Trauma, Healing, and Finding your Voice, with Wendy Correa
“I realized my family’s secrets had written my biography—and my biology. I wanted to take back the pen.” — Wendy Correa
In this deeply moving episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon sits down with author, yogi, and former music industry insider Wendy Correa to discuss her debut memoir, My Pretty Baby. Wendy shares her journey through intergenerational trauma, addiction, and healing—offering listeners a raw and inspiring look at how writing, spirituality, and resilience helped her reclaim her story. From singing on the Rose Bowl stage to encounters with icons like Ringo Starr and Hunter S. Thompson, Wendy’s life is a testament to transformation and the power of voice.
Key Takeaways:
- Wendy’s memoir began as a personal healing journey and evolved into a guidebook for others facing family dysfunction.
- Her background spans massage therapy, DJing, and working with major record labels like Geffen and A&M Records.
- A pivotal moment in her sobriety came when she met Ringo Starr at her first AA meeting.
- Wendy used acting techniques and EMDR therapy to access and process repressed childhood trauma.
- My Pretty Baby explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and advocates for trauma-informed healing.
- The memoir also includes joyful and serendipitous moments, like meeting her husband through a song request and working with Hunter S. Thompson.
- Wendy challenges toxic positivity and emphasizes the importance of facing pain to truly heal.
Buy My Pretty Baby
Amazon: https://amzn.to/497gArN
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798896360049
Connect with Wendy
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Threads: https://www.threads.com/@wendybcorrea
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