Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

Ashes to Answers: Sandra Schnakenburg’s Journey into Hidden Truths and Spiritual Healing

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“She was the light in our chaotic home, the anchor in our storms. And yet, Lee’s story was a mystery even to her.” — Sandra Schnackenberg

In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon welcomes Sandra Schnackenberg, author of the compelling memoir The Housekeeper’s Secret. Sandra takes listeners on a journey from her tumultuous childhood to the uncovering of her housekeeper Lee’s astonishing hidden past. Together, they explore themes of healing, faith, resilience, and the profound impact one person can have on a family’s life.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The Housekeeper’s Secret: Sandra’s journey began when she discovered her housekeeper’s ashes and unearthed her enigmatic past.
  2. A Healing Presence: Lee was a spiritual anchor and protector in a household shaped by wealth, chaos, and a narcissistic father.
  3. Surviving Trauma: Sandra’s recovery from a near-fatal accident shaped her resilience and spiritual sensitivity.
  4. Memoir Writing as Healing: Sandra’s writing journey helped her process grief, understand her past, and honor Lee’s story.
  5. Balancing Faith and Writing: How spirituality and divine guidance propelled Sandra through life’s challenges and creative blocks.
  6. The Family Dynamic: The ironic contrast between the seemingly perfect external image of Sandra’s family and its internal struggles.
  7. Unexpected Connections: The role of divine intervention and serendipity in helping Sandra uncover Lee’s story.

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Website: https://www.sandraschnakenburg.com/

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