Poet by nature and songwriter at heart, Colleen Songs, also known as Colleen Kelba in some circles, is a Canadian singer, writer and inspirational speaker who’s message encourages others to use their gifts and talents as tools to live a happy and healthy life.

Colleen’s memoir, “INHALE” was written while recovering from a car accident that resulted in emergency neck surgery, effectively silencing her musical talents. Her story is a journey about living with, caring for, and eventually escaping a narcissistic husband who suffered from mental illness.

“Dreams never expire. They are there to fire up the gifts you were born with to live by.” - Colleen

In this episode:

1. The nine year journey (Intro).
2. Finding clarity (4:07).
3. Escaping a narcissist (9:15).
4. Planting the seeds of courage (16:00).
5. The other side of suicide (22:15).
6. Lessons in the quell (24:56).
7. When your dreams are yours, and yours alone (29:36).
8. The gift in the journey (34:30).

Connect with Colleen
If you are interested in learning more about Colleen or purchasing a copy of her memoir, please visit her website at www.colleensongs.com. If you know someone who is unhappy or unsafe and may need an outsider's story to step out of unhappiness and find freedom, she has a “buy one - send one” offer when you order through her directly.

Connect with Helen
If you would like to connect with Helen or would like to attend one of her journaling retreats, please explore www.thegiftofbeingpresent.com.