What helps you find hope in your darkest hours?
For our guest in this week’s episode of From Survivor to Thriver, it’s writing. Krystal Clark found that when she writes her fantasy novels, she finds a great amount of healing from the trauma of her past.
Join us as Krystal shares her journey of resilience and personal growth. She shares how the trauma she experienced in her childhood led to her becoming a successful career coach and fantasy writer. She also shares her thoughts on emotional resilience, the power of being seen, and the impact of doing the things you love.
Krystal Clark believes she has a unique story from her childhood molestation, the lack of parental support, suicidal ideation, and anxiety to the coping mechanisms she used to numb the pain. At one point, she couldn’t even see past her wedding day.
Along the way, she found that her children were her saving grace even through the struggles of motherhood. She has used her trauma, day-to-day stress, and personal thoughts to create great fantasy stories with metaphors built into each character and plot. Krystal’s books are more than just another fantasy adventure. They are real-life scenes reimagined into the impact and influences that put us on certain paths—with decisions come consequences.
Hosting her Moving with Meaning podcast and writing has helped Krystal and others relate to her message… "I'm not alone" and "I got you”.
In today’s episode, we cover:
- The healing Krystal found through writing
- The mental health struggles stemming from traumatic experiences in Krystal's life
- Krystal’s passion for emotional resilience
- The crucial role of self-awareness in emotional intelligence
- The difference between responding and. reacting
- The power of being seen and heard by those around you
- How Krystal's journey as a career coach transformed her life
- The art of listening and not just waiting to talk
- The impact of doing things you love
We hope you enjoyed this conversation with Krystal! You can find all of her resources and check out her books on her website!
Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Links:
Visit Krystal’s website: https://movingwithmeaning.com/
Visit our website
Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com
Quotes:
“As I was writing, it was just freeing. It helped me release all of these negative thoughts and feelings. And I just found hope. I found purpose in all of my past trauma and where I am today.” -Krystal
“None of us have to go it alone.” -Erik
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