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From national speaker, podcaster, and USA TODAY bestselling author Kory M. Shrum, discover a revolutionary approach to wellbeing and self-care. This book is your ultimate guide to greater self-love and personal transformation. Learn how to cut the ties that bind you and step fully into the life you deserve.
When Kory’s mother was murdered, a tragic end to her difficult life, Kory was forced to examine why her story had turned out so differently than her mother’s. They’d had similar traumatic experiences, mental health challenges, and treacherous family dynamics.
Yet, Kory transformed herself from a suicidal, self-destructive, and deeply depressed teen to a well cared for human, while her mother remained ensnared in a generational cycle of abuse, addiction, and suffering. How is that possible?
This book offers deeply personal stories meant to inspire you to take charge of your wellbeing. These easy-to-follow strategies will make a tangible difference in your daily life, no matter how dark or difficult your personal history.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or simply looking to increase your sense of joy and happiness in life, A Well Cared For Human offers the insights and tools you need to thrive.
This is your invitation to create for yourself the inner peace and satisfaction that you’ve been waiting for.
Podcasts
Two phone calls. One mysterious death.
This is a true story.
On July 4, 2020, Kory M. Shrum received two life-altering phone calls. The first informed her of her mother's apparent overdose. The second, from a homicide detective, suggested something far more sinister: murder, with her uncle as the prime suspect.
Determined to uncover the truth, Kory embarks on a riveting investigation, delving into the conflicting details and compelling evidence surrounding her mother's mysterious death.
As she fearlessly explores her mother's dark past, Kory uncovers shocking truths she never expected.
Join Kory on this gripping true crime journey as she tries to uncover what really happened.
Also available as a book.
After finishing her true-crime podcast Who Killed My Mother?, Kory received the same question again and again:
How did you heal—and how do I start?
A Well Cared For Human is a no-nonsense wellness podcast for people who’ve lived through trauma, burnout, abuse, or deep self-doubt—and are ready to build a healthier, more grounded life without toxic positivity or endless self-blame.
Through personal stories, practical tools, and mindset shifts you can actually use, Kory explores how to rebuild trust with yourself, regulate your nervous system, and create sustainable wellbeing in the real world.
If you’re tired of “just try harder” advice and ready for honest guidance that helps you move forward, this podcast is for you.
Bring A Well Cared For Human to Your Organization
Help your people thrive, not just survive. Whether you’re planning a conference, developing leaders, or improving team wellbeing, Kory M. Shrum brings transformational experiences that blend storytelling and actionable tools for proven, sustainable success.
Speaking
Inspire your people to lead, live, and work well.
Kory delivers dynamic keynotes that move audiences from burnout to breakthrough. Through powerful storytelling and actionable insights, she helps professionals redefine success in a way that fuels both performance and wellbeing.
Perfect for conferences, company retreats, and all-staff events that aim at inspiring lasting change.
Ideal for: Conferences, corporate events, associations, and summits.
Workshops & Training
Practical tools for teams that want to grow with purpose.
These interactive sessions go beyond surface-level wellness. Kory guides teams through evidence-based practices in self-leadership, creativity, resilience, and sustainable success.
Participants leave with practical tools they can apply immediately, at work and in life.
Available as customized half-day, full-day, or multi-week programs tailored to your organization’s needs.
Ideal for: HR teams, managers, educators, creative professionals, and mission-driven organizations.
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Consulting
Design better systems for humans, teams, and ideas.
Every human and every organization has a design. Kory helps leaders and teams bring care, clarity, and creativity into theirs. Through customized consulting, she guides clients to identify what’s working, what’s not, and how to redesign for growth and wellbeing.
Services include leadership and founder coaching, organizational wellness audits, and creative strategy or storytelling consultation.
Ideal for: Founders, executives, creative professionals, and organizations ready to align their systems, stories, and strategies with wellbeing and impact.
Ready to bring A Well Cared For Human to your organization or project?
Every partnership begins with a conversation—no pressure, just possibilities. Select the method that works best for you.
About Kory
Kory M. Shrum is the founder of A Well Cared For Human, keynote speaker, podcaster, and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than thirty books. She is known for transforming hard-earned life lessons into practical frameworks that help people and organizations reduce burnout, reclaim energy, and build resilience.
After surviving a childhood of trauma and the tragic loss of her mother, Kory chose a different path. While her mother remained trapped in a generational cycle of abuse and substance use disorder, Kory transformed herself from a suicidal, self-destructive teen into a thriving leader, educator, and author. Her journey taught her not just how to survive, but how to create a life rooted in joy, creativity, and sustainable self-care.
Through A Well Cared For Human, she shares her revolutionary approach to well-being, leadership, and self-care with audiences across healthcare, education, and business—and she holds a special place in her heart for organizations that serve children and families.
Known for her humor, honesty, and open-hearted storytelling, Kory inspires others to reconnect with their innate power while delivering clear, actionable takeaways that spark lasting transformation.
When she isn’t working on her passion projects or creative work, Kory can usually be found under thick blankets with snacks. The kettle is almost always on. She lives in Michigan with her family.
