Ep. 1092 – Using Art, Writing, and Creativity to Heal From Loss with Erica Richmond (@pixiepaperdoll7)

Ep. 1092 – Using Art, Writing, and Creativity to Heal From Loss with Erica Richmond (@pixiepaperdoll7)

June 15, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Erica Richmond discusses using art and writing as tools for healing from grief.

“Our grief is not linear. Our grief is not written in this perfect front to back story. Grief is all over the place, and it's messy, and it's hard. But there's also there's so many joyful moments that you can find in it if you look.” – Erica Richmond Today’s featured author is a mom, speaker, writing coach, and the founder of Open Sky Stories, Erica Richmond. Erica and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, writing as emotional healing, the power of creative community, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Erica discovered her love for writing and her daily rituals for putting out her best work How did writing her children’s book series help Erica better understand her own anxiety and help kids talk about big feelings, emotional wellbeing, and healthy boundaries How she created online and local writing groups to combat the isolation writers often feel Her advice for navigating the complex journey of grief, especially for parents who have lost their spouse or co-parent Erica’s Site: https://www.openskystories.com/ Erica’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09S5477RD/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by…

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