The Story Beneath the Story
Discover the deeper story your life has been telling all along.
February 5–7, 2027 at The Inlet Farmhouse, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
A three-day immersive workshop with Carole MacInnis & Anne Berube PhD
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Every one of us carries a story.Some parts are easy to tell. Others remain hidden for years. As time passes, the experiences we've lived through can become woven into our identity. Without realizing it, we begin to see ourselves through the lens of what happened rather than through the fullness of who we are.
The experiences we've lived through, and the meaning we've made from them, shape our relationships, our confidence, our choices, and what we believe is possible for our lives. Without realizing it, we begin living inside a story that no longer fits the person we are becoming. Many people spend years trying to change their lives without ever changing the story they're living inside.
This workshop offers another way. Over three days, you'll be guided through a carefully facilitated process of telling your whole story. Not only the events that shaped your life, but the meaning you've attached to them and the beliefs they've created about yourself and the world.
Together, we'll gently uncover the patterns, assumptions, and beliefs that have shaped the way you've seen yourself and your life.
As those patterns begin to make sense, another question naturally emerges.
Who are you beneath the story you've been living?
Many people discover that while their experiences have influenced them deeply, they have never fully defined them. Beneath every chapter of life is a deeper thread that has remained constant, a part of themselves that has always been there, quietly waiting to be recognized.
Beneath every experience, every success, every disappointment, every role you've played, there is something that has remained unchanged. Your essential self. The part of you that has always known love, creativity, wisdom, resilience, and possibility. The person your life has been shaping, not despite your story, but through it.
This is the story beneath the story. And discovering it changes everything.
What makes this workshop different?
Many workshops invite you to revisit your past.
This one invites you to understand your life in an entirely new way.
Together, we'll explore:
- the stories you've been told
- the stories you've told yourself
- the beliefs that formed through your experiences
- the identities you've unconsciously carried
- and the deeper thread that has been present through every chapter of your life.
Rather than asking, "How do I fix my story?"
We'll ask a different question.
What has my life been trying to reveal about who I truly am?
As that deeper story begins to emerge, something shifts. You stop seeing yourself as the sum of what happened to you. You begin recognizing the qualities that have always been present beneath every experience: your courage, your compassion, your wisdom, your gifts, your capacity to love, and the unique purpose your life has been preparing you to live.
Your story no longer becomes a prison. It becomes a path.
Who is this workshop for?
This experience is for people who feel ready for a new chapter.
You may recognize yourself if:
- You've done years of personal growth but still feel held back by familiar patterns.
- You know your past shaped you, but you don't want it to define your future.
- You feel disconnected from your purpose or uncertain about what's next.
- You find yourself telling the same story about your life over and over.
- You long for greater freedom, clarity, and meaning.
- You sense there's something deeper your life has been trying to show you.
A unique collaboration
This workshop brings together two complementary perspectives. Together, psychology and embodied wisdom create a rare opportunity—not only to understand your story, but to discover the deeper story waiting to be lived.
Carole MacInnis, Registered Psychologist, brings decades of experience helping people understand how life experiences shape identity, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Anne Berube PhD, author and teacher of embodied healing and self-trust, guides participants beyond the stories they have lived toward the deeper truth of who they are beneath them.
Workshop Details
Three full days
February 5th -7th, 2027
Inlet Farmhouse
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lunch included each day
Small group to allow time, depth, and individual attention.
Investment: $1,000 CAD (plus applicable taxes)
(Note that accommodation is not included in the workshop tuition. There are many wonderful places to stay in nearby Lunenburg and Mahone Bay, both just a short drive from the venue. If you'd like recommendations, we'd be happy to help. Please contact Sheena at [email protected], and she'll be happy to suggest accommodations that suit your preferences and budget.)
Your story matters.
Every chapter has shaped you.Every chapter has something to teach.
As the pieces begin to come together, your life starts to make sense in a new way. What once felt like disconnected experiences become part of a larger story, one that reveals your resilience, your gifts, your values, and the unique path your life has been unfolding.
You don't leave your past behind. You carry it differently. With greater compassion. Greater clarity.
And a deeper sense of purpose.
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FAQ
Do I need to have done therapy or personal development work before attending?
Will I have to share my whole story with the group?
Is this workshop therapy?
What if there are painful or difficult parts of my story?
What can I expect to leave with?
Are payment plans available?
What is the cancellation policy?
Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.
If you feel the call, you are invited to trust it.
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CONTACT
Anne is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
