Heather, I just listened to your podcast with Evelyn Skye. As I commented on her page - I feel as if we are kindred spirits. Your words are words I have said to my class at the cancer center, to my midlife ladies who drink wine while they journal - to my writing students that I coached for book coach practicums. And this piece - written beautifully and with so much information.
I am currently research vagal reconditioning and how our stories lose their way from brain to gut. Such a large connection that vagal nerve!
Oh my gosh, reading this was medicine. It is SO GOOD to hear about the work you’re doing and the connections you’re making. And, wow, that vagal reconditioning research - that’s absolutely huge. Looking forward to connecting more!
Thank you. I will keep you updated. The work you do with Highlights Foundation sounds so interesting. I teach a journaling through grief group as well - and I have seen how writing can transform grief - even within the hour class.
(*researching ) I wish Substack let us edit comments.
Heather, I just listened to your podcast with Evelyn Skye. As I commented on her page - I feel as if we are kindred spirits. Your words are words I have said to my class at the cancer center, to my midlife ladies who drink wine while they journal - to my writing students that I coached for book coach practicums. And this piece - written beautifully and with so much information.
I am currently research vagal reconditioning and how our stories lose their way from brain to gut. Such a large connection that vagal nerve!
It is so nice to meet you here on Substack.
Oh my gosh, reading this was medicine. It is SO GOOD to hear about the work you’re doing and the connections you’re making. And, wow, that vagal reconditioning research - that’s absolutely huge. Looking forward to connecting more!
Thank you. I will keep you updated. The work you do with Highlights Foundation sounds so interesting. I teach a journaling through grief group as well - and I have seen how writing can transform grief - even within the hour class.
(*researching ) I wish Substack let us edit comments.
This was so nuanced, and wise, and lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Aw, thanks so much, Michelle! You know I love writing these…