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Why Secrets Wreck Us: a Science-backed Practice to Reveal and Heal | James W. Pennebaker

Unleash the transformative power of your words with pioneering researcher James W. Pennebaker. Discover how his simple, expressive writing method can improve your mental and physical health, provide self-insight, and even detect the hidden psychological undercurrents influencing your life and relationships. In <a href="https://amzn.to/3EKPiLe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain</a>, Pennebaker reveals the profound healing potential within us all. You can find Jamie at: <a href="https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/pennebak" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/the-life-changing-power-of-expressive-writing-james-w-pennebaker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with <a href="https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/NjdiZjY5MjI2Yjk3NmMzMzUxMzNkZWVj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicole Sachs</a> about her approach to journaling for chronic pain. Check out our offerings &amp; partners: Join My New Writing Project: <a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Awake at the Wheel</a><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources &amp; Discount Codes</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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