She of the Wild with Beth Morey

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 20: Follow Your Jealousy, Find Your Purpose       This weekend I had the opportunity to go to a local artist fair -- and was slammed by a wall of jealousy. It would've been easy to get grumpy and bitter about it (and I often do), but this time my jealousy felt like more of a [very uncomfortable] map pointing me forward. Jealousy is not fun -- but it is incredibly useful. Follow your jealousy, and it can point you at your next steps, or even your purpose. I also chat about my new art studio, and why it took me so long to get it set up in my new home. [Spoiler alert: #perfectionism, my familiar nemesis.]   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram. Join our free soul circle on Facebook here.  

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 19: You are Worth More than Your Creative Productivity     If you are listening to this podcast, it is likely that you love to create in some way -- like, LOVE. IT.    But sometimes we find that our creativity stalls, our inner well runs dry, and making suddenly become very difficult, or even impossible. What then? Who are we and what is our value as creatives that aren't creating?   This episode is for you if you're in one of those dry places, with tips on how to navigate it, and encouragement and affirmations for the uncomfortable (but not necessarily negative) place you've found yourself in.   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram. Join our free soul circle on Facebook here.  

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 18: How to Make Choices When Choosing is Hard   We live in a world that offers more options than every before. This can be inspiring, life-giving, mind-opening -- and sometimes overwhelming.   So how do we make choices when there are SO. MANY. options that are all equally inviting? How do we know where we should go next, both on a day to day basis and in our lives at large?   In this episode, I share about my own struggle with choice-making, and offer you some tips on how to overcome choice incapcitation.    Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram. Join our free soul circle on Facebook here.  

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 17: How to Stay Sane When Changing the World The world feels like a scary, confusing place these days (or is that just me?). It seems like we're about to repeat the same huge mistakes our governments have made before, and everything feels up in the air. We want to help. We want to make positive changes. We want a safe, just, and beautiful life for all people. We're willing to work hard to achieve these goals. But how do we do that without burning ourselves out? How do we look into darkness and stay hopeful?  This episode is about just that. Listen in for my three simple (but not necessarily easy) tips to stay sane while superhero-ing.  Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram. Join our free soul circle on Facebook here.  

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 16: How Does Your Body Want to Move in the World? I recently visited a labyrinth. I go to this labyrinth and wander the grounds, gardens, and the labyrinth's paths itself when I need to submerge mySelf in silence and Mama Nature and my own depths. When I need to reconnect to the earth and mySelf. When I feel ungrounded. It is always a nourishing experience, and well worth the 45 minute drive to get there and the 45 minutes home. I never seem to come away quite the same, which I am glad of. This last time I visited, I had an experience quite unlike any other. I allowed my body to move as it wished, in a way that felt quite out of balance, and came away very surprised at the result.  Listen in, and then tell me, once you've played with this concept with yourSelf for a bit -- how does your body want to move in the world? Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram. Join our free soul circle on Facebook here.  

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 15: How NOT to Run a Women's Circle   Over the last few years, I've dabbled in leading a women's circle. Want to know how not to do it? Learn from my mistakes, which I share in detail in this episode.   Content warning: there is a brief discussion of suicide in this episode.   Also note, this episode was recorded in my car, so the quality is less than desirable. Thanks for putting up with me. :)    Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.      

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 14: The Magic & Mundanity of Dreams Realized  I recorded this episode on location in Glastonbury, England -- on the side of Glastonbury Tor, in fact -- a place where myth and history collide. My trip to England was something of a sudden decision, and following my dream of visiting the U.K. left me soaring -- and also grappling with discomfort. I discuss my travels and the growth I believe I am taking away from this adventure, and hope that not only will this episode inspire you to follow your own dreams but also equip you to deal with any unexpected difficulties you come up against in your inner landscape along the way. Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.      

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 13: Why We Need Your Art More Than Ever Today the world is changing. It is always changing, but today more so than most other days. How do creatives cope? How do we find the energy and drive to continue making art in the face of oppression and injustice? Tune in to find out why we must keep creating, now more than ever before. Books mentioned in this episode:  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Shatter Me by Tahrerah Mafi Divergent by Veronica Roth   Want to feel wild and free in your skin every day? Come shop our new clothing store, Wildish Wear! We offer beautiful, affordable clothing that not only feels super soft and comfortable but expresses your creative soul. Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.     *Affiliate links used. I do not endorse products I haven't used and don't love. Thanks for supporting indie artists and authors!

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 12: Making Art a Part of Everyday Life is Non-Negotiable  We make art (whatever that kind of art is: oil painting, cooking, needlepoint, writing, music, etc.) because our souls demand it. Because the work is inside of us and begs to be made, to be released into being. Because we need it.  But we live in a world that places little value on the practice or product of creative work. So why bother with our art when it doesn't support us financially, and is seen as frivolous, unproductive, or unnecessary by the culture surrounding us? Because we need it. Because the art needs it. Because the world needs it, even if it denies that it does. Listen for encouragement to keep on keeping on in your art, and to remember some of the benefits of practicing your art regularly. Book mentioned in this episode: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert   Want to feel wild and free in your skin every day? Come shop our new clothing store, Wildish Wear! We offer beautiful, affordable clothing that not only feels super soft and comfortable but expresses your creative soul. Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.     *Affiliate links used. I do not endorse products I haven't used and don't love. Thanks for supporting indie artists and authors!

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 11: The Mental Health Episode You knew it was coming -- this is the episode that answers your wondering, "Where the heck did you disappear to??" Basically, 2016 has been a hell of a year, due in large part to a flaring of my anxiety. So this episode is not only about where I've been, but an off-the-cuff discussion of anxiety and mental health.  Want to feel wild and free in your everyday life? Come shop our new clothing store, Wildish Wear!   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast   Ep. 10: Self-Portraits, Curiosity, & Blending: An Interview with Ariane Machin of the Conscious Coaching Collective   I am so pleased to share this interview with my friend, entrepreneur, therapist, mom, and coaching guru extraordinaire, Ariane Machin. In our fun conversation, we touch on topics ranging from taking selfies as an authentic practice of self-discovery, curiosity as an effective + low-stress way of inviting yourself into new experiences, and how to perfectly balance it all (or not).     You can connect with Ariane on her website {http://www.drarianemachin.com/} and at the Conscious Coaching Collective {http://www.drarianemachin.com/coachingcollective/}.    Are you looking for one-on-one support in following your curiosity and getting into the heart of your creativity? I can help! Sign up for a free 20 minute consultation Soul Coaching call with me and let's explore how we can work together to help you find + be the most authentic and alive version of yourself.     Got creative community? Come hang out with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community, where you can get exclusive access to the video version of this interview.       Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 9: How to Be Who You Are Some of our greatest work in this life -- if not the greatest -- is to be who we are. But what does that even mean? And, more importantly, how do we do it? In this episode we discuss all those things and more. Some of my favorite books that can be a real support in your journey to living into your deepest self are:    Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck The Book of SHE by Sara Avant Stover Journey to the Dark Goddess by Jane Meredith Come hang with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community + share with us you live into who you are/want to be, as well as your favorite resources that support you in this endeavor. Like today's episode? I think you might really my upcoming e-course, Embrace Your Sacred Space. In it you will learn ways to love all of who you are and how you are, and how to make space for yourSelf in the life that you have. If you sign up by August September 1, you save $50!    Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Episode 8: Loving the Body You Have is an Act of Revolution   What if loving your body -- as is -- could help make this world and your world a better place? I believe that it can, and that it does. In this episode I share three personal experiences that I hope will inspire you + encourage you in your journey to love your whole self.  Come hang with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community + share with us how you love your body and change the world. Like today's episode? I think you might really my upcoming e-course, Embrace Your Sacred Space. In it you will learn ways to love all of who you are and how you are, and how to make space for yourSelf in the life that you have. If you sign up by August 1, you save $50!  Want to join our free year-long writing challenge, She Writes Poetry 2016? Find it HERE.   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast Episode 7: Procrastination is a Form of Self-Torture Confession time: I've been letting fear stop me. I let myself get tied up with "shoulds" and fears of what would happen if, when I sat down to write or paint, the results would be less than "good" (whatever "good" even means). And while fear and procrastination are natural (if kind of yucky) parts of the creative life, there are ways to evade their grasp. In today's episode we talk about my own particular struggles in this area lately, why procrastination is a form of self-torture in the life of an artist, and how habit is a safe vessel that we can ride through the more murky waters that we all inevitably encounter on our creative journeys.  Come hang with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community + share with us how you defeat and move past fear and procrastination. Like today's episode? I think you might really my upcoming e-course, Embrace Your Sacred Space. If you sign up by August 1, you save $50!  Want to join our free year-long writing challenge, She Writes Poetry 2016? Find it HERE.   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast Episode 6: You are Allowed (and Encouraged) to Take Up Space Somehow, at some point in our lives, the messages, both implicit and explicit, began to filter in to our awareness: you are too much, too loud, too big, too bossy, too too too . . . And we changed, shifted, so we weren't too anything -- except perhaps too small, too constricted in the soul to live vital, authentic, and vibrant lives. How do we come back from that and start to unfurl our stifled souls once more? Like today's episode? I think you might really my upcoming e-course, Embrace Your Sacred Space. If you sign up between June 18 and midnight on June 20, you save $50!  Come hang with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community.   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast with Beth Morey Ep. 5: Belly Breathing, List-Making, & Mind-Melding (Sort Of)   Recently I wrote a blog post called What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do. You all chimed in with what you do when you don't know what to do, which in turn sparked new ideas within me about tools that I already have or am adding to help me through these frustrating times. This podcast is an expansion upon and supplement to the original post, which you can find here. Come hang with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community.   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast Episode 4: Fear is Normal + Interview with Desiree Vargas, MA Welcome to the She of the Wild podcast! Did you know that fear and resistance are a totally normal part of the creative to life -- and perhaps even useful? In this episode we dive into this idea, followed by a delicious conversation with Desiree Vargas, MA. You can connect with Desiree on her Facebook page. Like today's episode? I think you might really enjoy Steven Pressfield's book on fear + blocks in creativity, The War of Art. Come hang with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community.   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com, and connect with me on Instagram.

She of the Wild: The Podcast Episode 3: Invest in Your Wonder, Not Your Regret Welcome to the She of the Wild podcast! In this episode we discuss the ideas of being "too old," and how our [creative] lives come down to a choice between investing in our wonder or our regret. Which will you choose?   Come hang with us in the She of the Wild Facebook community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/623986521037014/   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com

She of the Wild: The Podcast Episode 2: The Fever and the Breakthrough   Welcome to the She of the Wild podcast! In this episode we chat about how discomfort and insecurity can predict your next big leap in creative growth.   All Breakthroughs Come With a Fever by Steven Pressfield: http://www.stevenpressfield.com/2013/01/all-breakthroughs-come-with-a-fever/   She of the Wild Facebook community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/623986521037014/   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com  

She of the Wild: The Podcast Episode 1: Growing Your Soul Through Creativity   Welcome to the She of the Wild podcast! In this episode I introduce myself + this podcast, and then get into what I mean by our tagline, "growing your soul through creativity."    2:05 -- intro-y goodness   3:58 -- what it means to grow your soul through creativity   8:22 -- what I mean by "creativity"   12:09 -- my #1 tip for growing your soul through creativity   She of the Wild Facebook community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/623986521037014/   Music provided via Creative Commons by Kevin McLeod at www.incompetech.com   Find more inspiration + support for your creative journey at www.sheofthewild.com