# E 341: What If Healing Isn't About Fixing Yourself… But Finding Yourself Again? : Guest Shari Foos

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Podcast: [Adult Child of Dysfunction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234)
Published: 2026-07-07T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://adult-child-of-dysfunction.captivate.fm/episode/writing-storytelling-heal-childhood-trauma-shari-foos
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## Resource

n this heartfelt episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction , I sit down with therapist, author, and founder of The Narrative Method , Shari Foos , to explore how writing can become one of the most powerful tools for healing childhood trauma. Many adult children of dysfunctional families learned early in life to stay quiet, suppress their emotions, and become whoever they needed to be just to survive. Over time, many of us lose touch with our authentic voice. Shari believes healing isn't about becoming a better writer—it's about becoming a better listener to yourself. Together we discuss: • Why perfectionism keeps us stuck • The healing power of writing without judgment • How storytelling helps regulate the nervous system • Why being witnessed is often more healing than being "fixed" • The practice of Radical Gratitude • Choosing curiosity over criticism • Learning to trust yourself again after childhood dysfunction • Why healing happens through connection—not isolation One of my favorite moments is when we reflect on a quote from Miles Davis: "It's not the wrong note you play. It's the note you play after." What a beautiful reminder that while we can't always control what happens to us, we can choose how we move forward. If you've struggled with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, I hope this conversation reminds you that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you were before life taught you to hide. Connect with Shari Foos 🌐 https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenarrativemethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenarrativemethod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-foos-7b083214/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NarrativeMethod Ready to begin you…

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