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Episode 06 - Nancy Swisher: Finding your Voice and Stepping into the Light


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Many women still face the challenge of stepping into their power and telling their stories. Our guest today is Nancy Swisher, author of The Life That Woke Me Up Was My Own, and she is here to share her message of empowerment, talking about how women can start writing, find their voice, and step into the light! This work has been a calling for Nancy and we get to hear from her about her own experiences, the work that she does currently with her clients, and her philosophy about sharing personal stories with the world. After some difficult and traumatizing experiences during childhood, Nancy had to confront forgotten memories and wounds, and the process of doing this led to her current work and approach to life. We talk about processing trauma, the necessary steps in dealing with the past, the effects of family relations, and much more! Nancy also talks about the things that have influenced her the most on her path, citing nature and language as her two anchors. Listeners can expect to gain insight into the importance of storytelling, the role of an editor, how to maintain self-belief, and so much more, so make sure to listen in with us today! 


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Nancy's commitment to helping women find their light and their voice. 
  • How Nancy thinks about her role and journey in this world. 
  • Traumas and beliefs that Nancy has experienced and held onto in her life.
  • Processing trauma and accepting the perfect ways that things end up unfolding. 
  • Some information on Nancy's amazing program, the Find Your Voice Women's Club! 
  • The process of writing the book and the two storylines that are intertwined in its pages.
  • An excerpt from The Life That Woke Me Up Was My Own about a message from an eagle.
  • Questions around sharing personal information and details about one's family.
  • The influence of language and nature on Nancy's life and work. 
  • Nancy's message to her younger self and inner child. 
  • Two favorite quotes of Nancy's about writing and why she connects with them so strongly. 
  • The importance of storytelling in any kind of book! 
  • What to expect from Nancy's future and the next books she plans to write. 
  • The value of a good editor and how this part of the puzzle fits in. 
  • How self-belief can carry you through the task of writing and publishing a book. 
  • Ways that books can help readers with their own journeys and struggles. 
  • A free download gift from Nancy for all of our listeners! 


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