How the Heart Heals the Hurt with Katie Gray

Join book coach Ameesha Green and author Katie Gray, author of Journey of the Empowered Heart, as they map the landscape of the deep inner journey from self-destruction to self-love.

In this expressive and raw discussion, Ameesha and Katie discuss writing anxieties, spiritual self-publishing, and using writing as a form of healing the past. 

Turn the page on this podcast to experience a journey of emotional healing, with a vulnerable, poignant approach to both writing books and healing trauma. You’ll also get insightful approaches to becoming a first-time author, as well as the importance of listening to your heart during the writing process. 

Turn the page (the time-stamp!)

[01:015] So, what made you want to decide to write a book in the first place?

[08:14] Why is the page count so important?

[08:34] Breaking genre boundaries 

[16:15] Did you find anything challenging? Editing? Writing?

[24:23] Do any particular moments stand out for you? 

[32:15] The importance of having the right editor

[41:32] Do you think you’ll write more books? 

Buy the book: Journey of the Empowered Heart by Katie Gray

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: 

Emotional therapy 

Emotional healing

Physical trauma 

Social media

Author insecurites

Self-publishing

Editorial anxieties 

Self-compassion