In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Dr. Liz DeBetta to explore the liberating power of storytelling. From a 14-year-old overwhelmed by emotion to a woman reclaiming her identity through writing and performance, Liz shares how embodied creativity became a lifeline in her trauma healing. Together, they unpack adoption trauma, narrative injustice, and how to transform personal wounds into collective empowerment. This conversation reveals how stories can disrupt systemic oppression and guide us toward...
In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Dr. Liz DeBetta to explore the liberating power of storytelling. From a 14-year-old overwhelmed by emotion to a woman reclaiming her identity through writing and performance, Liz shares how embodied creativity became a lifeline in her trauma healing. Together, they unpack adoption trauma, narrative injustice, and how to transform personal wounds into collective empowerment. This conversation reveals how stories can disrupt systemic oppression and guide us toward healing—not just for ourselves, but for our communities.
About the Guest:
Dr. Liz DeBetta is a narrative healer, writer, performer, and social justice educator whose work focuses on the transformative power of storytelling. With a deep commitment to adoption justice and embodied healing, she created the Migrating Toward Wholeness process to help others reconnect with their truth through creative expression.
Key Takeaways:
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Creativity can be a survival tool during trauma, offering a safe outlet when words are hard to find.
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Writing from the body—not just about it—unlocks deep healing potential.
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Telling your own story can challenge dominant cultural narratives and systemic oppression.
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Narrative justice begins when we break personal and societal silences.
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You don’t need to be a “writer” to start healing through your story—only willing.
Connect with Dr. Liz DeBetta:
Website: www.lizdebetta.com
Join her mailing list via her website to stay updated on events and programs.
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