Welcome to the Healing Pen and a Mic Companion Podcast! In this powerful introductory episode, join Talaya Dendy, a 14-year cancer thriver, cancer doula, and compassionate facilitator, as she unveils the vision behind The Healing Pen and a Mic.

Discover the transformative power of combining journaling and storytelling (through podcasting) as a path to healing within the cancer community. Talaya sets the stage for her unique Journaling & Podcast Workshop, emphasizing the importance of emotional exploration, giving voice to your story, and finding authentic connection when navigating the uncertainties of a cancer journey, including survivorship post-treatment.

This episode offers a glimpse into the workshop's impact, inviting you into the welcoming, supportive space at The Mali Center in St. Paul, MN. You'll gain insights into how this initiative helps foster emotional comfort, spiritual peace, and resilience, drawing inspiration from the brave voices of cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers.

Support Our Mission / Partner With Us:

• Bring Healing to Your Community: Interested in hosting The Healing Pen and a Mic workshop in your city or organization? We'd love to partner with you!

• Sponsor Future Workshops: Help us continue offering these vital, free workshops to the cancer community.

For partnership or sponsorship inquiries, please email us at [email protected].

💜Thank you to the St. Paul chapter of the Awesome Foundation for sponsoring this episode and the Healing Pen and a Mic workshop. Your support makes this life-changing work possible!

✨Episode Highlights:

01:01 Workshop Unveiled: What to Expect from Our Unique Experience

03:03 Our Home Away From Home: A Welcoming Space at The Mali Center, St. Paul

04:29 Beyond Words: The Transformative Power of Journaling & Storytelling

11:13 What's Next? Glimpse into Upcoming Episodes & Final Thoughts

Transcript: https://bit.ly/healingpen1

Connect & Engage with Talaya:

Website: https://www.ontheotherside.life

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancerdoula_ontheotherside/
Email: [email protected]

Newsletter: https://bit.ly/nctnewsletter

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Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya Dendy

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.