My biggest gift is my past. Yours can be too.

I can help you see how your past can influence your present in a positive way.

Through speaking engagements, one-on-one coaching, and my writing, I share a message of resilience, accountability, and strength to help others come to understand that their difficult past can actually be their greatest gift.

A riveting memoir of my rape as a fifteen-year-old adoptee —and the pregnancy that changed my life. During Alaska’s rough-and-tumble 1970s oil-boom, a time when prostitution, violence, and lawlessness reigned, I rebelled against my strict religious parents in a downward spiral of delinquency. Overwhelmed by guilt and shame when the unthinkable happened, I was forced to make impossible choices. These events kicked off a decades-long search for family and belonging. Thread by thread, I weaved together the truth of my identity, pulled by yearning for my daughter and the mother who gave me away.

You’ve Come to the Right Place.

Break the Cycle. Learn how to stop repeating patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you and letting go of past failures in order to create a life of your own design.

Shatter Barriers of Fear, Doubt, and Shame. Choose to face your fears with me and overcome obstacles that have been holding you back from living your best life.

Manifest the Life You Desire. Together, we’ll identify your goals and put actionable plans in place to help you achieve them.

Liberate Yourself Through Compassion. Whether finding compassion for yourself or for others, learning to let go of grief and anger can help you finally feel free.

Feel More Connected. No matter what you’re searching for or why you might be feeling alone, if you desire deeper connections in your life, I can help you get there.

Shift to a Mindset of Gratitude. There’s a silver lining in everything, and it’s easy to see it once you change your perspective. Stop focusing on the negative, and start seeing yourself as blessed.

Change Your Programming. When you can change the narrative about your life story, you can start to change your life in a meaningful way.

Monica Hall standing in a grassy field as the sun sets behind her

Speaking

From keynotes to panel discussions to podcasts, I am always excited to share my story with the world.

Coaching

We’ll move beyond your trauma, failures, or struggles to find your passion, meaning and purpose.

Writing

Practically Still a Virgin recounts my experience of rape as a fifteen-year-old adoptee, and the pregnancy that changed my life.

Testimonials & Book Reviews

  • "Her perspective really impacted me and many of the other adoptive moms"

    “Monica is such a great storyteller. She spoke at a Foster & Adoptive Mom's Retreat I facilitated and her testimonial was so raw and inspirational. Her perspective on the relationship between children and their birth parents really impacted me and many of the other adoptive moms in the room. I am so thankful that she chooses to share her story with the world. Her message is truly a gift.”

    Annie, speaking engagement client

  • "Monica is an amazing person to have on your team."

    "Monica is an amazing person to have on your team. As a mentor and coach, she has an uncanny ability to see the root of an issue while also considering things from a global perspective. She has laughed and cried with me through many struggles and helped me find workable solutions. Her experiences in life give her rare context that she can apply to many situations."

    — Jodi, coaching client

  • “A testament to the strength and tenacity of the human spirit . . . powerful, heartwarming, and absolutely inspiring!”

    — Mary Youngblood, Indigenous adoptee, two-time Grammy winner

    Practically Still A Virgin book review

  • "A thoughtful and courageous speaker"

    “Monica Hall brings her years of experience and recovery from trauma to inspire those she speaks to. She is a thoughtful and courageous speaker who evokes emotion in her audience with her unmatched grit, strength, and tenacity. Monica’s story captivates listeners, motivating and persuading them to become their best selves”

    — Michelle, speaking event attendee

  • “A gutsy story about overcoming loss and triumphing over pain. Monica Hall’s courageous, riveting story is ultimately about love.”

    —Kim Rich, author of Johnny’s Girl: A Daughter’s Memoir of Growing Up in Alaska’s Underworld 

    Practically Still A Virgin book review

  • "A dependable source of support and guidance"

    "As we have been working together over the past year, Monica has been a dependable source of support and guidance. Her support extends beyond just coaching; it is a genuine investment in my personal growth. I wholeheartedly recommend Monica to anyone seeking a spiritual coach. You’ll likely end up with a compassionate friend to help you on your journey towards self-discovery."

    — Melanie, coaching client

  • “Sparkles with honesty, wit, and passion"

    “Sparkles with honesty, wit, and passion. We are with the author every step of the way as she struggles to become her best self, and to understand and draw meaning from the unusual events of her life. This memoir is a powerful addition to the literature of adoption and reunion.”

    —Patricia Moffat, author of She Turned Her Head Away

    Practically Still A Virgin book review

Thriving Adoptees Podcast logo

Featured Podcast Appearance: Thriving Adoptees Podcast with Simon Benn

Podcast episode thumbnail depicting a headshot of Monica Hall overlaid with the words "Our Higher Self" and the Thriving Adoptees Podcast logo

What if what had happened to us happened for us? Adoptee and birth mother Monica shares her healing insights to help us heal and access our higher self.

“This has to be one of the most powerful and empowering episodes ever to air on this podcast.” —Simon Benn, host of Thriving Adoptees Podcast

Recent Podcast Appearances

Featured
Monica Hall Adoptee and Birth Mother - So Many Blessings in the Darkness (Trigger Warning)
Monica Hall Adoptee and Birth Mother - So Many Blessings in the Darkness (Trigger Warning)

In reunion she discovered her heritage is tied to native people of North America and that her instinct to search was well-timed because her passionate drive was matched by someone else very important to Monica who was looking for her too.

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Monica Hall - Adoption: Your Are Not Your Past!
Monica Hall - Adoption: Your Are Not Your Past!

Will Hall, an adoptee herself, crumble under pressure and relinquish her only known blood relative for adoption? Will she ever feel the sense of belonging she craves by reuniting with the mother who gave her away?

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Monica Hall Birth Mother - I just Needed to be Loved
Monica Hall Birth Mother - I just Needed to be Loved

Monica experienced the infamous 1964 Great Alaska earthquake that traumatized many. Monica’s way of coping was to “stuff down deep inside” the dysfunction she experienced.Facing signing relinquishment papers after giving birth in the hospital was overwhelming.

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