My Friend Writes

In this episode of My Friend Writes Podcast, Kim sits down with author, somatic coach, and physical therapist Kate Bartley for a powerful conversation about writing, healing, nervous system regulation, chronic stress, trauma, self-abandonment, and what it really means to become visible.

Kate shares the deeply personal story behind writing her book, The Good Girl Prescription: Breaking Free from Good Girl Syndrome to Heal Your Body, Transform Your Relationships, and Uplevel Your Confidence. Together, Kim and Kate explore the emotional process of writing a book, working through fear and rejection, healing “good girl syndrome,” and learning how to stop living at war with yourself.

This episode is for women who feel stuck in overthinking, people-pleasing, chronic stress, burnout, perfectionism, or fear of being seen. It is also an honest conversation for writers who know they are carrying words inside of them but feel afraid to begin.

In this conversation, we discuss:
• how writing transforms the writer• nervous system healing and somatic coaching• chronic stress and women’s health• people-pleasing and “good girl syndrome”• fear of rejection and visibility• journaling and expressive writing• trauma responses and the body• learning to trust yourself as a writer• overcoming perfectionism and overthinking• why courage often feels scary before it feels freeing• how writing a book changes your identity

Whether you are a writer, creative woman, coach, caregiver, or someone navigating healing and personal growth, this conversation will encourage you to stop hiding your voice and begin trusting the story inside of you.

Connect with Kate Bartley:
Website: katebartley.comBook: The Good Girl Prescription

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In this episode of My Friend Writes Podcast, I’m sitting down with Holly Compton, author of Choosing True Life: 30 Foundational Choices for a Life Transformed.

Holly shares the story behind writing her book after carrying the idea in her heart for more than 20 years. We talk about faith, missions work, mentorship, obedience, writing through life experience, and what happens when God’s timing finally meets our willingness to begin.

Together, we discuss:
• writing a book rooted in discipleship and spiritual growth
• how mentorship shapes both writers and readers
• trusting God’s timing in the creative process
• healing from difficult family relationships
• redemption, forgiveness, and grace
• overcoming fear and self-doubt as a writer
• why every person’s story carries value and purpose

Holly also shares how writing revealed the deeper weight of her own story, the importance of community and support while writing, and why she believes ordinary people can create meaningful books that impact lives.

This conversation is thoughtful, faith-filled, and encouraging for writers, readers, mentors, and anyone wondering if it’s finally time to share the story they’ve been carrying.

If you’ve ever felt the quiet nudge to write, I think this episode will encourage you to pay attention to it.

In this episode of My Friend Writes Podcast, I’m sitting down with Mary Grace Johnson, author of And the Sun Came Up: A True Story of Grief and Hope.

Mary shares the story behind her faith-based children’s book inspired by the loss of her father in a tragic farm accident when she was just eight years old. Together, we talk about childhood grief, anxiety, healing, family, faith, and the unexpected ways writing can help us process the stories we carry for years.

We also discuss:
• writing through grief and trauma
• imposter syndrome and the fear of sharing your story
• faith and emotional healing
• creating children’s books that offer hope
• how loss shapes identity over time
• why every person’s story matters

This conversation is honest, gentle, and deeply encouraging for writers, readers, parents, and anyone walking through loss or healing.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your story could help someone else feel less alone, I think this episode will stay with you.

In this episode of My Friend Writes, I sit down with Maria Morgan, author of Hope Ignited: Set Free from the Grip of Anxiety and Depression.

Maria shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, depression, and the quiet unraveling that led her to a breaking point—and ultimately, to healing. Together, we talk about the season when her story was unfolding, the shame that kept her silent, and the moment truth began to shift everything.

This conversation is not just about writing a book. It is about what happens in us when we walk through darkness, and how healing often begins in the presence of others who are willing to sit with us and speak truth.

If you have ever struggled in silence, questioned your worth, or wondered if freedom is possible, this conversation will meet you with honesty and hope.

You can connect with Maria at:

Website- https://mariaimorgan.com/

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

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

Amazon- https://a.co/d/07VWA4f9

There’s a moment before a story is written, before the words make sense, when something quiet begins to stir.

My Friend Writes is a space for that moment.

In this podcast, I'll sit with authors not just to talk about their books, but about who they were before they wrote them, and who they became in the process.

If you’ve ever felt the nudge to write or wondered what might be waiting on the other side of your own words, there might be something here for you.

If you are a writer, I'd love to feature you! Learn more on Instagram @my_friendwrites

Trailer is live. Episodes begin May 6. I’d love to have you listen in.