Episode 45: The Art of Writing: Embodying Authenticity and Finding Connection in Your Stories with Lisa Weinert | Replay
In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Weinert, founder of Narrative Healing, a Mind Body Writing Program. Lisa shares her journey from growing up in a storytelling-rich environment to working in corporate publishing and eventually developing a writing practice that integrates mind and body for personal healing. We delve into the transformative power of writing, discuss her new book 'Narrative Healing, Awaken The Power of Your Story,' and explore the six stages of her program: awaken, listen, express, inspire, connect, and grow. Lisa also highlights the importance of creating a safe, sacred practice for writing, the role of community, and choosing trusted individuals for sharing our stories. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the therapeutic potential of writing and how it can lead us to a more connected, authentic self.
In this episode, Kathy and Lisa discuss:
Writing as a healing practice
Integrating mind and body practices
Choosing a trusted person
Embodying storytelling through yoga
Awakening emotional stories
Creating safe writing spaces
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Elisa Weinert and Narrative Healing
01:50 Personal Journey and Transformation
05:20 The Power of Writing and Body Connection
07:59 Healing Through Writing and Yoga
13:07 Sharing Stories and Building Connections
25:52 The Importance of Trusted Listeners
33:49 Understanding Narrative Therapy
34:26 The Importance of Sharing Your Story
35:30 Finding the Right Person to Share With
37:09 The Role of the Listener
42:06 Stages of Narrative Healing
45:07 The Power of Positive Emotions
46:16 Integrating Past and Present
53:21 Creating a Personal Writing Practice
57:34 Final Thoughts and Reflections
If Lisa was a pill, what effect would she want to have on someone?
Lisa wants others to feel their own worthiness
More About Lisa Weinert
Purchase Lisa’s book: Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story
Lisa Weinert founded Narrative Healing, a mind-body writing program to integrate her 10 years of experience in book publishing and her experiences as a yoga teacher, in 2016. Weinert’s workshops, courses, and coaching has taken her to renowned centers of mindfulness and healing, including The Rubin Museum, Wesleyan University, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and Omega Institute of Holistic Studies, and has since become a global online community. Her work has also been featured in Yoga Journal and Human Shift Magazine. She writes about mindfulness, personal growth, wellness, and the healing power of writing. NARRATIVE HEALING: Awaken the Power of Your Story (Hachette Go, 2023) is her first book. More information can be found at: lisaweinert.com and narrativehealing.com.
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