We all need to heal, and healing can come through many forms of expression. Christine chats with former creative arts therapist and writer Kristen Mei Chase about different ways to work through logistical and emotional barriers, including the many ways in which writing her debut novel “A Thousand Miles to Graceland” helped her heal and find empathy for both herself and others. They talk about narrative busting on old patterns in relationships, becoming brave, Asian American representation, and more. LINKS + RELATED EPISODES: Kristen Mei Chase: website, Cool Mom Picks, Spawned with Kristen and Liz Kristen’s debut novel, “A Thousand Miles to Graceland” The Power of Creativity (with Rachel Koh) Finding Your Confidence + Voice (with Wendi Aarons) Embracing Micro Goals Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Sheri Gurock’s temperature blanket Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that shares practical ideas for decluttering your home, schedule, and mental space without getting bogged down by perfection. Visit edityourlifeshow.com for show notes and to connect with host Christine Koh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices