Episode Description
Some stories are written to entertain.
Others are written because they need to be told.
In Episode 12 of Beyond the Page, Steve welcomes author, artist, educator, and former nurse Nancy Jasin Ensley to discuss her deeply personal memoir, The Tire Swing: A Memoir About Survival.
Nancy shares the experiences that inspired her book, the challenges of writing about trauma, and how storytelling became an important part of her healing journey. She also reflects on careers in nursing and education, raising a family, embracing creativity later in life, and encouraging others to find hope through writing.
Together they discuss:
- The inspiration behind The Tire Swing
- Writing memoir with honesty and compassion
- Healing through storytelling
- Balancing truth with vulnerability
- Nursing, teaching, and caring for others
- Creativity after life's hardest moments
- Publishing a deeply personal story
- Advice for aspiring memoir writers
- Finding hope after adversity
Whether you're a reader, writer, or someone who believes stories can change lives, this conversation is a powerful reminder that sharing our experiences can help both ourselves and others.
Guest: Nancy Ensley https://nancyjasinensley.com/
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