“Facing Madame X is both an indispensable tool kit for living with intention, and a gorgeous memoir of lived-wisdom. Jamie Rose breaks our hearts while teaching us how to mend our own.” —Annabelle Gurwitch, New York Times bestselling author of The End of My Life Is Killing Me

“By weaving raw memoir with sharp psychological insight, Jamie Rose translates the spirit of Phil Stutz’s work into the daily reality of women’s lives—the pressures, the silencing, the relentless internal (and external) policing. Facing Madame X is a powerful guide to reclaiming the inner authority we were never meant to lose.” —Elise Loehnan, New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior

“Jamie Rose has a reverence for this work. She doesn’t just know all the Tools; she is someone who has been through hell and used them to come through to the other side. Her willingness to tap into forces inside and outside herself make her unstoppable, and will allow her to help many, many other women be unstoppable as well.” —Phil Stutz, co-author of the New York Times bestsellers The Tools and Coming Alive, subject of the Netflix documentary, Stutz

“Jamie Rose is a rare gem. Very few people have her depth of experience with The Tools. Her ability to translate this work—especially through a feminine lens—makes Facing Madame X both groundbreaking and essential. This is a book that everyone should read.” —Barry Michels, co-author of the New York Times bestsellers The Tools and Coming Alive

"In Facing Madame X, Jamie Rose gives women a fiercely compassionate roadmap for reclaiming their power from the inner forces that hold them back. With striking honesty and vivid storytelling, she exposes the voice that tells us we are too much, not enough, or too late, and offers tools that are both spiritually resonant and deeply practical. Rose’s insights are sharp, generous, and rooted in real experience. This book shows women how to confront self-doubt, rise with clarity, and trust the life-force within them. It is a powerful and needed companion for anyone ready to step into her fullest expression.” —Claire Bidwell Smith, therapist and author of Conscious Grieving

"If you want to learn about unlocking courage, fostering creativity, and creating genuine change, then Jamie Rose is your person! Her new book offers a powerful roadmap for growth, translating the timeless principles of Phil Stutz into practical, deeply human guidance that resonates long after the last page.” —Desiree Gruber, executive producer of Project Runway, founder and CEO of Full Picture Productions

“Facing Madame X is a field guide to overcoming, a meditation on the shadows that walk with us, and an acknowledgement of the unique ways we self-sabotage. I left the pages of this book empowered and with a clearer vision of my future and what stands in the way.” —Natashia Deón, author of the critically acclaimed novels The Perishing and Grace

“Jamie Rose has written a fascinating, daring, and educational book for women who are ready to heal the shadow sides of themselves. She presents The Tools for women as an extension of the work of her beloved mentor Dr. Phil Stutz. Jamie is a trustworthy guide who walks her talk and teaches from the heart. Highly recommended for women in search of wholeness and healing.” —Judith Orloff, MD, author of The Empath’s Survival Guide

“Jamie Rose writes with the candor of a memoirist and the precision of a master teacher. This book doesn’t just inspire—it arms you with the courage to confront your own Madame X and walk out shining. A rare combination of heart, humor, and hard-won truth.” —Laura Munson, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Haven Writing Retreats

“In Facing Madame X, Jamie Rose gives readers real insight and courage, providing a powerful complement to The Tools. These pages contain wisdom for women, and just as much for men.” —Gavin de Becker, bestselling author of The Gift of Fear

“The moment you step into Facing Madame X, you can feel it . . . Jamie has done the work for decades. Her devotion, her love, and her mastery of Phil Stutz’s Tools radiate through every story. I believe feminine energy can change the world—and Jamie has created a brilliant guide that helps women unlock their fullest potential, reclaim their power, and express it in ways that transform their families, their communities, and ultimately, the world.” —Alexandra Jaye Johnson, co-founder of Heroic & Rock Your Goddess Life

“If you've ever felt alone or 'not enough,' Jame Rose's beautiful book is a lifeline back to your birthright of universal love. With extraordinary warmth and engaging storytelling, Jamie Rose illuminates a path beyond fear, shame, and loneliness—the grips of Madame X. With a feminine lens on the transformative wisdom of The Tools, Jamie Rose guides us to act from love rather than fear, reclaim our shadows, and stop neglecting ourselves to meet everyone else's needs. She also helps us acknowledge grief and the complex lives of the people we love, creating space for healing. This book feels like a warm embrace you'll want to share with dear friends.” —Dr. Kelli Harding, physician and author of The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness

“You know that nasty voice in your head, the one that tells you you're not good enough, not worthy, less than? Jamie Rose not only names that voice but unlocks the secrets to subverting its power. Writing with a wise woman’s clarity and a truth-teller’s fire, the insights she offers are practical, soulful and delivered with the kind of generosity that makes you feel genuinely seen. Facing Madame X feels like a gift, one that I’ll be recommending to every woman I know.” —Samantha Dunn, journalist and author of Not by Accident