65: creative composting: healing trauma through creative self-expression and nonlinear storytelling
From Healing is the Best Revenge by Karina Hagelin
September 4, 2025 · 11 min · Season 2 · Episode 13
About this episode
Karina discusses her creative practice of creative composting and how it aids in healing trauma through self-expression and storytelling.
in this episode, i talk about my creative practice, which i call creative composting & how creative self-expression can be profoundly healing, not just for yourself but for fellow survivors. we also touch on sharing your story: how to decide which parts to share, the nonlinear nature of survivor storytelling, affirmations for sharing your story, and more. this is a juicy one! Links Shop zines, stickers, art, & more Sign up for Karina’s newsletter Subscribe to Karina's Substack Follow Karina on Instagram Karina's website Free Resources Community care plan template CPTSD coping skills guide Self-care plan template
People in this episode
Host: Karina Hagelin
Topics covered
- creative composting
- healing trauma
- creative self-expression
- nonlinear storytelling
- survivor storytelling
- sharing your story
Keywords
- trauma
- self-expression
- storytelling
- healing
- survivors
- affirmations
- creative practice
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