Don't Burn Your Journals Yet: Finding Yourself on the Written Page

About this episode

Constance and Lori discuss the value of writing as a tool for growth and reflection with writing coach Ellen Blum Barish.

Constance and Lori speak to Ellen Blum Barish, a writing coach and memoir author. Even if writing is not your thing, listen in to our lively conversation about leaning in to this form of creativity as a tool for growth and reflection as we age. For starters, we discuss the hidden value of writing for people who don’t like to write. Ellen suggests looking through the old stuff we tuck in drawers and stash away in closets and think about the stories they have to tell. Also, think about using ph...

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Hosts: Constance Bauer, Lori Dube

Guest: Ellen Blum Barish

Topics covered

• writing
• creativity
• personal growth
• reflection
• aging

Keywords

• writing
• memoir
• creativity
• personal growth
• reflection
• aging
• stories

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