Welcome to our special Podcasthon edition of The F.E.E.L Podcast! This is our first time participating in Podcasthon, a global podcasting event that unites voices to raise awareness and funds for meaningful causes. We’re thrilled to spotlight Herstory Writers Network, a nonprofit transforming lives through the power of memoir writing and storytelling.
Host Melissa Crook is joined by Erika Duncan, founder and artistic director of Herstory Writers Network, and Helen Dorado Alessi, organizational consultant and longtime advocate of inclusive narrative spaces. Together, they share how Herstory uses writing as a tool for healing, empowerment, and social change—offering workshops that welcome all voices, from survivors of trauma to community leaders and emerging writers.
Discover how Herstory's writing circles (both in-person and virtual) are fostering empathy, emotional resilience, and authentic connection. This episode dives into the power of inclusive storytelling, the impact of shared narratives in community work, and why your voice—yes, yours—deserves to be heard.
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Keywords: memoir writing, healing through writing, storytelling for change, Herstory Writers Network, nonprofit spotlight, trauma recovery, emotional healing, writing workshop, diversity in the arts, women’s empowerment, community storytelling, inclusive writing circles, Podcasthon, empathy through storytelling, expressive arts therapy
Blog Excerpt: We are featuring Herstory Writers Network, a nonprofit organization that utilizes the art of memoir writing to connect with people in the community. The network originated in Long Island, NY but has since grown to be accessible from anywhere, offering both in person and remote writing circles.
Ways to Engage: Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Attend a writing workshop, share your writing in an online forum, or anything that puts yourself out there as a storyteller. Read other people’s stories, comment on them, and make them feel seen and heard.
Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 25:15 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 36:25 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 45:00 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:10:39 )
Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 or complete our contact form here: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact
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