The Unbroken Place with Eddy Paul Thomas15 Aug 2025

Trauma Healing and the Power of Storytelling with Mona Hennein

In this engaging conversation, Mona Hennein shares her unique journey from a science background to becoming a storyteller and producer in media. She discusses the importance of faith in storytelling, the evolution of journalism, and the impact of her documentary 'Unchained' on addressing generational trauma. Mona emphasizes the healing power of storytelling, the significance of shared humanity, and the need for understanding different perspectives. She also highlights the challenges of navigating hard truths while offering hope in her work, particularly in her upcoming project 'Searching for Eternity,' which explores comparative theology.

Takeaways

Mona transitioned from a science career to storytelling after discovering her passion for writing.
She emphasizes the importance of faith in storytelling and how it can impact lives.
Storytelling is a powerful tool for healing trauma and fostering understanding.
The evolution of journalism has led to a focus on entertainment over balanced reporting.

Connect with Mona:

Email: mona@lifefocus.tv

Website: lifefocusmedia.org

Videos: @LifeFocusTelevision

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Produced by Say Some Thing Studios.

Music: "Blood" by Anthem of Rain, “Holizna” by HoliznaRAPS, “Too Fly” & "Tide Turns" by Kesta, and "Basurera" by Blue Dot Sessions from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.

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