Rewrite Your Story, Reclaim Your Power: with Penelope Cottrell and Ria Glenn DeMay

In this engaging conversation, Mary Schaub speaks with Penny Cottrell and Ria Glenn DeMay about their journey from working in law and education to creating the Rewrite Workshops, a platform designed to help individuals explore their personal narratives and reclaim their power through writing. They discuss the transformative power of storytelling, the importance of community and connection in healing, and practical writing prompts for self-discovery. The conversation emphasizes the hero's journey in writing, the ripple effect of personal growth, and the significance of human connection in a digital age.

Takeaways:

💡Rewrite your story to reclaim your power.

💡Writing serves as a mirror and doorway to self-discovery.

💡Hurt people hurt people; heal people heal people.

💡You cannot use someone else's fire; you must find your own.

💡Life is too short to not pursue your passions.

💡Everyone is a natural storyteller, regardless of writing skills.

💡Healing is relational; we need each other.

💡Small changes can lead to significant transformations over time.

💡Community outreach is essential for supporting others.

💡Personal growth often comes from unexpected places.

Compelling Quotes:

🎤 "Each of us is both the writer and the protagonist of the story we're writing for ourselves.” — Mary Schaub

🎤“The power of rewriting your story isn’t just in the words—it’s in reclaiming your voice.” — Ria Penny

🎤“Writing gives us a mirror and a doorway. We see ourselves more clearly, and we step into a version of ourselves that is just a little bit more whole.” — Rewrite Workshops Blog

🎤“Healing is relational. Transformation is relational. We need each other for the real work to take root.” — Mary Schaub

🎤“I want to know who I am without the trauma, without the pressure to be perfect—just Ria, as she is.” — Ria Penny

🎤“We’re trying to bring back the fire—to be the mentors we needed when we were lost.” — Penny Cottrell

Show Links:

🔥The Rewrite Workshops 🔥

🌟The Rewrite Workshops (Substack) 🌟

Keywords:

✅ Rewrite Workshops, ✅ writing and healing, ✅ personal transformation, ✅ hero’s journey, ✅ shadow work, ✅ creative healing, ✅ journaling, ✅ storytelling for growth, ✅ trauma recovery, ✅ women’s empowerment, ✅ mindfulness, ✅ Joseph Campbell, ✅ narrative therapy, ✅ self-discovery, ✅ purpose-driven change, ✅ relational healing, ✅ raising strong boys ✅ Shobukai Shift

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub. Mixing Engineer: Dylan Yauch

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