Uncorking A Story

“Each time I speak, someone comes up crying, saying they finally feel seen. That’s how I know the healing matters.” —Babs Walters Babs Walters has spent her life helping others find their voice—first through corporate training, and now through the courageous act of telling her own story. In this heartfelt episode of Uncorking a Story, Babs joins me to discuss her raw and inspiring memoir Facing the Jaguar, a story decades in the making. As a survivor of domestic violence and sexual abuse, Babs unpacks the long journey from disassociation to healing, how generational trauma shaped her family history, and how facing her own metaphorical jaguar allowed her to break a painful cycle. With grace, wisdom, and just the right amount of humor, Babs proves it’s never too late to speak your truth—or publish your first memoir at 80. Key Takeaways: The Healing Power of Storytelling – Writing Facing the Jaguar was not only cathartic for Babs but also a gift to others walking through their own trauma. Finding th