Episode 160 GG Renee Hill on Reclaiming Your Narrative

About this episode

GG Renee Hill discusses her new book and the importance of rewriting personal narratives through writing.

“I discovered a narrative though my journaling,” says author, creative coach and workshop leader GG Renee Hill. “Writing is a place I can be raw and honest with myself.” In this episode, we speak with GG about her new book, Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative . We talk about * How to rewrite a victim narrative * The intersections of creativity and psychology * How to build your capacity to be vulnerable * How to discern when, where and why to share your story * The role of hope in creative practice * The importance of breaking the silence around mental health GG Renee Hill is an author, creative coach, and workshop facilitator whose work centers writing as a tool for healing, self-discovery, and creative expression. Her mission is to help others enrich their lives and communities through the transformative power of the written word. She is the author of Self-Care Check-In: A Guided Journal to Build Healthy Habits and Devote Time to You (2020) and A Year of Self-Reflection Journal: 365 Days of Guided Prompts to Slow Down, Tune In, and Grow (2021). Her most recent book, Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative was…

People in this episode

Host: Christie Aschwanden

Guest: GG Renee Hill

Topics covered

• narrative
• self-discovery
• creativity
• vulnerability
• mental health
• writing

Keywords

• narrative
• journaling
• self-discovery
• vulnerability
• mental health
• creative practice
• writing workshops

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadleaf Books

Books & works: Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative, Self-Care Check-In: A Guided Journal to Build Healthy Habits and Devote Time to You, A Year of Self-Reflection Journal: 365 Days of Guided Prompts to Slow Down, Tune In, and Grow

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