In this episode, I speak with Sarah Cannata, creator of Storytelling for the Soul, embodied processing practitioner, and long-time introvert who believes in the healing power of writing. Sarah helps women in midlife and beyond reconnect with themselves through a unique blend of body-based trauma-informed support and embodied journaling.

We explore how writing can be more than self-expression—it can be a path home to ourselves. Sarah shares how trauma lives in the body, why safety is the foundation of healing, and how introverts can use journaling to process difficult emotions, navigate tricky conversations, and feel more seen and heard—without having to perform or pretend.

If you've ever struggled to speak your truth, or felt that your quiet nature holds you back, this conversation will affirm your worth, your voice, and your way of being.

Key Talking Points:

• What embodied processing is—and how it supports healing at a nervous system level
  
  
• Why journaling is a powerful tool for introverts, especially during midlife transitions
  
  
• How to begin journaling in a trauma-informed way (hint: don’t start with your hardest memory)
  
  
• The importance of attunement, presence, and holding safe space in client work
  
  
• How introverts can honour their energy while still showing up visibly and courageously
  
  
• The surprising role of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in Sarah’s quiet warrior journey
  
  
• Why being visible isn’t about being loud—it’s about being authentic and aligned
  
  

Resources & Links:

Learn more about Sarah’s work: www.sarahcannata.com
Follow Sarah on socials: @storytellingforthesoul on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

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This episode was edited by Aura House Productions