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Unveiling the Power of Storytelling with Cami Ostman
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In this episode of the Masculine Wilderness Podcast, host Tom Perez engages in a deep conversation with Cami Ostman, a mentor and expert in narrative therapy and founder of The Narrative Project. They explore the importance of storytelling in personal growth, the challenges writers face, and how trauma influences the narratives we create. Cami shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a therapist and writing coach, emphasizing the transformative power of writing and the need to confront inner critics. The discussion also touches on gender dynamics in writing and therapy, highlighting the unique experiences of men and women in these spaces. In this conversation, Tom Perez and Cami explore the differences in how men and women approach therapy, the importance of vulnerability and trust in healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. They discuss the societal messages that shape men's emotional experiences and the need for men to share their stories to contribute to a shift in collective consciousness. Cami encourages men to embrace their narratives as a means of personal and communal growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Masculine Wilderness Podcast
02:54 The Narrative Project: Helping Writers Find Their Voice
06:57 The Challenge of Writing: Confronting Inner Critics
09:08 Understanding Trauma in Storytelling
15:03 Cami's Journey: From Pain to Purpose
19:46 The Essence of Narrative Therapy
22:14 The Transformative Power of Writing
25:20 Gender Dynamics in Writing and Therapy
28:35 Understanding Gender Differences in Therapy
36:07 The Impact of Vulnerability and Trust
43:42 The Power of Storytelling in Masculinity
50:54 Encouragement for Men to Share Their Stories
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