In this compelling episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore the healing power of creative expression with Nadine Ellis—author, university lecturer, and medical academic. From enduring childhood and marital abuse to discovering her autism diagnosis later in life, Nadine opens up about how writing became her lifeline. Her debut poetry collection, The Grey Between, officially released on 16th July 2025, is a raw and evocative mirror for anyone navigating trauma, grief, or identity. Tune in for a deeply personal conversation about finding your voice, even in silence, and embracing creativity as a form of survival.
About the Guest:Nadine Ellis is a poet, medical academic, and university lecturer whose work blends personal narrative with therapeutic insight. Diagnosed with autism in adulthood, Nadine uses writing to process life’s challenges and has published her first poetry book, The Grey Between on 16th July 2025. Her work invites readers to look inward, feel deeply, and heal through authentic expression.
Key Takeaways:
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Nadine's writing journey began in childhood and became a tool for sanity during trauma and chaos.
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Her recent autism diagnosis helped her understand why self-expression through writing was vital to her well-being.
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The Grey Between, released on 16th July 2025, is more than poetry—it’s emotional testimony, self-healing, and artistic resistance.
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Nadine encourages everyone to discover their own creative outlet—whether through writing, gardening, cooking, or stillness.
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She challenges the belief that creativity is a privilege, advocating instead that even the smallest acts of self-expression are deeply healing and accessible to all.
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Her featured poem on PTSD, “Not Looking for the Seeing,” brings listeners into the visceral world of memory, trauma, and recovery.
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Above all, Nadine’s message is clear: start where you are, be kind to yourself, and don’t wait for permission to express what’s within.
Connect with the Guest:
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Website: www.nadineellis.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadineellispoetry/
Book Release:The Grey Between by Nadine Ellis was officially released on 16th July 2025. It is now available online. Explore this powerful collection of poetry that gives voice to pain, transformation, and healing.
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