Beyond the Page 12 | Nancy Jasin Ensley on Healing Through Storytelling

Some stories are written to entertain.Others are written because they need to be told.In Episode 12 of Beyond the Page, Steve welcomes author, artist, educator, and former nurse Nancy Jasin Ensley to discuss her deeply personal memoir, The Tire Swing: A Memoir About Survival.Nancy shares the experiences that inspired her book, the challenges of writing about trauma, and how storytelling became an important part of her healing journey. She also reflects on careers in nursing and education, raising a family, embracing creativity later in life, and encouraging others to find hope through writing.Together they discuss:The inspiration behind The Tire SwingWriting memoir with honesty and compassionHealing through storytellingBalancing truth with vulnerabilityNursing, teaching, and caring for othersCreativity after life's hardest momentsPublishing a deeply personal storyAdvice for aspiring memoir writersFinding hope after adversityWhether you're a reader, writer, or someone who believes stories can change lives, this conversation is a powerful reminder that sharing our experiences can help both ourselves and others.Guest: Nancy Ensley https://nancyjasinensley.com/Page Chewing BlogBecome a Page Chewing MemberPage Chewing ForumJoin Captivate.fmJoin PodMatchWant to be a guest on Page Chewing? Send Steve a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17812034246205083f1bfa4f1Send a message via SpeakPipePodcast equipment used (Amazon Affiliate links):Rodecaster DuoRode PSA1+ Professional Studio ArmRode Procaster Microphone