Author biography, books, photography, and media resources.
Media Kit
A collection of press materials, books, music, biographies, and media resources exploring the contemplative and healing work of Marie-Dominique Rail.
Marie-Dominique Rail
Marie-Dominique Rail (MariDo) is an author, spiritual companion, Reiki Master, and contemplative pianist and composer whose work explores healing, grief, resilience, inner transformation, and life’s visible and invisible passages. Originally trained in French culinary arts, she spent more than twenty-five years in the culinary world and founded MChef, which she led from 2003 to 2022. Over time, her path expanded into contemplative writing, healing arts, music, and spiritual accompaniment. Through her books, reflective writings, music, and presence-centered approach, Marie-Dominique creates spaces for contemplation, inner listening, emotional healing, and a gentle return to oneself. Her body of work includes books devoted to grief, healing, recovery, spirituality, and inner reconstruction, alongside nine albums of contemplative piano music released as MariDo. Across these different forms, a common thread remains accompanying the human experience through seasons of change, uncertainty, loss, reconstruction, and renewed meaning. Rather than offering fixed answers, her work invites readers and listeners into a quieter encounter with their own experience — making room for presence, reflection, hope, and the mystery of what continues to unfold within us.
Books
Marie-Dominique Rail is the author of contemplative and healing-centered works exploring grief, resilience, spiritual reflection, recovery, inner reconstruction, and the passages that shape a human life.
Semper Fidelis | Always Faithful
A companion for courage, inner fidelity, and hope.
Beyond the Veil | Living the Presence of the Invisible and the Continuity of Love
A companion for grief, enduring love, and the mystery of continuing connection.
Beyond Recovery | A Companion for Healing, Integration, and Inner Reconstruction
A companion for the often-unspoken journey that begins after survival.
Journey to Wholeness | A 52-Week Companion for Healing, Presence, and Inner Transformation
A year-long contemplative journey toward greater presence, compassion, and inner wholeness.
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Music | MariDo
Alongside her writing, Marie-Dominique composes and records contemplative piano music under the name MariDo.
Across nine albums, her music offers a wordless extension of the contemplative space found in her writing — music for stillness, reflection, prayer, rest, and the quieter passages of life.
Her compositions are available internationally through major music platforms.
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Podcasts | Les Passages — Narrations & The Passages — Narrations
Two languages, one shared journey through life's passages.
Created, written, and narrated by Marie-Dominique Rail, Les Passages — Narrations (French) and The Passages — Narrations (English) are contemplative podcasts exploring the visible and invisible passages of human life.
Through intimate reflections on healing, grief, uncertainty, resilience, spiritual awareness, and inner transformation, each episode offers a quiet space to pause, listen, and reconnect with one's own experience. Rather than providing answers or prescribed paths, these narrations accompany the questions, silences, and discoveries that arise as life unfolds.
Rooted in the same spirit as her books and reflective writings, the podcasts bring Marie-Dominique's words into the intimacy of the spoken voice, offering companionship across languages, cultures, and life experiences.
♥️Listen to — The Passages — Narrations Podcast here:
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Press Releases
Books
Semper Fidelis | Always Faithful
Book Release
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Beyond the Veil | Living the Presence of the Invisible and the Continuity of Love
Book Release
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Beyond Recovery Book Release Read Press Release →
Music
Beatitudo Hymn
MariDo Piano Album Release
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Selected Conversation Themes
The spoken word as a form of contemplative companionship bringing writing, silence, and presence into podcast narration.
Marie-Dominique is available for thoughtful conversations related to the themes at the heart of her work, including:
Healing and the inner life after illness or profound change
Grief, enduring love, and continuing bonds
Life after survival and the quiet work of reconstruction
Spirituality, prayer, presence, and inner listening
Writing from lived experience
The relationship between music, silence, and contemplation
Resilience without denying vulnerability
Accompanying life’s transitions without reducing them to simple answers
Media & Interview Inquiries
Marie-Dominique Rail is available for selected interviews, conversations, speaking engagements, and collaborations connected with her books, music, and contemplative work.
Opportunities may include podcasts, radio and television conversations, print and online media, book clubs and literary events, wellness and healthcare communities, hospice and grief-support organizations, and contemplative or spiritual gatherings.
For interview requests, podcast appearances, speaking invitations, media materials, or collaboration inquiries:
Official Links
MarieRail.com — Official Website
Amazon — Author Page & Books
YouTube — MariDo Piano & Narrations
Spotify — MariDo
Apple Music — MariDo
Amazon Music — MariDo
LinkedIn — Marie-Dominique Rail
Books, music, and contemplative work created in the service of presence, healing, and the human journey.
Contact
For general inquiries, books, media, music, or personal correspondence,
you are warmly welcome to write.
Inquiring About a Private Session
If you feel drawn to explore Reiki, spiritual companionship, or a personalized reflection, you are warmly welcome to reach out. Each inquiry is received individually, with care and respect for your circumstances. We can explore the nature of the session together whether the offering is appropriate for your journey.
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A Quiet Letter
A correspondence from the inner garden,
carrying new Passages, narrations, reflections, and music.
Who Is Praying for You?
Sometimes we are the ones who pray.
Sometimes we are the ones who need to be carried in prayer.
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Gentle Disclaimer
The healing and spiritual guidance offered here are intended as complementary spaces for reflection, presence, and personal well-being. They are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or other professional healthcare. When medical or professional support is needed, please consult an appropriately qualified practitioner.