Episode #18 Turning Trauma into Power Through Storytelling

3 Things You Will Learn in this Episode:How a traumatic assault can send someone down a dangerous spiralWhy storytelling is so much more than sharing your storyThe surprising reason creativity and human connection are your greatest tools for moving through difficult timesDr. Xanthe Golenko is an Australian-born facilitator, researcher, and creative practitioner with nearly 20 years’ experience across academia and industry in health, ageing, and community wellbeing.Based in France since 2024, Xanthe leads storytelling events, workshops, and retreats that explore identity, lived experience, and collective power. She helps people find a deeper sense of meaning across their lifespan.Xanthe is the founder of Getting Artsy After 50, a platform exploring how creativity, collaboration, and community can enhance wellbeing in midlife and beyond. She maintains an active arts practice in painting and mixed-media sculpture, and is a published author on creative arts, health, and intergenerational practice.Website: Getting Artsy After 50 https://gettingartsyafter50.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xanthe-golenko-b0993752/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getting_artsy_after_50/