S04-E06: "Literary Legacies: Writing with Our Ancestors" with guests Emely Rumble, LCSW & Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT

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This episode is from a LIVE Sobremesa platica hosted on Sunday September 28, 2025.

Hosts Cynthia Perez, LCSW and Sofia Mendoza, LCSW welcome Boriqua Authors Emely and Natalie for an empowered conversation about everything from writing from a dream state to facing the truth of Being Seen even when others don't witness your work. Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT reads from her latest book, The Pain We Carry Workbook which is a companion to her first book The Pain We Carry . Natalie wrote the foreword of Emely´s book because they are reciprocal Spirit led Writers. Emely Rumble, LCSW is the Author of Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, a book that shares Emely´s framework, literary prescriptions, and the intersections of reading and witnessing ourselves.
In this conversation, the authors discuss the profound impact of literature on mental health and healing, emphasizing the importance of ancestral connections and spirituality. They share their personal journeys, the challenges of writing amidst societal turmoil, and the transformative experiences found in retreats. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the themes of community support, storytelling, and the healing power of literature. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of becoming an author, the importance of inner child work, and the role of visibility in self-expression. The conversation emphasizes the significance of joy, ancestry, and the transformative power of words in the healing process.

You can find more of Natalie works here: https://www.natalieygutierrez.com/

You can find Emely´s work here: https://literapynyc.podia.com/

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Stay tuned for November´s Sobremesa as we discuss the importance of Ancestral Genealogy as Boriqua Genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores shares Cynthia´s Maya ancestry and the triumphs and trials her lineage faced with moderns and pre-hispanic generations in Yucatán, Mexico.