Episode Details

In this deeply moving episode of Walk With Me Conversations, host Stephanie Bloom sits down with Lena Fein, author of Shattering the Mirror, to explore the lifelong impact of childhood shame, emotional trauma, and the powerful journey back to authenticity.

Lena shares her story of growing up in a home shaped by criticism, emotional neglect, and generational trauma. From the heartbreak of having her childhood diary publicly exposed to decades spent hiding behind achievement and perfectionism, Lena opens up about how survival patterns can disconnect us from our true selves.

At age 51, after the death of her mother, Lena experienced a profound emotional awakening that began a decade-long journey toward healing and wholeness. Through therapy, dance, singing, writing, and learning to be fully present in the moment, she slowly reclaimed the voice and joy she had buried for most of her life.

This episode is an honest and compassionate conversation about:

• Childhood emotional abuse and shame
• Generational trauma and survival patterns
• The masks we wear to stay safe
• Learning self-compassion later in life
• Reconnecting to the body through movement and creativity
• Hospice work, death, and spiritual presence
• Finding authenticity, voice, and joy after trauma
• Why it's never too late to heal

Lena's story is a reminder that healing doesn't erase the past—it transforms our relationship with it.

Guest Information

Lena Fein
Author of Shattering the Mirror
Available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, and BookBaby.

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