How Writing Saved Me: The Story Behind The Life I Almost Missed

Corey Proffitt-Boyd reflects on writing his memoir, The Life I Almost Missed, and how the process helped him see connections across his life—from growing up in Kentucky to caregiving, sobriety, and building a career.

He speaks openly about his relationship with his mother, the experience of grief, and how following his gut led him from massage therapy to podcasting and, finally, to writing a book that might help others take the next step in their own lives.