Voices Of Courage with Ken D Foster S6EP8 Overcome Lifes Biggest Wounds With Cynthia Moore Award-winning playwright, performer, and therapist Cynthia Moore joins the show to discuss her powerful new book Dancing on Coals, a deeply personal exploration of creativity, resilience, and the intersection of spirituality and trauma. With decades of experience in both theater and clinical psychology, Moore reflects on her journey from the stage to the counseling room, and how her artistic roots continue to shape her therapeutic work. Show Benefits: Insight into Healing Through Creativity Discover how artistic expression—especially writing and performance—can be powerful tools for processing trauma and fostering emotional resilience. Understanding the Link Between Spirituality and Trauma Gain perspective on how spiritual practices, including Buddhism, can support healing and personal growth in the face of adversity. Empowerment for Women in Male-Dominated Spaces Learn from Cynthia’s experiences navigating all-male environments and how those challenges shaped her voice, confidence, and advocacy. Inspiration to Write from the Heart Be encouraged to embrace authentic storytelling as a pathway to self-discovery, connection, and transformation. Guest Bio: Cynthia Moore is an award-winning playwright and performer who wrote and directed theater in the Bay Area for over twenty years. A founding member of Otrabanda Company, she wrote, directed and performed with the Blake Street Hawkeyes for fourteen years. In 1990, she left the theater to earn a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She has worked as a mental health counselor for over two decades, with a particular focus on the connection between spirituality and trauma. She has taught numerous workshops in creativity, writing from the heart, and more. Award-winning playwright, performer, and therapist Cynthia Moore joins the show to discuss her powerful new book Dancing on Coals, a deeply personal exploration of creativity, resilience, and the intersection of spirituality and trauma. With decades of experience in both theater and clinical psychology, Moore reflects on her journey from the stage to the counseling room, and how her artistic roots continue to shape her therapeutic work. Show Benefits: Insight into Healing Through Creativity Discover how artistic expression—especially writing and performance—can be powerful tools for processing trauma and fostering emotional resilience. Understanding the Link Between Spirituality and Trauma Gain perspective on how spiritual practices, including Buddhism, can support healing and personal growth in the face of adversity. Empowerment for Women in Male-Dominated Spaces Learn from Cynthia’s experiences navigating all-male environments and how those challenges shaped her voice, confidence, and advocacy. Inspiration to Write from the Heart Be encouraged to embrace authentic storytelling as a pathway to self-discovery, connection, and transformation. Guest Bio: Cynthia Moore is an award-winning playwright and performer who wrote and directed theater in the Bay Area for over twenty years. A founding member of Otrabanda Company, she wrote, directed and performed with the Blake Street Hawkeyes for fourteen years. In 1990, she left the theater to earn a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She has worked as a mental health counselor for over two decades, with a particular focus on the connection between spirituality and trauma. She has taught numerous workshops in creativity, writing from the heart, and more. Website: cynthiamoorewrites.com Facebook: / cynthia.moore.54943 LinkedIn: / cynthia-moore-0a85b77 Instagram: / cynthiamooremiller #VoicesOfCourage #KenDFoster #TheCourageNetwork #VOCSeason6 #CynthiaMoore #DancingOnCoals #HealingThroughCreativity #WritingFromTheHeart #SpiritualityAndTrauma #EmotionalResilience #TheaterAndHealing #WomenEmpowerment #TraumaRecovery #BuddhismAndHealing #StorytellingForHealing #AuthenticExpression #CreativityAndHealing #ResilientLiving #OvercomingAdversity #InspirationForWomen #HealingJourney