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The Writing Your Resilience Podcast is for anyone who wants to use the writing process to flip the script on the stories they’ve been telling themselves, because when we tell better stories about ourselves, we live better lives.
Every Thursday, host Lisa Cooper Ellison, an author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and trauma survivor diagnosed with complex PTSD, interviews writers of tough, true stories, people who've developed incredible grit, and professionals in the field of psychology and healing who've studied resilience.
Over the past 7 years Lisa has taught writers how to write their resilience. Each time her clients and students have confronted the stories that no longer serve them, they’ve felt a little safer, become a little braver, and revealed more of their true selves. Now, with this podcast, she is creating a space for you to do this work too.
Equal parts instruction, motivation, and helpful guide, Writing Your Resilience is an opportunity for you to join a community of writers and professionals doing the work that helps us cultivate our authenticity and creativity.
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The Writing Your Resilience Podcast is for anyone who wants to use the writing process to flip the script on the stories they’ve been telling themselves, because when we tell better stories about ourselves, we live better lives.
Every Thursday, host Lisa Cooper Ellison, an author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and trauma survivor diagnosed with complex PTSD, interviews writers of tough, true stories, people who've developed incredible grit, and professionals in the field of psychology and healing who've studied resilience.
Over the past 7 years Lisa has taught writers how to write their resilience. Each time her clients and students have confronted the stories that no longer serve them, they’ve felt a little safer, become a little braver, and revealed more of their true selves. Now, with this podcast, she is creating a space for you to do this work too.
Equal parts instruction, motivation, and helpful guide, Writing Your Resilience is an opportunity for you to join a community of writers and professionals doing the work that helps us cultivate our authenticity and creativity.
More about Lisa Cooper Ellison: https://lisacooperellison.com
Sign Up For My Writing Your Resilience Newsletter and Get Your Free Copy of Write More, Fret Less: Five Brain Hacks that Will Supercharge Your Productivity, Creativity, and Confidence: https://lisacooperellison.com/newsletter-subscribe/
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Send us a text How do you tell a story of resistance that invites others in? Through the power of your metaphors—something today’s guest, Eiren Caffall has truly mastered. During today’s conversation, we explore how chronic illness and a love for nature shaped Eiren’s memoir The Mourner’s Bestiary , what it means two books in tandem (and release them just months apart), and how crafting metaphor-rich, layered narratives can become both an act of resistance and devotion. It’s time to grab your pen, open your heart, and get ready to learn how collaboration can enhance your writing and how a single essay can become the hinge that holds an entire book together. Episode Highlights 4:45: The Power of Juxtaposition 7:50: Metaphor as a Vehicle for Change 15:30: Structuring a Circular Story 20:33: Writing as a Collaborative Process 24:08: Teaching Patience 30:07 Red Tides and Amazing Editors Resources for this Episode: Short Film: Becoming Ocean “ Red Tides ” by Eiren Caffall Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative by Jane Allison Silent Spring by Rachel Carson 3 Ways to Experiment with Memoir Structure to Improve Your Narrative Arc by Lisa Cooper Ellison INTERVIEW: Eiren Caffall, Author of The Mourner’s Bestiary by Amy Eaton Eiren’s Bio: EIREN CAFFALL is a writer and musician. Her work on loss, oceans, and extinction has appeared in Orion , Writer’s Digest , Guernica , The Los Angeles Review of Books , Literary Hub , Al Jazeera , The Rumpus , and the anthology E lementals: Volume IV. Fire , (The Center for Humans and Nature, 2024). She received a 2023 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant, a Social Justice News Nexus fellowship, and residencies at the Banff Centre, Millay Colony, Hedgebrook, and Ragdale. Her books include her memoir The Mourner’s Bestiary (Row House Publishing, 2024) and her novel All the Water in the World (St. Martin’s Press, 2025). Connect with Eiren Website: www.eirencaffall.com Instagram: @eirencaffall Blue Sky: @eirencaffall.bsky.social 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…
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…
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…
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…
1 Writing with Purpose: How to Understand Your Audience and Create Compelling Content with Krystal Proffitt 43:24
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…
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…
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…
1 The Creative Cure for Writers: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Memoir and Embracing Your Creativity with Jacob Nordby 40:57
Send us a text Do you struggle to see yourself as creative? Or have you ever wondered where your creativity comes from, and how to maximize it? This week, I’m joined by Jacob Nordby, founder of A Writing Room Collective and author of Blessed are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives , and The Creative Cure , a powerful guide to reconnecting with your creative self. In this week’s episode, Jacob and I dive deep into the healing power of creativity, trauma, and the inner wisdom we all carry within us. Grab your pen, open your heart, and join us as we discuss how to nurture your creative intuition, overcome the obstacles of comparison and fear, and how creativity can be the bridge back to feeling truly alive. Episode Highlights 1:27: The Authentic Work of Creativity 6:51: The Trifecta of Rejection, Trauma, and Socialization 10:33 Polyvagal Theory and the Creative Process 12:50 The Role of Intuition in Creativity 15:29 The Secret to Guiding Yourself 19:37: Connecting with Your Body’s Wisdom 21:49 Recovering Our Connection to Our True Nature 35:00 Connecting with Jacob Resources Mentioned During this Episode: The Creative Cure book page: www.creativecurebook.com Bonus multimedia journaling program gift: www.creativeselfjournal.com The ACES Test Polyvagal Theory and the Ventral Vagal State The Seven Chakras Human Design Writing Rituals with Natalie Buster Writing Down Your Soul by Janet Conner Seeking Wisdom by Julia Cameron Jacob’s Bio: Jacob Nordby is a co-founder of A Writing Room Collective, Heal + Create, The Institute for Creative Living Foundation 501(c)3, and the author of several books, including Blessed Are the Weird – A Manifesto for Creatives and The Creative Cure . He previously worked as the marketing director for a traditional publishing house and oversaw the launch of many bestselling books. A working author and creative guide, he has a passion for helping writers solve their challenges and enjoy the satisfaction of sharing their work with the world. Connect with Jacob: Website: https://www.jacobnordby.com/ The Creative Cure book page: www.creativecurebook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobnordby/ Instagram: https://www.in 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…
1 Embracing the Full Catastrophe: Writing About Loss and Finding Belonging with Casey Mulligan Walsh 46:02
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…
1 Counterintuitive Editing: Finding Balance Between Inner Reflection and Outer Action + Writing Tips for 2025 with Sarah Chauncey 44:19
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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Send us a text What’s holding you hostage or keeping you stuck? In Jessica Buchanan’s case, it initially seemed like the Somali pirates who held her hostage for ninety-three were her biggest problem. But as she completed a powerful exercise during her captivity, she realized the issues she faced were far deeper and ultimately more common than the kidnapping she endured. Join me and author, TedX speaker, book coach, and founder of Soul Speak Press, Jessica Buchanan, as we discuss the ways we dismiss our inner knowing, how to reclaim your voice, and how to write your truth as you discover the mountaintops in your emotional deserts. Episode Highlights 6:00: Finding Words for What Lives Inside Us 11:50: Mining Your Resilience 14:42: The Ways We Discount Our Voices 23:34: An Exercise to Reconcile Your Experiences 30:00: The Power of Supporting Other Writers 38:59: Deserts to Mountaintops Volume 3 42:39: Jessica’s Best Writing Advice Resources for this Episode: Jessica’s TEDx Talk Making Even The Smallest Mistake Filled Me With Terror. Then 2 Little Words Changed My Life Porches Retreat Jessica’s Bio: In her NYT Bestselling memoir Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six, Jessica details her experience as she was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Jessica is now a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, TEDx Speaker, and the founder of Soul Speak Press. Her upcoming book is an anthology titled Deserts to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood. Connect with Jessica Website: https://www.jessbuchanan.com/ Publishing Website: https://www.soulspeakpress.com/ In Her Words Collection: https://www.soulspeakpress.com/powerwithin Deserts to Mountaintops: https://www.desertstomountaintops.com/ To Learn More About Her Anthologies, Email: info@soulspeakpress.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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Send us a text How do you dive into the marrow of an experience we’ll all one day share, yet so many of us struggle to talk about? And how do you write into a topic so widely covered that it feels impossible to say something new? Today, I’m joined by Amy Lin, author of the stunning micro memoir Here After , as we tackle these questions head-on. Together, we’ll explore the raw realities of grief, how Amy’s memoir acts as a powerful container for this universal experience, the magic of the microform, and what it takes to create something experimental. Plus, I’ll share a transformative tool to expand how you see your stories—and uncover the truths hiding within them. Amy’s Bio: Amy Lin lives in Calgary, Canada where there are two seasons: winter and road construction. She completed her MFA at Warren Wilson College and holds BAs in English Literature and Education. Her work has been published in places such as Ploughshares and she has been awarded residencies from Yaddo and Casa Comala. Here After is her first book. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: The Unseen Shore (Part One) by Amy Lin Yi Shun Lai’s Post “People’s Names Are Important” Lily Be “The Donas of Humbolt Park” More about Lily Be It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People with Dr. Ramani Durvasula Episode Highlights 3:34: The Container of Grief 9:31: The “Good Signs” of Grief 13:00: Performative Grief versus the Reality of Grief 15:11: The Five Stages of Grief Debunked 23:45: The Power of Micro Memoir 36:34: The Story Neighborhood Exercise 40:34: The Marrow of Living 44:01: Amy’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Amy: Substack: https://atthebottomofeverything.substack.com/ Website: amydawnlin.com Instagram: @literaryamy TikTok: @literaryamy 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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Send us a text Today, I am grateful. Grateful for my fellow writers, all of you listeners, and for this podcast. In this episode, I am holding space for those who might be struggling with the Thanksgiving holiday while exploring how gratitude can ground us in the midst of life’s challenges. This episode reflects on: The duality of emotions surrounding holidays, elections, and the uncertainties in life. The transformative power of gratitude, especially during dark times, and how it can support mental health and resilience. How gratitude intersects with writing, helping authors find bright spots even in tough stories, creating balance and depth in their work. If you feel called to, please consider sharing your thoughts on the episode through reviews, texts, or comments on Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Episode Highlights: 2:00 How to Practice Gratitude 5:00 How Gratitude Practices Make You a Better Writer 7:00 My Gratitude and Shoutouts to My Listeners Some of My Listeners’ Favorite Episodes: More Than True Crime with Sarah Perry Recovering From Cults and Religious Trauma Through Writing with Tia Levings How to Stop Gaslighting Yourself with Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People with Dr. Ramani Durvasula Estrangement, Dementia, and the Fractured Memoir with Lara Lillibridge Self-Acceptance, Dating Disasters and Life After Loss with Debbie Weiss Caring for Your Nervous System and Creativity with Kirby Moore The Loneliness of Sibling Loss with Lynn Shattuck and Alyson Shelton 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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Send us a text When you hear the phrase hungry author, what does that mean to you? How might a hungry author approach their goals and what might they’re willing to do to achieve them? Join Sourcebook’s nonfiction editor Ariel Curry and ghostwriter Liz Morrow and me as we talk about the mindset writers need to succeed, how to stay hungry while working on your writing projects,, and the surprising new role self-publishing plays in the publishing industry on this week’s episode of the Writing Your Resilience podcast. Ariel’s Bio: Ariel Curry is a senior editor for nonfiction at Sourcebooks. As an editor, she enjoys brainstorming and outlining new book ideas, bringing clarity and purpose to prose, and helping authors build their self-efficacy. She lives in Chattanooga, TN, with her husband and rescue dogs, Enyo and Tenaya. Liz and Ariel wrote Hungry Authors: The Indispensable Guide to Planning, Writing, and Publishing a Nonfiction Book (Bloomsbury 2024) and host the weekly writing podcast, Hungry Authors. Liz’s Bio: Liz Morrow is an author, ghostwriter, collaborator, and thought partner for entrepreneurs, leaders, industry experts, and high-net-worth individuals. She has been writing professionally for over ten years, sold book proposals for multiple six figures, and published with “Big 5” publishers. She lives in Greenville with her husband, son, daughter, and goldendoodle. Highlights from this Episode 2 :38 Defining a Hungry Author 9 :31 Advice for Writers Struggling to Stay Hungry 14:43 Self-Publishing as the New Author’s Playground 26:23 What It Takes to Self-Publish Well 33:51 The Hungry Authors Approach to Author Platform 42:59 Ariel’s Best Writing Advice Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Ariel’s Substack, My Book is NOT My Baby You Don’t Have to Monetize Your Trauma by Kate McKean Saying Yes To Yourself as a Writer Hungry Authors Episode with Lisa, Liz, and Ariel Connect with Liz and Ariel: IG: @hungryauthors https://hungryauthors.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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Send us a text Is there an age when it’s too late to publish a book, forgive a person, or take a chance on yourself? Not if you’re Mildred Kirschenbaum. With the help of her daughter Gayle, Mildred is a 101-year-old Instagram sensation and debut author who is currently on a book tour. Join us as we discuss the challenges of mother/daughter relationships, how forgiveness turned Gayle and Mildred into best friends, and the secrets to lifelong learning and living vibrantly no matter your age. Mildred Kirschenbaum, a centenarian from Brooklyn, NY, has captured hearts as a social media influencer with her viral life advice, drawing from her rich life experiences, including starting a family post-WWII and founding a travel agency. Her book, Mildred’s Mindset: Wisdom from a Woman Centenarian , penned at 100, encapsulates her secrets to longevity and a joy-filled life. Known for her positive outlook and social nature, Mildred, with the help of her daughter Gayle, offers a refreshing perspective on embracing life’s every moment, inspiring readers globally with her wisdom and vibrant spirit. Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker, TV producer, writer, speaker, photographer, and forgiveness coach. She is the creator of several reality shows and has gained acclaim for her film Look at Us Now, Mother! which chronicles her journey to forgive her mother and transform their relationship. The film premiered on Netflix and has had a global impact. Her TEDx talk No More Mama Drama focuses on forgiveness. Another notable film, A Dog’s Life: A Dogamentary , premiered on HBO, portraying the heartwarming bond between dogs and humans through her own experiences with her Shih Tzu. Gayle's writings have been published in many outlets including The Huffington Post , Parade , Shondaland , and The Ethel (AARP). Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and are in many private collections. Kirschenbaum’s work has been featured widely in media outlets including The New York Times and NBC's Today Show . In this episode: 1:32: The Challenges in Mother/Daughter Relationships 9:23: Becoming Best Friends Who Don’t Always Agree 16:23: How Age and Experience Change Our Perspective 21:46: The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing 33:26: Why It’s Never Too Late Resources Mentioned During This Episode: Look at Us Now Mother Documentary Mildred Apologizes to Gayle Gayle and Mildred on ABC News: https://www.wpbf.com/article/boca-raton-grand-fluencer-shares-her-secret-to-a-long-life-at-101-years-old/62070512 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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Send us a text If you’re writing about a medical drama or other high-intensity journey involving another person, how do you write about these events without swallowing your story of transformation? What would you do if your agent’s feedback to you was “more chicken?” That’s exactly what parent advocate Kristin Jarvis Adams’s agent said after reading a draft of her memoir, The Chicken Who Saved Us . Join us as we explore the challenges of turning an animal into a primary character in your memoir, learning to appreciate the diverse ways we communicate, how to get past your vendetta mindset, and the power of finding the pinpoints of light in dark times. Kristin’s Bio: Kristin Jarvis Adams’ award-winning book, The Chicken Who Saved Us , received national attention in the Wall Street Journal and NBC News . Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post , ParentMap , Journey , The Autism Blog , and elsewhere. A Pacific Northwest native, she spends her days writing, working as a parent advocate for children with special needs, and chasing a flock of belligerent but loveable chickens around her backyard. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: Kristin’s Resources: https://kristinjarvisadams.com/resources/ How a pet chicken helped me understand my autistic son: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/02/02/how-a-pet-chicken-helped-me-understand-my-autistic-son/ Episode Highlights 2:21 Using a Chicken as a Primary Character 11:34 Writing About Another Person’s Disability 16:57 Getting Past the Vendetta Mindset 24:10 Balancing External Dramas with Internal Transformation 30:54 Kristin’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Kristin: website: https://kristinjarvisadams.com Instagram: @kristinjarvisadams Facebook: @thechickenwhosavedus 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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Send us a text November is Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, yet most siblings grieve alone. They’re told to be strong for their parents, or they get subtle, and, sometimes not so subtle, cues to move on. Yet the loss of a sibling is the loss of a lifetime, because it’s a relationship we expect we’ll have for most of our lives. Join me, Alyson Shelton, and Lynn Shattuck as we remember our brothers and talk about sibling loss, the challenges of living with disenfranchised grief, and how writing has helped us heal and maintain a relationship with our siblings even though they are gone. Alyson’s Bio: Alyson Shelton is an award winning screenwriter. Her essays have been published widely at outlets such as The NY Times, Ms., The Rumpus and more. She hosts a popular series inspired by George Ella Lyon’s poem, Where I’m From. The poem is also the inspiration for her memoir in progress. Lynn’s Bio: Lynn Shattuck grew up in a Southeast Alaskan rainforest and is now a Maine-based writer. She co-founded thelossofalifetime.com , a website for grieving siblings. Her essays have been featured in Elephant Journal, Human Parts, Al Jazeera , P.S. I Love You, The Fix , Vice and Mind Body Green. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: There’s No Escape by Alyson Shelton What I Want You to Say When I’m Grieving by Lynn Shattuck: My 20-Year-Old Brother Died By Suicide. Here's Why I Almost Joined Him by Lisa Cooper Ellison Lynn’s Where I’m From Poem Lisa’s Where I’m From Poem Alyson’s Where I’m From Poem Episode Highlights: 3:23 Silent, Unacknowledged Grief 7:45: The Impact of the Hierarchy of Grief 12:23 The Benefits of Writing about Sibling Loss 18:31: Grieving and Writing in Community 23:49 Building the Sibling Loss Anthology 32:48 Getting to Know Alyson and Lynn 35:23 Lynn and Alyson’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Lynn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064888772287 Substack: https://lynnshattuck.substack.com/ Connect with Alyson Website: www.alysonshelton.com Instagram: @byalysonshelton Where 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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Send us a text Many survivors of sexual abuse and assault silently carry questions about what happened to them. Am I truly a victim? Should I report what happened? If so, what are the steps? How do I disclose this to family members? Join me and Cheyenne Wilson, sexual assault advocate and author of We Are the Evidence , as we explore the power of breaking the silence around your experience, the importance of healing in community, and how to find the resources that are right for you. Plus, you’ll hear about the unlikely event that fired Cheyenne up and motivated her to write this book. Cheyenne’s Bio: Cheyenne Wilson, BSN, is a passionate advocate and author dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of sexual assault. At 29, she wrote We Are the Evidence: A Handbook For Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault . This groundbreaking resource features contributions from 25 experts, including therapists, lawyers, and survivors, offering a comprehensive guide to healing and resilience. With a background in social services and a career in nursing, Cheyenne combines her professional expertise with personal experience to create resources that validate and uplift survivors. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: What is Polyvagal Theory? A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings Recovering from Cults and Religious Trauma Through Writing with Tia Levings Episode Highlights: 3:40 Why Write Something Other Than a Memoir 5:45 Going from Crushed to Fired Up 9:12 The Power of Community and the Pain of The Friend Response 15:05 Finding a Community When You Don’t Know Where to Look 19:45 Writing a Nonfiction Book that Touches on Your Experiences 21:47 What If Your Assault Happened Decades Ago 26:45 Recruiting Experts and Survivors for Your Book 28:38: The Need to Continue Healing 31:26: Finding the Right Therapist 39:15: Cheyenne’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Cheyenne: Website: https://wearetheevidence.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreTheEvidence LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cheyenne-wilson-3a5041191 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 Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing
Send us a text Join me and Pushcart Nominee, TedX Speaker, and multi-passionate creative, Acamea Deadwiler, as we talk about normalized violence, how our attachment styles can influence the way we approach our memoirs, and the importance of connecting with your inner compass. During our conversation, you’ll also learn what transcendental meditation is and how Acamea used her TM practice while writing her memoir, Daddy’s Little Stranger , Acamea’s bio: Acamea Deadwiler is a Pushcart Prize nominated memoirist and essayist who received praise from Publishers Weekly and authored the memoir, Daddy’s Little Stranger . Her work has appeared in Bellevue Literary Review , North American Review , and Beyond Words Literary Magazine , among other publications. Acamea’s media features include the New York Post , Cosmopolitan , Bustle , and the FOX television network. She is also a TEDx speaker. Currently residing in Nevada, Acamea is an Indiana native. She is a fellow in the MFA program at Randolph College. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: How Different Attachment Styles Affect Relationships What is Transcendental Meditation Episode Highlights 1:00 The Stories We Carry 7:00 Dealing with Normalized Violence 11:29 Choosing the Right Moments When Trauma Is High 15:30 Writing About Abandonment 18:00 Attachment Styles and Storytelling 24:12: Essay Collections vs Memoir 28:00 Writing About Bad Behavior 35:19 Transcendental Meditation and Writing 41:50 Connecting With Your Inner Compass 43:00 Acamea’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Acamea: Instagram - @acamea Twitter - @acameald Website - acameadeadwiler.com Book - Daddyslittlestranger.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 Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing
Send us a text Join me and Debbie Weiss, author of the memoir Available As Is , as we discuss how multiple major losses impact the way we see ourselves and the world, the challenges of dating when you’re over fifty, and the most important thing new writers should consider when starting a book. Debbie’s Bio: Debbie Weiss is the author of the award-winning memoir “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love” about creating a new life after the loss of her husband and high school sweetheart of 32 years. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times’ “Modern Love” column and the Huffington Post among other publications. A former lawyer, she’s proudest of earning her MFA in creative writing at Saint Mary’s College of California in 2020 at age 56. She currently lives in Benicia, California where she can be found practicing yoga, hiking, and extolling the virtues of cheese. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: First Try the Pastrami, Then the Polyamory by Debbie Weiss When My Partner Of 32 Years Died, I Thought My Life Was Over. Here's How I Overcame My Grief. by Debbie Weiss Ann Garvin’s Tweet Thread: https://x.com/AnnGarvin_/status/1776564808482959499 Episode Highlights 2:00 Tackling a Story of Layered Grief 7:58 Finding Your Story's Essential Question 12:00 The Challenges of Dating Over 50 18:47 Getting What We Deserve 25:07 Publishing a Modern Love 29:47 Tempering Your Expectations 34:20 Debbie’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Debbie: https://debbieweissauthor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/debbie.hansen.9 https://www.instagram.com/debbie_weiss_author/ https://substack.com/@debbieweiss 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 Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing
Send us a text What would you do if an experience you’d long dreamed of was not only not what it’s cracked up to be, but at times miserable? Would you own up to the challenges or pretend it’s as great as you imagined Join me and Megan Williams, author of One Bad Mother as we explore the challenges of being vulnerable on the page, the realities of modern motherhood no one wants to talk about, and a key book-launch lesson every author needs to know. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: Mom Rage by Minna Dubin Ordinary Insanity by Sarah Menkendrick Episode Highlights 2:00 The Challenge of Being Vulnerable on the Page 6:00 Protecting Yourself from Friendly Fire 8:30 Structuring Around a Theme 15:33 The Challenges of Modern Motherhood 23:39 Book Launch Tips 26:00 Megan’s Writing Tip Megan’s Bio: Megan Williams is the author of One Bad Mother: A Woman’s Search for Meaning in Motherhood and the Police Academy. After graduating from Haverford College, Megan received her Ph.D. in English from Temple University and taught at Lafayette College and Santa Clara University. She has moved across the country—never landing in the middle—three times in twenty years. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, who runs Blue Dog Bakery and keeps their teenage twins, rescued cat, horse, and mastiffs full of treats. Connect with Megan: Website: meganwilliamsauthor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1347114175&mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottoisking LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-williams-6585844a/ TikTok: @Onebadmother One Bad Mother: A Mother's Search for Meaning in the Police Academy a book by Megan Williams (bookshop.org) 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 Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing
Send us a text If you have a complicated relationship with someone, how do you write about them? Should you craft a linear memoir that reads more like a journey or write something that mirrors your experience? Join me and Lara Lillibridge, author of Girlish , Mama, Mama, Only Mama , and The Truth of Unringing Phones , as we explore the impact of estrangement on the memoir writing process, how to protect your heart as you write about painful experiences, the power of publishing your story, as well as the a-ha Lara had about which part of the writing process actually heals you. Lara’s Bio: Lara Lillibridge (she/they) is the author of The Truth About Unringing Phones: Essays on Yearning; Mama, Mama, Only Mama: An Irreverent Guide for the Newly Single Parent, and Girlish: Growing Up in a Lesbian Home,. Lara is a Creative Nonfiction Editor for HeartWood Literary Magazine. She holds an MFA from West Virginia Wesleyan College and is a mentor for AWP’s Writer to Writer. In this episode: When can non-linear storytelling play a role in writing about fragmented relationships? Advice for balancing dark and light moments in memoir writing to present a full picture of the relationship. The importance of audience connection and feedback as a source of resilience during the book launch period. The healing power of revision. Tips for organizing and structuring non-linear memoirs. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: The True Meaning of Success with Courtney Maum Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life by Kao Kalia Yang New York Times article on Consent by Jill Ciment Episode Highlights 1:00 COVID’s Impact on Our Creativity 3:15 Structuring an Estrangement Story 8:45 Crafting a Nonlinear Memoir 15:00 Protecting Your Heart as You Write How Estrangement Impacts Us 24:00 The Healing Power of Publishing Your Story 30:23 Lara’s Best Writing Advice Connect with Lara Website: http://laralillibridge.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/Only_Mama Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lara.lillibridge Instagram/Threads: https://www.instagram.com/LaraLillibridge 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 Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing
1 Caring for Your Nervous System and Creativity with Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Kirby Moore 47:33
Send us a text 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: 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: 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 Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing
Send us a text Like it or not, our family history shapes who we are. What if lost portions of your history are holding you back? What lengths would you go to recover this history, understand it, and then turn your discoveries into a memoir? Join me and author of the memoir Starry Field, Margaret Juhae Lee, as we explore the impacts of intergenerational trauma on our identity, the challenges of writing a researched memoir, staying motivated over the long haul, and the problem of getting an agent too soon. Margaret’s Bio: Margaret Juhae Lee is an Oakland-based writer and a former literary editor of The Nation magazine. She has been the recipient of a Bunting Fellowship from Harvard University and a Korean Studies Fellowship from the Korean Foundation. She is also a Tin House alum and has been awarded residencies at the Mesa Refuge, Anderson Center, and Mineral School. In 2020, she was named “Person of the Year” by the Sangcheol Cultural Welfare Foundation in Kongju, South Korea, for her work in honoring her grandfather, Patriot Lee Chul Ha. Her articles, reviews, and interviews have been published in The Nation, Newsday, Elle, ARTnews, The Advocate, The Rumpus and Writer's Digest. In this episode: How to navigate the challenges of writing a memoir that spans multiple generations and historical events. The importance of structure in memoir writing and how to achieve it. The emotional impact of sharing family stories and intergenerational trauma. Practical advice for balancing journalism and narrative memoir writing. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: Starry Field with Margaret Juhae Lee and Grace M. Cho Interview for the Korea Society Episode Highlights 4:00 Why Explore the Past? 7:00 The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma 9:00 The Role of Stories in Identity Formation 15:00 Maintaining Your Momentum Over the Long Haul 20:00 Getting an Agent Too Soon 22:00 Structuring a Researched Memoir 26:00 The Miracle of the Memoir Process 29:00 Turning Yourself into a Character 35:00 Understanding Situation versus Story Connect with Margaret: Website: www.margaretjuhaelee.com Instagram: @mjuhae Twitter: @margaretjuhae LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-juhae-lee-2b95905/ 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 Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing
1 The True Meaning of Success and The Multiple Paths to Publishing Your Book with Courtney Maum 1:10:01
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پخش در آینده پخش در آینده لیست ها پسندیدن دوست داشته شدSend us a text What does it take to become a professional writer with a published book? More importantly, what does it take to become a happy writer? Join multi-genre writer and book coach Courtney Maum and me as we discuss writer mental health, the key ingredients in an author brand, what success really means and how you can achieve it, as well as the number one skill all authors need to cultivate. Courtney’s Bio: Courtney is the author of five books, including the groundbreaking publishing guide that Vanity Fair recently named one of the ten best books for writers, BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL and the memoir THE YEAR OF THE HORSES, chosen by The Today Show as the best read for mental health awareness. A writing coach, director of the writing workshop “Turning Points,” and educator, Courtney's mission is to help people hold on to the joy of art-making in a culture obsessed with turning artists into brands. Passionate about literary citizenship, Courtney sits on the advisory councils of The Authors Guild and The Rumpus and runs a bestselling Substack on publishing conundrums. You can sign up for her weekly newsletter and online masterclasses at CourtneyMaum.com In this episode: 3:00 The Importance of Protecting Your Mental Health 6:45 The True Measure of Success 15:00 Understanding Your Yeses and Nos 19:50 Building Brand Assets for Your Author Platform 28:50 Navigating the Realities of the Publishing Industry 42:00 The Impact of Health Challenges on Our Identity 60:00 Having Faith in Yourself Resources Mentioned During This Episode: Making Art Inside Delicious Darkness Last Night an ENT Saved My Life Exploring the Loneliness Epidemic with Athena Dixon How to Stop Gaslighting Yourself with Ingrid Clayton Official Transcript Connect with Courtney: Website: courtneymaum.com Substack:https://substack.com/@courtneymaum Instagram: @cbmaum 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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