In this inspiring episode of Dropped In, host Meghan Weir sits down with author and transformational storyteller Carrie Casey West to explore her extraordinary journey—from a traumatic childhood to a thriving life in Santa Barbara, California.Carrie opens up about how the healing power of storytelling not only saved her life but led her to write her upcoming memoir, Life Rewritten. Through heartfelt reflection and candid conversation, Carrie shares her philosophy on resilience, personal healing, and the art of rewriting your own story. In this episode, you'll hear about:<ul><li>Carrie’s journey of overcoming childhood trauma</li><li>How storytelling became a tool for emotional healing and self-discovery</li><li>The process behind writing Life Rewritten</li><li>The role of forgiveness and self-compassion in personal growth</li><li>Finding love and joy at 55</li><li>Why embracing your story can transform your life</li><li> </li></ul>Whether you’re navigating your own healing path or simply seeking uplifting, real-life inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Episode Outline: 00:00&nbsp;Welcome and Introduction00:29&nbsp;Carrie's Story: From Trauma to Triumph01:19&nbsp;The Power of Storytelling03:37&nbsp;Writing as Excavation03:53&nbsp;Family Dynamics and Personal Growth05:45&nbsp;The Importance of Stories in Childhood09:09&nbsp;Life Rewritten: An Overview of the Book12:53&nbsp;Resilience and Forgiveness16:07&nbsp;Generational Stories and Personal Choices20:21&nbsp;Navigating Relationship Triggers20:43&nbsp;Marriage and Legalities21:45&nbsp;Meeting My Partner at 5522:17&nbsp;A Serendipitous Move to England23:31&nbsp;Falling in Love Unexpectedly31:01&nbsp;The Importance of Sharing Stories35:02&nbsp;Scaling Your Business with Ease Connect with Carrie <a href="https://carriekcwest.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--grey-800);">HERE</a><a href="https://carriekcwest.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">, </a>and purchase her book <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DYWJ91V8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>. You Can Grow Your Business With Your Nervous System or Against It.The Inner Pharmacy Playbook™ will guide you step by step to rewire your nervous system and align your business strategy so you break through income and visibility ceilings in a way that feels sustainable, expansive, and fully yours.<a href="https://meghan-weir.mykajabi.com/offers/MWzoeujX/checkout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">🔗 Grab The Playbook HERE.</a> Feel better. Faster. For Real. Book a private Rapid Resolution Therapy Intensive to clear the emotional root-without years of talking about it. Book <a href="https://meghan-weir.com/rapid-resolution-therapy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">HERE.</a> Learn more about my new Digital Program Rewire<a href="https://meghan-weir.com/rewire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> HERE.</a> Use Code DROPPEDIN to receive 20% off! Subscribe to Dropped In with Meghan Weir for deeper, transformative conversations on intuition, mindset, and personal growth. And if you loved this episode, let me know by leaving a review! + Share this message with a friend you think could benefit from it!&nbsp; Website: www.meghan-weir.com<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeghanweir/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 123, 255);">IG: @themeghanweir</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this inspiring episode of Dropped In, host Meghan Weir sits down with author and transformational storyteller Carrie Casey West to explore her extraordinary journey—from a traumatic childhood to a thriving life in Santa Barbara, California.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carrie opens up about how the healing power of storytelling not only saved her life but led her to write her upcoming memoir, Life Rewritten. Through heartfelt reflection and candid conversation, Carrie shares her philosophy on resilience, personal healing, and the art of rewriting your own story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you'll hear about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Carrie’s journey of overcoming childhood trauma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How storytelling became a tool for emotional healing and self-discovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The process behind writing Life Rewritten&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of forgiveness and self-compassion in personal growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finding love and joy at 55&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why embracing your story can transform your life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re navigating your own healing path or simply seeking uplifting, real-life inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Episode Outline:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;00:00&amp;nbsp;Welcome and Introduction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;00:29&amp;nbsp;Carrie's Story: From Trauma to Triumph&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;01:19&amp;nbsp;The Power of Storytelling&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;03:37&amp;nbsp;Writing as Excavation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;03:53&amp;nbsp;Family Dynamics and Personal Growth&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;05:45&amp;nbsp;The Importance of Stories in Childhood&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;09:09&amp;nbsp;Life Rewritten: An Overview of the Book&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;12:53&amp;nbsp;Resilience and Forgiveness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;16:07&amp;nbsp;Generational Stories and Personal Choices&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;20:21&amp;nbsp;Navigating Relationship Triggers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;20:43&amp;nbsp;Marriage and Legalities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;21:45&amp;nbsp;Meeting My Partner at 55&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;22:17&amp;nbsp;A Serendipitous Move to England&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;23:31&amp;nbsp;Falling in Love Unexpectedly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;31:01&amp;nbsp;The Importance of Sharing Stories&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;35:02&amp;nbsp;Scaling Your Business with Ease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;Connect with Carrie &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://carriekcwest.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--grey-800);"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://carriekcwest.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;, &lt;/a&gt;and purchase her book &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DYWJ91V8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;You Can Grow Your Business With Your Nervous System or Against It.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;The Inner Pharmacy Playbook™ will guide you step by step to rewire your nervous system and align your business strategy so you break through income and visibility ceilings in a way that feels sustainable, expansive, and fully yours.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://meghan-weir.mykajabi.com/offers/MWzoeujX/checkout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt;🔗 Grab The Playbook HERE.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Feel better. Faster. For Real. Book a private Rapid Resolution Therapy Intensive to clear the emotional root-without years of talking about it. 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And if you loved this episode, let me know by leaving a review! + Share this message with a friend you think could benefit from it!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Website: www.meghan-weir.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeghanweir/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 123, 255);"&gt;IG: @themeghanweir&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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