Summary

In this conversation, Rachael Mohr shares her journey of writing her first book, detailing the emotional challenges she faced while working in a salon. She discusses how writing became a therapeutic outlet for her, allowing her to process trauma and reflect on her experiences. Rachael also touches on her upcoming book release and her reflections on poetry, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and personal growth.

Takeaways

Rachael began her writing journey due to experiences in a challenging salon environment.

The emotional turmoil in the salon led to a high turnover of staff.

Writing served as a therapeutic process for Rachael, helping her to process trauma.

She used real-life experiences as inspiration for her fictional writing.

Rachael's writing process involved journaling and voice-to-text methods.

The act of writing allowed her to confront and forgive past experiences.

She found humor in her writing, even when addressing serious topics.

Rachael's reflections on poetry highlighted the importance of connecting with literature.

She plans to release her second book in March, continuing her writing journey.

Rachael encourages others to write as a means of emotional processing.

Sound bites

"I think I'm in a good place now"

"Writing things down can help"

"Keep your eye out in March"

Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: Writing the First Book

09:20 Processing Trauma Through Writing

12:33 Book Recommendations and Reflections

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