**BONUS EPISODE** Turning Adversity into Art: Deborah Weed on Creativity, Healing, Self-Worth, and Paisley the Musical!

This week, we’re closing out our summer creativity series with a conversation that will leave you inspired to pick up the pen, paintbrush, or microphone—or whatever creative outlet has been calling to you.I’m joined by Deborah Weed, storyteller, producer, and creator of musicals and movements that ignite self-worth. After a life-altering misdiagnosis left her bedridden for years, Deborah found a new calling: helping others transform pain into creative expression. Through her award-winning children’s books, live performances, and her upcoming Paisley the Musical, she’s showing the world how storytelling can heal, empower, and set us free.In this episode, we talk about:❤️‍🩹 How Deborah turns adversity into creativity and meaning❤️‍🩹 Why expressing your story can be deeply healing—for you and those who witness it❤️‍🩹 The psychological and somatic shifts that happen when we give voice to our inner worlds❤️‍🩹 How theater and storytelling help audiences process emotion, build empathy, and reclaim self-worth❤️‍🩹 The cultural power of movements like Paisley the Musical to change how we see ourselves and one anotherIf you’ve been feeling stuck, doubting your creativity, or wondering if your story even matters—this conversation is here to remind you that it does.Resources & LinksFollow Deborah on Instagram: @deborah.weedPaisley the Musical: Website | YouTubeCasting Call for Paisley the Musical: Website | YouTubeBooks: Paisley’s Last Quill | The Luckiest PennySend us Fan Mail Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book HereFree Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn MoreMeditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen HereWatch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch HereFollow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcastSubscribe so you never miss an episode. Email [email protected] or DM @healingherstorypodcast on Instagram.