Deborah shares her story of being bedridden for three years—misdiagnosed, dismissed, and cut off from the life she once knew. But instead of giving up, she turned inward, channeling her pain into something powerful: a Broadway-scale musical and a character named Paisley the Porcupine who teaches kids (and grown-ups) about the power of self-worth. “Quills up,” she says, is the reminder we all need when it’s time to protect our truth and stand in our strength.
They talk about the difference between self-worth and self-esteem, the impact of childhood narratives, and how creativity isn’t just a passion, it’s a path to remembering who you are. Whether it’s theater, writing, music, or movement, pursuing what lights you up can be the most radical form of healing there is.
Tune in if you’ve ever felt silenced, sidelined, or small, and are ready to take your power back, one creative spark at a time.
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Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Creativity
(02:38) Deborah's Journey from Bedridden to Broadway
(05:23) The Power of Creativity in Healing
(08:06) The Self-Worth Initiative and Its Impact
(11:13) The Story of Paisley the Porcupine
(14:00) Reclaiming Power and Self-Worth
(17:05) The Role of Empathy and Sensitivity
(20:01) The Importance of Community and Support
(22:40) Final Thoughts on Healing and Creativity
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This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.
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