Guest Name: Mila Maxwell

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Summary

In this heartfelt episode, C.K. Simms sits down with Canadian author Mila Maxwell to discuss her powerful debut novel, Finding Lady Baltimore. Blending fiction with lived experience, Mila opens up about mental health, motherhood, authenticity, and finding healing through writing. Together, they explore faith, self-discovery, and the courage to live life on your own terms. A candid, emotional, and empowering conversation that reminds us we can all become the person our younger selves needed.

Takeaways

• Authenticity heals — writing true to yourself can be profoundly therapeutic.

• Fiction as reflection — Mila’s fictionalized memoir mirrors her real journey of growth.

• Breaking cycles — she learned to parent differently by confronting past patterns.

• Mental health awareness — open dialogue helps destigmatize anxiety and depression.

• The pandemic perspective — isolation became a catalyst for inner clarity and courage.

• Faith and hypocrisy — questioning one’s upbringing can lead to deeper understanding.

• Language matters — respectful, person-first disability language builds empathy.

• Healing relationships — forgiveness and vulnerability restore connection.

• Creative freedom — self-publishing empowered Mila to tell her story her way.

• Becoming your protector — learning to love your younger self is a form of liberation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mila Maxwell and Her Book

03:09 Exploring the Themes of Mental Health and Personal Growth

05:41 The Impact of Family Dynamics on Personal Identity

08:50 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Career Changes

11:38 Reflections on Childhood and the Need for Self-Compassion

14:27 The Role of the Pandemic in Personal Transformation

17:12 Healing Through Writing and Family Conversations

20:13 The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships

23:44 Reading Excerpts and Relating to the Story

29:08 Conclusion and Future Conversations

30:39 Navigating Disability Language and Sensitivity

38:38 The Journey of Writing a Book

46:33 Future Aspirations and Authenticity in Writing

Keywords

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