In this episode of Between Beauty and Heartache, host Chassie sits down with her friend Robyn Kolk to explore the transformative power of story work, a therapeutic approach from The Allender Center. Robyn shares her personal journey of coming to terms with her past, detailing how she “stumbled” into story work and the impact it’s had on her mental health. Together, they dive into how our childhood experiences shape our identities and influence our behaviors in the present. Robyn opens up about her own struggles and past wounds, showing how unresolved pain can resurface in our lives and disrupt our well-being. Through this vulnerable conversation, Robyn hopes to inspire others who may be on similar paths, reminding them that healing is possible—even from the hardest parts of our stories. *Disclaimer: Robyn mentions her struggles with suicidal thoughts. As always, please listen and pay attention to your body as you listen. Please pause the show if at anytime you feel triggered. While the episode is full of value and insight, we just want to make sure you are honoring your window of tolerance. We will be here when your ready to come back and finish listening.