What if your heartbreak became your most powerful story?
In this inspiring episode of Flying Upstream, host Kristyn Medeiros sits down with Deborah Jean Rogers—multi-award-winning author and story coach—to explore how a painful breakup led her to reclaim her voice through the healing power of writing.
Deborah shares how journaling became her daily ritual of self-discovery, helping her move from emotional turmoil to becoming a bestselling author and purpose-driven coach. Together, they unpack the emotional, spiritual, and creative power of storytelling, and why authenticity and vulnerability are key to personal transformation and connection.
Whether you're a coach, writer, or someone simply craving clarity and healing, this conversation will help you:
See your story as sacred
Understand why your first draft doesn’t need to be perfect
Learn how to write even while still healing
Discover why your voice is needed in the world
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your pain into purpose, or how to write from a place of empowerment, this episode will give you the tools and soul-centered inspiration to begin.
✨ Connect with Deborah Jean Rogers:Ready to explore the power of your own story? Follow Deborah for writing prompts, story coaching, and soulful encouragement to help you write from the heart and heal through words.
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Your story matters. Let Deborah help you tell it. 💫
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💫 Loved this conversation? Keep the journey going…
Visit the new Flying Upstream blog — where raw reflections, soulful storytelling, and behind-the-scenes insights meet. Dive deeper into personal growth, healing, and purpose-led living with Luisa’s weekly entries.
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Because your journey deserves to be witnessed—from the inside out. 💖
00:00 — The Power of Storytelling
06:38 — Healing Through Writing
11:11 — Embracing Your Unique Story
14:04 — From Hollywood to Personal Storytelling
16:49 — Vulnerability and Authenticity in Storytelling
19:40 — Transformations Through Storytelling
24:17 — Starting Your Writing Journey
29:19 — Flying Upstream Outro
🌟 Listen now to unlock the healing and transformational power of your story.
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