American, she moved to Thailand and became exposed to various cultures and practices. These opened doors for her to go back to one of her greatest loves – writing. She was a contributor to an ex-pat magazine and became President of the American Women’s Club of Thailand. Through the organization, she was able to help a lot of women, which eventually inspired her to write the book.
“It has been my experience that a temporary or short-term timeline with my clients will start the gains in wellness that they are looking for. However, if they leave before the inner work is done, or changes or habits haven’t taken hold, they often then revert back to their former body size, habits, or non-nourishing surroundings as before,” Phyllis shared. “‘Glowing UP’ offers a non-intimidating environment that can be accessed for as long as they desire. They will find a community of like-minded individuals to GROW and GLOW with, holding each other up and cheering each other on.”
While numerous self-help programs and fitness coaches showcase their perfectly shaped bodies today, most of them do not address the pressing need of many people – the need for emotional and mental healing. Phyllis, on the other hand, has had first-hand experience when it comes to working relentlessly in order to lose a huge amount of weight, getting back in shape after a pregnancy, recovering from an injury, pursuing emotional healing from abuse, and dealing with menopause, among others. Her book meticulously guides people toward a better way of handling their struggles.
“What ‘Glowing UP’ offers is a relatable exploration and process that will enhance self-growth and infinite possibilities as the client begins to heal so that change is possible and inevitable. It is my mission to help my client mine the beautiful parts of themselves in order to ultimately face themselves and the people around them, which in turn leads to healthy life choices and healthy relationships with people, food, the universe, gratitude and being present,” she explained.
Pursuing significant change in one’s life can happen at any age, regardless of the person’s history or the extent of brokenness he or she is struggling with. Phyllis, privileged to have had the support and care of her mentors in the past, wants to offer the same help to others who are groping in the dark. She hopes to empower them to live healthier lives and achieve a calmer, kinder, more adventurous, and more youthful version of themselves.
Through “Glowing UP,” Phyllis hopes to see more and more people realize their full potential and live their best lives, free from the painful clutches of the past and armed with a newfound strength to pursue new life-changing experiences.
