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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 25 MIN

How Storytelling Helped Alan Katz Heal from Trauma and Find Purpose

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

How can storytelling help people heal from deep emotional wounds?In this powerful conversation, Alan Katz, acclaimed writer and producer behind Tales from the Crypt, shares how storytelling became a pathway to healing, self-discovery, and purpose. Alan opens up about his personal journey of facing trauma through creative expression and how turning pain into narrative helped him reconnect with himself and others.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ Why storytelling is a powerful tool for emotional healing🧠 How vulnerability creates deeper human connection🎭 How creativity can help transform trauma into meaning🌱 Why Alan founded Costard & Touchstone to help others share their storiesIf you have ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure how to share your truth, this conversation will remind you that your story has value and purpose.👉 Explore Alan Katz’s podcasts and more:https://costardandtouchstone.com#Storytelling #Healing #MentalHealth #Podcast #AlanKatz #TalesFromTheCrypt #CreativeExpression

How can storytelling help people heal from deep emotional wounds?In this powerful conversation, Alan Katz, acclaimed writer and producer behind Tales from the Crypt, shares how storytelling became a pathway to healing, self-discovery, and purpose. Alan opens up about his personal journey of facing trauma through creative expression and how turning pain into narrative helped him reconnect with himself and others.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ Why storytelling is a powerful tool for emotional healing🧠 How vulnerability creates deeper human connection🎭 How creativity can help transform trauma into meaning🌱 Why Alan founded Costard & Touchstone to help others share their storiesIf you have ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure how to share your truth, this conversation will remind you that your story has value and purpose.👉 Explore Alan Katz’s podcasts and more:https://costardandtouchstone.com#Storytelling #Healing #MentalHealth #Podcast #AlanKatz #TalesFromTheCrypt #CreativeExpression

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