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Published: Sept. 15, 2021, 7 a.m.

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Kimi and Christy discuss the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and the impact this has on our lives. 

Christy shares the healing practice of expressive writing \\u2014 putting pen to paper (or recording on your phone) to make sense of your darker thoughts and feelings. 

This 20-minute exercise helps you put difficult life experiences into perspective and leads to a long list of benefits, including less stress, better sleep, enhanced mood and stronger immune symptoms. 

Learn about Dr. James Pennebaker\'s Expressive Writing Exercise here

This episode was inspired by inmate turned entrepreneur Dave Dahl (of Dave\\u2019s Killer Bread) and his ability to write his story of redemption - both \\u201cin his head\\u201d and on the back of a loaf of bread. You can listen to his life story here.

This episode is brought to you by All The Happier, an online course rooted in science and human story - to empower you with real tools to find connection, meaning and joy.

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