Writing to Heal: Mila Maxwell and the Journey to Finding Herself

In this episode of We Love Everyone, Marcy Barbaro and Alex Morin sit down with author Mila Maxwell, a member of the Working Writers Co. community, to explore the deeply personal journey behind her novel, Finding Lady Baltimore. Blending fiction with real-life inspiration, Mila’s book draws from the people, places, and experiences that shaped her upbringing in Canada’s Maritimes. At its core, the story is a mystery, but beneath the surface, it’s a powerful exploration of identity, self-discovery, and the unraveling of long-held assumptions. The conversation moves beyond the page and into the transformative power of writing itself. Mila shares how telling this story became a path toward healing, helping her reframe past experiences, release false beliefs, repair relationships, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-love. Marcy and Alex reflect on their role as book coaches and editors in supporting Mila through this journey, and how writing can become a mirror, a release, and ultimately, a tool for profound personal change. This episode is a testament to the idea that sometimes, the stories we set out to write end up rewriting us. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The inspiration behind Finding Lady Baltimore How fiction can be rooted in real-life experiences Writing as a tool for healing and self-discovery Letting go of false beliefs and reframing the past How storytelling can repair relationships The role of coaching and editing in transformational writing