High Agency Human: Navigate Adversity and Live Big

“In life, exercising a high degree of personal agency is the difference between surviving and thriving. High Agency Human is the handbook for that difference—clear, grounded, and freeing.” —Dr. Kerry Burnight, New York Times bestselling author of Joyspan

“…the missing manual for navigating stress, uncertainty, and modern adversity that we all face. Lanthier walks readers through real, doable action steps anyone can take.” —Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, psychologist, author & host of top 1% global podcast “Dysregulated Kids”

“…a must-read for anyone who never wants to feel trapped by circumstances again…. Lanthier holds your hand as she guides you through the steps to take to tackle any situation with confidence.” —Anne Lester, award-winning author of Your Best Financial Life

Adversity isn’t running the show. You are.

You’re built for more. Bolder experiences, more meaningful achievements, and a full, adventurous life. And while strong in many areas, you can’t seem to catch a break in others. It’s in those gaps where adversity catches you off guard and derails your best laid plans. This happens to us all. 

In High Agency Human: Navigate Adversity and Live Big, decorated military veteran and registered nurse Vickie Lanthier shares the mindset and practical frameworks that help you weather storms and remain unshakable in the pursuit of your goals. Drawing from research, interviews, and her own lived experience, Lanthier shows how to: 


- Identify and fill gaps so you won’t be caught off guard again
- Bounce back faster from financial crisis
- Move from reaction to intentional, confident action
- Increase your influence on your own life

The hard times will persist but so will you. This is your playbook for living big, no matter what life throws your way.