Something new just dropped and I am so excited to finally share it.
The Unfiltered Bookshelf is a brand new monthly series right here inside Mindset, Health, Empowerment: The Unfiltered Trainer. Every month I am going to share what I am reading, my completely unfiltered ratings and reactions, what you should pick up, and what you should skip.
The first episode is personal in a way I was not sure I was ready to talk about publicly. After my car accident and TBI I could not read. Letters backwards. Eye tracking gone. Retention broken. And then in January I picked up a book and finished it for the first time since my accident. What I did not know was who the author actually was. And that detail stopped me completely.
Episode 1 of The Unfiltered Bookshelf is live now. Link in bio to listen. And if you are a reader I want to know what you are reading right now. Drop it in the comments.
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Starting a new book series like The Unfiltered Bookshelf is truly inspiring, especially when it stems from a deeply personal experience such as recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As someone who has also faced reading difficulties after a brain injury, I can relate to the frustration of struggling with letter recognition and eye tracking, which makes finishing even one book feel like a major accomplishment. This journey highlights how resilience plays a key role—not just in physical healing but also in regaining mental skills like reading and retention. Resilience is something that keeps you pushing forward despite setbacks, and sharing this through monthly book reviews adds a unique layer of empowerment to the reading community. The choice to include unfiltered ratings and reactions is refreshing because it offers honest insights rather than polished reviews, helping readers find books that truly resonate or avoid those that don't. The mention of discovering the author mid-read and how that impacted your experience also points to the powerful connection between author context and reader perception. For anyone recovering from cognitive challenges, finding stories that mirror your struggles or inspire resilience can be motivating. I highly recommend engaging with communities on platforms like #BookTok and following hashtags such as #UnfilteredBookshelf and #bookrecommendations to find diverse reading suggestions and support. If you are recovering from injury or simply looking for a genuine take on thriller books and more, this series sounds like a meaningful and uplifting guide. Don’t hesitate to share what you’re reading or how books have helped your own growth; these conversations build a strong, supportive network of readers and survivors alike.