Why Liz Sjaastad Wrote Her Memoir to Break Generational Trauma

On this week’s podcast episode of Authority On Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Liz Sjaastad to discuss her powerful memoir You’re Too Young to Understand. Liz shares how her parents’ struggles with schizophrenia, alcoholism, and PTSD shaped her journey, and how writing became a decade‑long process of healing, compassion, and forgiveness.✨ Tips shared in the episode:Writing can be a tool to process grief and traumaFeedback and community support help overcome self‑doubtCompassion and understanding can break cycles of generational painYour upbringing does not define your futureThis heartfelt conversation is a reminder that storytelling can destigmatize mental illness, foster empathy, and empower others to reclaim their narratives.🔗 Visit Liz’s website: http://www.lizsjaastad.com/mediaDive into the journeys of standout experts exploring how their books and speaking platforms helped them carve out their own Category of One in Authority On Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast):Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@authorityondemand Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/authorityondemand/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authority_on_demand/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/authorityondemandcompany/ Captivate - https://feeds.captivate.fm/authorityondemand/ #AuthorityOnDemand #PodcastInterview #LizSjaastad #MemoirWriting #GenerationalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SchizophreniaDestigmatization #WritingCommunity #AuthorsJourney #StorytellingForHealing #TraumaRecovery