Episode #180: Owning Our Story! Featuring Marsha Vanwynsberghe
“I had to come to a space of learning how to own my own story, like my part of the story, and learn how to share that and leave everyone in integrity, because that's the most important part. Perhaps If we need to keep everyone in integrity if we're sharing parts of ourselves. And as I did that, I started to understand how powerful our stories were.”
Martha Vanwynsberghe
Storytelling Business Coach | Speaker | Author | 2 xs Podcaster
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Sharing personal stories with others can have many positive benefits, both for ourselves and for those around us. Here are just a few of the ways that sharing our personal stories can be beneficial:
1. Builds connections: Sharing our personal stories can help us build connections with others. When we open up about our experiences, we allow others to see a different side of us, and we create opportunities for empathy and understanding. This can help us build stronger relationships with those around us.
2. Encourages vulnerability: Sharing personal stories can also encourage vulnerability, which is an important aspect of personal growth. When we share our struggles and challenges with others, we show that it's okay to be imperfect and that we all face struggles at some point in our lives.
3. Provides perspective: Sharing our personal stories can also provide perspective, both for ourselves and for others. By reflecting on our experiences and sharing them with others, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. And when we listen to the stories of others, we can gain a broader perspective on life and the human experience.
4. Inspires others: Sharing personal stories can also inspire others. When we share our successes and triumphs, we show others what's possible and motivate them to pursue their own goals and dreams. And when we share our struggles and how we overcame them, we give others hope and encouragement.
5. Fosters healing: Finally, sharing personal stories can be a powerful tool for healing. When we share our experiences with others, we can release the emotions that we've been holding onto and find closure. And when we listen to the stories of others, we can offer support and validation, which can be incredibly healing.
In conclusion, sharing our personal stories with others can have many positive benefits. Whether we're building connections, encouraging vulnerability, gaining perspective, inspiring others, or fostering healing, sharing our stories can help us grow, connect, and thrive. So don't be afraid to open up and share your experiences with others – you never know who you might inspire or how you might be impacted by their stories in return.
“You can't share your story with someone else until you can come to this space of owning all of your parts.”
Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse that tore her family unit apart. Marsha has been published 7xs, most recently with her co-platform, Every Body Holds A Story, and she is on a mission to continue to help women and men to speak, share and publish their stories.
She joins Audley on The Audacious Living Podcast to discuss the immense impactwe can have on others by sharing our stories, how we can know when we’re ready to share our stories and why each of us should take responsibility and own our story.
To learn more about Marsha and her work or to listen to her podcast, click the here.
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