About this episode

Charlotte Guest and Adam Young discuss the importance of understanding and transforming your personal story for healing and connection.

Make Sense of Your Story with Adam Young The personal story of your life matters. So does living a whole and healed life. Your past experiences have shaped your brain in countless ways. Your present-day life looks and feels the way it does because of your past. Yet, you can explore your past, transform your present and look to the future with hope. This podcast will get you started in how to do just that. Listen in as Charlotte and Adam talk about how you can: Adopt a posture of curiosity and kindness toward your story Experience relationships where you can be your true self Understand, express and regulate your emotions Bring any anger and disappointment to God and receive comfort Find true connection with others Engaging your story helps you experience true healing and freedom. Now is the time to dig deep, to see the truth your story reveals about you and discover the different future, full of freedom, that you desire. To reach Adam: Home - Adam Young Click here to purchase Adam’s book: Make Sense of Your Story Click here to find out more about The Allender Center To reach Charlotte: Charlotte Guest

People in this episode

Host: Charlotte Guest

Guest: Adam Young

Topics covered

• personal story
• healing
• emotional regulation
• relationships
• self-discovery
• curiosity

Keywords

• personal story
• healing
• emotions
• relationships
• self-improvement
• curiosity
• freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Allender Center

Products: Make Sense of Your Story

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