What if the story you're afraid to share is the very one someone else needs to hear?

In this episode of The Author Journey, Leslie Capps sits down with Wake Up Revolution co-author Denise Stiffler to talk about healing, authorship, vulnerability, and what happens when you decide to share the parts of your story you've kept hidden for far too long.

Denise is a life coach who works with women healing from harmful and abusive relationships. She is also the co-founder of From Rundown to Renewed, a growing women's ministry dedicated to helping women find community, support, healing, and hope. Through coaching, mentorship, prayer, and connection, Denise helps women move from surviving to truly living.

In this conversation, Denise shares why she chose to participate in Wake Up Revolution, how writing her chapter challenged her to revisit some of the hardest moments of her life, and what surprised her most during the writing process.

We also discuss the reality of imposter syndrome, the courage required to share vulnerable experiences, and how becoming an author can help you reclaim ownership of your story. Denise beautifully explains how writing didn't just impact readers—it transformed her as well.

In this episode you'll learn:
✅ Why sharing your story can be part of the healing process
✅ How writing a book builds confidence and self-trust
✅ What happens when you stop carrying your story alone
✅ Why community is essential for growth and healing
✅ How authorship helps you reclaim your voice
✅ Why your experiences may be exactly what someone else needs

Whether you're thinking about writing a book, navigating a difficult season, or searching for hope in your own journey, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your voice matters.

📖 Get your copy of Wake Up Revolution: Women Rising into Voice, Purpose, and Impact
👉 https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Revolution-Rising-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0H19N6T4D

✨ Connect with Denise Stiffler
👉 https://www.facebook.com/denise.stoffer

🌟 Join the From Rundown to Renewed Community
👉 https://www.fromrundowntorenewed.com/membership

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Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to The Author Journey
02:00 – Meet Denise Stiffler
05:00 – Healing from toxic relationships
09:00 – Building From Rundown to Renewed
14:00 – Why Denise joined Wake Up Revolution
18:00 – Sharing the hard parts
23:00 – Facing imposter syndrome
28:00 – The courage to be vulnerable
33:00 – How authorship changed her
38:00 – Why your story matters
43:00 – Community, healing and hope
48:00 – Advice for aspiring authors
52:00 – What's next for Denise

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