Story U Talk Radio with Coach Debby

It's not uncommon for people to approach me and ask, "How do I know if I have a book in me?" It is an excellent question. Today's show highlights just a few people who went from every day lives, to sharing their story, to becoming prolific authors. How about you? Do you have a book in you? Consider a few questions: Did you go through a life-altering transformation? Perhaps you experience...

A great plan will help you feel grounded and focused so you can write your book. It's important to cultivate your own garden and keep your attention on YOUR dreams. Otherwise, the comparison game begins. Today's show helps the writer who is flooded by so many ideas and can't stay focused (which is totally "normal"!) Coach Debby offers classes and retreats for all levels of writers. Follow her news...

Your creative expression is the gateway to your happiness, and yet many of us make very little time to do activities that enhance our creativity. For me, it’s always been writing. I started as a girl and found great joy writing fiction and eventually memoir. I’ve been teaching writers for 30 years now (I can hardly believe it!) Over time, I’ve watched people find their flow, build their resilience...

Your passion to write is brewing… You want to turn ideas into a book, but your mind is caught in the net of “how to” questions.  Don’t leap too fast – the baby step method will help you feel grounded. If you’d like the “how to” course, you’re in luck! Coach Debby will teach: How to Write Your Book beginning January 6, 2025 Here are a few details about the course:  — We will focus on...

Your creative expression is the gateway to your happiness, and yet many of us make very little time to do activities that enhance our creativity. For me, it's always been writing. I started as a girl and found great joy writing fiction and eventually memoir. I've been teaching writers for 30 years now (I can hardly believe it!) Over time, I've watched people find their flow, build their resilience...

 Your passion to write is brewing... You want to turn ideas into a book, but your mind is caught in the net of "how to" questions.  Don't leap too fast - the baby step method will help you feel grounded. If you'd like the "how to" course, you're in luck! Coach Debby will teach: How to Write Your Book beginning January 6, 2025 Here are a few details about the course:  — We will...

You may have heard about secure attachment styles, but have you had the opportunity to listen to Clayton Olson speak about your type? He will clarify every question. He masterfully attends to ideas spoken out loud and the nuance suggested in every story.  Catch our conversation and follow him on YouTube. @claytonolsoncoaching He’s the best of the best. I also have a few announcements: My...

Listen up! :) It has been my joy to create this course coming up in January: How to Write a Book. Today's show gives you a sneak preview, but I'd also like to invite you to an upcoming Q&A. Please consider attending a 30-minute Zoom Q & A on Monday, November 24th at 11am Pacific or 2pm Eastern time.  Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81001319145?pwd=QzSeJ1U8bvOa6MHiIw6wc...

 Today, I invited my client, Peggy Dolane, to discuss her recently completed book that takes a stand for kids struggling with behavioral health. This book is the first of its kind, blending memoir and advocacy, and also encouraging community engagement. Follow my newsletter for updates and links for this book's debut in 2026. As a writing coach, I'd love to know what you're drafting...

You are not alone! Every writer who is even somewhat serious about their writing has experienced writer’s block. It’s not the least bit fun, but it can be overcome quickly. This show is full of ideas to help set you free.  If you are interested in a writing community, classes, or coaching, here are some ways you might connect with me: My new Writer's Membership has an array of...

Most of us look to our folks, teachers, or spouse for glorious validation. After all, it puts confidence in our step! But often times, writers can't wait for someone else to wake up and notice how incredible they are... so let me teach you how to validate yourself in today's show. You'll gain momentum, confidence, and a sense of flow. AND, over a short bit of time, you'll find your new validated e...

After she wrote her book, "The Miller's Angel Baby," she began the business of promoting, speaking, and touring! Writing a book is literally a business. Tune in today to hear Alexis Miller share her experiences of the year after self-publishing her memoir.  Currently, Alexis is recording the audio version of her book, but you can purchase a paperback copy today on Amazon.  The...

After attending a workshop with a beloved mentor, Robert Holden, I was reminded of the false thinking that spins in a new author's mind: "I'll write this book after I fix myself. Then I'll be good enough to have a following." Today's show takes the focus off of self-improvement and offers a whole new perspective to being the original, honest YOU (who's always plenty good enough!) Enjoy the sh...

When I am coaching clients, I am often noticing how their heroic journeys are paving the way for their most engaging content. Let me use my client "Jane" as an example for today's episode. Follow along as you may notice patterns to help you be even more imaginative and intentional with your content. Follow Coach Debby! Newsletter: https://coachdebby.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b4e0e...

Hello Listeners! It's back to school time. As a kid, this was a fun time for me. I loved to study new things, but out on the playground I endured a lot of bullying and shaming. I went on to be a college instructor, and I noticed how most people carried their school days shame with them, even if they were older college students.  Let me help you with this topic. If you've felt shame or yo...

You may have heard about secure attachment styles, but have you had the opportunity to listen to Clayton Olson speak about your type? He will clarify every question. He masterfully attends to ideas spoken out loud and the nuance suggested in every story.  Catch our conversation and follow him on YouTube. @claytonolsoncoaching He's the best of the best. I also have a few announcements: My...

When we are sick and tired of our old patterns, we come up with fresh starts and buddy systems to ensure success... yet often, we fail again. So how do we change FOR REAL?? We must move beyond our psychology as well as the inorganic beliefs that never belonged to us! Check out today's show for a quick Masterclass so you can "go all in" with your book! Also, know that working with a coach...

Most of us look to our folks, teachers, or spouse for glorious validation. After all, it puts confidence in our step! But often times, writers can't wait for someone else to wake up and notice how incredible they are... so let me teach you how to validate yourself in today's show. You'll gain momentum, confidence, and a sense of flow. AND, over a short bit of time, you'll find your new v...

When you are preparing to share your words publicly, you'll notice feelings of stage fright coming over you long before the big day arrives. Stage fright is a natural thing, but there are steps you can take to effectively reduce your fears, if not conquer them completely. Like most things, working with your fears is an inside job. You will get much better at speaking publicly by refining your rela...

 I know how tempting it can be to shy away from your brilliance, but that doesn't help anyone. Certainly doesn't help you!  Instead, I'd like to see you write down your words, say yes to support, and see your legacy in print!  My new Writer's Membership has an array of support for the beginner and the very experienced writer. You can work at your own pace and also take par...

Memoir is this wonderful category of writing where a person focuses on a major theme from their life story and shares how they changed over time. Many writers of memoir have never written a book before - they're not even sure they identify as an author, but they know they have a story to tell. And they know their story will impact readers. In this episode, you receive a mini-masterclass...

We are all capable of creating and living a fabulous story and an epic life. But without our connection to our creativity, we find ourselves stuck or reliving old patterns. Identity Calibrator, Nikki White, uses astrology as a tool to help you know and love your complexity and your brilliance. Listen to today's conversation. Follow her on Instagram @bynikkiwhite and take her amazing archetype...

Here at Story U Talk Radio, my guests and I talk ALL about the stories we live by and how we're expressing ourselves. I invited blogger, chef, and pink unicorn lover, Diana Scalia to talk all about romancing life - a topic she and I have practically turned into our personal brands. For anyone who loves the poetic charm of designing their life with sauntering walks, travel, beautiful and color...

If you've been living a very private life but you want to go public with your message, there's internal work to do. In this episode, I offer 8 steps that have supported my career and the clients I coach who write books, deliver speeches, and create bold dreams. Realize that gaining followers and speaking publicly requires shifts in thinking, living and breathing! Let the ideas in the show be a gui...

You've heard the phrase before: The proof is in the pudding. But did it ever dawn on you that you are the proof?  Old belief systems can get us stuck in unwanted habits - beliefs that tell us we need another certification, more research, more status (more anything) to be a worthy voice on paper. Possibility exists is in the present moment, not in our dark memories.  Does this sound...