About the Author

"Nothing here requires belief. Nothing here requires you to feel a certain way."

Ava Larkwell writes about wellbeing, self-reflection, and the quiet practices that help people feel more at home within themselves.

Reminders, Not Cures grew out of a simple frustration: that most crystal books either oversell or dismiss. They promise healing powers with no evidence, or they write the whole thing off as nonsense. Neither felt honest. This book was written for the space in between — for people who are curious and careful at the same time.

The approach is grounded rather than grand. Crystals are treated as tools for attention, symbolism, and self-regulation — not as medicine. The placebo effect is explored as something meaningful, not something to be embarrassed by. Skepticism gets a seat at the table. And every practice in the book is designed to be optional, low-pressure, and adaptable to real life.

The focus is never on quick fixes or rigid beliefs, but on creating space for reflection, balance, and self-trust.