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Rewriting the Narrative: Healing Through Journalling with Mariam Issa

• Ingrid • Season 1 • Episode 3

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In this soulful episode, I journal with the inspiring Mariam Issa - A visionary change agent, storyteller, author, and community builder.

We explore journaling as a portal into clarity, healing, and transformation, how even the simple act of writing can unlock new stories, soften old ones, and offer calm and connection.

Mariam shares how journaling has helped her rewrite her narrative over the years. Her intuitive daily practice allows her to sit with emotions without judgment, offering herself love, compassion, and forgiveness.

Journaling has been supported Mariam’s mental health, helped her through trauma, and connect with her deeper self. It also led to the creation of her book, A Resilient Life.

She reflects on the themes of rebirth, the pull of big dreams, and the gentle reminder that even without a clear path, we are always supported. 

This conversation is a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and appreciate the journey, even when the road is unclear.


About Mariam Issa

Mariam Issa is a visonary change agent, a highly skilled coach and person of extraordinary compassion and strength. 

Throughout her own life, Mariam has triumphed over numerous obstacles and challenges associated with culture, race, migration, and gender. With her deep understanding of adversity, Mariam illuminates a path forward with individuals and groups, weaving her African heritage and her Islamic faith into contemporary expressions of compassion and connection. 

Mariam is the author of A Resilient Life, a community builder, and an inspiring facilitator who sees diversity as an essential element of a unified world. Her life vision is that all women lead lives of joy and purpose. 

Connect with Mariam: 

Website: www.mariamissa.com.au 

Instagram: @mariamissaofficial

Get the book (Kindle): A Resilient Life


Thank you for joining me for this journaling journey. I hope this episode gave you new insights, inspiration, or a fresh perspective to take to your own journal.

If you enjoyed this conversation, I’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, tag me on social media, or leave a review. It helps others discover the power of journalling too.

If you’d like to start journaling or enhance your current journal practice, here are some ways you can get started:


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