EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 13 MIN
I Met the Woman I Always Wanted to Be, and She Was Me: On Living—and Writing—as Our Truest Selves (Ep. 12)
from The Soul and Science of Great Writing with Mara Eller · host Mara Eller
What if the person you’ve always wanted to be… is already inside you?In this episode, I share a personal essay (a mini-memoir) about a weekend in New York City that changed how I see myself—and how we become who we’re meant to be.I explore:The tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becomingWhy transformation is less about dramatic events and more about daily choicesHow the way we live and the way we write are deeply connectedPlus, I offer a writing prompt to help you explore (or imagine) a moment when you felt most like yourself—and use it to catalyze your own metamorphosis.If you're ready to step more fully into your truest, boldest self—both on and off the page—this episode is for you!Mentioned in this episode:Read the original essay on SubstackJoin my email listSend me a text message with your questions or comments!___________________________________Come join the discussion!InstagramTikTokThreadsSubstackAnd visit my website to learn more about my editing services, book coaching, and upcoming courses.
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What if the person you’ve always wanted to be… is already inside you? In this episode, I share a personal essay (a mini-memoir) about a weekend in New York City that changed how I see myself—and how we become who we’re meant to be. I explore: The tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becomingWhy transformation is less about dramatic events and more about daily choicesHow the way we live and the way we write are deeply connectedPlus, I offer a writing prompt to help you explore (or imag...
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