An Interview with Writer Rachel Faith: When Your Muse Calls at Night

The transformative power of words takes center stage as Rachel Faith opens her heart about writing as a pathway to healing and self-discovery. With remarkable candor, she reveals how putting pen to paper became her salvation during difficult chapters of her life, particularly in breaking cycles of trauma between generations.

Rachel's journey through Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices fundamentally altered her approach to both writing and motherhood. "It's linked in with my personal development journey," she explains, describing the moment she realized she could change patterns that had persisted through generations. Her poem "A New Birth" captures this pivotal transformation—a powerful testament to how self-awareness can reshape our relationships with our children and ourselves.

The conversation weaves through Rachel's experiences at the Bellingen Readers Writers Festival, where local authors gathered to share their work and build community. Her warm recollections of connecting with other writers and receiving feedback reveal the vital importance of creative community for writers at every stage of their journey.

Perhaps most compelling is Rachel's discussion of her memoir-in-progress, "Breaking Anaphora," which chronicles her efforts to interrupt destructive family patterns. Her candid reflection on publishing industry realities—that memoirs from unknown writers face significant hurdles—speaks to the challenges many writers encounter when sharing deeply personal work. Yet Rachel's perspective remains refreshingly optimistic: whether published widely or preserved for her grandchildren, her story holds intrinsic value as both personal healing and historical record.

Ready to explore how writing can transform your own life? This episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone who has ever felt the call to put their truth on the page. Listen now and discover how finding your voice might be the key to healing your past and reshaping your future.

 This piece is available in Edition I of Voice Within: A Storybook by Storytellers.

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