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Using Storytelling to Heal and Grow Through Grief with John DeDakis
Episode 647
Monday, 4 May, 2026
Episode DescriptionSometimes the story doesn’t break you… it reveals you.In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with John DeDakis, former CNN editor, novelist, and writing coach, for a deeply human conversation about curiosity, grief, and the power of storytelling.John shares how a career rooted in journalism evolved into a calling centered on helping others process life’s most difficult experiences through writing. What begins as a conversation about storytelling quickly becomes something deeper, exploring how our most painful moments can become the very foundation for healing, connection, and growth.This is a conversation about going beyond the surface. John opens up about personal loss and how writing became a way to navigate grief, not avoid it. Together, Audley and John unpack why curiosity can disarm judgment, how vulnerability creates meaningful connection, and why the most impactful stories are the ones we’re often afraid to tell.They also explore the realities of the modern creative landscape, including the role of AI and social media, and why your authentic voice matters more now than ever.If you’ve ever felt like your story is too heavy, too complicated, or not worth telling, this episode will challenge that belief and give you a new perspective.This conversation is for anyone navigating loss, searching for purpose, or trying to make sense of their own story.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why curiosity helps eliminate judgment and deepen connectionHow storytelling can become a powerful tool for healing griefThe importance of going deeper instead of stopping at the painHow to start writing your story without needing it to be perfectThe role of authenticity in a world shaped by AI and social mediaWhy your lived experience is your greatest creative advantageGuest BioJohn DeDakis is a former senior editor at CNN, where he spent over 25 years, including serving on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. He is now a novelist, manuscript editor, and writing coach who helps aspiring writers tell meaningful stories. His work focuses on using writing as a tool for healing, particularly in navigating grief and personal transformation.Guest Links🌐 Website: https://johndedakis.comListen on Major Platforms🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345📦 Amazon 🎶 →https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/9f7902bb-dec8-4bd9-918d-d1fef21b7c67/the-audacious-living-podcast?ref=dm_sh_pGv57yQvAmAQVp2IIaXoDwtFtCall to ActionEnjoying the show? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this.⭐ Leave a review:👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/audacious
