SHE RECOVERS®
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Episode 72: Writing Our Way Home with Ann Dowsett Johnston
Episode 72: Writing Our Way Home with Ann Dowsett Johnston
Episode 72: Writing Our Way Home with Ann Dowsett Johnston
Thursday 23rd March 2023
Ann Dowsett Johnston reveals how writing can aid recovery by helping us find our voice and heal. Tune in to SHE RECOVERS Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Words: Ann Dowsett Johnston on Writing and Recovery
Writing your way home means actually getting under your own rib cage and finding what is essential to you.
What if the key to your recovery lies in the power of your own words? In this enlightening episode of the SHE RECOVERS Podcast, bestselling author Ann Dowsett Johnston shares her belief that writing can be a transformative tool in the journey to healing. Ann, known for her impactful book 'Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol', brings her experience as a journalist and psychotherapist to guide listeners through the process of using writing as a means of recovery.
Ann dives into the concept that at the heart of good writing is finding your unique voice. She encourages listeners to dig deep, unearth their hidden stories, and give voice to their experiences. Writing, she suggests, is not just about putting words on paper but about discovering parts of ourselves we might have kept buried. This episode is part of the Mental Health Monday series, where the focus is on personal recovery stories, practical tools, and holistic mental health approaches.
Throughout the episode, Ann provides practical advice on how to start writing your recovery journey. From beginning with small scenes to building your 'writing biceps', she offers tips that are accessible even to those new to writing. She also touches on the importance of inciting incidents in narratives and how these pivotal moments can shape a compelling story. Ann’s discussion isn't just for those looking to publish their work.
She emphasizes that writing can be a deeply personal and healing process, helping individuals understand their past and overcome feelings of shame. Whether it's through letters to loved ones or personal journaling, writing can be a way to communicate emotions that are hard to speak out loud. Join Ann Dowsett Johnston and SHE RECOVERS co-founder Dr. Dawn Nickel in this engaging conversation that highlights how writing can help us heal, find our voice, and shape our own stories.
Tune in and discover how you can start writing your way home.