Narrative as Medicine: A Brush with the Afterlife with Author Sally Dukes

"My heart was very loud... it would gurgle and swirl. People could hear me before I entered a room." In this inspiring episode, psychotherapist, educator, and author Sally Dukes joins us to discuss her powerful memoir, "drummer girl," and the life-changing journey that shaped it.  Born with a congenital heart disorder (CHD), Sally faced a near-death experience at a young age—a moment in the "Orange Machine" that forever transformed her understanding of life, death, and the "Purple Love" of the afterlife. In this heartfelt and intimate audio feature, Sally explores: - The Therapeutic Journey: How her childhood trauma and heart journey guided her path as a therapist. - Inner Stillness & Outer Travel: How meditation, travel, silence, and deep self-reflection became a pilgrimage toward truth. - Storytelling as Medicine: The process of writing a memoir as a tool for self-discovery and healing. - Being Present: Navigating today’s distraction-filled world by leaning into silence and stillness. From the medical threshold to meaningful journeys in the outer world, this thoughtful discussion offers comfort, perspective, and encouragement for anyone navigating loss, change, or their own spiritual path. Pre-Order "drummer girl" (Launching March 17, 2026) and learn more about Sally Dukes at https://www.sallydukes.com/