Permission to Write: On Shame, Silence, and Finding Your Voice with Robin Finn

In this episode, Robin Finn, the author of the article Why So Many Women Struggle to Write - and What’s Really Behind It (speaker/workshop facilitator of both of our 1st annual SoMeDocsLeadership conference here and the second annual SoMeDocsWriters) discusses the struggles women face in writing, emphasizing the internal conflicts related to worthiness and societal expectations. She introduces the concept of 'limiting beliefs' and how perfectionism can hinder completion of writing projects. Finn shares personal anecdotes about overcoming shame and judgment in her writing journey and highlights the importance of community and mentorship. She advocates for writing as a healing tool and calls for changes in the publishing industry to better support women's voices.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/podcastOUR DIRECTORIES → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directoriesTakeaways:The struggle to write often stems from feelings of unworthiness.Judgment is a significant barrier to creative expression.Perfectionism can lead to incomplete writing projects.Societal norms pressure women to be quiet and polite.Personal experiences can fuel powerful writing.Dismantling limiting beliefs is crucial for writers.Community support enhances the writing experience.Writing serves as a form of self-care.The publishing industry often overlooks women's stories.Women’s voices and experiences deserve more representation.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Writing Struggles for Women01:25 The Internal Conflict of Worthiness03:05 Understanding Misslexia and Perfectionism04:39 Societal Expectations and Gender Norms06:28 Personal Experiences of Internal Barriers08:34 Dismantling Limiting Beliefs10:38 The Importance of Community and Mentorship12:29 Impact of Publishing Industry on Women Writers14:00 Writing as a Tool for Healing15:44 Changes Needed in the Literary WorldSend us a message to tell us what you loved about the show!Doctorsonsocialmedia.com, or SoMeDocs for short, is a healthcare omnimedia platform committed to promoting autonomy for the individuals in healthcare. Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss our new articles, episodes, or events: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe. Contact us anytime, at [email protected]  (please note that we receive many emails and may not respond to all).