What if the healing you are searching for is not outside of you, but already within you?

In this episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome Christianna Carr, author of Begin Within, spiritual psychotherapist, and founder of Begin Within Gifts, Books, and Healing Services. Our conversation centers around personal healing, creative expression, and the courage it takes to tell your story.

Christianna shares how the phrase “begin within” became the foundation of her life’s work after attending a conference in 2010. What started as a journaling practice evolved into poetry, business ownership, and a trauma informed approach to healing.

We discuss:
• How journaling supports trauma recovery
• Processing grief and abuse through poetry
• The importance of safe spaces for storytelling
• Inner child healing and play as adults
• Navigating relationship challenges and worthiness
• Vulnerability and societal perceptions of strength
• Why healing does not require proving anything to anyone

Christianna speaks openly about how writing became a tool for maintaining clarity and sanity during difficult seasons. She reminds us that much of healing happens when our story is witnessed without judgment.

This episode is for anyone navigating emotional abuse recovery, spiritual growth, creative healing practices, and trauma informed self discovery.

Tune in to hear why all healing begins within and how your story has the power to ripple outward into community.

Connect with Christianna: https://www.facebook.com/chrissiecarr