From the Hart by Janet Hart Leonard: Finding Joy, Grace, and Purpose Through Life's Detours

In this episode of My Friend Writes, Kim sits down with author, columnist, and storyteller Janet Hart Leonard to discuss the life-changing power of writing, faith, forgiveness, and sharing your story.For more than 20 years, Janet has written a weekly newspaper column that has encouraged readers through life's joys, disappointments, detours, and unexpected blessings. Together, Kim and Janet explore what happens when we finally stop trying to earn approval, learn to trust God's leading, and embrace the wisdom gained through life's hardest seasons. In this conversation, you'll hear about:Writing through divorce, financial hardship, and personal reinventionDiscovering purpose in unexpected placesThe healing power of journaling and storytellingWhy your words matter, even when you feel unqualifiedBuilding meaningful community as a writerLearning to love the woman you've becomeThe importance of faith during life's disappointments and detoursWhy it's never too late to write your storyWhether you're a writer, a woman navigating a new season of life, or someone wondering if your story matters, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, laughter, and hope.Connect with Janet Hart Leonard through her books When the Heart Speaks and From the Heart and follow her ongoing writing journey. Read a follow-up piece and discover more about Janet at https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/my_friendwrites/2026/6/3/from-the-hart