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October 17, 2025 31 mins

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I'm joined by book coach Stephanie Mitchell as we explore how writing can be a powerful outlet for healing emotional wounds. She shares how writing can be a form of self-expression and recovery, and offers insight into why writing is such a transformative tool for working through trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue. Whether you're a seasoned writer or not, this conversation offers something for everyone.

Topics We Cover:

  • Why writing is such a powerful tool for emotional and psychological healing

  • The unique benefits of different types of writing—poetry, journaling, songwriting, storytelling

  • What to do if you feel like “you’re not a writer” or fear doing it “wrong”

  • How writing can support trauma recovery, grief processing, and compassion fatigue

  • Simple writing prompts and exercises anyone can try 

  • How to approach writing when you’re emotionally overwhelmed or feeling blocked

Resources Mentioned: 

Stephanie's website

Download her free workbook here

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Get additional resources to manage compassion fatigue: 

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Visit my free virtual calming room here

Check out my Group Coaching Program for Compassion Fatigue here

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