Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer

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Can I write myself a new story? The Power of Writing it Down Part 3 Dec 17, 2020

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If your life was a movie, what kind of story would it be?
Do you ever wish you could... pick a new story? (hint: you can!)

This week you’ll hear, again, from therapist Elyse Snipes and also from singer and songwriter Audrey Assad. You’ll get a sense of how writing about your own personal story might help you to reframe it and feel like the hero of your life — rather than just like things happen to you without meaning or purpose.

This is the third episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, and what a regular practice of writing looks like in real life.
The best part? This conversation doesn't end here, on the podcast. Order Allison Fallon's latest book, The Power of Writing It Down, for more on how a regular practice of writing can change your life.

What if change were just one sentence away? The Power of Writing it Down Part 2 Dec 10, 2020

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The big secret about writing is: it doesn’t actually have to be that hard. It’s really simple to tap into the therapeutic aspects of writing.

This week you’ll hear from our favorite experts, Journal Therapist Deborah Ross and the infamous Science Mike, and I’ll introduce you to therapist Elyse Snipes, who will walk us through the Cognitive Behavioral Model.

You’ll get a sense of how easy it is to change your life: just write it down.
This is the second episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, and what a regular practice of writing looks like in real life.
The best part? This conversation doesn't end here, on the podcast. Order Allison Fallon's latest book, The Power of Writing It Down, for more on how a regular practice of writing can change your life.

Why is writing so hard for me? The Power of Writing It Down Part 1 Dec 03, 2020

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If I’m really a writer, why is writing so hard for me? Most people are shocked to find that writing is not only hard for them, it’s hard for anyone and everyone who has ever tried to write—even those people who are very gifted at their craft.

In this episode, we hear from: Psychotherapist and Journal Therapist Deborah Ross, author of the book Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder and the infamous Science Mike on what happens in our brain as we write—and why it's so difficult.

This is the first episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, and what a regular practice of writing looks like in real life.
The best part? This conversation doesn't end here, on the podcast. Order Allison Fallon's latest book, The Power of Writing It Down, for more on how a regular practice of writing can change your life.

Nicole Gulotta: Writing with the (changing) Seasons Nov 26, 2020

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You know how sometimes no matter how hard you try to write, you just can’t seem to get any words on the page? Hello 2020. Today, poet, writer, two-time author and writing coach Nicole Gulotta shares why that can sometimes be a good thing, how inspiration ebbs and flows, and how in learning to be more present with our writing we do eventually get more writing done.
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Hilary Billings on how to live into confidence Nov 19, 2020

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Do you consider yourself a confident person? If not, what's getting in your way?
Not only has Hilary Billings interviewed some of the biggest celebrities out there on the red carpet, she's been in the spotlight herself as Miss Nevada. Hilary is a self proclaimed recovering perfectionist, and, on this episode, she shares her journey from inadequacy to confidence. Hint: "fake it until you make it" isn't the answer.
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Christine Owenell: how to move through (and utilize) chaos Nov 12, 2020

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The chaos of 2020 can make us feel like our lives are going off track. But what if the frustrating detours of life weren't detours at all?
Christine Owenell is the woman behind Alchemy of Chaos: a group program experience for leaders, a podcast and a book.
While Christine has structured business deals for millionaires (and hung out with Richard Branson on his private island), her genuine spirit brings that same kindness, attention and honesty to everyone she meets.
This episode dives into how we can utilize chaos in our own lives: it's both easier and more difficult than you might think.
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Kim Chestney: how to overcome your intuition block Nov 05, 2020

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No matter who you are, it's sometimes difficult to access your intuition. Kim Chestney, author, creative business incubator, and intuition expert, joins us on this episode to dive into what intuition is, what keeps us from trusting ourselves, and how to use intuition to fuel a creative life.
Order a copy of her new book to learn more: Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Using Your Inner Power
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Ally's birth story: How to use writing to work through trauma Oct 29, 2020

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What happens when the story we've been working towards takes a sharp turn? What do we do when, despite our best attempts to prepare, difficult and painful moments come our way anyways? What do we do when we think to ourselves, "This is not how this story was supposed to go"?
In today's episode, Ally tells the story of her daughter's birth. To put it lightly, nothing went as planned.
Ally shares how she used writing to re-understand the pain, trauma, and beauty of her birth experience.

Tim Schurrer on setting mindset for success Oct 22, 2020

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Why are some people happier and more successful than others? And is there anything we can do to move ourselves from here (discontent, striving, always looking for the next thing) to there?
Tim Schurrer, COO of StoryBrand and author of an upcoming book on success, says yes. Listen in to hear the mindset change which can make all the difference for you: in your personal life and in your career.
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Brittany Ross: Did you feel empowered? Oct 15, 2020

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So often are we wonder, "Did I do it the 'right way'?"
But what if, instead, we asked ourselves, "Did I feel empowered by that experience?"
Brittany Ross is a voice on marriage, motherhood, baseball, and anti-trafficking. She's a writer and client of Find Your Voice. Her journey is one which makes us pause, reflect, and ask ourselves new questions.
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