Zoya Bokhoor-Mills - Healing Through Writing: A Journey of Transformation

In this episode of the We Women Writers Podcast, host Jane Jones speaks with Zoya Bokhoor-Mills, founder of Healing with Compassion. Zoya shares her journey of healing through writing, discussing how it has helped her process grief and trauma. The conversation explores the importance of authenticity in writing, the transformative power of journaling, and the continuous journey of personal growth. Zoya emphasizes that writing can be a powerful tool for women to express their emotions and heal, encouraging listeners to embrace their writing journey.

Takeaways

• Daily journaling helps release negative thoughts and emotions.
• Authenticity in writing is about being honest with oneself.
• Healing from trauma is possible and can be facilitated through writing.

Quote:

"You don't give up. Never give up."

Resources:

Healing With Compassion Website: https://www.healingwithcompassion.com/

Manifesting Miracles Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Manifesting-Miracles-Journal-Zoya-Bokhoor/dp/B0DV9CHSSP/

Get Your Woman On: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Woman-Kimber-Lim/dp/0981970834/r

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to We Women Writers Podcast
• 0:27 Meet Zoya Bakor-Mills: Healing Through Writing
• 1:25 Zoya's Writing Journey and Its Impact
• 4:54 The Power of Daily Writing and Journaling
• 11:26 Authenticity in Writing: Finding Your Voice
• 13:17 Writing as a Tool for Grief and Healing
• 18:54 Transformation Through Writing: Zoya's Experience
• 23:41 Personal Growth and Overcoming Grief
• 28:23 The Role of Writing in Continuous Healing
• 34:00 The Healing Power of Writing
• 36:20 Journaling Patterns and Personal Insights
• 39:37 Revisiting Daily Writing Practices
• 41:49 Authenticity in Writing and Self-Expression
• 43:19 The Necessity of Support in Grief
• 45:29 The Evolution of Writing and Self-Discovery
• 48:27 The Connection Between Art and Healing
• 54:33 Following Your Heart in Writing
• 58:46 Writing as a Timeless Tool for Connection