What Your Handwriting Says About You with Graphologist, Tracey Trussell [E]

*WARNING: In this episode we discuss themes of suicide and violent behaviour. If you need to, please take care of yourself, whether that means listening when you feel ready, skipping certain parts or reaching out for support. In this episode of the Life of Letters podcast, host Laura Edralin engages with graphologist Tracey Trussell to explore the fascinating world of handwriting analysis. They discuss the principles of graphology, how handwriting reflects personality traits, and the emotional insights that can be gained from analyzing written samples. Tracey shares compelling stories from her practice, illustrating the profound impact of handwriting on personal understanding and relationships. The conversation also touches on the importance of maintaining handwriting skills in a digital age and concludes with a practical analysis of Laura's and Jane Austen's handwriting samples, revealing insights into their characters and emotional states. To find out more about Tracey - and to purchase a signed copy of her book ‘Life Lines’, visit: www.handright.co.uk/ or connect with Tracey on Instagram @traceytrussell. You can also find Tracey's book "Life Lines" here on Amazon (this is an affliate link which will give a small commission back to Laura).  Things mentioned in today's episode: British Institute of Graphologists Images of Handwriting samples Healthline Article, Writing Benefits on Health, 17 Jul 2023 Study: Jama Network Open, 14 Jul 2023 Guardian Article: Adrian Chiles Writing Pen to Paper After 35 Years, 15 Jan 2025 Guardian Article: Losing the Ability to Write By Hand, 21 Jan 2025 If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it - it really helps others discover the podcast - thank you! Connect with me on Instagram @thelifeofletterspodcast to continue the conversation, share your own lettering journey or suggest topics you'd love to hear about in future episodes.