I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul

by Christine Gutiérrez

This raw and relatable guide to radical self-care and self-love empowers readers to embrace the powerful Diosa within.In this fiercely inspiring book from a fresh new voice in the women's empowerment space, psychotherapist Christine Gutierrez welcomes women to join her in healing the wounds from past hurt or trauma to reclaim their worth and come back home to their true self and soul.Diosa is the Spanish word for Goddess. A diosa is anyone who honors the primal feminine energy in the world and within themselves. According to Gutierrez, diosas face obstacles in their lives but are always ready and willing to go to their core to reclaim their inner worth and self-esteem. They are the ones that rise from the ashes and dare to piece themselves back together bone by bone and soul piece by soul piece. From stories of resilience from both Gutierrez and members of her Diosa Tribe, to mantras, meditations, and guided journaling prompts, this book gives women the tools they need to honor their sacred feminine and become who they were always meant to be.I Am Diosa will inspire women to give themselves permission to feel, to be seen, to be heard, and to return to their truest selves.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology, Feminism, Latinx, Spirituality, Personal Growth

315 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 25, 2020

Reviews

[D. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pros:
A lot of helpful journal prompts.

Cons:
Fluffy.
Focuses WAY too much on dating. A majority of the examples used don’t need to be about a romantic relationship between a man & a woman—but they are. There are other experiences in life to reference. At least, I hope so.
Repetitive. So, so, so repetitive.
And, then of course, something in a lot of self-help books—promotion. She mentions her classes, meditations, etc. far too much for my liking which, made it VERY difficult to take her seriously.

I would recommend this book to someone in their 20’s; someone who is just starting to get to know themselves. I would not recommend it for anyone beyond that age group as the book does come off a bit immature in terms of context.

[Monique · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m not sure how to start this review. I really wanted to like this book but it just isn’t for me. I made it to page 200 where I read that the author’s fiancé “crafted a goodbye text” for a retreat goer to send to her not-so-great boyfriend and I had to stop reading. Something about this screams RED FLAG to me. I really don’t feel that any therapist or counselor should be doing things like this for a customer/client/patient. It sounds completely inappropriate. I personally don’t even think a close friend should be conducting this sort of personal correspondence for somebody.

There were a couple pieces of this book that I thought were useful. Honestly, if you are specifically dealing with co-dependency issues and you don’t have any other self-help style books, this one could be really good for you. For me, co-dependency isn’t a problem at this time and I’ve read many other empowering texts that seem to offer so much more. I was disappointed that the book was catered around this specific pattern of trauma, when the description didn’t really highlight that it would be the main theme. Gutierrez also references their Diosa program, a paid service, more often than I appreciated. I bought the book to get help HERE, not read about assistance offered in other places.

I plan on skimming through the rest of the book in case there are a couple more pieces that apply to my journey, but I’m not holding my breath.

[Sally]

This is such a useful and impactful read. It feels relatable, easy to understand, and also inspirational. The writing is raw and real, which is so needed right now. Let's move beyond the surface-level and into a more substantive conversation about spiritual healing.

[Lauren Chase · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up for me because of the author's relatability, vulnerability in sharing her own story, and the accessibility of the exercises, journaling prompts, and healing rituals. This is a "take what you need and leave the rest" type of book. Some sections really resonated and facilitated breakthroughs for me. Others, not so much.

From the way this book was marketed I expected something more like Rebecca Campbell's "Rise Sister Rise" which appeals to feminine spirituality and empowement in a broader way.This book should have been marketed explicitly for its intended audience - individuals in trauma recovery (from relationship and/or childhood abuse), those newer in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery, and people working to manage self-destructive or self-sabotaging behaviors and toxic relationship patterns. I think this is the reason for negative reviews here - if you aren't the target audience for this book, the tools, prompts, and stories just aren't going to land.

That being said, if you are newer in recovery from trauma, mental health issues, and/or addictions and codependency this book is a perfect companion to support you on your journey. I have been on this path for many years and I found many useful practices. The author encourages self-compassion alongside personal accountability, spiritual practices alongside practical things like setting boundaries and managing triggers, gentle self-care rituals alongside some serious, unflinching journaling prompts. Her exercise of writing from the perspective of your wound was transformational for me. She shares both therapeutic resources (EMDR, EFT, etc) and spiritual tools (centering and grounding, learning to trust your intuition, mantras and meditation, etc).

All in all I would recommend this book to those healing from trauma, mental health issues, and/or addictions that want a spiritual component to the work, alongside books like "Soulbriety: A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with Your Soul" by Elisa Hallerman, "Get Rooted: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity and Sisterhood Through the Healing Medicine of the Grandmothers" by Robyn Moreno, and "Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace" by Gabrielle Bernstein.

[Julio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to this book I discovered la Diosa within me.

[Annie Fillenwarth]

I had a conflicting reaction to this book. I got a lot out of the more psychological aspects, but the spiritual stuff wasn’t for me at all. I found the journal prompts helpful, but I didn’t vibe with the rituals very much and frequently skipped them. I also thought it was a pretty ignorant choice to create this whole philosophy and book around female spirituality but then have a caveat at the beginning that says if you’re of another gender, just change the pronouns in your mind (?). The author put the onus of making the book gender-neutral onto the reader, which was frustrating to me. I don’t think I’m the right reader for this kind of book.

[Dalma Vatai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raw, authentic, inspiring. The spiritual aspect ended up being a major positive surprise for me, though there were still parts I did not resonate with. It got repetitive towards the end, and a lot of it was not new for me. But a lot of it WAS new, which I did not expect as I have read a lot of self-help/mental health books. Overall, really liked it and started following cosmicchristine on IG.

[Nadia · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is def. some interesting helpful material. As I kept reading I felt like I was reading the same thing over and over and just lost interest. I read about 75% of the book and i couldnt go any further.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I Am Diosa” by Christina Gutierrez is a heartfelt and empowering guide for anyone seeking to deepen their self-connection and embark on a transformative journey of healing. Gutierrez shares hard-hitting truths alongside practical self-help tools designed to help readers embrace their inner strength and divine essence (“Diosa”).

The book is both inspiring and actionable, offering lessons that can easily be applied to daily life. From cultivating self-worth to breaking generational patterns, Gutierrez blends personal anecdotes with universal wisdom, making her message relatable and impactful. The format is user-friendly, with clear organization and exercises that encourage reflection and growth.

While some of the truths presented can be difficult to confront, Gutierrez handles them with compassion, ensuring that readers feel supported throughout the process. This balance of tough love and warmth is what makes I Am Diosa stand out as more than just a self-help book, it’s a guide to reclaiming your personal power.

The only reason this book didn’t receive five stars is that some sections felt slightly repetitive. However, this doesn’t take away from its overall value. Gutierrez’s authentic voice and actionable advice make I Am Diosa a must-read for anyone ready to heal, grow, and connect with their true self.

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had heard rave reviews about this book, and while I think much of this book would be immensely useful to another woman, I am not the reader the author wrote this for. I have an old friend that is now a "coach" and she is the person she wrote this for: a woman struggling, poor self-esteem, maybe toxic relationships, someone who needs a guide onto the right path and making respectful decisions for herself. Self-help.

[Poppy · Rating 4 out of 5]

reading more self discovery/help books and taking what resonates and leaving what doesn't - this one happened to have alot that resonated

[Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a library 14 day loan. But had to purchase, and currently taking my time to re-read and work on the recommended practices given here.
OMG! This book is amazing! As a latina, I felt very represented and connected. Not all of the examples given in this book spoke close to me, but they were just that, examples, and it was very easy to replace into my circumstances. The message in this book can be applicable to anyone, and should resonate to everyone because at some point in our lives we will encounter traumatic experiences. I would have liked to have a work along activity book paired with this. This is not a let's read a chapter at a time type of book. You must take the time to read each section and revisit as needed, while pairing with journaling. I will recommend this book to anyone feeling spiritually disconnected, overwhelmed and burdened by their past, or anyone looking to find reconnection to oneself.

[Katie Kissel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated the knowledge shared in this book as a therapist and as someone who has their own trauma. There were a lot of resources shared including mantras and meditations as well as many personal stories from the author and people she has helped.

The author acknowledges the language is not gender/sexually inclusive but encourages other genders/sexual orientations to replace pronouns as they feel appropriate. Steps could’ve been taken to be more inclusive but the author did address it.

One thing I personally struggled with in this book is all the god references. I appreciate talking about the divine feminine or the divine masculine and even exploring deities but so many people have been harmed by Christianity. It seems a bit out of touch to reference god so much as a result.

[Angie Klebe · Rating 4 out of 5]

It reads like a healing retreat or a workshop. Journal prompts, ceremonies, meditations. Lots of helpful tools in this book to help yourself through heartache and sadness. It’s very repetitive. But healing retreats are very repetitive. I did apply for her group for a bit while I was reading the book to make it feel more like a community, but there wasn’t much there. I don’t think it’s really taken off. She’s a great story teller and they are personal experiences. I do stilll open this book for journal prompts here and there.

[Liliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would!

There is definitely some fluff but I appreciate the author’s psychology background, and I think her experience shows in the methods and process she describes throughout the book to realigning with yourself.

Many journal prompts and activities and meditations, and this book also really made me miss doing yoga haha. Personally this reading came at a perfect time in my life when I am taking time to rest and reconnect with myself so also a positive, but as I was reading I also thought of other people in my life who might also benefit from it.

There are a lot of dating / love life centered stories and prompts, which makes sense but also left me wanting more variety - it also requires an extra step to apply certain lessons to your own life if you are focusing on other areas rather than dating/relationships.

I also really appreciated how she embraces both positivity and negativity in her writing and doesn’t just give you the type of self-help book that says “do XYZ and magically your life will be great.” She fully acknowledges that negative emotions and suffering can’t / shouldn’t be whispered away through affirmations and positive thinking.

Overall, definitely a thought provoking book I’m probably gonna be coming back to, and nice supplement to have if you are seeing a therapist!

[Ana Patrícia Lopes · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't exactly what I expected.

This book, written by the psychotherapist Christine Gutierrez, is focused on healing the wounds caused by hurt/trauma and on returning to our true selves.

However, the author's perspective is almost always on dysfunctional/abusive romantic relationships, and, in my opinion, there would be more to explore, such as grief, possible illnesses, accidents/disasters, experiences of abuse in school/work, etc. On these topics, the author's approach was always very superficial.

The book also includes exercises to help readers on their journey to find their true selves.

I don't think it's a bad self help book, I just don't think it fully resonated with me.

[c · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts of this book were great, others I had to skip over completely. It’s not about self-care, it’s about romantic relationships and gives advice on how to be in a healthy one. Some of the advice was useful and I appreciated how the author used text messages as examples, because it was actually relevant to how dating works. Other advice I didn’t find super useful. I’ve only recommended this to other friends who were struggling in “situationships” and single life. Otherwise, I wouldn’t read it.

[Evy Rokez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I expected! I was looking forward to reading this book, a friend highly recommended but sad to say it was not that good! It focus a lot on dating and abuse relationships. At the beginning she seems to give good advise and shows you how to meditate but then as I continue to read I loose interest because every trauma she wants to compare it to dating!! I believe that not all self helps books are meant for everyone.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took me on a journey I couldn’t even imagine . There were highs and lows and then there were the revelations. There were times I’d put it down out of frustration because of the soulwork that I needed to do, only to wanna hurry up and get back to it! I recommend this book for anyone wanting to heal old wounds and break free from the “𝕾𝖆𝖉 𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑” mentality and way of life. #iamdiosa☀️

[Samantha Nowatzke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciated the author's candor and relatability. The mantras & journal prompts were particularly thought provoking. I devoured the book in a day but would suggest working through it slower to be able to spend more time on the process.... I plan to go back and spend more time revisiting the prompts over the next few weeks.

[Monica Martinez · Rating 1 out of 5]

I tried to get thru this book but it seemed like so much self promotion, addiction and codependency. I was looking for insight and ways to grow. I could not find it within the pages of this book. Those are not my struggles, never have they been and I don't enjoy reading about them. It's much too depressing. Blessings and strength to those who are going thru a similar plight.

[A.P. Bastian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book that takes you through a wild ride of healing and helps you step into your power and divine nature. So thankful for fellow Diosa Christine for bringing this channeled, inspired work into being. High recommend this book for any woman looking to embrace and own her power!

[ThisGeekReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This awesome book helps you dive deep inside you and reevaluate yourself. It helped me realize root causes behind a lot of issues in my life. There are several exercises that guides you to know and heal yourself. I am very grateful to the author and the Universe for this book

[ILoveBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's one of those feel good self help books, one of those that will help you dig deeper into your wounds. I enjoyed it. It gives you example stories along with questions to ask yourself if you're in a place of "unsure."

[Alexandra Loba · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is very dense. Lovely, but dense. It’s slow in read and a lot of it is for self help, rediscovering life and love for yourself. It’s not a book you can get through overnight without doing the work.

[Mery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading it. It does focus a lot on dating which as a happily married female, did nothing for me, it felt more of an autobiography when it’s advertised as more self help. Still really enjoyable read

[Almendra HL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es un libro hermoso.
Realmente es un libro que te lleva de la mano para ir sanando heridas y abrirte a nuevas oportunidades. Lo recomiendo ampliamente si tienes ganas y compromiso con ver tu sombra y convertirte en una nueva versión de ti.

[Melina Aguilar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, a powerful and important book that can literally change your life.

[Lynnette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, it’s full of healing words! Recomendado diosas.

[Courtney Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would give this book 1,000 stars if I could. Vulnerable, insightful, beyond helpful and simply beautiful. I’ll come back to it again and again.