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Ever felt the itch to pick up a pen or open a fresh document and pour your heart onto the page? This episode's conversation with Rochelle Melander will not only scratch that itch but offer a soothing balm for those struggling to find their creative flow amidst a world abuzz with distraction. We journey with Rochelle from her second-grade writing roots to her life as a coach and author, unpacking how simple practices like Journaling and embracing Julia Cameron's morning pages can kickstart the writing process. For adults and children alike, especially those navigating the whirlpools of attention issues, Rochelle's insights stand as a lighthouse guiding us toward distraction-free time and the clarity that nature can bestow.

The art of storytelling wields a beautiful power to foster empathy in young minds, a truth I've witnessed firsthand during my school visits and through projects like the “I Have a Dream” books. Rochelle and I share a belief in the profound impact of listening to and telling stories, recognizing that each stroke of a pen, each line of a drawing, even each ingredient in a recipe, can be a conduit for creativity and healing. Whether you're a budding author, a parent wanting to guide your child, or simply someone seeking to engage with the therapeutic potency of storytelling, this episode brims with wisdom and actionable advice that Rochelle Melander expertly lays out for you.

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Sara Bradford is an Autistic woman and advocate and is the CEO of SJ Childs LLC, an autism consulting business to support families. She is a member of the Autism Council of Utah and also the owner of FB Autism Advocates Support Group. She is a mother of 2, and her husband and kids are also on the autism spectrum. She is a Global Autism Speaker, as well as a Podcast Host-The SJ Childs Show Podcast. She continues to strengthen her community through local university and hospital Autism partnerships, police training, corporate autism training programs, and more. Sara is a children's book author, pen name SJ Childs. Subjects such as autism, dyslexia, physical differences, anxiety, and more. Helping children understand themselves and support their peers with neurodiverse needs. Encouraging love and inclusion in every situation.