972 | Writing The Book That Becomes Your Business Card

In this episode, Marsha shares how we can shift from the emotional and subconscious side of writing and into strategy. We explore the idea that your book can become your business card, and ultimately a doorway to opportunities you cannot yet see.

This isn’t about writing for ego or status. It’s about recognizing that your story carries weight. That it builds know-like-trust at scale. That it positions you for stages, podcasts, collaborations, programs, press, and impact in ways that social media alone never could.

Highlights

(01:12) – What if your book became your business card — not just a story, but a strategy?

(02:32) – Your book is a snapshot in time. You’re allowed to evolve beyond it.

(03:13) – Your book isn’t a final destination. It’s the beginning of your work.

(04:15) – You must grow into the version of you who can hold what your book opens up.

(05:10) – If your past self had seen your current reality, she might have been too scared to begin.

(06:02) – Writing a book creates long-term visibility — far beyond a single post.

(06:34) – Ask yourself: What do you want people to know about you three years from now?

(07:37) – Your story could be the exact answer someone has been searching for.

(08:20) – Your book can become a point of legacy that lives far beyond you.

(09:07) – The impact of a book can’t always be measured in dollars — but in doors opened.

(10:25) – 120 books didn’t mean 120 sales — it meant 120 potential ripple effects.

(11:04) – Your book may open doors you’re not meant to see yet.

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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What if the thing you keep avoiding is actually the doorway to your next level?

In this solo episode, you pull back the curtain on the internal resistance that shows up when growth is knocking. This is an honest, grounded conversation about the tension between comfort and expansion, the stories we cling to, and the subtle ways we sabotage the very things we say we want.

You explore what it really means to take responsibility for your life without shame, how to recognize when you’re playing small, and why clarity often comes after action, not before it.

This one is reflective, direct, and quietly activating.

Highlights

(02:14) – You open with the tension between knowing what you want and still hesitating to move toward it.

(05:37) – The difference between being productive and actually being aligned with your bigger vision.

(09:52) – How fear often shows up dressed as “logic” and convinces you to delay the very thing that would grow you.

(14:08) – The identity shift required when you decide you’re no longer available for your old patterns.

(18:26) – Why waiting to feel fully ready is a trap and how readiness is created through action.

(23:41) – The subtle ways high-capacity people self-sabotage while calling it responsibility.

(28:55) – What it looks like to take ownership without spiraling into shame.

(33:12) – The uncomfortable truth about outgrowing versions of yourself that once kept you safe.

(38:47) – How clarity tends to arrive after movement, not before it.

(44:03) – The moment you realize discomfort is actually evidence of expansion.

(49:18) – Reclaiming self-trust by making and honoring decisions, even small ones.

(54:36) – The closing invitation to stop negotiating with your potential and choose differently.

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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In this episode, Marsha speaks with Board-Certified Wellness Coach, Licensed Social Worker, and Somatic Practitioner Devin Scott. Devin Scott is a Board-Certified Wellness Coach, Licensed Social Worker, and Somatic Practitioner who helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom and build lives rooted in authenticity. Through his practice, Find Your Meaning, he blends mindfulness, bodywork, and ancient wisdom traditions, such as Leela, a thousand-year-old Indian board game of self-discovery, to support clients in navigating trauma, identity, and burnout. After leaving a career in analytics and law to pursue a more embodied path, Devin now helps others turn struggle into purpose. His grounded, reflective approach brings warmth and practical insight to conversations about healing, self-trust, and what it means to live meaningfully.

(00:02:15) – Devin shares how he first entered the industry and what initially drew him to this work.

(00:06:48) – The pivotal moment that shifted his mindset from employee to entrepreneur.

(00:11:32) – A candid discussion about early failures and what they actually taught him.

(00:15:57) – How personal growth directly impacted his professional results.

(00:21:10) – The biggest misconception people have about scaling a business.

(00:27:44) – Devin explains the role mentorship played in accelerating his success.

(00:33:18) – Breaking down the habits that create long-term sustainability.

(00:39:52) – A powerful story about resilience during a major setback.

(00:45:06) – The importance of identity shifts in achieving higher performance.

(00:51:29) – Practical advice for listeners who feel stuck but want momentum.

(00:57:13) – What leadership really looks like behind the scenes.

(01:03:40) – Final reflections and the one message Devin hopes listeners take with them.

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In this episode, Marsha dives deep into the emotional undercurrent that shows up for almost every author: the fear of being seen. The fear of judgment. The pressure to “get it right.” And the sneaky belief that if it’s not perfect, it’s not worthy.

If you’re in the process of writing a solo book, contributing to a collaborative, or leading one yourself, this conversation will hit home. Because perfectionism isn’t about excellence. It’s about protection. And it will silence your voice if you let it.

Highlights

[01:53] You will never be criticized by someone doing more than you

[03:12] If perfectionism is driving the car, fear is in the passenger seat and shame is in the back

[03:57] How editing during the first draft blocks creative flow

[04:11] Perfectionism is protection — and it’s keeping your voice hostage

[05:13] Writing from your conscious mind vs. tapping into the visceral, heart-led story

[06:01] Vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s the birthplace of real connection

[07:29] Who are you actually afraid will judge you? (Hint: it starts with you.)

[08:27] Vulnerability requires boundaries — you don’t have to share everything

[09:27] Why some authors need to write 16,000 words to find the 3,000 that matter

[11:03] Releasing perfectionism changes the story you tell

[12:05] Shift your identity: from “perfect author” to “brave author”

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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In this episode, Marsha breaks down one of the biggest invisible blocks writers (and creators of any kind) face: overthinking.

Using writing your book as the lens, she unpacks how perfectionism, comparison, second-guessing, and “editing while writing” are not signs that you can’t do it — they’re subconscious protection patterns designed to keep you safe from vulnerability.

Strategy alone won’t fix resistance. You can schedule the hour. You can set the alarm for 5 am. But if your subconscious is stuck in fear, comparison, or identity doubt, the plan won’t move you forward.

This episode is a powerful reminder that flow is not forced — it’s regulated. Writing isn’t about producing more. It’s about aligning your energy, identity, and nervous system so your voice can come through without interference.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, blocked, clunky, or not “good enough” to write, this episode will bring you back to yourself.

Highlights

[01:41] The common writer loop: overthinking, perfectionism, comparison — and not actually writing

[02:03] Why strategy alone (wake up at 5 am and write) won’t override subconscious patterns

[03:19] Overthinking mode: Is it good enough? What will people think?

[04:10] The difference between “have to” energy and true creative flow

[05:17] If you’re not in flow, don’t force production — shift your energy first

[06:06] Overthinking as a nervous system freeze response

[06:18] You can’t think your way into clarity — it creates more resistance

[08:21] Conscious strategy vs. subconscious identity — the 95% that drives results

[08:41] Creating safety in your body before you create on the page

[09:09] Fake dopamine (scrolling) vs. real dopamine (earned reward)

[10:17] Recognizing your authentic voice vs. sounding like someone else

[11:01] What would writing look like if it didn’t have to be perfect?

[11:23] Stream-of-consciousness writing as a way to unlock flow

[12:00] 10–15 minutes is enough to retrain your brain out of perfectionism

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In this episode, Marsha speaks with Dr. James Thompson. Dr. Thompson is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, now recognized for his work in lifestyle medicine and public health education. After spending 25 years on daily medications, his personal health transformation led him to question traditional chronic disease care and embrace integrative nutrition, movement, and holistic wellness. Today, he serves as Medical Director of the Healthy Living With A Vision Foundation and is the author of FEARLESS Wellness: Transform Your Life One Step at a Time.

Through his FEARLESS Method—focusing on food, exercise, toxin avoidance, restorative sleep, stress reduction, cognitive engagement, social connection, and spiritual grounding—Dr. Thompson equips audiences with practical, evidence-based tools for lasting health. He is especially passionate about serving aging and underserved communities, addressing cultural health disparities, and promoting accessible, culturally relevant wellness education.

As a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Dr. Thompson bridges the gap between medical science and everyday life, offering clarity amid conflicting health advice. His approachable style, combined with medical authority and lived experience, inspires listeners to take agency over their health and extend their healthspan.

Highlights:

[02:10] Dr. Thompson introduces the FEARLESS framework and its 8 pillars of wellness

[04:25] His personal turning point after 25 years on blood pressure and cholesterol medication

[07:40] How the Daniel Fast sparked measurable health changes

[10:15] Health span vs lifespan and why thriving matters more than just surviving

[14:30] Why most physicians aren’t trained to prioritize nutrition and lifestyle medicine

[18:05] The power of plant-based nutrition and debunking the protein myth

[22:20] Prebiotics vs probiotics and what truly supports gut health

[26:45] The hygiene hypothesis and the rise in allergies

[31:10] Engaging the brain through learning, creativity, and community

[36:25] Why B12 matters and a practical approach to supplementation

[41:50] The importance of patient advocacy in preventive care conversations

[47:30] Living vs thriving and redefining what true health looks like

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In this episode, Marsha dismantles one of the most common and convincing stories that keeps people stuck: I’m not ready yet. Using writing a book as the lens, she shows how this belief applies to every area of life where growth, visibility, and courage are required.

Marsha explains how “not ready” is not a truth, but a subconscious safety strategy designed to keep you protected, small, and predictable. Through personal reflections on her own books, unfinished stories, and ongoing life chapters, she reframes readiness as something that is created through action, not something you wait to feel. This episode is a powerful invitation to stop delaying your voice, your story, and your next step, and to begin becoming the version of you who moves even when it feels uncomfortable.

Highlights

[01:37] Introducing the belief of “I’m not ready yet” and how it applies to everything in life

[01:53] Whatever story you repeat is the one you keep alive

[02:13] You don’t need to be more healed, perfect, successful, or qualified to start

[02:42] Why being a different version of yourself later doesn’t invalidate who you were then

[03:25] Waiting for clarity and why clarity only comes through action

[03:36] Ready is not coming and how “not ready” keeps you safe but stuck

[04:15] The process of writing the book is what makes you ready

[05:03] Fear of hurting others, saying the wrong thing, and sharing unfinished stories

[06:08] “Not ready” as subconscious self protection, not truth

[06:46] Safety over growth and why the brain always chooses predictability

[07:11] You don’t need to be healed, you need to be willing to move

[08:06] Becoming the author as an identity shift, not a writing strategy

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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In this episode, Marsha speaks directly to anyone who feels overwhelmed, blocked, or unsure where to begin when writing their story. She reframes the messiness of storytelling not as a problem, but as proof that something meaningful is trying to emerge.

Drawing from her own experience writing multiple books and supporting collaborative authors, Marsha explains why clarity doesn’t come before the mess. It comes through it. She explores the subconscious fears tied to visibility, being misunderstood, and emotional safety, and why editing too early keeps most people stuck. This episode is a powerful reminder that your story doesn’t need to be perfect, polished, or fully formed. It just needs to be honest.

[01:04] Why your story feels messy and why that’s actually a good sign

[01:42] The reality that most people want to write a book, but very few ever do

[02:13] Your story doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be true

[02:35] Why messy first drafts are often required to reach the real story

[03:03] Talking yourself out of writing because you don’t feel ready

[03:36] Pulling out journals, sticky notes, and timelines to organize the chaos

[04:08] The belief that everything has to go into one book and why that’s false

[04:28] Fear of visibility, being misunderstood, and other people’s opinions

[05:11] Why writing your story feels emotionally overwhelming

[05:39] The subconscious need for safety and predictability when writing

[06:01] Questions that help uncover the parts of your story that matter most

[06:36] Why you must write the mess first and edit later

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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