Alex Beh on the courage to shut up and listen (and find your voice in the process)

Alex Beh on the courage to shut up and listen (and find your voice in the process)

Author: Allison Fallon June 18, 2020 Duration: 47:56
Writing holds up a mirror... and we don’t always like what we see. In this episode, Hollywood producer and actor Alex Beh approaches the uncomfortable fact that writing reveals what’s inside—our biases, our addictions, and the ways we participate in objectifying systems. The good news? Writing doesn’t leave you there. Part of finding your voice is learning to shut up, listen to others, receive feedback, and have the courage to admit when there's something you need to work on. Beh...

Allison Fallon, a best-selling author and the founder of the Find Your Voice movement, hosts this thoughtful Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer podcast. It’s built on a simple, liberating idea: you don’t need a fancy title or years of experience to benefit from putting words on a page. Each episode is designed to demystify the writing process and highlight how the simple act of writing can be a profound tool for personal clarity, healing, and even social change. You’ll hear candid conversations with authors who share their own creative struggles and triumphs, making the craft feel accessible rather than intimidating. Allison also delves into reviews of books that have shaped her thinking, pulling out practical lessons on storytelling and self-expression. Woven throughout are short, actionable prompts meant to cut through hesitation and get your own ideas flowing. This isn't about grammar rules or publishing deals; it's about discovering how your unique perspective, written down, can impact your own life and ripple out to your community. Tune in for a refreshingly practical and encouraging take on using words to navigate inner worlds and articulate thoughts you didn't even know you had.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer
Podcast Episodes
Ashley Abercrombie: So you're a ghostwriter? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:15
You may have heard the term “ghostwriter.” And you might have some questions. (So did the author write the book or not?) Not every author comes up with every sentence of their book. Many times, there’s a behind-the-scene…
Why you should write your life story even if no one reads it [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:29
We all have our doubts. Maybe you want to write your story, but you're not sure: not sure it's worth the effort, not sure you want to publish. What if no one even wants to read it? Or maybe you definitely don't want to p…
Morgan Harper Nichols: wondering if your words connect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:35
Artist, poet, musician and author Morgan Harper Nichols' work has already touched so many people's lives—including ours! This episode, she shares about how she still gets nervous sharing new work with an audience (and ho…
Sandie Spotts on Cultivating a Love of Reading in Young Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:14
So often, it's a childhood love of books and reading which inspires our own writing. But what makes a kid excited about reading and writing? How can we pass that on? The mentors in our early lives make a huge difference…
Sara Lewis on making your personal story public [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:55
So many of us are so focused on getting our stories out there that we forget that becoming "known" has consequences. When you decide to publish (or share your story in any public way), what was once personal and private…
Elyse Murphy on advocating for yourself through your words [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:48
Is there someone in your life trying to silence you? How do you fight for your voice when you are challenged, and what do you do when that resistance comes from someone close to you? As an author, speaker, and influencer…
Five Myths About How Books Get Written [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:40
Maybe you doubt if you really have what it takes to write a book. On this episode, Allison Fallon names five common myths about how books get written—misconceptions that SO many people have about this process. After debu…
Melissa Joulwan on going against your audience to find your voice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:05
Is it worth writing even if no one will pay attention? Melissa wrote a best-selling cookbook back in the height of the Paleo movement called Well Fed. But now, ten years later, she wants to write about something new, and…
Amy Wolff on doing something in the face of hopelessness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
Sometimes, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But what do we do when we feel hopeless? On this episode, author, speaking coach, and founder of the Don't Give Up Movement Amy Wolff speaks with us about mental…
Jessica Martindale: Can writing be therapy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:52
As we approach the anniversary of the 2020 shutdown, we all need a place to process. Author and writing coach Allison Fallon often praises journaling as a tool for personal growth and a form of self-therapy. But what exa…