In this heartfelt episode of the Authors On Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with grief advocate and author Dr. Sheila K. Collins to explore the healing power of creativity. Drawing from her book The Art of Grieving and personal experiences with profound loss, Dr. Collins shares how writing, dance, and music can help us process grief and discover meaning.

Listeners will learn:

🎭 Why grief is a spiral—not a straight line

🖋️ How journaling and feedback shaped her writing journey

🎧 Why audiobooks and voice recordings deepen emotional connection

🎨 How art creates productive distance and unlocks wisdom

🌱 How to ask: “To what life is this loss leading me?”

Dr. Collins also shares her plans for grief retreats that blend art-making with emotional healing—and encourages aspiring authors to embrace community, feedback, and the transformative power of storytelling.

📚 Explore her work at SheilaKCollins.com and find her books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.

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