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72: The Importance of Giving Yourself Permission


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Sandra interviews Dr. Ahava Shira, a poet, author, and writing mentor, about her journey to becoming a writer and how she uses writing to empower women.

"The biggest thing is giving people permission to explore, to open up, to expand, to play."


Dr. Ahava Shira is a poet, author, and writing mentor who helps writers cultivate self-love and deep connection with themselves and others. Through her transformative writing programs, Ahava creates safe, nurturing spaces where writers are supported to free their voices, tell their stories, and develop supportive and compassionate relationships with themselves and other writers.


Dr. Ahava Shira is a poet, author, and writing mentor who helps writers cultivate self-love and a deep connection with themselves and others. She does this through her transformative writing programs, which create safe and nurturing spaces for writers to express themselves freely. In her 35 years of writing experience, she has learned that it is essential to give writers permission to explore their own voices and to be messy in their writing. This allows them to find their own unique styles and to connect more deeply with their stories.


In this episode, you will learn the following:


1. How Ahava Shira became an author and poet, and the importance of writing as a tool for self-expression and healing.

2. The different writing programs and workshops offered by Ahava Shira, and how they create safe spaces for women to explore their voices and stories.

3. The importance of listening deeply and with compassion, and how this can create intimacy and connection in relationships and communities.


Connect with Ahava:

Website: lovinginquiry.com

Email: [email protected]

Narrative Healing Community: https://narrativehealing.com/

International Association for Journal Writing: https://iajw.org/

Get a copy of her book: https://writingalonetogether.com/


Connect with me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makethatmoney.hunni/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrajoe/

Website: https://www.sandrajoe.com/

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