Ep. 45 - The Art of Writing: Embodying Authenticity and Finding Connection in Your Stories with Lisa Weinert | Replay

Investment of Self: Type ‘C’ Transformation with Kathy Washburn - Conversations about People Pleasing, Self-Empowerment and Personal Growth

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Weinert, founder of Narrative Healing, a Mind Body Writing Program. Lisa shares her journey from growing up in a storytelling-rich environment to working in corporate publishing and eventually developing a writing practice that integrates mind and body for personal healing. We delve into the transformative power of writing, discuss her new book 'Narrative Healing, Awaken The Power of Your Story,' and explore the six stages of her program: awaken, listen, express, inspire, connect, and grow. Lisa also highlights the importance of creating a safe, sacred practice for writing, the role of community, and choosing trusted individuals for sharing our stories. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the therapeutic potential of writing and how it can lead us to a more connected, authentic self.

In this episode, Kathy and Lisa discuss:

• Writing as a healing practice
• Integrating mind and body practices
• Choosing a trusted person
• Embodying storytelling through yoga
• Awakening emotional stories
• Creating safe writing spaces

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More About Lisa Weinert

• Visit Lisa’s website
• Purchase Lisa’s book: Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story

Lisa Weinert founded Narrative Healing, a mind-body writing program to integrate her 10 years of experience in book publishing and her experiences as a yoga teacher, in 2016. Weinert’s workshops, courses, and coaching has taken her to renowned centers of mindfulness and healing, including The Rubin Museum, Wesleyan University, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and Omega Institute of Holistic Studies, and has since become a global online community. Her work has also been featured in Yoga Journal and Human Shift Magazine. She writes about mindfulness, personal growth, wellness, and the healing power of writing. NARRATIVE HEALING: Awaken the Power of Your Story (Hachette Go, 2023) is her first book. More information can be found at: lisaweinert.com and narrativehealing.com.

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