EFR 482: Using the Power of Storytelling to Heal Trauma and Create Connection with John Romaniello
Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
Chase Chewning
5 • 927 Ratings
🗓️ 2 June 2021
⏱️ 75 minutes
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Summary
“A good story might leave people in stunned silence. But a great story begets more stories.”
Storytelling is a universal human phenomenon with a universal process for telling them and interpreting them. Today’s guest goes in-depth on how to use the power of storytelling to heal trauma, foment connection, and spread your message.
Listen in as John Romaniello shares the historical importance and development of storytelling and his advice on crafting a story that can instantly turn you into a better communicator.
He also gives his thoughts on journaling and why he prefers writing at night versus in the morning, as well the power of journaling to reframe trauma and open the doors to healing.
John Romaniello is an author, angel investor, media personality, and consultant who helps entrepreneurs improve communication skills and increase revenue through writing. Before his foray into hosting writing and storytelling workshops, John founded and managed Roman Fitness Systems from 2003 to 2019.
Follow John @johnromaniello
Follow Chase @chase_chewning
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, I am John Rominello, best-selling author, storytelling mentor, and overall consultant |
| 0:07.3 | Wunderkind. And on today's episode of Ever Forward, I discuss storytelling and its power to heal trauma, |
| 0:15.2 | Foment connection, and above all, spread your message. |
| 0:19.7 | Hey, what's up, EF Nation? We are now in June and that means, well, the weather may be cranking up a bit more in your neighborhood. |
| 0:26.8 | So what does that mean? |
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| 0:33.0 | Water is crucial, but we are sweating out so much more than water. |
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| 1:38.4 | Welcome back everyone. This is your number one source for inspiring content from people |
| 1:46.9 | who are putting a purpose to their passion and truly living a life ever forward. |
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