ReStorying the Self: A Journey of Trauma, Compassion, and Healing

 

Embracing the Full Self: A Journey of Restorying and Self-Compassion with Meghann Perry

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the Peripatea podcast, host Heather engages in a deeply moving conversation with Meghann Perry, a renowned storyteller and recovery coach. Meghann shares her transformative journey of navigating addiction, trauma, and recovery. She delves into the power of storytelling as a means of healing and self-compassion, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming and reintegrating all aspects of oneself, including past selves. Meghann reflects on her experiences from profound sadness to the pressures of public speaking and how she has learned to forgive and embrace her whole self. Together, they discuss the process of 'restorying' one's narrative to find a deeper truth and meaning, offering hope and inspiration to all those on their own paths of healing and self-discovery.

 

 

Connect with Meghann:

Website: https://www.meghannperry.com/

Instagram @meghann_perryx

Connect with Heather:

Website: https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/
IG: @ditchedthedrink

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Self Centered Drinking to Expansive Recovery with Tricia Lewis
Season 2 Episode 8
1:05:35

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:30 Welcoming Meghann Perry

01:12 The Power of Storytelling

03:16 Meghann's Journey and Challenges

05:52 Complexities of Public and Personal Life

09:18 Embracing Past Selves

13:41 The Path to Self-Compassion

18:16 Rewriting Personal Narratives

27:54 Transformative Storytelling

37:11 Reflecting on the Past: Digging Deep

38:00 Healing and Self-Compassion

38:28 Facing Fears and Intentions

42:51 Embracing Tenderness and Storytelling

46:12 The Power of Restorying

49:21 Forgiveness and Radical Acceptance

01:02:21 Navigating Sadness and Joy

01:07:27 Connecting and Sharing Stories

More Episodes...