Summary: <p>In episode two of Flourish & Bloom podcast, host Katie Dutcher speaks with Amy Eden Jollymore, writer and journal-writing advocate. Our broad topic "Knowing Who You Are" — is huge, and it’s hugely important. Amy shares about surviving and thriving after a traumatic childhood, and she models how sharing your story is important not just for the teller, but as a gift for those who would benefit from hearing it. We spoke about various ways to explore and claim our identity, including the alchemy of journal writing. You’ll find some tips here for getting started with self-reflective writing! (Music and sound by Adil Ech-Chahi)</p> <p>More about Amy Eden Jollymore:</p> <ul> <li>Sign up for her newsletter at <a href="https://www.amyedenjollymore.com/"><u>www.amyedenjollymore.com/<br> </u></a> </li> <li>Get <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Self-Healing-Book-Curiosity-Compassion/dp/0986306304/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+kind+self-healing+book&qid=1570322395&sr=8-1"><u>The Kind Self-Healing Book<br> </u></a> </li> </ul> <p><em>Also mentioned in this episode, the work of Marylene Cloitre and the book: “Wounds Into Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma” by Tirzah Firestone.</em></p> <p>This conversation took place live as part of<a href="https://www.katiedutcher.com/fbc"><u> Flourish & Bloom Collective</u></a>, a cozy online group for mindfulness and personal growth hosted by Katie Dutcher. Katie is a teacher of mindfulness and meditation, and one of the founders of<a href="https://www.montereybaymeditation.com/"><u> Monterey Bay Meditation Studio</u></a>. In this podcast, listen in to interesting and authentic conversations between folks who are practicing mindfulness, courage, and compassion, and learning to be with ourselves exactly as we are.</p> <p>Get Support in Knowing Who You Are <a href="https://www.katiedutcher.com/fbc"><u>Join Flourish & Bloom Collective!</u></a> Together, we’re exploring through writing prompts, meditation, reflection, and weekly calls. We’re learning and practicing together. Get in on all the action in this cozy group - start your monthly or annual subscription now and see what it's like to Learn ~ Connect ~ Transform together.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-dutcher/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-dutcher/support</a>
