UPSPIRALING: My Unconventional Path to Healing, Wholeness and Joy

Why I Had to Break Before I Could Heal

You’re here because you’re tired.
Tired of pretending you’re fine and pushing through.
Tired of surviving a life that looks good on paper but feels like drowning.

I know that feeling. I lived it.

Upspiraling: My Unconventional Path to Healing, Wholeness, and Joy is the book I needed when everything fell apart—when chronic illness took my career, my identity, and the version of me that only knew how to perform.

This isn’t a “fix yourself” book. It’s a remember who you are book.

Through Lyme disease, burnout, and a spiritual awakening that I absolutely did not sign up for, I discovered something radical: You don’t have to be productive to be worthy.

This story is wild, mystical, messy—and deeply human. It’s about letting go of everything that isn’t real and finally coming home to yourself.

If you’re in the middle of burnout, chronic pain, or an identity crisis, I wrote this as a mirror. 

To reflect what your soul’s been whispering all along: There’s more for you.And it starts within.

Are you looking for a better way?

What You Will Find Between These Pages

Upspiraling isn’t just a memoir. It’s a lifeline. A mirror. A permission slip.

Whether you’re dealing with burnout, illness, a big transition—or just quietly realizing that the life you built doesn’t actually fit—this book is here to help you come home to yourself.

Is this book for you?

If you’re in survival mode, and something has to give.For burned-out professionals, overextended parents, mid-career pivoters, and high-achievers in their 30s–50s wondering, “Whose life is this?”

If you’re navigating chronic illness or deep exhaustion that no one sees.
For women with invisible illnesses, caretakers, wellness industry skeptics, and anyone questioning what “healing” really means.

If you’re tired of performing, but don’t know who you are without it. For high-functioners, perfectionists, eldest daughters, and those raised to earn love through achievement.

If you’re standing at a crossroads asking, “Now what?”For anyone going through a midlife unraveling, post-divorce rebuild, spiritual awakening, or slow break from the life they were told to want.

If you’re craving a grounded, soulful path to healing.For seekers, therapists, coaches, curious skeptics—and anyone who wants a real-life and grounded take on the medicine wheel that doesn’t feel like a cliché.

Perk and Packages

All Preorder Packages Include: Invitation to join my Author Community, where you’ll gain early access to book snippets and behind the scenes info, and you’ll get to participate in helping me select a new subtitle and cover design.

Also, if you choose, your name will appear in the Acknowledgments section of my memoir, as a supporter of my book publication.

✨ Pre-order Upspiraling and begin your own healing journey.

Join me in bringing this story into the world—for every woman whoʼs ever felt like she was drowning in a life that no longer fits.

What if you could come back from the dead?

In 2016, I was preparing for my fourth promotion in four years when my body completely shut down.

The diagnosis? Chronic Lyme Disease—so advanced I was fully disabled.

My quest to get back to “normal” became a years-long unraveling of everything I ever thought was true. 

I’m Cara Pacific Campbell—a top-performing sales leader turned Sales Performance Specialist, life coach, and…maybe a shaman.Upspiraling is the story of what happens when success breaks you open— and how real healing begins when you stop performing and start integrating the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to hide.Weaving ancient Andean wisdom with modern neuroscience and hard-earned insight, this book is more Alice in Wonderland meets burnout recovery than Atomic Habits.

But with 89% of salespeople burned out (Gartner) and 76% of adults living with at least one chronic illness (CDC), it’s clear that the old ways aren’t working anymore, and we need a new path forward.

Upspiraling is my offering—and your support will help me publish it and get it into the hands of the people who need it most.

Thank you for being part of this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you crowdfunding this book?

I’m choosing to crowdfund to build a supportive reader community from day one — your support helps fund editing, design, and printing and much more!

What do I receive when I back the book?

Depending on the reward tier you choose, you’ll receive signed copies, bonus resources, live session access, or personal acknowledgments in the book.When will I get my copy?

Books will ship approximately 6–8 weeks after the book goes to printing and all production is completed. Digital rewards may arrive sooner. Estimated delivery is Spring 2026.

What will appear on my Credit Card Statement?

You will see ‘MANUSCRIPT’ reflected on your credit card statement

When will I get my Book?

Timeline
June 9- July 14 : Crowdfunding Campaign
July 14 – September November 18 : Revisions Program, a 16 week program, where the editing magic happens!
November 19- January 13: Copy Editing, design, and final layout, Files prepared for Publishing
January 14 – February 4 : Printing, Ebook formatting, Digital fulfillment
March- April 2026 : Your printed book shipped to you + launch party

What are the risks and Challenges?
I’ve already written the first draft of my manuscript. I have a publishing timeline in place and a team lined up to support editing, design, and distribution.
The main risks are:
Timeline shifts during production or printing (I’ll communicate transparently!).
Supply chain or shipping delays (especially with printed copies)
During my revisions I will be engaging with you on a regular basis, so you will be kept up to date if their are any delays.

Can I purchase multiple times?
Yes, you order multiple times.

Are pre-orders refundable?
Preorders are non-refundable, however, you may transfer to another individual at no charge.

When is the deadline to Preorder?
The presale is open from June 9 to July 14, 2025.