# 117: Why Writing Your Memoir Matters When the World Is Falling Apart

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Podcast: [The Memoir Method Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-memoir-method-podcast-6608489)
Published: 2026-01-30T16:00:35+00:00
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## Resource

This episode is for the writer who has been doom-scrolling more than they’ve been writing. The headlines this month have been sobering, maddening, and frustrating. I’ve found myself at a loss for how to enact real change in areas that matter to me, and what’s come through on my end is an even greater conviction in this work. Consider this episode your invitation and call to take your story seriously in a world that feels like it’s falling apart. Let’s talk about it. Join The Memoir Method spring cohort, we start in April! 1:1 Coaching? The Memoir Method cohort? I'll help you decide which is right for you, schedule a free 30 minute call! You can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach , Substack , Facebook , and YouTube . Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.

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