Special Bonus Episode: Brad joins Kevin to discuss his course “Writing the Soul”

What does it mean to write from the soul? In this special conversation, Brad Wetzler joins Kevin to explore the deeper dimensions of writing, storytelling, and the essence of soul. Brad shares insights from his new course, *Writing the Soul*, and discusses how memoir can be a powerful path to self-discovery and healing.   Together, they unpack what it means to write from a place of honesty and vulnerability, the connection between body and storytelling, and how writing can transform our relationship with trauma, memory, and meaning.   What You'll Learn in This Episode:  - What “soul” really means and how it shows up in our writing andlives  - Why soul writing is different from traditional writing—andwhy it matters  - How writing can help us heal from trauma and emotionalwounds  - The role of the body in storytelling—why memory lives inour muscles as much as our minds  - How to get unstuck when fear, perfectionism, orself-judgment take over  - Why writing is a sacred practice and how it can be a portalto self-understanding   Key Takeaways:  - Writing from the soul means writing from lived truth, notjust crafting polished narratives.  - The body holds stories. Paying attention to physicalsensations can unlock deeper storytelling. - Healing through writing happens when we give shape to theunspeakable—on our own terms, at our own pace. - Powerful writing moves beyond events to explore meaning,change, and emotional depth.  - Writing is an act of devotion. When we approach it withpresence, it can become a lifelong conversation with ourselves and somethinggreater.   Learn more and sign up here:https://bradwetzler.com/writing-the-soul-with-brad-wetzler/ Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.comFollow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram:@behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at: www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin’s substack:https://allconviction.substack.comGet your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharingvarious stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number ofstories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, moreempathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do notnecessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in anyway. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute formedical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.