Using Writing to Build Emotional Intelligence, Self-Trust, and Self-Love with Elizabeth Perlman, Founder of the Intuitive Writing Project

In this episode of Voice Lessons, I had the pleasure of chatting with Elizabeth Perlman, founder and executive director of the Intuitive Writing Project. Elizabeth has devoted her life to empowering teenage girls by helping them discover their strengths and trust their voice through intuitive writing workshops and coaching sessions. 

We explored her journey from a teenage girl who used writing as a form of personal expression and healing, to leading transformative writing programs for teenage girls today. Elizabeth shares how her passion was ignited by personal experiences and the loss of a close friend, which kept her connected to the teenage mindset. 

She discusses the importance of self-trust and how writing can act as a tool for emotional intelligence and resilience. We also get into the nuts and bolts of her writing workshops and the unique Amherst Writers & Artists Method, which encourages participants to embrace their authentic voices. Throughout the conversation, Elizabeth's enthusiasm and dedication to empowering the next generation to shine, makes this episode a must-listen for those interested in the transformative power of using writing to find your unique voice.

Key Topics:

• Can you live your life without telling your story?
• How Elizabeth used writing to process grief and loss at a young age
• How writing supports people in building emotional intelligence, self-love, self-trust, and more
• Starting the Intuitive Writing Project
• Creating a space for girls to express themselves and find joy and fun in writing
• What is the Amherst Writers & Artists Method (AWA)?
• Why traditional writing education teaches you to be an editor, not a writer
• The AWA creator’s motivation behind developing this writing method
• Writing raw and exposing your truest self is like writing in the nude–sharing that vulnerability is powerful
• Finding and claiming your unique creative voice starts with making time for it
• The Pennebaker Protocol for writing

Connect with Elizabeth online:

Website: https://www.elizabethperlman.com/

The Intuitive Writing Project: https://www.intuitivewritingproject.org/

Email: [e-mail]

Youth Empowerment Coach: www.elizabethperlman.com/youth-empowerment

Instagram: @intutivewriter 

Linkedin: Business - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-intuitive-writing-project/

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Find more from Jill:

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Website: https://www.thewritersrefuge.com/

Writing Coaching Programs: https://www.thewritersrefuge.com/coaching

Sign up for my free 3x weekly writing session: write to [e-mail] for ZOOM info

Special thanks to LVDY for allowing us to use their song, Saltwater, in the intro and outro of the podcast!