Stories That Heal Us: Reclaiming Voice, Building Belonging | Shaping and Sharing My Story
“Stories That Heal Us: Reclaiming Voice, Building Belonging” is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the parts of your story that want to be heard. Together, we’ll explore how our lived experiences, values, and voices shape the stories we carry—and how sharing them can create healing and belonging. By the end, you’ll leave with a story that feels true to you and the grounded confidence to share it in community.
Shaping and Sharing My Story
In our final session, you’ll build a fuller version of your story using guided writing and free‑writing time. You’ll have the chance to share with peers in a supportive space and get reflections that help strengthen your flow and delivery. We wrap up with practical resources and a well‑being checklist to support you as both a storyteller and a facilitator.
About Dr. Meghna Bhat
Dr. Meghna Bhat (she/her) is an award-winning storyteller, creative disruptor, organizational culture change consultant, and interdisciplinary feminist educator. With over 20 years of extensive experience in diverse settings, she uses storytelling as a transformative tool for dialogue, prevention, and intergenerational healing. Dr. Bhat has led workshops at various national anti-gender violence conferences, including the National Sexual Conference and the National Symposium on Sexual Assault in Communities of Color. As a first-generation South Asian immigrant woman, her multidisciplinary project, Gulabi Stories: A South Asian Healing Initiative, amplifies narratives of resilience and collective care across the South Asian diaspora. A recipient of the 2025 ORACLE Leadership Award, Dr. Bhat partners with national organizations and coalitions to support facilitation, strategic planning, and curriculum design. Her stories have resonated with audiences in significant venues, including the 2022 Immigrant Stories and the anthology "SANCTUARIES" by South Asian SOAR.
Reminders:
- This session is not necessarily focused solely on moments of trauma or unpleasant experiences, but we also explore other moments of joy and everyday life.
- No need to prepare anything or think of a story.
- Please bring your notepad or a book, and a pen.
- Sharing your story during the session is encouraged but is not required.