THE JOURNAL COACHING PODCAST

Listen, Stop trying to fix your feelings. You're allowed to feel what you feel. You're allowed to write about it without a filter. You're allowed to NOT have it all figured out. In this episode, we're discussing how we can "feel better" without suppressing, ignoring, or numbing what we feel. YOU WILL LEARN: 1. How journaling actually creates emotional clarity and resilience 2. Specific techniques to help you process and release emotions through writing 3. Why your journal can be one of the best tools for self-compassion and emotional validation 4. And I'll walk you through some simple ThoughtWork exercises you can use when your emotions feel big, loud, or overwhelming. Take what you need. ------ Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com Three journaling techniques to develop healthier, more constructive thoughts

Today, we're going to talk about using your journal as a coaching tool to think better—to break free from negative thought patterns, develop healthier mindsets, and shift those recurring narratives that keep you stuck. .. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of thought awareness: How to become conscious of the recurring narratives in your mind The power of reframing: Shifting those limiting beliefs through writing .... Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com Three journaling techniques to develop healthier, more constructive thoughts The role of self-inquiry and reflection in creating a balanced, intentional mindset

In this training, I'm going to walk you through how to use journaling—not just to vent, but to spot patterns, make sense of what's going on inside you, and start shifting things from reactive to intentional. YOU WILL LEARN: ▪️Why imbalance matters (and what it's actually costing you) ▪️The common signs to look for in your mind, emotions, and life ▪️How to use a step-by-step journaling practice to track and shift those patterns Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com

Hi friend. If you want to start feeling more in control of your life instead of just reacting to everything, this episode is for you. Here's the deal—your thoughts, emotions, and choices are all connected. But most of us don't even realize how much one affects the other. We think, Oh, I just feel this way because I had a bad day or I made that choice because I didn't have any other options. But what if I told you that most of what you feel and do actually starts with how you think? Yep. There's a whole cycle happening under the surface:

You ever feel like you're just going through the motions? Like you wake up, do the things, get through the day, but you're not really present in any of it? Maybe your mind is constantly racing, or your emotions feel all over the place, or you keep making choices that don't really align with what you actually want. That's what we're diving into today—why we feel so disconnected, how that imbalance affects our thoughts, emotions, and choices, and how we can start reconnecting through journaling. .... Let's connect at www.letswriteforachange.com or IG: @thejournalcoachingco

Did you know that your journal isn't JUST a container for your reflections? It's also a tool for transformation. It bridges the gap between capturing your experiences and using them to align your mind, body, and spirit. Through journaling, you can cultivate balance, extract insights, and create meaningful shifts in your overall well-being. How? In this episode, we're learning how to extract insight from our reflections in order to produce desired changes and shifts in our lives. ----- Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com . The Journal Coaching Toolkit: www.letswriteforachange.com

I don't know if you've noticed, but there's this phenomenon happening to so many of us, and it's hard to even put into words. It's not loud or obvious. It doesn't feel like a meltdown or some huge dramatic event. It's quieter than that. It's this feeling that you're not fully IN your life, like you're on autopilot. You're getting stuff done, going through the motions, but there's this distance-between you and your own experiences, between you and the people around you, and maybe even between you and your own heart... This is a conversation worth having. Let's talk about this... . Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com . The Journal Coaching Toolkit: www.letswriteforachange.com

Journaling is most effective when it's built on three essential elements. Together, these three elements create a framework that transforms journaling from a casual or reactive habit into a powerful tool for growth and change. If you ever struggled with journaling long-term or if you ever said, "journaling doesn't work for me," this 3-step framework may be the catalyst to you picking up the pen and reconnecting with yourself. Let's dive in. --- Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Most of us have an inner critic—a voice that seems to show up at the worst times, pointing out mistakes and magnifying flaws. It can leave us feeling defeated, frustrated, and stuck. But here's the good news: you don't have to let that voice run the show. Writing can help you turn down the volume on your inner critic and replace it with something kinder, more supportive. Listen in to learn how. I hope this resonates with you in some way. Take what you need, and take good care. Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Have you ever felt like your mind is stuck on repeat, replaying the same worries or frustrations over and over? Here's the truth: it's not just the thoughts themselves holding you back—it's the patterns behind them. Those thought loops keep you stuck, but they don't have to. Journaling can help you break free, but it takes more than just putting your thoughts on paper. It's about recognizing the patterns and learning how to shift them. In this conversation we're discussing: 1. What are thought patterns 2. 4 ways to discover thought patterns in our writing 3. 5 common thought patterns to look for 4. Why understanding your thought patterns matter . I hope this resonates with you in some way. Take what you need, and take good care. Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Our thoughts are stories. And stories are flexible. They're meant to be rewritten. But you can't rewrite a story you're not even aware of. That's why writing is so powerful. It takes what's invisible—what's buried deep inside—and makes it visible. In this conversation we're talking about the power of the written word. We'll discuss why writing by hand fosters a deeper reflection practice and how we can begin to use writing as a tool to shift the thoughts and stories that no longer serve us. Want to continue the conversation? Stay connected: www.letswriteforachange.com Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco Take what you need & take good care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

You were created to live a life by design-a life that's aligned with who you are, what you value, and where you want to go. You don't have to settle for living by default. You have the power to design a life you love, one choice at a time. And the beauty of it? Journaling can help you do just that. Let's talk about how journaling can help you stop floating aimlessly, and become more proactive in your life. Take what you need & take good care. www.letswriteforachange.com Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

How can we find gratitude when our hearts feel broken? When we're grieving, it's easy to feel as if the world has stopped. Things that once felt important fade into the background, and it may be difficult to see anything but the loss. Gratitude, shifts our perspective. It helps us remember that while something precious is gone, not EVERYTHING is gone. There are still things and people in our lives that bring comfort and connection, no matter how small. In this conversation, let's explore how gratitude can be woven into your grieving process, not as a way to dismiss your pain, but as a way to hold it with a little more grace. At the end, I'll offer a ThoughtWork Practice and writing exercise that will support you in the journey. I hope this resonates with you in some way. Take what you need, and take good care. Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

How do you rebuild your life when it feels like the foundation has shifted beneath you? This is the question we're exploring together in this conversation. Rebuilding your life after loss is a journey, one that requires patience, courage, and a willingness to embrace uncertainty. By setting intentions, taking small steps, and imagining a future where grief is a companion rather than a burden, you're choosing to live with purpose, even in the face of pain. Tune in to continue the conversation... How can you support this podcast? 1. Leave a comment. (Spotify members) 2. Leave a review. 3. Share this episode or podcast with your friend. Stay Connected: Instagram-@thejournalcoachingco --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Finding purpose within grief is a journey, one that requires patience, openness, and a willingness to see things differently. It's not about minimizing the pain or pretending that everything happens for a reason. It's about recognizing that even in the midst of loss, there's a part of you that longs to grow, to create meaning from what you've been through In this conversation, let's discuss how we can extract growth and learning even as we navigate our seasons of grief. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Understanding the emotions that show up with grief is one of the most confusing yet essential parts of the healing process. But how do you make sense of something that feels so unpredictable? That's what today's conversation is all about. In this episode I want to discuss: -How to Define the Spectrum of Grief Emotions -ThoughtWork Practice: How to Label Emotions Without Judgment -Writing Exercise: How to Map Our Emotions Everyday hope this resonates with you in some way. Take what you need, and take good care. Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

As we navigate the grief journey, how do we move from the shock of what's missing to fully acknowledging what has changed? In today's conversation let's unpack this question and discuss how writing can help us not only recognize, but begin to accept the reality of loss. I hope this resonates with you in some way. Take what you need, and take good care. Support The Journal Coaching Podcast: Rate this podcast. Leave a comment. Share this episode. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

When grief feels like an endless, overwhelming ocean, journaling creates a place where you can put down your anchor. It's a way to carve out space for yourself in the storm, even if that space is just the few inches of a page. You don't need to be a writer to make this work for you—what matters is showing up with your thoughts, no matter how tangled they feel. In this conversation, let's talk about how this process unfolds, and how you can use self-reflection through writing to navigate the shifting tides of grief we all experience. Please share this episode with someone who needs it. Reach out and leave a comment or send a message on Instagram (@thejournalcoachingco.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

How do you make sense of life when everything you know is turned upside down? Living through the devastation of Hurricane Helene while navigating the loss of my Father-in-law has been one of the most profound experiences of my life. In an instant, everything changed—not just for me, but for my neighbors, my friends, and my community...and so we have two choices-to give in to hopelessness and despair or to become resilient and move forward with tenacity. In this conversation, I'm sharing my experiences over the last two weeks, reflections on what I've learned, and a writing/mental health practice that has helped me navigate the torrent of thoughts and emotions that have arisen in this season. The purpose of this episode is to offer hope and a shift in perspective if you are also facing a difficult season in your life. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: 1. Share this episode with others 2. Leave a comment below (for Spotify users) 3. Reach out and send me a message on Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco I appreciate your support. Take what you need and take good care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Have you ever felt like your writing is stuck on the surface, like you're not really digging into the stuff that matters most? In this episode, I'm sharing 7 ways you can avoid surface-level writing and get to the heart of what's really going on in your thoughts and emotions. I'll walk you through a few simple but powerful techniques that will help you move beyond just scratching the surface, so your writing practice can become a supportive tool for self-awareness and growth. If you're ready to take your writing deeper and make it more meaningful, this episode is for you!  So, grab your notebook, tune in and let's continue the conversation. Share your thoughts with me on IG: @thejournalcoachingco --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Journaling is something many people turn to when they need to clear their heads, reflect on life, or just capture their thoughts and feelings on paper. It's a familiar practice, one that's been around for ages, and it serves as a personal outlet for self-expression and growth. But while traditional journaling is a great way to get in touch with yourself, there's another approach that takes things a step further—journal coaching. Journal Coaching adds structure, guidance, and purpose to the journaling process, making it a more targeted and transformative experience. In this conversation, let's discuss how The Journal Coaching Model saved MY life and let's dive into what sets traditional journaling apart from journal coaching and how each can serve you differently. Questions? Feel free to share your thoughts with me: Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Imagine what it would be like to let go of the pressure to be perfect, to stop trying to control everything, and to release the need for external validation. Imagine living in a way that is fully aligned with your values, where you choose calm over chaos, purpose over pressure, and authenticity over approval. This is the freedom that comes from knowing yourself more fully... In this conversation, I'm sharing food for thought about what it means to "fully know ourselves" so that we can be deeply connected and engaged in our lives. LET'S WRITE FOR A CHANGE: Reflective Journal Coaching Prompts are offered at the end of this episode to help you integrate what you've heard today into your life. Let's continue the conversation! IG: @thejournalcoachingco substack.com/@nicoleannette --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

How would you show up differently if you only had 3 months to live? That's the question I've been exploring in my own life and that's the conversation I want to have with you today...thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, facing the same old problems and obstacles with no end in sight? It's a common experience, but what if I told you there's a simple yet powerful way to break free from this cycle? Enter journaling as a coaching tool—a practice that can help us unveil new angles in obstacles and navigate challenges in our lives with renewed clarity and perspective. Join me as I share a journal coaching strategy with you that will help you produce the results you desire in your life-one word at a time...If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear your insight. Let's connect on IG @thejournalcoachingco. Take what you need & take good care. -Nicole --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

How do we strike the balance between being accepted socially as we live in community, while also staying true to ourselves as authentic individuals? We understand that humans are inherently social beings. We're wired to seek connection and belonging within community. Whether through family, friends, or larger social groups, our need for meaningful relationships is deeply ingrained in our nature. But there seems to be a delicate balance between fitting in and staying true to ourselves within the context of community, and in today's conversation, I want to explore how the power of journaling for self-awareness and values-awareness, can offer us practical strategies for navigating this complex terrain. Offering Food for Thought, take what you need & take good care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Journaling is more than jotting down thoughts; it's an art form, a dynamic dialogue that unlocks insights, fosters clarity, and transforms the way we perceive ourselves and the world. In this conversation, let's explore the essence of journaling as a dynamic tool for self-awareness and personal dialogue. Grab your pen and journal. I invite you to join me in this journey of personal introspection and understanding. Want to share your insights? Let's continue the conversation on IG: @thejournalcoachingco. Thanks for being here. Take what you need & take good care, my friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

It's so easy to hide those parts of us that seem uncomfortable or uncomely, but so often the chains that bind us to our narratives become broken through the acts of self-awareness, acknowledgement and self-acceptance. So, I'm here to break the chains, to be honest with myself and perhaps my words will help you give yourself permission to do the same…In this conversation, I'm sharing my journey with vulnerability and leaning into discomfort. Share your thoughts with me on Instagram: @thejournalcoachingco --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hey friend! In this episode, we're debunking the myth that "consistency" means writing everyday. Let's talk about the real definition of consistency, why finding a purpose for your practice is important and 5 ways to integrate a consistent & intentional journaling practice into your daily life. Want to continue the conversation? Reach out and share your thoughts with me on Instagram @thejournalcoachingco. Take what you need & take good care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hey, my friend. I'm glad you're here. We often can feel the pressure of finishing the year out "strong," but what if there's ANOTHER option? Let's chat about it. If you're listening from Spotify, share your thoughts in the comments. Here's Food for Thought. Take what you need & take good care... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Sometimes, you just have to lean into what your soul is calling for and release everything else-I'm so here for this... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

This is the 3rd and final episode of the Changing Your Perspective Series. In this conversation, we're discussing three ways you can maintain your shifts in perspective. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Changing your perspective isn't easy, and for many of us, it isn't something that comes naturally. The good news is that it's not terribly difficult once you start to recognize that the way you look at the world may not be to your best advantage. Here are a few ways you can start to change your perspective, and make a difference in your life and in the lives of those you love, care for and serve. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Is there something you've been struggling with in your life or business? Perhaps you need a simple shift in your perspective for everything to fall into place. In this short three-part "Change your Perspective" podcast series, I want to walk you through the powerful impact your perspective can have on your life. I hope this will help you find the clarity, energy and peace YOU desire in your life and business. If this episode served you in some way, let me know. Send me a message on Instagram @thejournalcoachingco. Take good care. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

If you've been feeling very overwhelmed with your life and responsibilities, it can take a toll on your mental health and wellbeing. This feeling often gets worse, even leading to more anxiety and worsening depression symptoms. Before you let the overwhelm take control of your life, try some of these tips for relaxing and reducing stress. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

This is the season for cultivating seeds and laying the groundwork for your dreams. Are you longing to create a life that's more meaningful, authentic and just feels better? As coaches, entrepreneurs, helpers, and therapists, we're constantly in the business of helping people change their lives for the better. But before we can help others effect real change in their lives, we need to first lay the groundwork for that change within ourselves. In this episode, we will explore the next five steps you can take to create the foundation for a personal shift, pivot or transformation in your own life.  Are you ready to get started? Are you finally ready to take the plunge and go for your dream life? If so, it's important to lay the groundwork first, and in this episode, you will learn a writing practice that will help you get started on your journey. Listen in... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Have you ever thought of your journaling practice as a business relationship? Establishing a new journaling practice may seem like a daunting endeavor, and it CAN be at first. But if you begin slowly with interest and curiosity instead of with pressure and expectation, like any new business relationship, your new journaling practice can yield so many benefits, including deeper connections, greater insights and opportunities for growth. In this episode I'll be sharing 5 Steps to Creating an Effective and Sustainable Relationship with your Journal and by extension, with yourself. If you're struggling with forming a consistent journaling practice, then stay tuned because this episode is for you. Enroll in my free mini workshop: 4 Steps to a Mindful Writing Practice for a simple strategy that will deeply impact your journaling relationship. Enroll at www.letswriteforachange.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Self-love is one of the most important things we can ever learn to give ourselves. It is essential for our wellbeing and allows us to flourish both mentally and emotionally. In this episode, we will explore 7 benefits of self-love, as well as what self-love actually is. We will also look at some tips for how you can start to cultivate self-love in your own life and finish up with a few inspiring quotes about self-love. If you're ready to start taking better care of yourself, then stay tuned! Download the 31-Day Self-Love Journal at www.etsy.com/shop/journaljunky --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

The words we speak are powerful. Our words begin in our thoughts and become real through our choices. Becoming aware of our thoughts and our words puts us in control of our lives. Journaling helps us to pause and notice our limiting beliefs and the words that hold us back from our dreams. If you've let your words hold you back from your dreams, this episode's for you. In this episode, you will learn how to use your journal to ask good questions about what's going on internally, so that YOU can take control of your dreams again and make them a reality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Journaling Meditations are created to welcome you into an intentional space for writing.  You are invited to gather your journal and writing utensils and be here, right now, in this moment.  Included in this journaling meditation, you will hear positive affirmations and reflective prompts regarding pain. Take a moment to grab your journal and your pen, you may want to pause this recording and reflect.   You are free to write or simply sit and relax your mind.  I invite you to challenge yourself to think differently about the pain you are currently experiencing. Breathe deeply as you reflect on these healing words.  Focus on your breath and be here, right now, in this moment, together... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Dear beautiful. In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts about growth. We all love the idea of growth but I'm not sure we truly understand the requirement and cost of that growth. We entered our gardens, we've planted seeds, and now those seeds will begin to grow, but did you know that in order for a seed to produce growth, it first becomes broken? Once we've broken ground, and planted our seed, that seed requires water in order to experience the level of growth that becomes evident not only to you, but to those looking on. On the natural, this process is called imbibition. It's the process by which water enters the seed and fills it up so much that the seed breaks. This breaking point activates the proteins which in turn activate the growth of the root. This process of transition happens over a space of time. Growth may take days, weeks, or months. It depends on the type of seed that's planted and how diligently it's cared for. After the new plant becomes rooted, then the evidence of growth becomes manifested at ground level. This is your message my friend: Don't be afraid of being "broken." Be willing to open yourself up to the possibilities of who you are. There's so much beauty within you, but you have to be willing to be vulnerable enough to experience all of who you are and of who you could be. Let's continue this journey together. I am here to guide you. We are all here to support you. Keep up the good work, you're doing just fine... #writetoflourish www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hello my friend. In this episode, I'm sharing my journaling practice for anxiety. Writing down my needs, and my thoughts and feelings are so cathartic for me. The act of writing helps me focus, relax, and create something other than my fear. Emotions are real and normal. I hope you use this journaling practice to move you through your moments of anxiety. Take your time and move through the cycle with grace + compassion. BREATHE. NOTICE. REFLECT. REFRAME. CREATE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hey my friend. In this episode I share a little of my story and how I'm processing this season of uncertainty. I'm quietly asking myself all of the important questions to check in with my feelings and emotions. I'm sharing these questions with you and together we can dig deep to find the answers we need to FLOURISH in this season. Let's continue the conversation at www.letswriteforachange.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Welcome back my friend. This is one of my favorite journaling prompts: What do you want less of in your life? What brings you feelings of stress and overwhelm? What makes you feel frustrated? What's in your life that no longer serves you? How do you know when something no longer serves you? It creates stress, anxiety, guilt, overwhelm, frustration when you use it, see it, listen to it, watch it, make excuses for it, avoid it, do it. It's the thing that doesn't bring you joy, the thing you try to hide, and ignore. What habits, beliefs and stories no longer fit into your idea of the best version of your life? What doesn't align with your core values and the beliefs that define your life? It's time to dig it out! The digging is what hurts. The growing part has its pain too, but the digging...the breaking up of fallow ground solidified by years of compact stories, thought patterns, behaviors and beliefs is HARD. It's hard to uproot what's been planted for years but in order to grow and move forward it has to be done. For years, I've held on to the story that i was too sensitive yet too strong and overbearing and forthcoming. For years I've held myself in check not wanting to shake things up or come across too strongly. For years, I shrunk myself, my opinions, and my voice trying to be overlooked just in case someone took offense. But I realized that I was doing myself an injustice by closing up within myself and treading lightly never wanting to "rock the boat." I was losing the power of my voice and the ability to bring my perspective to the table. So I decided to change that story of fear and to claim myself in the fullness of who I was created to be...and the digging began. Breaking ground is painful. It's becoming aware of the old stories and challenging them. It's being honest enough to notice the feelings that show up and being brave enough to sit with them through the fear of vulnerability. It's the space between what is comfortable and what's possible. It's digging up the roots of the stories and events that shape your life and define your personal narrative. It's painful, but oh so freeing. It's the human growth experience. once you've dug up all of the stories ... and recognize the beliefs, choices and stories that no longer serve you, you become more aware and intentional about the life you want to live and cultivate. Breaking ground is all about creating space for something new. It's about making room for something better and of more use and value. It's about preparing ground for deep cultivation of beautiful things that will sprout and grow and flourish into something that will serve for years to come. It's about preparing for a legacy to be created and left behind. The fear and the pain will be there but it won't last forever. Yes, we will mourn for the comfort and familiarity of what used to be, but even that will be overshadowed by our new found freedom and liberty to choose something new and beautiful and necessary. Greater hope and expectation will override the fear and be the segue into new dreams and possibilities. So now I challenge you to face the fear of pain. You are strong enough to feel. You were created to feel and you can bear the capacity of your emotions. What you're searching for is on the other side but it takes some digging and rooting up. It takes courage and tenacity, determination and grit. And if you're willing to do the work, you'll reap the reward. On the other side is self-compassion, and love, and gratitude, and healing. Confidence, and trust, clarity, and peace. Breaking ground is the first step to building something new.  Come write with me at www.writetoflourish.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

"It's hard to listen to what our hearts and souls are trying to tell us when there's no space to let in the things we need to hear.”(Corey Wheeland) . Journaling is the space to let in the things we need to hear. Journaling requires us to be still and to step into the rare moments of quiet  we find in our lives. Have you ever wondered why we're SO "connected" to each other, but yet we CRAVE community and belonging? We're surrounded, but yet we feel so alone. The reason for this is that we lack a deep and personal connection within ourselves, and therefore we lack a sense of community with each other. The world is loud.  It's busy. It's information overload.  Its judgemental. It's fast. It's overwhelming,  and the "noise" causes stress and anxiety. Couple this with a decline in wellness and self-care, and we see a rise in depression, suicide, negativity, and crisis. It's imperative that we choose ourselves daily. It's so important that we CREATE moments to reflect on our thoughts and monitor our feelings. It's important to be aware of our needs. Our hearts and souls are continuously whispering wisdom into every moment.  Our intuition and conscience are speaking and guiding our choices but we cannot hear them. My friend, take a moment today, and carve out time to sit in repose.  Put down your phone, stop scrolling, stop searching and listen. Grab a pen and grab your journal and write until your mind gets quiet.  It doesn't need to be an hour. A few moments at a time would be a great start. Practice quieting. Practice listening. Practice journaling, and you'll get better with time. You have a voice. You deserve to be heard…Share your thoughts at www.letswriteforachange.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Have you ever stared blankly at the open page of your journal and asked yourself, "What do I write?" If so, this episode is for you. If you are an avid writer, this may be a refresher for you. If you haven't written for a while, or if your writing practice is inconsistent, this discussion will inspire you to start a conversation with yourself today. Tune in and share with others. Reach out with questions or thoughts at www.letswriteforachange.com. Talk soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hey my friend! Have you noticed that you change with the seasons? Your winter self isn't the same as your summer self. Your spring self isn't the same as your fall self! For years I assumed that I was the same person all year round but then I discovered that this wasn't true! Your daily experiences, relationships and choices mold you and make you and create you into a new version of yourself every single day. Each moment irrevocably affects you. Each thought and each action is a vote for the person you are becoming. We change with the seasons. It's impossible for us to be stagnant. We are always growing, learning, thinking and feeling based on our experiences and we change. We think differently in every season, we process the world differently in every season. Our desires change, our needs change, and our networks change and shift with the ebb and flow of life. Our self-care needs also change. In this episode I share my 6 favorite self-care tips. I also share my #1 introvert strategy to navigate the social activities of the holiday season. I share what's in my Self-Care Toolbox as well! Tune in and find your favorite tip. Questions or comments about this episode? Reach out on Instagram/journaljunky.com and let's talk. I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Welcome to The Journal Coaching Podcast Ep #10. In this episode we define "Limiting Beliefs" and discover how to break the cycle of a negative mindset. Limiting beliefs are the disempowering thoughts you have about your personal narrative and how you identify yourself. They are a set of restrictive thoughts that impose boundaries on your experiences and coerce you into believing that you are incapable of going beyond a certain point in your life. Limiting beliefs are the language of your inner critic and are designed to keep you stuck. Tune in to explore the four steps (with journal prompts) to Breaking the Cycle of your limiting beliefs. Let's continue the conversation! DM me on Instagram @journaljunky with questions or to share what showed up for you in this episode. Talk soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hello my friend! I'm so glad you're here with me today. As I'm winding down the year and planning for 2020, I'm giving myself more space to think and reflect, and I'm daring to believe and dream. When was the last time you dared to dream of what was possible for YOUR life? Not for your spouse's life. Not for your children's life. Not for the lives of those you serve. Not even for your business. But for you? Imagine if you dared to dream and imagine if your dream actually came true. How would your life change? I've been asking myself these questions for the last few weeks, and I wanted to share them with you. What do you want for yourself? What's stopping you from dreaming and imagining the possibilities? What are your limiting beliefs and why do you have them? What if your wildest dream for yourself became your reality? Over the next few weeks, I want to talk about belief, and what it takes to imagine the possibilities we could hold for our one and only life. We're about to venture into a new and special year my friend and this will be a year of transformation in more ways than one. I just feel it in my bones, don't you? In this episode, let's begin the conversation around beliefs. What are they? Where do they come from? Can they be changed? How can we create new beliefs? Tune in to learn THE TRUE DEFINITION OF BELIEF, (this one blew my mind!) At the end of this episode you will leave with six powerful journaling prompts to help you take action today! As always, I appreciate you taking time to listen to The Journal Coaching Podcast. Share your takeaways with me via www.instagram.com/journaljunky.and don't forget to share with a friend! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Scarcity is holding on to what no longer serves you. Abundance is, letting go of, and creating space for the things that bring fulfillment into your life. In this episode, we are having a conversation about the process of LETTING GO. Join me as I share tips, and stories of how I was able to release my expired narratives and transform my life. You will leave this episode with five transformative writing prompts which will empower you to let go of YOUR expired narratives. You will have the tools to create space, make room, and expand your life. Thanks for listening. www.journaljunky.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hey my friend. Have you ever lost the vision and clarity in your life and/or business? In this episode, I go off script to share my journey to recover lost clarity. Join the conversation as I share a personal journal entry, my story, and tips on how I restored my vision, clarity, and purpose. There are also three journal prompts at the end of the episode which will inspire YOU to increase the clarity in your life and business. #letswriteforachange --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support

Hey my friend! Welcome back. 2020 is six weeks away and now is the time to decide how you will create your life in the next year! In this episode let's start a conversation about VISION. You will learn 1.) How your vision can become impaired. 2.) Three components of VISION. #LETSWRITEFORACHANGE Prompts: Where are you going? If you lived without inhibitions, what would you do? Who do you want to be? What do you want to be known for? What outcome do you want for your life? LEARN MORE: www.journaljunky.mykajabi.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejournalcoachingpodcast/support