On this insightful episode of the Authority on Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Kath Essing to discuss her powerful memoir The Courage to Speak Your Truth.

Kath opens up about her journey of healing from childhood trauma, the role of poetry in processing suppressed memories, and the creation of her transformative “Shift the Narrative” framework. She shares how survivors can reframe their inner dialogue, align external communication, and challenge cultural perceptions to break cycles of silence and intergenerational trauma.

Listeners will gain perspective on the importance of timing in writing for others, the balance between personal healing and serving readers, and practical advice for survivors who feel called to share their stories. Kath’s work bridges understanding between survivors and their support networks, offering both empowerment and guidance.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• How writing and poetry can be powerful tools for healing trauma
• Why timing matters when sharing personal stories publicly
• The three components of Kath’s “Shift the Narrative” framework
• Practical advice for survivors who feel called to write but are hesitant to start
• How to balance personal healing with creating a book that serves readers
• Ways to change cultural perceptions of survivors and address intergenerational trauma

🔗 Explore More Kath Essing:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kath_essing

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathessing/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bespeakconsultancy/

website - https://www.bespeak.au/

✨ Whether you’re a survivor seeking healing, an aspiring author looking for guidance, or a supporter wanting to better understand trauma recovery, this episode offers wisdom, tools, and inspiration to help shift the narrative and speak your truth.

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