Polyvagal breathing techniques, centered and grounded mindfulness approaches, cognitive-behavioral modeling, and even some smatterings of psychospiritual methods are intertwined to provide outcomes similar to that of narrative therapy. (And don't forget the dark chocolate—there is research to demonstrate that it really does help us deal with dementors!)

From the perspective of 'deep psychology,' Amanda’s process emulates that of an ancient healing pedagogy of storytelling through writing. She encourages others to define what lies outside of our conscious awareness and may even illuminate that which an author may hold in an unconscious space: thoughts, impressions, and feelings which may not have not been previously admitted, even to oneself, including potential collective consciousnesses aspects with cultural and archetypal dimensions.

Amanda’s invitation is in the tradition of depth work—one in which the participant may observe, grapple with, and consider what it means to really heal, and then share that journey with others who may find connection and even hope through the process.

Amanda Johnson BRINGS IT to the stage! She is raw, authentic, and transformational. If you are looking for a speaker to move your audience and inspire them to rewrite their story AND shift the way they are being, then look no further. I’ve invited Amanda to speak at all of my events and conferences, and our attendees are always on the edge of their seats and eager to connect with her after.

I met The Story Oracle when I was looking to author a book. I had no idea, nor even ventured to consider, that this book I had always wanted to write would right my world in ways that no other form of education or therapy or medication or inspirational seminar or guru could. Narrative therapy on steroids, anyone? In-person retreats at wondrous locations and online retreats in my jammies at home gifted me with the guidance I needed and a community of like-minded messengers that served as a lifeline through the process and continues with the lifelong friendships that were formed.

Amanda radiates empathy and insight from the stage. Her easy confidence invites the audience to not only listen, but also to embrace her message. The result is that we feel informed and enlightened and, perhaps even more importantly, connected with her.

I can attest to the fact that Story is medicine because I followed my inner compass and hired Amanda Johnson to facilitate a Craft Your Own Heroic Narrative workshop for a group of special education professionals I led on retreat. Amanda masterfully helped teachers on the edge of exhaustion and career burn-out tell a new story of empowerment and possibility. Her process helps people move from a place of powerlessness and victimization to a deep sense of agency. Giving educators (who typically work in isolation in their classrooms) a chance to share their stories with peers opened the door for new friendships, healing accountability partnerships, and professional mentorships to grow from the sharing of stories. Following the retreat, several participants credited the work to encouraging them to change their minds about leaving the profession. This is the collective work we need to begin to change the culture within our institutions, and Amanda is the person to lead it.

I came to Amanda’s event to be inspired, and I left transformed.

Working with Amanda takes you to one destination: RESULTS! She’s a leader that builds leaders and helps you put words to your vision and bring the audience inside of your message.

Interviewing Amanda Johnson for the podcast, it was immediately apparent that the level of personal development she's undergone is a priority for her—that she leads by example and not theory.