Billy Dees Podcast

Dive into Healing: Rachel Thompson on "Broken People" and Empowering Survivors
There's a powerful conversation waiting for you on this episode.
Join us as we sit down with Rachel Thompson, acclaimed author and passionate advocate for survivors of abuse. In this episode titled "Rachel Thompson Talks About Her Book, 'Broken People' and Marketing," Rachel shares her journey from silence to empowerment and unpacks the complex realities of healing from trauma.
Have you ever wondered how trauma shapes not just our lives, but our creative expressions? Rachel dives into this topic as she reflects on her path as a survivor, revealing the profound insights she's gained through her writing and therapy.
Discover how her experiences informed her bestselling books, including her latest work, "Broken People,” which beautifully intertwines themes of elemental forces like water, fire, and earth.
What's in it for you? Here’s why you shouldn’t miss this episode:
**Insightful Perspectives:** Understand how trauma influences our reactions and health, providing clarity that could resonate with your own experiences or those of someone you care about. -
**Creative Brilliance:** Hear how Rachel’s unique approach to writing has helped her and others process their trauma, sparking inspiration for your own storytelling endeavors.
**Community Connection:** Learn about the power of online spaces, like Twitter Spaces, where survivors can safely share their stories and connect with others on similar journeys.
Rachel also sheds light on effective marketing strategies for writers and creators, emphasizing the potential of platforms like Twitter—perfect for fostering supportive communities and sharing important narratives.
Curiosity piqued? Tune in to this insightful conversation and be part of a movement that champions healing, support, and connection within the survivor community.
Her website is RachelintheOC.com https://rachelintheoc.com/
@RachelintheOC on Twitter X https://x.com/RachelintheOC
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This episode discusses mental health and suicide. It may contain triggers for some members of the listening audience.
This episode was recorded LIVE on Thursday Feb 2, 2023, on Fireside.
This interview centers on Ananda and her Soul Spaces in which she often features subjects regarding poetry, mental health, and what she describes as the Universe’s Heartbeat.
The first part of the discussion is a one-on-one interview with Billy Dees. Billy then opens the discussion to his guest cohost, Kristy Mickelsen, and then other members of the audience.
You can find Ananda and her Twitter Spaces, “The Soul Space,” @AJinspire4ever
https://twitter.com/AJinspire4ever?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

This episode is an interview with Kristy Mickelsen, a 43-year-old wife and mother, whose passions include her two autistic children, reading and writing. Kristy is the author of the book, “A Christmas to Remember.” Kristy wrote this book based on the real emotions her mother faced when her father passed away from Stage Four Renal Cell Carcinoma. Kristy’s goal with writing this book was not only to present a Christmas love story but to bring some cancer awareness about renal cell carcinoma as well as another form of cancer called inflammatory breast cancer. A Christmas to Remember not only talks about what a cancer patient goes through but also the feelings that a spouse goes through after the loss of a loved one. You can find Kristy with her Linktree on Twitter @KristyBooks https://twitter.com/kristybooks

This episode is an interview with Kat Satava by Billy Dees and co-host Kristy Mickelsen. Kat Satava is an author focusing on the genres of epic fantasy and supernatural fiction. Kat’s first book (in her Witch War Series), "Nightmares & Stars" debuted during December 2021. Kat is currently working on the second book, a five-episode supernatural series "Canton Ghost Town," and a gothic horror short story. Kat has a very strong interest in helping others develop their own voices and stories by running a weekly therapeutic writing group to learn how to process, cope, and communicate through creative writing. Kristy also has questions for the host, Billy Dees. You can find Kat Satava on Twitter @KatSatavaAuthor https://twitter.com/KatSatavaAuthor

On this episode we are talking with Maria Humphreys from the Strong Body Strong Soul Podcast. Maria is passionate about inspiring stories and is very enthusiastic about all topics related to audio, including the emergence of social audio. Maria has been able to combine her meditation practices with the nuances of spoken word communication.
You can find Maria on Twitter and Twitter Spaces @sbssforme
https://mobile.twitter.com/sbssforme