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

Send us Fan MailIn 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 practiceIntegrating mind and body practicesChoosing a trusted personEmbodying storytelling through yogaAwakening emotional storiesCreating safe writing spacesRead the extended shownotes hereMore About Lisa WeinertVisit Lisa’s websitePurchase Lisa’s book: Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your StoryLisa 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. Subscribe to Sense of Peace (Kathy's Substack) today! RECEIVE the attention you need to reconnect with your purpose. Click here to learn more about individual coaching with Kathy!If this resonated, the most generous thing you can do is share it with one woman who needs to hear it. One share grows this community more than any algorithm.Follow the show on your favorite platform, and come find me on Substack at senseofpeace.substack.com — that’s where the deeper conversation lives.And if you’re ready to stop just listening and start doing this work — visit kathywashburn.net. I’d love to talk with you. Until next time — keep investing in yourself. It is always, always worth it.#SpreadMadLove