Caring for Your Nervous System and Creativity with Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Kirby Moore

Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing

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Writing can be a powerful tool for healing, but when writing the tough stuff, it’s easy to get triggered and relive the experiences you’re writing about. If you’re wondering what to do about this, join me and somatic experiencing practitioner Kirby Moore as we explore how the nervous system works and how to care for it and your writing life. Plus Kirby will teach you a powerful tool you can use right now to calm your nervous system. While you can listen to this on any platform, if you’re a visual learner, this is a great episode to watch on YouTube. Now, let’s get to my conversation with Kirby Moore.

Kirby’s bio: Kirby brings a unique and potent blend of modalities to his healing facilitation sessions. He has been very fortunate to study with some masterful SE faculty members, with Tibetan Buddhist heart teachers, and one of the pioneers in the field of Birth Process Work. All this training, plus 20 years as a practicing Astrologer, means that Kirby offers exceptional somatic process work – both in-person and online.

In 2019, Kirby developed Trauma Informed Astrology, which is a very ambitious blend of Western Astrology, nervous system repair and theory, and embodiment tools. He loves offering courses, mentoring students, and offering clients rare insights into their process.

Resources Mentioned During This Episode:

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Souls of the Feet Meditation

Heart Coherence Meditation

Dr. Kay Tye: The Biology of Social Interactions and Emotions

Episode Highlights

2:00 Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy
4:00 What is Somatic Experiencing
8:00 Healthy and Unhealthy Checking Out
12:00 The Consequences of Dissociation
15:00 Reciprocals: A Powerful Somatic Tool
26:00 Why Meditation Can Harm Trauma Survivors
30:00 Dealing with Writing Triggers
38:00 Somatic Advice on Writing

Connect with Kirby

Website: www.traumainformedastrology.com

Website: www.mkirbymoore.com

Website: https://astrodharma.me

Instagram: @traumainformedastrology

Email: kirby@mkirbymoore.com

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Caring for Your Nervous System and Creativity with Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Kirby Moore

Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing

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Resources Mentioned During This Episode:

Kirby’s Course: Liberating the Space Element

Use the Code Podcast30 to save 30% off this course

Souls of the Feet Meditation

Heart Coherence Meditation

Dr. Kay Tye: The Biology of Social Interactions and Emotions

Episode Highlights

2:00 Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy
4:00 What is Somatic Experiencing
8:00 Healthy and Unhealthy Checking Out
12:00 The Consequences of Dissociation
15:00 Reciprocals: A Powerful Somatic Tool
26:00 Why Meditation Can Harm Trauma Survivors
30:00 Dealing with Writing Triggers
38:00 Somatic Advice on Writing

Connect with Kirby

Website: www.traumainformedastrology.com

Website: www.mkirbymoore.com

Website: https://astrodharma.me

Instagram: @traumainformedastrology

Email: kirby@mkirbymoore.com

Connect with your host, Lisa:
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Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing

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How to Protect Your Writing Time, Energy, and Creative Worth with Carolyn Fallert 32:07

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like your creativity isn’t enough or that your artistic endeavors are secondary to everything on your to-do list? Have you tried all the strategies only to find yourself struggling with this yet again? Join me and my client, Carolyn Fallert, as we explore the impact of familial and cultural socializations and how strategies aren’t enough. You need to understand yourself. Get ready to discover the importance of understanding your unique operating system and how it should determine the strategies you use. Episode Highlights 1:40 The Number One Trick for Getting Unstuck 6:40 Protecting Time and Your Creative Energy 7:31 Understanding Your Nature 17:20 Overcoming Your Conditioning 22:50 Identifying Your Why Resources for this Episode: We Need Your Art by Amie McNee What is Human Design? What are the nine Enneagram types? The True Meaning of Success and the Multiple Paths to Publishing Your Book with Courtney Maum The Art of Intimacy: Crafting Connections in Memoir and Essay with Lilly Dancyger Carolyn’s Bio: Carolyn Fallert is a writer with over four years of dedicated study and practice in creative nonfiction. In 2024, Kenyon Review selected Carolyn for their Residential Writers' Workshop. Her first published essay in Spank the Carp received the highest reader vote for its issue. Before her writing career, Carolyn consulted for Fortune 500 companies and the Gates Foundation. She has an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MPA-ID (Master of Public Administration in International Development) from Harvard Kennedy School. Carolyn is writing a memoir about learning self-defense as a survivor of sexual assault. Connect with Carolyn Instagram: @carolynfallert Substack: https://yourpowers.substack.com/ Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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How to Navigate the Business of Writing and Publishing: Expert Advice from Jane Friedman 37:39

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Send us a text Writers, if you've ever wondered how to navigate the ever-changing world of writing and publishing, then you are in for a treat. Jane Friedman, who has spent nearly 25 years in the book publishing industry is here today to talk about the second edition of her groundbreaking book, “The Business of Being a Writer.” Join us as we explore the most important part of the business of being a writer: the mindset writers need to cultivate to build a viable writing career. Get ready to learn the secrets to handling rejection, thinking not just about a book, but about your writing career, and Jane's number one tool for creating sustainability over the long haul. Episode Highlights: 2:20: The Benefits of Seeing Writing as a Business 4:30: Writing a Second Edition 6:50: Writing with Foresight 11:54: Jane’s Evolving Mindset 16:20: Mindset Considerations 24:36: Navigating Setbacks 30:15 The Power of Boundaries Resources Mentioned During this Episode: Write is a Verb by Bill O’Hanlon The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander My Latest Rejection Story by Jane Friedman The Attention Economy Substack Writing with Hunger: Mindset, Goals, and The Publishing Shift Jane’s Bio: Jane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. Her latest book is THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER, SECOND EDITION (The University of Chicago Press), which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing. Connect with Jane: https://janefriedman.com https://youtube.com/@janefriedman https://linkedin.com/in/janefriedman Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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The Art of Intimacy: Crafting Connection in Memoir and Essay with Lilly Dancyger 43:51

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Send us a text Join me and editor extraordinaire Lilly Dancyger as we discuss her latest book, First Love , an intimate, electric collection of essays on friendship, identity, and what it means to grow into yourself in community. During our conversation, Lilly shares her sharp insights on the craft of memoir, why she bristles at the idea of writing as catharsis, and how she pushes back against the dead girl trope by keeping her cousin Sabina fully alive on the page. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn memory into art without falling into the trap of polishing your pain, this one’s for you. Episode Highlights 3:36: The Problem of Connecting Memoir with Catharsis 10:12: Essays as a Space for Play and Variation 13:04: Showing Intimacy on the Page 21:12: Zooming In and Zooming Out 27:00: Pushing Against the Dead Girl Trope 33:44: Strategies for Cleansing Your Creative Palette Resources for this Episode: Canceling My Book Deal Was the Best Career Move I’ve Ever Made ” by Lilly Dancyger “ Why Your Memoir Won’t Sell ” by Jane Friedman More Than True Crime with Sarah Perry Lilly’s Bio: Lilly Dancyger is the author of First Love: Essays on Friendship , and Negative Space . Her work has been published by The New York Times , The Atlantic , The Washington Post, Playboy , and Rolling Stone , among others, and she writes the Substack newsletter The Word Cave . Dancyger lives in New York City, and teaches creative nonfiction in the MFA programs at Columbia University and Randolph College. Connect with Lilly: Website: https://www.lillydancyger.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@lillydancyger Blue Sky: @lillydancyger.bsky.social Instagram: @lillydancyger on Instagram Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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Writing with Purpose: How to Understand Your Audience and Create Compelling Content with Krystal Proffitt 43:24

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Send us a text Whether we like it or not, writers are content creators. And one of the biggest struggles I watch writers face is understanding their audience—what they want, what they need, and how to authentically engage with them. In this episode, podcast coach, content strategist, and host of the award-winning The Proffitt Podcast, Krystal Proffitt shares valuable insights on how writers can navigate this challenge and build meaningful relationships with their readers. If you're a writer looking to expand your platform and reach, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in! Episode Highlights 2:22: Maintaining An Attitude of Gratitude During Busy Seasons 4:08: Building Authentic Audience Engagement 6:32: Humor Is Your Secret Weapon 8:05: Tailoring Your Content to Your Platform 13:32: The Magic of Taking Readers Behind the Scenes 15:09 The Power of Audience Surveys 20:32: How Asking Closed Questions Gets Better Results 27:35: Building Your Launch Squad Resources Mentioned During this Episode: Start a Binge Worthy Podcast: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Podcast Your Audience Craves by Krystal Proffitt How to Survey Your Audience for Feedback Content Ideas Audience Engagement and Feedback on Your Content Podcasters Connect Embracing the Full Catastrophe: Writing About Loss and Finding Belonging with Casey Mulligan Walsh The Caregiver Cup with Cathy VandenHuevel Krystal’s Bio: Krystal Proffitt is a Podcast Coach, Content Strategist, and host of the award-winning show The Proffitt Podcast . She specializes in helping content creators create with confidence. Having published over 1,450 podcast episodes, she knows what it takes to keep creating year after year. Krystal teaches content strategy, repurposing, branding, and marketing through her podcast, digital courses, and YouTube channel dedicated to content creation. She has also appeared as a Content Expert for brands like Podcast Movement, Buzzsprout, Ramsey Solutions, Amy Porterfield, and Streamyard. Connect with Krystal: Website: https://krystalproffitt.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/krystalproffitttx/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KrystalProffitt/ Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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Are Trauma Triggers Ruining Your Writing Life? Here's What to Do 24:53

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Send us a text If you’ve ever sat down to write about a tough experience, only to find yourself avoiding the page, feeling emotionally wrecked, or questioning whether you should even be writing this story—you are not alone. Writing about trauma can be healing, but it can also trigger us in ways we don’t expect. Today, we’re going to unpack this. We’ll talk about what trauma triggers really are, how they show up on the page and inside us , and—most importantly—what you can do to navigate them so your writing process supports your well-being rather than working against it. Episode Highlights 4:30: Trauma Triggers 6:16: Types of Triggers 9:08: What Triggers Look Like On the Page 12:24: Trauma Triage and Self-Care 15:43: Two Powerful Journal Prompts 19:17: How Choices Empower You Resources for this Episode: HuffPost Essay on Emotional Flashbacks Get Your Copy of Write More, Fret Less Watch my Building a Resilient Writing Practice Series Jacob Nordby Episode: The Creative Cure for Writers Jessica Buchanan Episode: From Captivity to Clarity Seeking Wisdom by Julia Cameron Lisa’s Bio: Lisa is a writer, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and host of the Writing Your Resilience podcast. Her writing and work live at the intersection of healing and creativity, and she combines her experiences with Complex PTSD and suicide with her clinical training and storytelling expertise to help writers tell stories that transform lives, especially their own. Her work has been featured in Risk! , The New York Times , HuffPost , and Kenyon Review Online , among others. Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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The Power of Words: Samman Akbarzada on Finding Her Voice After Fleeing Afghanistan 43:29

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Send us a text Imagine working tirelessly for years to publish your first novel—only to have the moment of celebration collide with the collapse of your country. Imagine being forced to flee, leaving behind everything you’ve ever known, and yet… still finding your voice through poetry, storytelling, and advocacy. Today, I have the honor of speaking with Samman Akbarzada—a poet, novelist, refugee, and fierce advocate for human rights. Her novel, Life is a Movie , tells the story of a working child in Afghanistan, while her poetry collection, A Glimmer in the Dark , captures the heartbreak of exile and the enduring hope of survival. Join us as we discuss the power of storytelling, the resilience of the human spirit, and how writing can bear witness to both personal and collective grief. Episode Highlights 2:04: Publishing in a War Zone 9:43: The Impact of Crisis and Loss on Our Writing Lives 17:31: Giving a Voice to Someone Who’s Gone 21:35: How Helping Others Empowers You 28:50: Listening to the Howl 32:48 Writing as an Act of Service 35:20: Samman’s Best Writing Advice Resources for this Episode: Afghan refugees head to Washington asking special visas be issued for families Afghan refugee pleads for resettlement support on Capitol Hill Volunteer Information: https://www.volunteermatch.org/ Volunteer Organizations in Charlottesville: https://soundjusticelab.org/cville-tulips https://www.charlottesvilleunited.org/ https://www.virginiaequitycenter.org/ Watch the Trailer for Limbo Samman’s Bio: Samman Akbarzada is an Afghan refugee and the author of two books: A Glimmer in the Dark , her poetry collection, and Life is a Movie , her debut novel. A second-year student at the University of Virginia, she is committed to working with NGOs and advocating for the rights of underserved communities. Her words capture the suffering, heartbreak, gratitude, and redemption that mark a life lived on the blade of conflict, with love and empathy as her constant guiding light. Connect with Samman Author Website: https://www.amazon.com/author/samman-akbarzada Instagram.com/sammanwrites LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samman-akbarzada-93597 Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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The Creative Cure for Writers: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Memoir and Embracing Your Creativity with Jacob Nordby 40:57

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Embracing the Full Catastrophe: Writing About Loss and Finding Belonging with Casey Mulligan Walsh 46:02

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Send us a text Have you ever been told what you’re writing is too dark, too sad, or that it needs more levity? Have you wondered how a story of tragedy can grow into something more than the sum of its parts? Join me and my client, Casey Mulligan Walsh as we discuss her revision process, what it took to embrace both the heartbreaking and beautiful aspects of her life, and how she’s become a small press author whose book debuted at number two in Amazon’s Grief and Loss category, just behind Mary Frances O’Connor. Grab your pen, open your heart, and get ready to learn about how revision can change you and where literary citizenship can take you on this week’s episode of the Writing Your Resilience podcast. Episode Highlights 2:35: Crafting a Book That’s More Than Loss 4:10: The Lessons of Revision 12:41: The Power of Context 15:15: The Importance of Trusted Critique Partners 21:40: Building Your Creative Intuition 24:35: Navigating the False Victory 26:38: Using Your Author Platform to Build a Launch Team 36:15: The Impact of Illness on Your Resilience Resources for this Episode: In a Flash Literary Magazine (seeking submissions now!) “ How to Know If Your Memoir is Boring ” by Allison K. Williams Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle The Situation and The Story by Vivian Gornick Casey’s Bio: Casey Mulligan Walsh is the author of The Full Catastrophe: All I Ever Wanted, Everything I Feared . She writes about life at the intersection of grief and joy, embracing uncertainty, and the nature of true belonging. She has written for The New York Times , HuffPost , Next Avenue , Modern Loss , Hippocampus , Barren Magazine, and numerous other literary journals and anthologies. Her essay, “Still,” published in Split Lip , was nominated for Best of the Net. She is a founding editor of In a Flash literary magazine and serves as an ambassador and Board member for the Family Heart Foundation. Casey lives in upstate New York with her husband, Kevin, a chatty orange tabby, and too many books to count. When not traveling, they enjoy visits from their four children and ten grandchildren—the very definition of “the full catastrophe.” Connect with Casey: Website: www.caseymulliganwalsh.com Book Website: https://embracingthefullcatastrophe.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casey.m.walsh.1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caseymulliganwalshwriter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseymulliganwalsh/ X: https://x.com/CMulliganWalsh Bluesky: https://bsky.app/p Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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Counterintuitive Editing: Finding Balance Between Inner Reflection and Outer Action + Writing Tips for 2025 with Sarah Chauncey 44:19

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Send us a text Join me for a conversation with Sarah Chauncey, a veteran writer, developmental editor, and the author of P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna , as we dive into the inner and outer work of editing, the power of allowing rather than forcing, and why true creative flow often comes from stepping away from the keyboard. Episode Highlights 3:03 The Role of the Unconscious in Writing 6:28 The Power of Not Pushing 9:16 The Sunk Cost Fallacy and Your Writing Projects 10:15 Your Book Is Not Your Identity 12:27 The Counterintuitive Guide to Life 21:30 Writing in Imperfect Circumstances 22:28 The Inner Work of Editing 28:49 Negotiating with Your Inner Critic 32:96 Exercises to Navigate the Outer Work of Editing Resources for this Episode: “In Search of Lost Memories: How Nature Can Help Memoirists Remember” by Sarah Chauncey, published in the July/August 2024 issue of Writer’s Digest . “ Everyday Wonder: How to Mine Awe from the Mundane” by Sarah Chauncey, published in the September/October 2024 issue of Writer’s Digest “ Beyond BICHOK: How, When and Why Getting Your Butt Out of the Chair Can Make You a Better Writer ” by Sarah Chauncey PS: I Love You More Than Tuna by Sarah Chauncey The Situation and the Story by Vivian Gornick The Off the Grid Podcast: Leaving Social Media without Losing All Your Clients Sarah’s Bio : Sarah Chauncey is a veteran writer and developmental editor, as well as the author of P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna , the first gift book for adults grieving the loss of a pet. In the early part of her career, she wrote for VH1, Comedy Central, MuchMusic and Alliance-Atlantis, along with entertainment websites and music magazines. Later, she pivoted to storytelling for organizations including NASA, McAfee and Intel. After a lifetime of mental health issues, in 2010, Sarah had a profound spiritual experience; she spent the next seven years mostly in silence and solitude, listening to life and taking notes. She writes the Substack The Counterintuitive Guide to Life , which helps readers develop mental health resilience by developing self-awareness. She also writes Resonant Storytelling , a newsletter for writers. Recently, she’s written for Tiny Buddha , Lion’s Roar , Modern Loss , Eckhart Tolle’s website, Jane Friedman’s blog and the Brevity blog. Connect with Sarah: Website: www.sarahchauncey.com Substacks : https://sarahchauncey.substack.com/ https://counterintuitiveguide.substack.com/ Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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Writing Through Shame: Hannah Sward on Memoir, Resilience, and Being Present 44:26

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Send us a text This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a powerful voice in memoir, Hannah Sward, author of Strip . In today’s conversation, Hannah takes us behind the scenes of her writing process—how she wrote her first draft by hand, in one long, unfiltered sentence; how she found the courage to put her full truth on the page; and how she distilled years of experience into a memoir that moves with incredible precision and power. You’ll also learn transcription tricks, sex scene-writing tips, the unexpected doors publishing your book can open, and some somatic techniques for navigating your vulnerability. Episode Highlights 4:46 Hannah’s memoir writing process 10:16 Transcription tips 17:47 Somatic strategies for writing vulnerable scenes, including sex scenes 23:35: Placing insights into your book 24:37 Tricks for writing concisely 28:57 The post-publication life of your book 34:39 Writing what’s next Resources for this Episode: “ My life after meth: Learning to open and close the curtains ” by Hannah Sward “ The Sharp Edge of A Shell ” by Hannah Sward “ Making Even The Smallest Mistake Filled Me With Terror. Then 2 Little Words Changed My Life .” by Lisa Cooper Ellison Hannah’s Bio: Hannah Sward, daughter of the late poet Robert Sward, is the IPPY Gold winning author of Strip: A Memoir . For the past 25 years, Sward’s work has been widely published in literary journals in the US, Canada, and the UK. Her most recent work can be read in the LA Times , HuffPost , The NY Times (Tiny Love Stories) and The Rumpus (Voices on Addiction) . Sward is on the board at Right to Write Press, a nonprofit that supports emerging incarcerated writers. She believes strongly in good literary citizenship and is actively involved in the literary community. She lives in Los Angeles where she is working on her next book. Learn more at hannahsward.com Connect with Hannah: Website: hannahsward.com IG: @hannahswardauthor Threads: @hannahswardauthor BlueSky: summerjar.bsky.social Connect with your host, Lisa: Gaslight Proof Your Writing Practice with Write More, Fret Les Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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Using the Akashic Records to Awaken the Powerful Writing Voice within You with Amy Robeson 44:29

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Send us a text Every writer wants to be successful, but sometimes we just get stuck or feel uninspired. Even when things are going well, we can be baffled when our big wins don’t feel more successful. This week, I’ll explore these struggles alongside my guest, Akashic Records master teacher, Amy Robeson. Join us as we bust some of the myths around success, talk about the secrets to raising your vibration, and explore some out-of-the-box ways you can awaken the powerful writing voice within you. Episode Highlights 1:46: Definitions of Awakening 7:32: The Dark Side of Positive Psychology 12:32: The Challenge of Feeling Successful 15:48: The Chasing Happiness Litmus Test 19:41: Working with the Akashic Records 30:57: Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2025 Resources Mentioned During this Episode: Energy Alignment: How to Raise Your Vibration For More Abundance Amy’s Soul Evolution Master Class Finding My Voice: What Peter Brady and Emotional Healing Taught Me About Change When Someone Tries to Call Me on My Very Convincing Trauma Response by Rythea Lee Amy’s Bio: Amy Robeson, Akashic Record Master Teacher/Healer, and founder of Sacred Awakening, empowers individuals through her powerful Akashic Records program, to tap into their inner potential for transformation by cultivating curiosity to live their best lives. Amy speaks Light Codes and Light Language, plus she shows you how to be courageous enough to walk your divine path. Connect with Amy: Website: https://theamyrobeson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakeninglifecoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.robeson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyrobeson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amy.robeson Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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Writing Rituals: Staying Grounded While Being Vulnerable with Natalie Buster 43:56

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Send us a text How do you write about really tough, or even traumatic, life events, in a way that connects with your audience and the truth, without losing yourself? It’s a question so many writers ask me. This week, I’ll answer it with the help of my guest, the multi-talented Natalie Buster—a certified trauma-informed yoga therapist, actress, and writer. Together, we explore how grounding techniques, breathwork, and mindful rituals can help writers and creatives stay connected to their truth, heal through their craft, and navigate vulnerability. Episode Highlights 2:28 What Is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor? 7:18 Opening the Shop Step One: Grounding 12:07 Opening the Shop Step Two: Breathwork 16:27 Opening the Shop Step Three: Moving Your Body 21:43 The Importance of Play 25:42 Opening the Shop Step Four: The Power of Affirmations 29:11 What Death Teaches Us About Storytelling 35:42 Natalie’s Best Writing Advice 37:10 Closing the Shop Resources for this Episode: Our Year at ABODE Before You Go Bonus Episode: Opening and Closing the Shop Natalie’s Costume How to Locate, Reclaim and Strengthen Your Writing Voice Natalie’s Bio: Natalie is a yoga therapist, an end-of-life navigator, a certified death doula, a grief reliever, an actor, a podcaster, a writer, and a mentor with a deep desire to help people. As a professional actor in New York City, Natalie first discovered yoga as a way to practice self-care in an incredibly demanding profession. After dealing with personal loss, Natalie found comfort in the world of yoga therapy and has since made it her life's mission to help people find relief and love. Natalie specializes in working with people at the end of life, people experiencing grief, and loss, and performers looking to practice self-care. Connect with Natalie Websites: https://nataliebuster.wixsite.com/groundedactor https://www.nataliebuster.com/yogaforendoflife https://www.nataliebuster.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliebusteryoga/ https://www.instagram.com/groundedactorproject/ Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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How to Gaslight-Proof Your Writing Practice 40:40

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Send us a text Have you ever dismissed your feelings, discounted your writing wins, or told yourself you should feel differently about your writing projects? If so, you might be gaslighting writing practice. Join me as I discuss what gaslighting is, how it shows up in our writing lives, and most importantly, how you can stop doing it. Episode Highlights: 2:12: Defining Gaslighting 5:42: Reasons Writers Gaslight Their Writing Practice 10:05: Ways We Discount Our Creative Intuition 14:46 The Impact of Change on Our Writing Practice 23:50: Tools to Gaslight-Proof Your Writing Practice 31:37: The Poison of Comparison Resources Mentioned In This Episode: It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People with Dr. Ramani Durvasula “ What Is the Fawning Trauma Response ” by Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D Get your copy of Write More Fretless: A Toolkit for Gaslight-Proofing Your Writing Practice Lisa’s Bio: Lisa Cooper Ellison is a writer and trauma-informed writing coach who hosts Writing Your Resilience, a podcast at the intersection of storytelling and healing where she interviews bestselling authors and experts in psychology and mental health. In addition to her storytelling expertise, Lisa has an Ed.S in clinical mental health counseling and a background in mindfulness. Clients have been published with small presses and Big-Five houses, including several who’ve become New York Times instant bestsellers. Her essays and stories have appeared on Risk! and in The New York Times , HuffPost , and Kenyon Review Online , among others. Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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When Agents Say No: Overcoming Setbacks with Jessica Yen 33:23

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Send us a text When you get negative feedback from an agent on your writing you can do two things: adapt and improve your writing, or quit. In this episode, I am speaking with Jessica Yen, a Camp Structure graduate, about the recent challenges she faced while dealing with discouraging feedback from a literary agent. Join us as we explore how agents think, what the market may–or may not–be looking for, and how to regain your power when difficult feedback knocks you down. Episode Highlights 5:41: The Agent Mindset 10:55: Are We Ready for COVID Stories? 13:12: The Demand for Parenting Books 15:10: Finding Your Book’s Essential Question 24:10: Taking Your Power Back 27:15: A New Take on Writer’s Block Resources for this Episode: Categorically So by Jessica Yen Beauty b y Jessica Yen (nominated for a Pushcart Prize) How I Went From “Big 5 or Die!” to Ecstatic Self-Published Author by Denise Massar Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops by Allison Hong-Merrill What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates The True Meaning of Success and The Multiple Paths to Publish Your Book with Courtney Maum Recovering from Cults and Religious Trauma Through Writing with Tia Levings How to Stop Gaslighting Yourself with Ingrid Clayton Jessica’s Bio: Jessica Yen is a Chinese American author who explores the intersection of memory, family, culture, language, identity, and history. Her work has been supported by an Oregon Literary Fellowship, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Caldera Arts, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center, and Voices of Our Nations Arts. She is a twice-Pushcart Prize nominated essayist whose work has appeared or is forthcoming in Fourth Genre , The Masters Review , Oregon Humanities , and Best American Travel Writing , among others. She is currently working on a memoir. By day, she writes grants and edits academic manuscripts for non-profits, university departments and scholars, and clinics who seek to address health inequities. You can find her online at www.jessicayen.com. Connect with Jessica: Website: www.jessicayen.com Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Sign up for Managing the Present: Techniques for navigating time in your storytelling: https://janefriedman.com/managing-the-present-in-memoir-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production…

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From Captivity to Clarity: Reclaiming Your Voice and Writing Your Truth 48:48

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