🎙️ Resilient Voices & Beyond Podcast: Season 3, Episode 35Title: "More Stories = More Connection, and More Connection = More Healing"In this profound and heartfelt episode, host Michael D. Davis-Thomas dives into the transformative power of storytelling and resilience with the remarkable Dr. Liz DeBetta. Together, they explore the pivotal moments that have shaped their journeys of healing and advocacy.Dr. DeBetta, an adoptee and renowned author of Adult Adoptees & Writing to Heal: Migrating Toward Wholeness, shares her inspiring story of uncovering and confronting the trauma of maternal separation. Her breakthrough moment in 2015, when she began to write about her adoption experience, opened the door to profound healing and personal growth.The conversation delves into Dr. DeBetta's groundbreaking approach, Migrating Toward Wholeness©, a trauma-informed expressive writing process designed to help adoptees and others reconnect with their stories and find healing. She discusses the impact of her award-winning solo show, Un-M-Othered: A Story of Adoption & Patriarchy, and how it fosters connection and validation for adoptees and their loved ones.Michael and Dr. DeBetta emphasize the importance of community and connection in overcoming isolation and healing from trauma. Through writing, storytelling, and shared experiences, they explore how telling our stories can lead to deeper connections and lasting transformation.Key Topics Discussed:The healing power of writing and storytellingThe seven parts of trauma healing within Migrating Toward Wholeness©Overcoming isolation through community and connectionThe universal application of expressive writing for healingBalancing personal storytelling with helping othersGuest Bio:Dr. Liz DeBetta is a writer, performer, and trauma-informed coach who has dedicated her life to helping others heal through expressive writing. She is the creator of Migrating Toward Wholeness© and the author of Adult Adoptees & Writing to Heal. Dr. DeBetta is a member of Actor's Equity, SAG-AFTRA, and serves as an Affiliate Faculty member at the University of Michigan's Institute for Research on Women and Gender.Connect with Dr. Liz DeBetta:🌐 Website: lizdebetta.com📘 Book: Adult Adoptees & Writing to Heal: Migrating Toward Wholeness📱 Facebook: @Dr.LizDeBetta📸 Instagram: @dr.liz.debetta💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Liz DeBettaTakeaways for Listeners:The power of storytelling in fostering connection and healingPractical writing prompts to explore your own storyResources and community for those feeling isolated or struggling with their journeyJoin us for this empowering episode as we celebrate resilience, connection, and the journey toward wholeness.

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