S8: Episode 463. The Power of Writing in Your Healing Journey with Nadine Kenney Johnstone

This week on Radically Loved, Tessa talks with Nadine Kenney Johnstone about using writing and journaling as a tool for healing. Dealing with pain and struggle is never easy. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and lost during your healing journey. Sometimes, you may even forget that dealing with pain affects the people around you. If you cope with it unhealthily, it could strain your relationships. But if you heal properly, it'll also help others heal, which is what writing and journaling do. This episode is brought to you by: Inside Tracker 20% off the entire InsideTracker store! Head over to www.insidetracker.com/LOVED to get started Kitsch Get 30% OFF anything and everything! Visit www.mykitsch.com/loved Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1. Find out how writing and journaling can help you process your pain. 2. Discover Nadine's effective writing and journaling tips for your healing journey. 3. Learn the importance of rest and self-care for writers. Episode Highlights [01:55] Nadine’s Memoir [04:28] Acknowledging the Brutal and the Beautiful [07:19] Handling Love and Loss [16:01] Writing and Journaling as Self Care [22:10] Using Fiction in Your Healing Journey [25:55] How to Start Writing [30:10] Writer Workouts and Retreats [36:30] Journaling Tips [40:11] Getting Proper Rest Resources: ●Connect with Nadine Kenney Johnstone: ○Website: https://nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/ ○Sign up for Writer Workouts: https://nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/workshops ●Connect with Tessa Tovar: ○Website: https://tessatovar.com/ ○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ ○LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/ ○Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirl ○Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio/id1483077110 ●Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts. ●Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic! ●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff! ●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I’ll send it right away! ●Stay updated! ○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ ○Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta ○Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie ○TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta