Listening to the Soul: Honoring the Wisdom of Tom Newnam
A Firefly Hollow Spotlight

Spring is a season of awakening—a time when the still, inner voice grows louder and the call toward personal renewal becomes hard to ignore. In this spirit, we’re honored to spotlight someone whose life and work are deeply aligned with that call: Tom Newnam.

Tom Newnam is a holistic psychotherapist, author, artist, and lifelong guide to those seeking deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. His approach is deeply intuitive and heart-centered—rooted not only in decades of professional experience, but in a personal journey shaped by service, creativity, and spiritual exploration.

Though Tom has worn many hats over the years—Special Education Teacher, Juvenile Probation Officer, Martial Arts Instructor, Family Therapist, Life Coach, Author, and Artist—each role has been a channel for one deeper calling: to extend love, insight, and healing from the soul outward.

“Tom is a gift from God who shines his wisdom, love, and kindness. Living in my authenticity and coming from a place of love, I will always be grateful to Tom.” – D.C.

At the core of Tom’s philosophy is something we all know, even if we can’t always name it: the quiet, sacred pull of our Internal Guidance System—what he sometimes calls the Soul, and others might call intuition, conscience, or Spirit. This is the voice Tom has listened to throughout his life, and it’s the voice he gently helps others learn to hear again.

In his powerful and tender book, Memo From Your Soul: Trusting Your Inner Wisdom to Guide You to Fulfillment, Tom Newnam invites readers to rediscover the wisdom already living within them. This isn’t just theory—it’s lived truth. Tom doesn’t just talk about spiritual alignment; he embodies it. And through conversations, reflections, and loving presence, he invites others to step into that space too.

“A therapy session with Tom is like having an honest sit-down with a caring friend. Tom is a true spirit and has the gift of the moment to channel insight and discovery into the issues of your life.” – M.C.

“His kindness, compassion, and sense of humor created a safe and comfortable space for me to open up. He skillfully helped me identify the root causes of my challenges and offered invaluable advice.” – E.T.

Tom Newnam’s clients and readers alike describe profound shifts after working with him—clarity, healing, self-acceptance, and a deeper connection with their purpose. His wisdom is not flashy or prescriptive. It’s gentle, loving, and rooted in the belief that the answers we seek are already within us.

“Tom helped me replace false and demeaning childhood beliefs with affirming truth. He introduced laughter and hope into times of depression…confidence into bouts of insecurity…and faith into areas of doubt.” – J.S.

“He doesn’t tell you what to think. Rather, he leads you to the questions that allow you to better understand what’s best for you.” – R.B.

Whether you meet Tom in a private session, through his writing, or simply in conversation, what you’ll encounter is someone who sees your soul and helps you see it, too. His way is not about fixing you—because you were never broken. His work is about guiding you back home to your own wisdom, gently reminding you that the truest guidance often comes as a whisper, not a shout.

As Tom beautifully puts it:

“The benefits from this kind of Soul Tune-up… happen very easily and naturally—just through some gentle introspection and thoughtful conversation and reflection. The result I most often hear from folks who have read Memo, is that they feel much more ‘aligned’ with their Heart, their Life Path and calling…or ‘Purpose.’”

We are so grateful for Tom’s continued presence in our community, and for the soulful clarity he brings to everything he touches. If you’ve never had the chance to experience his work, we encourage you to explore his writings or connect with him when the time is right. And if you’ve worked with Tom before, you already know the quiet magic he brings.

Thank you, Tom, for being a beacon of light and wisdom—for reminding us that we all have access to the answers, when we learn to listen.

At Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness Tom Offers Holistic Counseling sessions!