The Little Book of Love Rituals

“The Little Book of Love Rituals is a beautiful reminder that love is not only something we feel, but something we practice. Full brag alert, I was deeply honored to see the story of Free Mom Hugs woven into these pages alongside so many reflections on compassion, connection, and belonging. Stephanie Sarazin has created more than a book; she’s created fifty-two meaningful practices that can help people intentionally love themselves and one another all year long!” – Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs
“The Little Book of Love Rituals reminds us how important it is to mark the moments that matter in ways that feel meaningful to us. Through the lens of mythology and storytelling, Stephanie Sarazin takes us on a journey through time, exploring the many faces of love and how we can introduce rituals into our love language. This book is a beautiful reminder that love is at the center of who we are and how we live, and ritual can help us express love in its many forms.” – Megan Sheldon, author of Ritual Without Religion and cofounder of Be Ceremonial
“Real connection doesn’t just happen; it’s a choice made with intention and action. Stephanie Sarazin’s The Little Book of Love Rituals is a generous, hopeful guide to choosing connection–and to saying ‘I love you’ in fifty-two unforgettable ways.” – Jeffrey Mason, author of the Hear Your Story series
“This book may be ‘little, ’ but it’s colossal in how it reveals the possibility found in ritual and in expanding our hearts. Stephanie Sarazin weaves together deeply insightful invitations to help us live with, in, and around more love–for each other and ourselves. Her stories are soul-stretching and her insights wise and encouraging. The pages make for a ‘little’ companion to help you live a big life.” – Stacey Lindsay, author of Being 40
“You must get this book! Stephanie Sarazin’s The Little Book of Love Rituals is filled with thoughtful ways to bring intention to our relationships. It’s an outstanding guide for anyone seeking more connection and belonging.” – Allison Gilbert, coauthor of The Joy of Connections and author of Passed and Present

STEPHANIE SARAZIN is a grief educator, researcher, and award-winning author of Soulbroken: A Guidebook For Your Journey Through Ambiguous Grief (Balance, 2022). A leading voice in the grief space, Stephanie shares her monthly newsletter, “Looking Forward” with over 1,500 subscribers, was a Featured Author and speaker at the 2024 Grieftastic Book Fair, and is a frequent panelist, moderator, and podcast guest. Her work is featured in various publications, including Newsweek, HuffPost, People, Psychology Today, Spirituality & Health Magazine, The Sunday Paper, and more. An active member of several communities, she is a TEDx Curator, was named a Luminary Thinker by Cartier, an Architect of Change by Maria Shriver, and serves on the Board of A Place At The Table near her home in Raleigh, NC.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago. In 2024, she celebrated her new empty-nester status with a rediscovering ritual—trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp. She is currently researching rituals while recovering on her couch.

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