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The Atheist’s Prayer is not a book about religion. It’s a book about the parts of us that survive when religion leaves—or when we leave it. I’ve been excommunicated twice. Divorced once. I’ve been tossed out of faith, love, and community and left to sort through the wreckage. I’ve wandered through shame, loneliness, and the awkwardness of starting over—sometimes crying, sometimes laughing at how absurd it all was.
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Dr. Nicholas Howland speaks to audiences who are navigating identity, pressure, transition, and change. Both personally and professionally. His talks resonate especially with healthcare professionals, students, educators, leaders, faith-adjacent or post-faith communities, and individuals seeking meaning beyond traditional frameworks. He is frequently invited into spaces where thoughtful dialogue, emotional intelligence, and honest reflection are valued.
Dr. Nicholas Howland is a board-certified plastic surgeon, sought-after public speaker, podcast host, and now author - known for challenging conventional narratives around medicine, identity, and self-worth. With years of clinical experience and a voice that blends honesty, intellect, and compassion, Dr. Howland invites audiences to explore what it truly means to heal - beyond the physical. Whether on stage, behind the mic, or on the page, his work is rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and the courage to question what we've been taught.
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Writer's Island is a filmed storytelling experience designed for voices that value truth over performance. Set in a remote, distraction-free environment, the series invites guests to step away from titles and expectations and speak honestly about the experiences that shaped who they are and why they do their work. Dr. Nicholas Howland participated as a natural extension of his journey as a surgeon, speaker, and author: using space to explore the questions, turning points, and personal truths that influenced his relationship with belief, identity, and healing.
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