
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

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