Marissa Spear brings a tapestry of experiences to narrative practice—she’s a writer with a disability historian, YA author, program evaluator, and former dancer from Northwest Arkansas. Her journey has been shaped by personal illness, political inquiry, academic research, a deep embodied commitment to health justice, cultural storytelling, and the radical possibilities of narrative.
Think back to your childhood school days of show and tell—what are you holding? What is it story? Standing in front of your class with a favorite toy, seashell, or souvenir and sharing the story behind it revealed a piece of yourself and connected you with your classmates.
🎵 Leslie Savoy Burrs - award-winning composer, flutist, and educator - joins Narrative Mindworks for a powerful conversation on the role of music in storytelling, healing, and cultural legacy.
At 30, Mindworks member Salvena Nissan began learning to cook and discovered a powerful connection to her Mountain Jewish heritage and the women in her family who came before her.
Editor-in-Chief Mary Beth Sammons reflects on her recent trip to Ireland for the Dublin Writer’s Workshop - and how embracing imperfection shaped a deeply personal writing journey.
How can narrative practices and spiritual presence reshape modern medicine? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Andre Lijoi reflects on the intersection of faith, deep listening, and compassionate care- offering a vision of healing that goes far beyond clinical skill.
