Episode 7: Curiosity, Sobriety, & the Healing Nature of Stories with Anna Zimmerman

 Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this episode of Crafted Connections, I sit down with my dear friend Anna Zimmerman—a facilitator, former professor, strategic thinker, and someone who lives and leads with deep care. Anna opens up about her personal journey through academia, sobriety, and stepping into a life that centers curiosity, connection, and truth-telling.

We explore the role of storytelling in recovery, why identity shifts can feel like ego deaths, and how defining success on your own terms is both radical and healing. Anna's warmth and wisdom light up every minute of this conversation—and yes, I do compare her to a cozy blanket and cup of tea, because she is.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🧠 Why unlearning old identities is part of growth
 💬 How storytelling shapes sobriety and recovery
 🎓 Leaving academia and redefining professional success
 🌀 Embracing curiosity as a core life value
 💪 Showing up for strength—not aesthetics—in healing your body
 📖 How stories can connect, confine, or liberate us—and why noticing the difference matters

You Can Find Anna:
📷 Instagram: @annagracezimmerman
💼 LinkedIn: Anna Zimmerman

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