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From USA TODAY bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the A Well Cared For Human podcast, Kory M. Shrum offers a trauma-informed, deeply personal guide to healing your past, mastering your fears, and transforming your relationship with yourself.
When Kory’s mother was murdered after a lifetime of addiction, abuse, and mental illness, Kory was forced to confront a haunting question:
Why did their lives turn out so differently?
They shared trauma. They shared dysfunction.
They shared generational wounds.
Yet one remained trapped in survival mode. The other learned how to break free.
In A Well Cared For Human, Kory reveals the framework that changed everything: treating self-care not as a checklist, but as the means to build a lifelong relationship with yourself.
Blending raw personal storytelling with practical tools, this book helps you:
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Identify and dismantle the “pillar breakers” sabotaging your wellbeing
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Rewire negative self-talk and destructive internal narratives
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Manage fear without letting it control your behavior
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Break cycles of shame, self-punishment, and codependency
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Build discipline rooted in devotion rather than self-criticism
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Develop self-trust after trauma
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Create sustainable, personalized self-care practices that actually work
This is not toxic positivity. This is not “just think happy thoughts.”
This is deep, compassionate inner work for people who are ready to stop surviving and start living authentically. You don’t need a perfect past to build a powerful future. You need a strong relationship with yourself.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns…
If you’ve ever wondered why healing feels so hard…
If you’ve ever wanted to walk away from all that you’ve been carrying for far too long…
This book will show you how.
Podcasts
Two phone calls. One mysterious death.
This is a true story.
On July 4, 2020, Kory M. Shrum received two life-altering phone calls. The first informed her of her mother's apparent overdose. The second, from a homicide detective, suggested something far more sinister: murder, with her uncle as the prime suspect.
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Determined to uncover the truth, Kory embarks on a riveting investigation, delving into the conflicting details and compelling evidence surrounding her mother's mysterious death.
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As she fearlessly explores her mother's dark past, Kory uncovers shocking truths she never expected. ​
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Join Kory on this gripping true crime journey as she tries to uncover what really happened.
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Also available as a book.
After finishing her true-crime podcast Who Killed My Mother?, Kory received the same question again and again:
How did you heal—and how do I start?
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A Well Cared For Human is a no-nonsense wellness podcast for people who’ve lived through trauma, burnout, abuse, or deep self-doubt—and are ready to build a healthier, more grounded life without toxic positivity or endless self-blame.
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Through personal stories, practical tools, and mindset shifts you can actually use, Kory explores how to rebuild trust with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and create sustainable wellbeing in the real world.
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If you’re tired of “just try harder” advice and ready for honest guidance that helps you move forward, this podcast is for you.
About Kory
Kory M. Shrum is the founder of A Well Cared For Human, keynote speaker, podcaster, and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than thirty books. She is known for transforming hard-earned life lessons into practical frameworks that help people and organizations reduce burnout, reclaim energy, and build resilience.
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After surviving a childhood of trauma and the tragic loss of her mother, Kory chose a different path. While her mother remained trapped in a generational cycle of abuse and substance use disorder, Kory transformed herself from a suicidal, self-destructive teen into a thriving leader, educator, and author. Her journey taught her not just how to survive, but how to create a life rooted in joy, creativity, and sustainable self-care.
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Through A Well Cared For Human, she shares her revolutionary approach to well-being, leadership, and self-care with audiences across healthcare, education, and business—and she holds a special place in her heart for organizations that serve children and families.
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Known for her humor, honesty, and open-hearted storytelling, Kory inspires others to reconnect with their innate power while delivering clear, actionable takeaways that spark lasting transformation.
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When she isn’t working on her passion projects or creative work, Kory can usually be found under thick blankets with snacks. The kettle is almost always on. She lives in Michigan with her family.
