963 | The Moment I Knew I Had to Write My Story

In this episode, Marsha shares the deeply personal moment she knew she was meant to write her story, and how that decision changed everything. From collaborative chapters to publishing her first solo book, she walks listeners through the emotional, subconscious, and identity-level work required to move from wanting to write a book to actually becoming an author. This episode is a powerful reminder that the strategy is the easy part, and the real work is getting your nervous system and self-belief on board. Whether you’re being called to write a book, start a podcast, or step into a bigger version of yourself, this conversation invites you to stop playing small and listen to the nudge.

Highlights

[01:04] Why subconscious work and nervous system regulation shape everything we create

[01:50] How collaborative books became Marsha’s entry point into writing

[02:36] The stat that stops people cold: most want to write a book, very few ever do

[03:22] The moment she knew she had to write her own story

[03:44] Speaking your story out loud and taking power away from shame

[04:20] Receiving the clear inner directive to write a solo book

[05:31] What to do when no one around you supports your vision

[07:17] Stepping into the identity of the writer before the book exists

[09:33] The CBC radio interview that confirmed she was meant to share publicly

[17:21] Playing the movie to the end and asking if you’ll regret not doing the thing

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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