When Worlds Collide, Surrender—with Sarah Elizabeth Mangiarelli

“Storytelling gives significance.” That’s why Sarah Elizabeth Mangiarelli took the brave step of putting her life story (so far) into a teaching memoir book, When the White Picket Fence is No Longer Enough.  Her book is full of funny, surprising, heart-breaking & inspiring stories. And there are even synchronicities that some would call miracles. You can hear some of them in our interview. And you’ll learn the one simple journal prompt that kicked off her whole journey. Jump to 10:00 to hear more about Sarah’s coping strategies for surrendering control with a feeling of safety … & to 36:00 for what’s coming next.  Like she says, “I don’t think the lesson is ever over.” || Connect with author Sarah Elizabeth Mangiarelli at her blog or website. || And specially for Tune In listeners:                                      • First 25 listeners can get a FREE e-book version of Sarah’s                                    book by writing, “Tune In,” at her contact page.  || 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.  || LISTEN NEXT: Hear more about writing as healing in our conversation with author Jillian Abbey. … Stay tuned for even more on the therapeutic power of storytelling with our upcoming guest J.D. Murgalo—& find our first conversation with him now.