Books by Mary Louder, DO
Anatomy of a Soul’s Calling
Becoming the Physician Healer I Was Meant to Be
A memoir by Mary Louder, DO
“Perhaps you’ve heard of me…”
That’s how I opened a childhood writing assignment.
And now, decades (and lifetimes) later, I’ve written the story I was always meant to share.
Welcome. I’m Dr. Mary Louder, DO.
This book is not just a memoir—it’s a story of soul, spirit, medicine, and coming home to one’s self.
In Anatomy of a Soul’s Calling, I share the winding, sometimes wild journey of how I became a physician healer—not just in title, but in essence. It’s a love story between medicine and meaning. Between the body and the soul. Between this world and the unseen.
Praise for Anatomy of a Soul’s Calling
“Mary wisely relocates medicine as a relationship not only between doctor and patient but within you as a person finding a deep connection back to yourself.”
“A bridge between physician and shaman... invites us to find our story as we read hers.”
“Reading this felt like being gently walked home by someone who’s been through it and stayed soft.”
What’s Inside the Book?
Inside, you’ll find:
Unexpected turning points, trauma, and transformation
A soulful look at what it means to truly heal—from the inside out
Reflections on medicine, mysticism, and reclaiming our whole selves
Stories that may feel a little like your own
Whether you're a fellow healer, a seeker, or someone navigating your own return to wholeness, this book was written with you in mind.
Hosting a Book Club or Reading Circle?
Download the Book Club Companion eBooklet, featuring:
Soulful discussion prompts
Reflection questions
Practices and journaling suggestions
A peek behind the scenes of the writing journey
Marking the path. Holding the story. Guiding the soul.
Cairn Publishing House was born from the same place all true callings arise—from the quiet tug of something sacred asking to be seen. Founded by Dr. Mary Louder, DO, as a vessel to birth her memoir Anatomy of a Soul’s Calling, this imprint is a tribute to the soul-mapped journey of storytelling. Like cairn stones that mark the path and guide the way through life’s journey, each book we publish stands as a guidepost—honoring the lived, the loved, and the deeply learned. Cairn Publishing House exists to steward soul-guided stories into the world with reverence, resilience, and the occasional splash of irreverent wit. This is just the beginning.
If you’ve ever questioned the path you were on… or sensed your soul nudging you toward something deeper…
This book is for you.
The truth is—Anatomy of a Soul’s Calling isn’t just about me.
Yes, it holds my story… but beneath the surface, it’s about all of us:
The parts of ourselves we’ve left behind.
The unexpected teachers.
The moments when we finally listen to what life has been trying to say.
As you read, you may find yourself remembering chapters of your own life you thought were closed—or misunderstood.
If you’re ready to find your medicine within the pages of mine, pre-order below. Anatomy of a Soul’s Calling releases September 23, 2025.