When the World Fell Apart, We Wrote

Five Years of Narrative Healing™: What Comes Next.

Hi friends,

At a time when the world felt overwhelming—and I felt powerless over almost everything—one thing was clear: I could help people write.

From that single purpose, the Narrative Healing™ community was born—five years ago, in the heart of lockdown.

I created a container: a space to soothe our nervous systems, to bring us back to a rest-and-restore state, so we could access our stories and write together.

Because I knew then, as I know even more deeply now:
When we write, we heal. And we need each other.

In those early days, I was teaching from my living room—while neighbors banged pots and pans outside every night at 7, and each moment stretched into a terrifying kind of forever.
But at noon each day, I knew exactly where I needed to be: leading a mindfulness practice, offering a writing prompt, and gathering with whoever showed up.

Those simple gatherings carried me through.

And while the world looks different today, the need for spaces like this has not changed. In many ways, it feels even more vital—to have a place to return to ourselves, to each other, and to the stories that carry us forward.

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A New Season: The Narrative Healing™ Studio is Coming to Substack

For the past few years, the Studio has been an intimate, private sanctuary inside our Kajabi community—a place for weekly creative prompts, community connection, and gentle tending of the writing life.

Starting June 15, the Studio will have a new home here on Substack—offering a softer, steadier way to stay close to your creative voice.

What You’ll Find Inside the New Studio:

• Weekly Creative Prompts and Practices
  Gentle, generative invitations to return to your voice and deepen your writing practice.

• Monthly Live Labs with Me
  A blend of Yoga for Writers and Pop-Up Creative Labs—live sessions where we connect breath to story and body to page.

• Ritual Library: A Living Archive of Narrative Healing™
  A curated collection of signature classes, series, and workshops—designed to be returned to again and again. These seasonal rituals offer grounding, insight, and creative companionship whenever you need it.

• Early Access + Member Discounts for Retreats and Workshops
  Be the first to know when doors open—and receive special pricing as a member.

Membership: $49/month or $490/year (save two months)
Patron tiers are available for those wishing to offer deeper support. And if cost feels like a barrier, please just reach out—sliding scale options are always available. No forms, no proof, just a conversation.

Because we heal through storytelling.
We grow in community.
We return to the page—and to ourselves.
And your presence makes this possible.

🌀 Weekly prompts and practices begin the week of June 15
🌀 Our first Live Gathering will take place in early July

Become a Studio Member — Upgrade to Paid Subscription

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Not sure which path is right for you?

The Studio is a place to practice in community—a gentle, consistent space to return to your voice, week after week.

The Salon is a high-touch mentorship space—one powerful sanctuary for your writing life, designed to support real growth, deep connection, and creative transformation.

A Gentle Invitation for Deeper Mentorship

If your heart is longing for more—real-time coaching, live feedback, creative strategy, and a close circle of fellow writers—The Salon is also here for you.

Inside The Salon:

• Weekly Live Labs

• Monthly Expert Workshops

• Monthly Group Coaching + Office Hours

• A Curated Library of Writing Journeys

• A Private, Secure, Ad-Free Community Space

• Seasonal Open Mics to Share + Celebrate Your Work

👉 [Learn More About The Salon]

Come as you are, when you’re ready.
We’ll be here—holding the space, keeping the rhythm, and walking alongside you.

However you feel called to walk forward, please know:
Your presence here matters.
You are woven into the fabric of this community.

With love and gratitude,
Lisa