“If I told my story, I had already won.” - Stacy Ann Parish | If we have learned anything in a post-Barbie movie world, it is that women's voices are so incredibly important to listen to. And their stories need to be heard. Their experiences are not only valuable but necessary to learn, grow, and strengthen ourselves as a community. You, your voice, and your stories are just as important.

But, expressing yourself and using your voice can be a very scary thing to do. I think a lot of us will be able to relate to that - especially if you identify as a woman. And maybe even more so if you are in another marginalized community or have experienced trauma yourself.

I was so inspired listening to Stacy talk about overcoming her own fear of using her voice to go on and win a very intimidating women’s storytelling contest. I knew her wisdom would help you too - and that is right where we will begin the interview.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootandrisepodcast

We will discuss:- Using your voice- Feeling like you don’t belong- The power of storytelling- The power of community for women- Feeling safe sharing your story- Feeling safe sharing your truth- Overcoming imposter syndrome- Feeling like you don’t have a spot at the table- Reparenting yourself- Parts work and inner child work- Healing your inner child- Allowing yourself to feel- Validating your own feelings- Giving your inner child a voice- Apologizing to yourself- Forgiving yourself- Repressed memories- Survivor of CSA- CSA Survivor story- What to do when you feel silenced- Telling your story- Writing your story- Healing using art- The art of storytelling and the storytelling in art- Generational trauma and generational healing- An introduction to feminism- How to lean into your feminism- Advice for young feminists and feminist mothers- The power of community for women- Overcoming feeling silenced- Overcoming repressed memories- Healing from repressed memories- Healing from childhood trauma- Healing after abuse and betrayal- Writing/Journaling challenges as a tool for healing- How to overcome self-objectification

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:- Breanne’s guest episode on The Full Spirals Podcast “Healing All of Your -Parts (from all the things…) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/25K8fCl8K6xqN36vppCt8I?si=SxxA1o8HR8iGPNsFyLTkFA- The Full Spirals Podcast: “Women of Wisdom: The Sages Series” Introduction: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uzanmmKgE8XJ6dnoWJ1ZI?si=92xlaYU8SmaCQUDq0W-6RQ- Full Spirals Episode: What is Your Voice Saying About You? The beginning of a multi part series with Barbara McAfee and host Stacy Ann Parish about your voice: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VIUOT5CshdCc9CndRW53Y?si=gWp8ijcbQUWZ771Q2GPf6w

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Find Stacy here:

- Website: https://www.stacyparish.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomstacy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

- Stacy’s “Kindreds” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1816301701752010/?mibextid=uJjRxr

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