Julie Doney,
Substack Indie Author

Julie Doney is an author and wellness educator whose work explores grief, emotional well-being, mindfulness, self-compassion, essential oils, and the powerful role animals play in our lives.

She is the author of Animal Presence: How Animals Carry Us Through Life and Loss and Scented Wellness: A Guide to Emotional and Mental Health Using Essential Oils. Julie is also a certified aromatherapy specialist for animals, bringing a safety-focused perspective to her work with essential oils and animal well-being.

Drawing on lived experiences of loss, anxiety, chronic pain, and personal healing, Julie writes with honesty, warmth, and a practical understanding of what it means to move through difficult times. Her work offers compassionate, accessible support for readers seeking greater emotional balance without overly prescriptive wellness advice.

Julie also writes What Carries Us on Substack, sharing personal essays, practical tools, and thoughtful reflections on grief, stress, mindfulness, self-compassion, essential oils, and the human-animal bond.

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Books by Julie Doney

Animal Presence: How Animals Carry Us Through Life and Loss

Pet Loss / Grief

An exploration of the profound bond between humans and animals, offering compassionate support for navigating grief, loss, and the lasting emotional connections we share with our animal companions.

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Scented Wellness: A Guide to Emotional and Mental Health Using Essential Oils

Essential Oils / Wellness

A practical, accessible guide to incorporating essential oils into emotional wellness and self-care routines, with a focus on mindfulness, self-compassion, and navigating everyday stress.

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Julie Doney - Substack Indie Author