(REPLAY) How to Use Writing as a Tool for Emotional Healing with Mari Candela

In this conversation, Riva and Mari explore how poetry and journaling can help you process emotions, integrate difficult experiences, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may have gone quiet.Mari shares her healing journey, and how writing became a structured way to access feelings she couldn’t speak out loud - and what happened when she lost that ability.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why writing can feel safer than verbal processingHow poetry bypasses overthinking and connects you to the bodyHow putting language to emotion helps the brain organize overwhelming experiencesSimple ways to begin using writing as a healing practiceStudies on expressive writing show improvements in emotional regulation, immune function, and stress resilience. When we give our experiences language, we create containment — and containment creates safety.If you’ve ever struggled to name what you’re feeling, this episode offers a practical and gentle starting point.Connect with Mari Send us Fan Mail Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book HereFree Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn MoreMeditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen HereWatch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch HereFollow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcastSubscribe so you never miss an episode. Email [email protected] or DM @healingherstorypodcast on Instagram.