Poddin' My Noggin E9 - Writing to Heal: Teri Petz's Journey of Empowerment & Write-Therapy Workshops

Get in touch with Teri: Contact form: https://www.worksofbeauty.ca/contact.html Sales page: https://www.worksofbeauty.ca/write-your-heart-out/write-your-heart-out-workshops To My Ancestresses by Mary Siever: https://www.worksofbeauty.ca/beautiful-divine-women/to-my-ancestresses-by-mary-siever Moments Of Grief free download: https://books2read.com/u/47QMka Works Of Beauty Website: https://worksofbeauty.ca Poetic Encouragement on Substack https://teripetz.substack.com A Piece Of Her Heart Facebook Page https://facebook.com/A-Piece-Of-Her-Heart-110045413936711 A Piece Of Her Heart Book Universal Link https://books2read.com/u/4XrGo9 Moments Of Grief Free Book Universal Link https://books2read.com/u/47QMka Write Your Heart Out Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555702944976 Write Your Heart Out Instagram https://shorturl.at/ceEKS Teri Petz Smashwords Profile https://smashwords.com/profile/view/TeriPetz Tell It Like It Is Poets Facebook Page https://facebook.com/tellit.like.it.is.poets/ Tell It Like It Is Poets Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@tellitlikeitispoets1352 Tell It Like It Is Poets Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tellitlikeitispoets/ Summary In this conversation, Teri Petz discusses her journey from retirement to pursuing her passion for writing and hosting writing workshops. She shares her experience of burnout and the realization that she needed to change her life. Teri also talks about the healing power of poetry and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for sharing personal stories. She highlights the Owl Acoustic Lounge and its open mic nights as a platform for people to express themselves through poetry. Finally, Teri explains the structure and purpose of her writing workshops, which provide a therapeutic and healing space for participants to explore their feelings and experiences through writing. In this conversation, Teri Petz discusses her workshops that use writing as a tool for emotional expression and healing. She explains how writing can provide a safe outlet for unresolved feelings and allows individuals to address situations they may not be able to confront directly. Teri emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for sharing and receiving feedback. She also highlights the therapeutic approach of the workshops and the option for participants to keep their writing private or share it with the group. Teri's work is rooted in feminism and the power of feminine energy, and she encourages individuals to recognize their power and embrace their truth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:16 Retirement and Pursuing Writing 04:19 The Challenges of Self-Employment 06:37 The Trade-Offs of Traditional Employment 09:43 The Healing Power of Poetry 12:03 The Owl Acoustic Lounge and Open Mic Nights 15:33 Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment 23:08 Details of the Writing Workshops 24:31 Writing as a Tool for Emotional Expression 25:00 Writing as a Safe Outlet for Unresolved Feelings 25:34 Channeling Emotions through Writing 25:46 Sharing and Receiving Support in a Group Setting 26:38 Private Sharing and One-on-One Sessions 27:06 Structure and Guidance in the Writing Process 28:16 Creating a Supportive Environment for Sharing 29:08 The Therapeutic Approach of the Workshops 29:38 The Option to Share or Keep Writing Private 29:59 Releasing and Letting Go of Written Emotions 31:21 The Cost of the Workshops 31:57 Supporting Writers and Artists 32:53 Signing Up for the Workshops 33:19 Recognizing the Power of Feminine Energy 34:18 Terry's Website and Artistic Forms 35:13 Underselling Terry's Work and Impact 36:12 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing 37:16 Embracing Feminism and Divine Feminine Power 38:22 Future Focus on Feminine Power 42:07 Substack as a Platform for Writers 45:42 Upcoming Trip and Workshop Setup 46:26 Free eBook for Grief 47:11 Appreciation for the Interview and Future Connection 48:21 Closing Remarks