THIS is Living—with author-advocate Jillian Abby

Meet our next guest, Jill:Jillian Abby is an award-winning author, storyteller, and advocate. Her memoir, *Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet*, was selected by *Good Morning America* as one of their recommended reads, earning praise for its authenticity and courage. In addition to her own writing, Jillian is a collaborative ghostwriter for leaders at Fortune 100 companies and individuals with inspiring stories, helping them share their voices with the world.  Her engaging insights can be found on Substack at *Reframe with Jillian Abby* and across social media @JillianAbbyAuthor. In our conversation on Tune In, we got to hear about Jill's journey:- her formative years as a self-strict perfectionist- why she says "climbing to the top of Supposed-to Mountain" left her "still so unsatisfied"- how she turned from CPA to massage therapist (in what she calls her Goldilocks era)- the breakthrough that came—in 2 parts—while receiving cranio-sacral therapy- her thoughts on "writing as a mindfulness practice" (& why she also calls it "cheap therapy")- exactly why she feels like she is finally fully living Something you should also know about Jill: Whether writing or championing inclusivity, she is dedicated to helping others embrace their truth and live authentically.|| Connect with this episode’s guest at:   • Substack (check out her Queer Abby Q&A section of her Reframe newsletter) • Instagram (with weekly body doubling for writers!) || SUPPORT OUR SHOW while supporting yourself: Visit our affiliate sites Big Life Journal & Generation Mindful to find products like journals, Calm Down Corner kits, lesson plans & posters & even parenting communities to help you #feelandheal with #moodtools … or visit our affiliate SensaCalm for weighted blankets & plushies—& lots of other sensory tools—for kids & grownups alike. || Meet our show SPONSORS: Coach Kiki & My Moody Daybook.