Sacred Miles on the Camino
A Transformative Journey from Self-Abandonment to Self-Worth
779 kilometers across Spain. A journey back to myself.
For years, I searched outside myself for love, belonging, and a sense of worth. On the Camino de Santiago, each step began revealing what I had been carrying—and what it meant to finally choose myself.
An honest memoir about reclaiming your voice, remembering your worth, and coming home to yourself.
Perhaps you will recognize yourself in my story.
You may have spent years keeping the peace, caring for others, or waiting to feel seen.
You may look at your life and wonder where your own voice went—or sense that something needs to change without knowing where to begin.
Through the doubts, discoveries, and quiet moments of the Camino, I share how I began recognizing the patterns that kept me putting myself last—and learning to choose differently.
You do not have to walk the Camino to begin coming home to yourself.
Beyond the miles
Recognizing the patterns
The inner criticism, people-pleasing, and search for approval that followed me onto the trail.
Learning to stay with myself
The moments when presence and compassion helped me listen to what I had long pushed aside.
Finding my own voice
The gradual discovery that I could honour my feelings, trust myself, and choose a path that belonged to me.
"I had to stop waiting for him to choose me. I had to choose me."
— Sacred Miles on the Camino
What readers are saying
The Sacred Miles on the Camino is gripping from the very first page. I was drawn in right away by the authenticity of Marise's words and the authenticity of her heart…
A joy to read
Kal
A beautifully written book that gracefully weaves together the complexity of human emotions, the challenges of navigating difficult relationships, and the quiet power of reflecting on our past…
Graceful Gratitude
Stella
Sacred Miles on the Camino is a beautiful and deeply moving journey of self discovery. Through her honesty, vulnerability, and heartfelt reflections…
A deeply moving and transformative journey!
Stella
"I had to stop waiting for him to choose me. I had to choose me."
— Sacred Miles on the Camino
Take the first step
with me.
Read the opening chapter of Sacred Miles on the Camino and discover where the journey begins.
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Meet Marise
I'm Marise Tourigny—author, ICF Professional Certified Coach, and meditation teacher.
My Camino journeys helped me reclaim a voice I had spent years silencing. Today, I create spaces where women can pause, hear themselves more clearly, and explore what it means to choose themselves.
The last page doesn't have to be the end of the journey.
If something in Sacred Miles resonated with you, I invite you to keep exploring what it means to come home to yourself.
Join the Sacred Circle for gentle practices, meaningful conversation, and connection with other women walking their own path.
Blessing for the Pilgrim
Mosteriro de Armenteira
May the light and love of God bless and direct your steps.
May the Road rise up to meet you.
May you open your heart to silence. And keep with gratitude the joyous remembrance of the good things that you have encountered.
May you go back to your home full of light and joy.
Choose Your Next Sacred Mile
Perhaps you Recognize Yourself Here
You have spent years caring for everyone else.
You have been the strong one.
The responsible one.
The peacemaker.
The helper.
And somewhere along the way, you lost connection with yourself.
Maybe your children have left home.
Maybe your marriage feels distant.
Maybe you are experiencing a spiritual awakening and questioning what comes next.
You know something needs to change.
You simply aren't sure where to begin.
"I had to stop waiting for him to choose me.
I had to choose me."
- Sacred Miles on the Camino
The Sacred Miles Journey
The Journey is built around four stages
This is not about becoming someone new.
It is about remembering who you have always been.
Sacred Miles on the Camino
A Transformative Journey from Self-Abandonment to Self-Worth
What happens when you stop following the path others expect of you and begin listening to the quiet voice within?
Sacred Miles on the Camino is the true story of my 779-kilometre walk across Spain—and the inner journey that unfolded with every step.
As the noise of my life fell away, I began to see the unconscious pain, beliefs, and patterns that had kept me searching for love and worth outside myself. The Camino became more than a physical pilgrimage. It became a journey of remembering my strength, reclaiming my voice, and learning to choose myself.
Part memoir and part invitation, this book is for the woman who:
● Has spent years putting others before herself.
● Feels lost, invisible, or uncertain about what comes next.
● Is ready to remember her worth and begin walking her own path.
You do not have to walk the Camino to begin coming home to yourself. Sometimes, another woman’s story simply helps you recognize your own.
Testimonial
I didn’t really know where to begin when I started with Marise. I came into it with an open mind—just as she welcomed everyone with an open heart, no matter where they were coming from. From the very beginning, I felt safe, accepted, and truly welcomed. As time went on, I found myself opening up in ways I never expected. Meditation was something I never thought I would explore—I’ve never been someone who slows down easily. But Marise’s calming voice, her gentle guidance to notice and connect with the heart center kept me grounded and wanting to come back each week. Through this journey, so many emotions have surfaced—past traumas, deep feelings, and moments of clarity. But with that has also come healing, love, and a growing sense of abundance. Marise has offered endless support, guidance, and compassion. She’s created a space of openness and possibility that has truly impacted my life. I am forever grateful to have been guided by such an inspiring woman.
I’ve been attending Marise’s classes for over a year now and I can’t thank her enough for creating such an inviting and non-judgmental space to connect with like-minded people on a regular basis. Marise brings such a calm presence and soothing voice to each session, and is very knowledgeable. She has taught me various ways to meditate, breathe, manage my emotions, and connect with my inner child. I leave her sessions feeling lighter and more regulated. I also come away each week learning something new - something that piques my interest and makes me want to learn more. Thank you, Marise!
This is not just another story of a journey on the Camino but a wonderful book that inspires us to look within ourselves to discover our own path. Marise shares her experiences and revelations openly and honestly. It is a beautiful account of the Camino and its power to transform.
Why I Created This Journey
After returning home from the Camino, I realized that many women were carrying the same struggles I had carried for years.
We are taught to care for everyone else.
To be selfless.
To put ourselves last.
Yet the more disconnected we become from ourselves, the harder it becomes to show up authentically in every area of our lives.
The Sacred Miles Journey was created to support women in reconnecting with themselves,
honoring their emotional boundaries,
and developing the inner trust
to create lives that feel aligned,
meaningful,
and true.
Continue The Journey
If something stirred within you while reading Sacred Miles, trust that feeling.
You don't need to have everything figured out.
You don't need to know the entire path.
You only need to take the next step that feels true for you.
Whether that step is deepening your relationship with yourself, exploring the Sacred Miles Journey, or simply allowing yourself to imagine a different way of living, trust that your journey is unfolding exactly as it should.
If you'd like to stay connected and learn about future opportunities to continue this work together, I invite you to join the Sacred Miles community.
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Blessing for the Pilgrim
Mosteriro de Armenteira