Sandy Peckinpah: Transforming Grief into Creative Power
Being free is knowing that you're being true to yourself and doing those things that make you feel complete. This is the only way to really live a healthy and happy life from my perspective, right.
Ever wondered how writing can be a lifeline during tough times? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Sandy Peckinpah, an inspiring author and former radio show host. Sandy's journey is nothing short of remarkable. For over twenty years, she worked behind the scenes with her husband, a successful TV writer and producer.
But it was her daughter's birth with a facial defect that pushed Sandy to step out of the shadows and write her own story. She penned a fairy tale to raise awareness about birth defects, which was so impactful it got recorded by Melissa Gilbert and even snagged a Grammy nomination in 2009. Sandy didn't stop there.
Her book 'How to Survive the Worst that Can Happen' has won eight awards and her articles have graced platforms like Thrive Global and Huffington Post. In this episode, Sandy shares how writing became her tool for navigating grief and trauma. She talks about her 5-step creative process that has empowered countless women to finally start writing their own stories. With her heartfelt advice and practical tips, Sandy encourages everyone to find their voice and let their creativity flow.
If you've ever felt the urge to write but didn't know where to start, this conversation is a must-listen.