{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Solving For Joy","title":"The Science of Expressive Writing: How Words Heal the Brain","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1985,"description":"The Science of Expressive Writing: How Words Heal the Brain\n\nWhat happens in the brain when we put what we’re carrying into words?\n\nIn this episode of Solving for Joy, I’m joined by pediatrician, writer, and author Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein to explore the science of expressive writing and why putting our experiences on the page can be so powerful.\n\nWe talk about writing through trauma, what research tells us about the brain and emotional processing, and how reflective writing can help physicians and other caregivers navigate burnout, reconnect with themselves, and make meaning from what they’ve lived through.\n\nIn This Episode\nThe science behind expressive writing and the brain\nHow writing can help us process trauma and difficult emotions\nReflective writing as a tool for physician burnout and self-compassion\nA simple 15-minute writing practice you can try today\n\nChapters:\n00:00 How Writing Can Help Us Heal \n00:50 Meet Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein \n01:27 Reflective Writing for Trauma and Grief \n05:05 How Sharing Our Stories Creates Connection \n07:36 The Science Behind Journaling and Reflective Writing \n10:03 Writing for Self-Compassion \n10:51 Reflective Writing for Physician Burnout \n14:47 Narrative Medicine and Healthcare \n17:10 How Writing Helps Us Process Emotions \n19:12 How to Start Journaling When You're Burned Out \n23:30 The Science of Joy and Positive Emotions \n26:37 Finding Meaning and Joy Through Writing \n31:52 Sacred Moments in Medicine \n32:39 A Reflective Writing Exercise to Try Today\n\nConnect with Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein\nWebsite: www.carolynroybornstein.com\nBook: A Prescription for Burnout: Restorative Writing for Healthcare Professionals\n\nAbout Dr. Chrissie Ott\nDr. Chrissie Ott is a multi-board certified integrative physician, Professional Certified Coach (PCC), speaker, and founder of Joy Point Solutions. Through Solving for Joy, she explores the science and practice of living with greater meaning, alignment, and delight.\n\nStay Connected with Chrissie...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C9kXVWyNckiGFOFnMhi02KUTaGMuP1crCKgMqp2SHYw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lOTc5/NDQwOGQ4MzIzYjAx/MWIxYmFiMDBkYjZk/MWNiYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}