What happens when a 90-year-old World War II veteran confesses his deepest regret and sends you on a journey to find the love of his life? In this powerful episode, host Dara Levan sits down with communication consultant and author Kara Kavensky to discuss her transformative memoir, Tell Me About Joy. Kara shares how interviewing veteran Bob Albright led her on an unexpected path to healing from her own narcissistic marriage, discovering the power of energy healing, and ultimately finding her own joy. This conversation explores how trauma can be transformed through storytelling, the importance of accessible healing modalities like tapping and meditation, and what it means to truly heal. If you've ever wondered how to break free from toxic patterns or find hope after heartbreak, Kara's journey will inspire you. Keywords: memoir, healing journey, narcissistic abuse recovery, WWII veteran love story, energy healing, tapping EFT, trauma recovery, storytelling, finding joy, divorce recovery, emotional healing, book memoir, Tell Me About Joy, Kara Kavensky, Dara Levan, Every Soul Has a Story podcast TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Kara's gratitude for the conversation 2:14 - Kara's IU athlete children & hats 2:29 - Kara's childhood & grandmother the librarian 6:08 - Meeting Bob & the journey begins 7:04 - Transformative power of Bob's story 10:15 - Grandma's dementia & family humor 12:16 - Quote on narcissism 13:16 - Energy healing & trauma recovery 22:39 - How Kara met Bob Albright 24:44 - When the book idea formed 25:42 - Relief & terror of publishing 31:27 - What healed most in writing 36:52 - Hope for readers 40:29 - Outro RESOURCES: karakavensky.com @karakavensky Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story: https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/ Website: daralevan.com

Finding Joy: A Memoir of Love, Healing, and Second Chances | Kara Kavensky

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