S3 Ep104: What To Do When You Feel Broken - with Dr Laura Williams

When life falls apart, where do you begin putting yourself back together?

In this episode of the Creating Happy Writers podcast, I chat to Dr Laura Williams. Laura is a clinical psychologist, private therapist, trauma specialist, online course creator, and media contributor.

She is also a widow and mum, who had to put all her psychological expertise into practice when faced with the sudden death of her much-loved husband.

Her book, ‘What to Do When You Feel Broken’, was published by Hay House in February 2025. In this brilliant book, Laura uses her own personal story to illustrate key psychological concepts we can all benefit from applying to our own lives.
In this conversation, we explore:

• Why writing can be such a powerful tool for healing and self-understanding
  
  
• The hidden impact of generational trauma and how it shows up in our lives
  
  
• What perfectionism is really trying to protect us from
  
  
• How to create a writing practice that feels sustainable—even when life is messy
  
  
• The realities of getting a traditional publishing deal and building momentum as a first-time author

Laura’s story is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to be perfectly healed to help others - and that you are never as alone as you think.

I hope you enjoy listening.

Connect with Laura and her book:

• What To Do When You Feel Broken (book)
• Laura’s website
• Instagram

Further resources from me

• My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon or directly via my website.
  
  

Connect with Steph:

Website: https://stephcaswell.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/

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