#43 Healing Through Writing with Multi-Genre Author Lisa M Billingham

In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I welcome multi-genre author Lisa M Billingham. We discuss Lisa's writing journey, the healing power of storytelling, and the importance of intuition in the creative process. Lisa shares her experiences with writing as a means of mental health recovery, the inspiration behind her various books, and the role of nature in fostering creativity. The conversation also touches on Lisa's workshops in prisons and the impact of writing on personal growth and self-awareness.In this episode: Writing as a powerful healing mechanism Writing from the heart and being authentic Facilitating personal growth and expression in workshops Finding creative inspiration in everyday lifeIn 2020, Lisa wrote her debut novel, Katie, A New Chapter, a self-help work of fiction based on her life experiences. She touches on mental health, abuse, and trauma in her story. In 2024, Lisa released her first children’s book, Sedrick’s Adventures in Hopeland.As an inspirational speaker, Lisa openly shares her story and speaks on topics such as being authentic, building confidence, and developing great mental wellbeing. Please connect with Lisa on her social media channels or visit her website to learn about her love of writing and how she uses it to facilitate healing for herself and others.   Website⁠ LinkedIn ⁠Instagram Pinterest Good Reads profile Amazon profileLisa is open to collaborations and strives to bring love, light, and inspiration to those around her.Podcast Chapters00:00 The Journey of a Multi-Genre Author02:53 Writing as a Healing Process06:07 Intuitive Writing and Self-Discovery10:58 Inspiration Behind Diverse Stories19:02 The Creative Process and Publishing Journey23:13 The Power of Taking a Break28:51 Nature as a Creative Catalyst35:53 Writing Workshops in Prisons41:04 Writing from the Heart: Healing Through Storytelling46:43 Connecting with Readers and Future Projects_ _ _A new episode is released every Saturday at 8 am.Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from. Please connect with me on your preferred platform by ⁠visiting my links page Access a free journal planner Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection newsletter