Unveiling the Power of Storytelling with Cami Ostman

The Masculine Wilderness Podcast

In this episode of the Masculine Wilderness Podcast, host Tom Perez engages in a deep conversation with Cami Ostman, a mentor and expert in narrative therapy and founder of The Narrative Project. They explore the importance of storytelling in personal growth, the challenges writers face, and how trauma influences the narratives we create. Cami shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a therapist and writing coach, emphasizing the transformative power of writing and the need to confront inner critics. The discussion also touches on gender dynamics in writing and therapy, highlighting the unique experiences of men and women in these spaces. In this conversation, Tom Perez and Cami explore the differences in how men and women approach therapy, the importance of vulnerability and trust in healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. They discuss the societal messages that shape men's emotional experiences and the need for men to share their stories to contribute to a shift in collective consciousness. Cami encourages men to embrace their narratives as a means of personal and communal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Masculine Wilderness Podcast

02:54 The Narrative Project: Helping Writers Find Their Voice

06:57 The Challenge of Writing: Confronting Inner Critics

09:08 Understanding Trauma in Storytelling

15:03 Cami's Journey: From Pain to Purpose

19:46 The Essence of Narrative Therapy

22:14 The Transformative Power of Writing

25:20 Gender Dynamics in Writing and Therapy

28:35 Understanding Gender Differences in Therapy

36:07 The Impact of Vulnerability and Trust

43:42 The Power of Storytelling in Masculinity

50:54 Encouragement for Men to Share Their Stories

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The Narrative Project: https://www.thenarrativeproject.net/

Epik Project: https://www.epikproject.org/