The Healing Power of Shared Stories: Kiki Walter on Mental Health and the Art of Personal Narrative

Hopeology

This interview with Kiki Walter is both heart retching and uplifting, one that explores the intimate corridors of the personal narrative and its therapeutic impact. Kiki, the editor behind Medium publications such as The Memoirist, Age of Empathy, and Black Bear, shared her experience with her mental health journey, revealing how her dance with depression became one of the cornerstones of her writing.
During this episode we explore the profound healing that comes from sharing and connecting through stories. The journey we discuss in this session is one of transformation – how seeking help at critical junctures can be a beacon of hope, and how community support becomes an integral part of personal growth. Kiki offers insight into bioenergetic therapy and somatic practices, showcasing the liberation these methods can bring.
Finally, we grapple with the complexities of privacy versus openness in personal essays and memoirs. Kiki's anecdotes paint a vivid picture of the delicate decision-making process behind anonymity, and the potential influences these stories can wield on personal relationships. This episode is a tribute to the silent strength that grows within us – a towering sequoia of hope – as we all continue to paint the canvas of our lives with each stroke of resilience and expression.
Find some of her publications here:
Age of Empathy
Black Bear
The Memoirist

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Capíttulos

1. Personal Writing and Healing Through Publications (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Healing and Community Through Writing (00:18:17)

3. The Importance of Community in Writing (00:24:15)

4. The Beauty of Growth and Expression (00:40:23)