In this conversation with Kate Bowler, Amy Griffin, founder of G9 Ventures and author of "The Tell," opens up about her transformative journey from childhood trauma to healing. She discusses the relentless pressure of perfectionism and the freedom found in embracing imperfection. Amy shares how psychedelic therapy helped her unlock buried memories and transform her narrative. Throughout, she emphasizes the power of storytelling and genuine connections in the healing process, reminding us that it's not about erasing the past, but carrying it with grace.
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The Pressure of Perfection
Amy Griffin felt pressured to maintain a perfect image, especially as a mother.
She questioned if others struggled similarly but felt afraid to discuss it.
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Recapturing Childlike Joy
Societal pressures can cause us to lose our childlike joy and spontaneity.
Amy realized that "good enough" is perfect and retraced her life to find when she stopped doing cartwheels, symbolizing this loss of pure joy.
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A Daughter's Insight
Amy's daughter, Gigi, questioned her identity and the pressure of perfection.
This prompted Amy to realize she needed to be more present and focus on "being" rather than "doing."
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Is it possible to bury something so deep within yourself that it becomes unknowable, even to you? An astonishing memoir that explores how far we will go to protect ourselves, and the healing made possible when we face the secrets that terrify us and begin to share our stories.
Amy Griffin
Amy Griffin's memoir, "The Tell," details her journey of confronting a deeply buried secret from her childhood—years of sexual abuse by a teacher. The book explores the complexities of trauma, memory, and the long road to healing. Griffin's narrative intertwines her personal story with reflections on family, relationships, and the societal pressures that often silence victims. Through vulnerability and honesty, she empowers others to confront their own pasts and find freedom in truth. The book serves as a testament to resilience and the transformative power of self-discovery.
We all carry stories. Some smooth over the past, making things easier to bear. Others—the truer ones—break us open. Amy Griffin knows what it’s like to hold a secret so tightly, it starts to define you. As a child, she was sexually assaulted by a teacher—a painful truth she buried for years. But eventually, staying silent became harder than telling the truth. So what happens when the person who spends all their time championing others realizes they need to tell their own story?
In this conversation, Kate and Amy talk about:
The relentless churn of perfectionism—and what happens when we finally let some of it go
How psychedelic-assisted therapy helped Amy unlock long-buried trauma
The surprising joy of telling the truth—even when it feels impossible
Why healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning to carry it differently
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