Motivation To Write

Christina Kemp Christina Kemp is the author of Across the Distance: Reflections on Loving and Where We Did & Did Not Find Each Other, a memoir exploring her most significant relationships. It weaves poetic language and universal themes into compelling vignettes. Christina has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and private practice in Washington. Here’s where you can find her: Her website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Judy Dang Judy Dang is the founder of AVID At Work, a coaching service that helps individuals and organizations get productive and organized. She created The Goal Getter Formula, a five-step process to achieve your goals. She is currently authoring Perfect Enough: How to Be Happier and More Productive by Letting Go of Perfectionism, due in September 2022. Her writing has appeared in Forbes, WIRED, and NextConcept HR Magazine. Here's where you can find her: Her website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Let your ego burn Happy Monday! How do you want to show up this week? I want to show up ready to let my ego burn. Let's talk about showing up prepared to let your ego go and your creativity flow. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here is a link to RSVP for my live sacral chakra-guided mediation, happening on May 7th.

Self Discovery Through Writing This week's inspiration is brought to you by my recent interview with author and healer Nicole Starbuck. Writing is an effective tool for self-discovery. Let's talk about how we can begin to harness the power of the pen. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Nicole Starbuck Nicole is a wellness coach, intuitive, quantum energy healer, and the author of Stress Size: How My Hunger for Control Almost Killed Me. Although she first discovered her intuitive abilities at age nine, it wasn’t until she hit rock bottom in her twenties that Nicole stepped into her full power. Nicole shows women worldwide how to tap into their intuition and live an inspired life. Here's where you can find her: Her website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Trust Your Vision How do you get from point A to B? Hold a higher vision for yourself and trust that you can manifest it. Be willing to step outside your comfort zone and do things differently. Let's dive in! For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Yoram Solomon Yoram is a professor, podcaster, and author of The Book of Trust and the book series Can I Trust You? He’s published sixteen books and over 300 articles on Trust, Innovation Culture, and Entrepreneurship. He holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Management, an MBA, a law degree, and an engineering degree. Here’s where you can find him: His website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Let go and let flow When we detach from outcomes and allow life to flow, miracles happen. Let's talk about letting go, getting into flow, and showing up this week. Interested in my 5-Day Energy Cleansing Challenge? Sign up here. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Amy S. Peele is a registered nurse and the award-winning author of Cut and Match, medical mysteries with a mission and side of humor. Before becoming a writer, she enjoyed a 35-year career in the organ transplant field, providing an authentic backdrop to her books. Early in her medical career, she learned that humor was an essential survival skill and studied improvisation at Second City in Chicago. Here's where you can find her: Her website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Feel the Feelings We often focus on people, places, and things. But we rarely focus on the feelings we believe those things will give us. Those feelings are the key to attracting a magical life. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Shelly Najjar Shelly Najjar is a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified intuitive eating counselor who supports women to improve their health and wellness from a non-diet intuitive eating approach. Early in her career, Shelly recognized the need for a new approach to helping people manage their health. Instead of restricting diets, she embraced experimenting with diets and discovering what works for individuals. Here’s where you can find her: Her website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

How to be courageous Courage is liberating, yet few people take full advantage of its power. Our minds are riddled with limiting beliefs such as "I'm not enough," which keep us in the energy of fear. Learn how to challenge the fear and transform into a courageous person who inspires others. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Receive Your Abundance Do you receive abundance with open arms? Or do you resist out of fear? Many of us resist because we feel unworthy of life's goodness, or we subscribe to the limiting belief that we don't deserve good things. It's to debunk that lie. Let's show up this week ready to receive with a grateful heart. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

How to be more attractive Learn how to attract more of what you want and way less of what you don't want. We are always attracting things. But how do we begin to attract more of what we want and less of what we don't like? Learn what Dr. Joe Dispenza's book taught me about our brain's role and how to harness its power. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

How I took back my power I'm sharing an excerpt of my Facebook group live stream called How to Take Back Your Power: An Intro to Energy Healing. After a painful breakup, I knew I something needed to change. Learn how energy healing transformed me and how it can transform you. Enjoy For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, join my Facebook Group.

How to unblock your crown chakra Do you feel disconnected from life, the universe, and your purpose? If so, let's talk about your crown chakra. In today's episode, we'll chat about connecting with a power greater than yourself and how you can begin healing that connection so you can experience the fullness of your life. Enjoy! Online resource For episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Why you should be curious This week's inspiration emerged from my interview with author Carrie Knowles. Today I talk about why curiosity is a valuable asset helping you professionally, personally, and spiritually. Enjoy! For episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook!

How to write for a living Carrie Knowles is the author of 8 books - four novels and four nonfiction. She also pens a regular column for Psychology Today called "Shifting Forward: A Wanderer's Musings". Carrie was named the Piedmont Laureate for Short Fiction in 2014. Her short stories have won more than 25 awards, including the Village Advocate Fiction Contest, the Blumenthal Writers & Readers Series, the North Carolina Writers Network Fiction Syndication and Glimmer Train’s Very Short Fiction Competition. She was named a finalist in Glimmer Train competitions six times and was also a finalist in the Doris Betts Fiction Contest She received an honorable mention in the National Literary Awards. Here's where you can find her: Her website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

How to unblock your third eye chakra Do you suffer from headaches, migraines, dizziness, insomnia, poor vision, or nightmares? Your third eye chakra needs a little TLC. In this episode, you'll learn the following: Signs of an overactive or underactive third-eye chakra What your poor vision may mean Three ways to balance your third-eye chakra For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook. Online Resource

Inspiration is everywhere This week's inspiration is inspired by my interview with author and former judge, Walter Bennett. We are surrounded by stories that can serve as inspiration for our art and lives. Enjoy! For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

Walter Bennett Walter is a writer, former lawyer, law professor, and judge. While practicing law, he valued the art of storytelling. In 2012, he published his first novel–Leaving Tuscaloosa–which won the Alabama Author’s Award and was a finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction and the Crook’s Corner Book Prize for debut novels set in the American South. His most recent novel, The Last First Kiss, is a love story also set in the South. Here’s where you can find him: His website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, follow me on Facebook.

How to unblock your throat chakra Do you have trouble speaking your truth or speaking up? Are you an over-talker who does more talking than listening? If so, your throat chakra needs some balancing. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: Symptoms of an under-active and over-active throat chakra Vocal exercises to help balance the chakra Questions to help you get to the core of your throat chakra issues Here are some additional resources: Throat Chakra Meditation Say It Loud Worksheet Online Resource For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, join my Facebook Group.

Throat Chakra Meditation Time to heal our throat chakras! You will find this especially useful if you experience any of the following: Feeling as though you can't express yourself Not able to speak your truth or ask for what you need Talking too much and listening very little Pain in your shoulders, neck, throat, mouth, ears, or nose Sinus issues Thyroid issues Listen to How to Unblock Your Throat Chakra for more tips and info. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, join my Facebook Group!

7-day love challenge Author Emily Thiroux Threatt inspired this 7-Day Love Challenge. While her close friend was grieving the sudden death of her husband, Emily wrote and sent her 52 cards (one per week) of support and encouragement. And she hand-made the cards! Although I'm not as artistic as Emily, I can undoubtedly write encouraging letters. So, I'm challenging myself to write one short but sweet love note every day for one week. The recipients will include my loved ones and me. I encourage you to join me. This challenge can transform and strengthen your relationship with yourself, your family, and your friends. You may need to step out of your comfort zone to do this, but that's a good thing. Embrace the challenge and watch what happens. P.S. Join my Facebook group, where I will share my experiences with the challenge! Also, you can schedule a 15-Minute Interview with You here.

How writing can help you through grief Emily Thrioux Threatt is the author of Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief: A Comprehensive Guide to Reclaiming and Cultivating Joy and Carrying on in the Face of Loss. After losing two husbands to illness, Emily began writing to help heal her grief. She soon discovered how effective writing is and began helping other people experiencing a tragic loss. Here’s where you can find her: Her website Facebook Twitter Instagram For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast.

How to unblock your heart chakra Here's what we will cover in today's episode: Why the heart chakra matters How trauma affects the heart chakra How to tell if your heart chakra needs balancing Ways to begin healing your heart chakra Here are resources to help you heal: Heart Chakra Guided Meditation Worksheets Online resource For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast.

Heart chakra meditation Enjoy this heart meditation. You will find it especially useful if you feel any of the following: Sadness, heartbreak, loneliness Anger, unforgiveness Guilt Fear Distrust Chest pain Respiratory issues Listen to the How to Unblock Your Heart Chakra episode here. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast. Namaste.

Just do it Inspired by my interview with publicist, Hannah Larrew, this week let's talk about putting aside our fear and taking our first step toward greatness. Remember, clarity follows action. Even if you feel you don't know exactly what you're doing or even why you're doing it, you will gain clarity with every action you take. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast.

The role of a publicist Hannah Larrew is a publicist and digital marketer who helps artists share their work with the right audience. As a major in psychology, Hannah loved storytelling. After college, she pursued a career in publishing, where she fused her talent for creating memorable experiences with her knack for connecting people. Her PR firm, Spellbound PR, makes compelling storytelling campaigns to reach target markets. Here’s where you can find her: Spellbound PR Twitter For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast.

Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation You will find this mediation helpful if you feel any of the following: Digestive pain Stomach pain Anger, guilt, frustration, fear Lack of power Control issues Lack of motivation Lack of confidence Enjoy! Listen to this episode on how to unblock your solar plexus chakra. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast.

How to unblock your solar plexus chakra So how's your solar plexus? This chakra is also known as the power chakra. Its element is fire, and its color is yellow. Here are some things you'll learn in this episode: The six stages of disease according to Ayurveda. How to tell if your solar plexus chakra is imbalanced or closed. Why your solar plexus chakra may be imbalanced or closed. How you can begin healing. Access the worksheet here. Listen to the meditation here. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast. Enjoy!

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How to Unblock Your Sacral Chakra This week, we dive into your sacral chakra, located below the naval. Learn why this chakra matters, how to keep it balanced, and how to increase your pleasure and creativity. Worksheets Meditation Online Resource Enjoy!

Show Up and Show Out Piggybacking off my conversation with Katie Chonacas, I talk about the importance of just showing up. It's amazing what can happen when we take that first vital step. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast.

Katie Chonacas Katie is an actress, author, musician, and poet. In 2005, she made her first television appearance. Since then, Katie has appeared in television series such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Law and Order SVU, and CSI: NY, Cold Case. Katie believes in the power of energy, self-care, and mindfulness. Her most recent poetry book, A Lover’s Fairytale, is a full expression of her creative energy, zest for life, and love of art. Here’s where you can find her: Her website Her book Her podcast Youtube For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here’s why I podcast.

Why I Didn’t Post My apologies for not have an episode on the second chakra. In this episode, I share what’s going on. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.

Write Your Truth Let’s talk about how you can use writing to begin your healing process. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.

Writing To Heal Laura Davis is a writing teacher and a seven-time bestselling author who believes in the healing power of writing. Her first book, The Courage to Heal, launched the incest survivor empowerment movement. Laura continues to publish personal narratives exploring family, love, and relationships. Her most recent book and first memoir, The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story, tells the story of her tumultuous relationship with her mother. Here's where you can find her: Her website For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.

Root Chakra Meditation Use this meditation to help clear and balance your root chakra. You will find it particularly helpful if you feel any of the following: Pain in your lower body Anxiety, depression, fatigue Unsafe, unstable, insecure Worried about your finances  Frustrated with your relationship with food For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.  

Do You Have the Courage? My conversation with film-maker Daniel Hess inspired this week’s inspiration, which asks us to think about our courage.  Want to help me build my Motivation to Write Plus membership program? I’d love your input! For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.  

Daniel Hess Daniel is a filmmaker and the founder of ToTony Productions. As a child, he enjoyed stories and developed an interest in writing. When Daniel was ten, his cousin and best friend Anthony died. In 2009, Daniel started his video production business. He named it ToTony Productions in honor of his late cousin. Daniel produces music videos, short films, and commercial work. Here's where you can find him: His website Instagram For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.

Daydreaming vs. Visualization This week’s inspiration is inspired by my conversation with hyptotherapist Stuart Wade. Are you ready to take your daydreams to the next level and take action? Here are other resources mentioned in this episode: Interview with Erin Mac: “How to Create Joy” Interview with Terry “Talwinder” Sidhu: “5 Steps to Meditation” New York Times Article: “Olympians Use Imagery as Mental Training” For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.  

Stuart Wade Stuart is a clinical hypnotherapist, personal trainer, and sports performance mind coach who helps athletes overcome anxiety, improve performance, and lose weight. He's also a four-time world champion in taekwondo and kickboxing. In 2014, Stuart was inducted into the UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He believes in harnessing the power of our thoughts and mindsets to overcome challenges. Here's where you can find him: His website LinkedIn For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.  

Defining Moments This writing exercise is adapted from The Writing Strategies Book by Jennifer Seravallo. In this episode, we use one of her strategies to generate ideas that prompt emotional healing, energy clearing, and powerful shifts in your lifestyle.  Grab a pen and paper, and let’s start taking action! For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.  

Improve Your Week Happy Monday! Let’s celebrate the new week with a thought-provoking question that will prime you for success.  This week’s inspiration is inspired by my interview with author Jacob Craig. Also, I need your help! Learn more here.  Enjoy!  

Jacob Craig Jacob is a researcher and the author of Inspiring Leaders in Health and Fitness. He studies the motivations, habits, and mindsets of some of the world's top self-development experts, including Eric Thomas, Mike Matthews, and Ben Greenfield. Jacob inspires others to develop healthy habits, set clear intentions, and achieve their goals. Heres' where you can find him: His website Facebook For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.

The Happiness Advantage Learn what simple exercise from Shanwn Achor’s book helped me shift from frustration to happiness and achieve my goals faster and easier. For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.

How to Gain Clarity and Confidence Today we complete the final two steps to identify our top five values! Here are steps four and five: Step 4 Prioritize your list by assigning each value a number. The higher the number, the more critical that standard is to you.    Step 5 Identify your top 5. Reflect on each one, recalling instances in your life when those particular values have guided your behavior.    Congratulations! Now that you've identified your top five values, it's time to use them intentionally. You have the tools to be true to yourself; to make wise choices; to take action with confidence. Whenever you find yourself wavering between making a decision, allow your values to guide you. When you know who you are and what's important to you, making decisions becomes a lot easier.    For more episodes, visit ZayZoh.com. Also, here's why I podcast.