The Art of Returning
Living in flow.
Working in alignment.
Growth isn’t about chasing more — it’s about returning. Returning to the values, gifts, and truths we’ve carried all along.
Fulfillment doesn’t live in the noise of external striving or societal definitions of success; it lives in alignment, in quiet moments where body, mind, and spirit finally agree. Our bodies often know before our minds do, and in stillness we can hear them again.
The art of returning is the art of living fully
not as someone new, but as who you already are
when the noise falls away.
Grounding Principles
Evidence from Positive Psychology
I stand on the shoulders of researchers like Carol Dweck, whose work on growth mindset proves potential expands through belief and effort, and Martin Seligman's PERMA model, which shows well-being isn't about fixing what's wrong, it's about cultivating what's right. Narrative therapy research reveals that we're not our problems—we're the authors of our own stories, capable of re-authoring limiting narratives into ones of agency and possibility.
"People aren't afraid of hard work. They're afraid of working hard and still not being good enough."
— Stephanie Harrison, The New Happy
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Application
Spiritual practices across traditions teach us the same truth: peace comes not from acquiring more, but from remembering what we already possess. Whether through Eckhart Tolle's teachings on presence or the Enneagram's map of our patterns and potential, these tools help us distinguish between who we think we should be and who we actually are. Somatic healing research confirms what mystics have always known; our bodies hold wisdom, trauma, and the keys to our liberation. When we listen to the body's intelligence, we access healing pathways that talk therapy alone cannot reach.
"You are not your thoughts. You are the one who observes them." — Michael A. Singer
The Power of Story
Rebirth happens in real time. Literature and poetry have always known what psychology is now proving: transformation happens through story, presence, and radical self-acceptance. Creative expression literally rewires our neural pathways, while narrative therapy demonstrates that changing our stories changes our lives. From Paulo Coelho's reminder that "to realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation" to Mary Oliver's invitation to "let the soft animal of your body love what it loves," these voices point us home to ourselves.
"There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling." — Oprah Winfrey
Liberation as Legacy
When we refuse to shrink, we give others permission to expand. Social psychology research confirms what liberation movements have always known: when people step into their full power and authentic expression, it expands the realm of possibility for entire families and communities. From the suffragettes to civil rights leaders to modern activists, we see that personal authenticity becomes collective liberation.
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." — Audre Lorde
I'm Elizabeth Perry — coach, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Where It’s Quiet. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a research focus on the protective factors that help people break generational cycles of addiction.
I've always been fascinated by what makes someone resilient and how adversity, when met with
support and intention, can become the soil for transformation.
This work is personal to me.
My own journey of healing began with a deep desire to turn pain into purpose. Through this process,
I discovered the power of coaching as a partnership that empowers you
to take radical responsibility for your life and future.
That shift changed everything.
I found clarity. I built habits that supported my health and creativity.
I stopped surviving and started living in alignment with my calling.
Now, I help others do the same.
I work with creatives, founders, and everyday leaders who are ready
to let go of what's no longer working
and step into their next era.
If you're ready to start building something real
I'm here to walk with you.
Work with me
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Looking for a speaker who helps audiences reconnect with their true calling and unlock the potential that's already within them? I bring research-backed insights on human potential, narrative transformation, and liberation as legacy to stages, podcasts, and workshops.
Whether you're hosting a corporate event, wellness retreat, or podcast focused on growth and authenticity, I'd love to explore how we can inspire your audience together.
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I partner with brands that align with my mission of helping people return to their wholeness. If your wellness products, books, courses, or services support authentic transformation and human flourishing, let's explore a collaboration.
I'm selective about partnerships—they must genuinely serve my community's journey toward liberation and self-discovery. Quality over quantity, always.
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Ready to do the work of returning to yourself? I offer both group programs and one-on-one coaching for individuals committed to unlearning, unburdening, and unlocking their authentic potential.
My approach integrates positive psychology, somatic wisdom, and narrative transformation to help you remember who you've always been underneath the conditioning.