Podcasts about Journaling

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How do you process painful emotions without letting them control your life?In this conversation on Psalm 30, John Ortberg sits down with counselor and friend Rick Blackmon to explore one of the most practical lessons in the Psalms:Own your emotions—but don't enthrone them.Together they discuss anxiety, grief, anger, praise, humor, counseling, and the hope found in God's presence.This episode explores:- Psalm 30 and emotional healing- The journey from the pit to praise- Why naming emotions helps- "What you name, you can tame"- Welcoming rather than suppressing difficult feelings- Building a trusted support team- The promise that weeping does not last foreverScriptures:- Psalm 30- Galatians 6:2#Psalm30 #JohnOrtberg #RickBlackmon #Prayer #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #MentalHealth

I’ve been journaling more or less daily for the past fifteen years. As much as I love the romantic vision of pen on paper, I’ve always done it digitally because I could never keep up with a handwritten journal. I tried, but it never really worked. Over the years, I’ve come across plenty of advice on the best ways to journal, the best techniques, and the best prompts. I always think it’s worth bringing a bit of nuance to these conversations because, as far as I’m concerned, the best way to journal is whatever way means you actually do it. And that depends entirely on who you are, what you want your journal to do for you, and how it fits with your life circumstances. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I discuss something I recently noticed about my journal practice that I’d never considered before. https://youtu.be/mSpRvfmqW9A Since 2021, I’ve been answering the same four questions most mornings: What did I do yesterday? What was the best thing that happened yesterday? What are today’s news headlines? What are my plans for today? What struck me is that all four questions are surprisingly objective and focus on facts rather than feelings. They’re concrete, and none of them explicitly probe beneath the surface. They don’t want me to go searching for deeper meaning. Just record, archive, and document. If I’m short on time, I can answer the questions in less than five minutes (once I’m able to recall what happened yesterday). They are simple, easy, and objective. But more often than not, I go deeper and longer. Especially once I start thinking about the best thing that happened yesterday, today’s news headlines, and what I have planned. Recording and Processing The reason I started thinking about all this was that I saw a post on social media titled “How Journaling Actually Works.” It suggested that people get journaling wrong by recording events like a diary rather than finding the meaning in them. It caught my attention because it was the opposite of what I’ve found to be true. He suggests asking yourself questions like: What does this situation actually mean to me and why does it feel the way it does? Whoa, where do you start with that? What am I avoiding thinking about right now? What am I pretending is fine when it’s not? What would I do if I were not afraid of the outcome? These are reasonable coaching-style questions for addressing specific situations. But they demand a fairly high cognitive and emotional load and likely require more than the five honest minutes he suggests for meaningful insight. If those are the kinds of questions you’re asking every time you sit down to journal, it can start to feel like a pretty heavy-duty habit. I don’t know about you, but I would feel resistance to picking up my journal if that was what confronted me. My experience has been quite different. Over fifteen years of journaling, I’ve found that recording often opens the door to processing. The simple act of documenting what happened yesterday gets my mind moving. It gives me something to work with. And sometimes, while writing about ordinary things, I stumble into something much bigger. Recently, during one of our Haven Journal Circles, I responded to the prompt: What brought me peace this week? My answer was having the brakes replaced on my car. A fairly ordinary response. But when I wrote a little more about it in my journal the next morning, it opened up a whole bunch of things I wanted to explore, not least of which was putting off doing something I know needs doing. It prompted me to stop procrastinating several other things that have been draining me in the background for a while. I didn’t sit down intending to write about avoidance, and I wouldn’t have thought about it in relation to those other questions. It was when I considered something present for me (peace) that I could see what was missing. That’s one of the things I love about this style of journaling. I never quite know what might occur. Why These Four Questions Work For Me in My Journal Practice Interestingly, I used to have more reflective questions in my daily practice. For a while, I asked things like: What am I thankful for right now? What does this make possible? What one thing that is not urgent but important will I do today? These aren’t bad questions. But over time I found them difficult to answer consistently. My engagement with them became repetitive, and they started to feel a little burdensome. What did I do yesterday? This question is a helpful anchor. It’s shocking how easily I forget what I did just twenty-four hours ago. I regularly underestimate how much I’ve done and how far I’ve come. I adapt to changes quickly and can lose sight of progress that would have seemed significant only a few days or weeks earlier. Recording what happened yesterday helps me notice that movement. What was the best thing that happened yesterday? This question was an iteration of “What am I thankful for right now?” I realised that I didn’t find it helpful to ask what I’m grateful for. Because some days I don’t FEEL grateful when I sit down to write. But there is always a best thing relative to everything else that happened yesterday. And through responding to that question, a feeling of gratitude, appreciation, or satisfaction often follows. The best thing doesn’t need to be a great thing. It can simply be the best among a collection of difficult things. What are today’s news headlines? This is very much a personal choice because I like anchoring myself in cultural time. When I look back through old entries, it’s fascinating to see what was happening in the wider world alongside whatever was happening in my own life. It’s easy to lose track of timelines and current events. Recording headlines provides context for personal reflections and sometimes reveals connections I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. That said, I wouldn’t suggest everyone does this. For some people, there may be good reasons not to engage with the news during a journaling practice. You might choose to record the weather, books you’re reading, films you’ve watched, or something else entirely. The principle is similar because these things can influence us without us necessarily noticing at the time. And by recording and archiving regularly and consistently, these pictures can become clearer. What are my plans for today? This question took a little tweaking. I used to ask, “What will I do today?” As a way to commit myself to particular actions. But eventually realised that wasn’t quite right because my days often contain things I didn’t plan. Plans change, and unexpected things happen. If plans are framed as things I will do, it can feel like a failure if I don’t carry them out. But by asking about my plans rather than what I will do, I can set intentions for the day and later notice how closely reality matched what I anticipated. That neutral observation doesn’t need to become a judgment or source of self-criticism. My relationship with plans has definitely softened. Maybe because of this. Or maybe I approach plans this way because I hold them differently. Building Your Own Journaling Practice One thing that stood out to me in the social media post was the suggestion that consistency matters less than honesty. I understand the point being made, but for me consistency has been a key pathway TO honesty. And inconsistency would yield something more performed or forced. Keeping a journal creates an ongoing conversation. Over time it builds familiarity, trust, and reliability. The bigger thoughts and feelings have somewhere to go when they appear because the habit already exists. Not all journal sessions become deep dive self-examinations. Some do because most don’t. The post drew a distinction between recording and processing, and between shallowness and depth. But in my experience, the two are closely connected. Recording often creates the conditions where reflection can emerge. What Do You Want Your Journal Practice To Do and Be For You? Pay attention to how different questions make you feel. If you’re building a practice, ask yourself what you want it to be. Enjoy experimenting with it. Don’t be afraid to reject advice or to let go of questions that run out of road. It’s your practice, and it needs to work for you. The four questions I use today emerged through years of tweaking, adapting, and noticing what keeps me coming back with energy and enthusiasm. Your journal practice will probably look different. And that’s exactly as it should be. But maybe this is where you can start. Try these questions, tweak them, add your own, and pay attention to your relationship with the practice. Pick The Lock Do you want help thinking about this? It’s a good fit for a Pick The Lock call, which is a one-off 60-minute, choose-your-own-price session designed to give you a sounding board for a challenge, goal, or change you’re considering. Send me a message, or learn more here. Journal Circle If you would like some low-stakes, simple prompts to try things out, join us in The Haven. Every Friday we have our journal circle, where we meet for 30 minutes, reflect on the shape of the past seven days, and do a simple five-minute written exercise in response to a question. After that, we have space to chat about how we got on.

Allison Byxbe is a writer, speaker, and advocate for honest conversations about grief, healing, and faith in the midst of life's hardest realities. Allison shares her story of walking through profound loss and heartbreak, including her sister's stillbirth, her own miscarriage, a difficult genetic diagnosis for her son, and seasons of struggle within her marriage. She opens up about the questions, fears, and grief that accompanied those experiences, and the slow, often messy journey toward healing. One of the most powerful parts of Allison's story is the role journaling played along the way. We talk about how putting words to our pain can help us process emotions instead of suppressing them, why reflection is such an important part of healing, and how journaling can create space for God to meet us in our hardest seasons. Allison's Book: https://amzn.to/4ae7E3U Allison's Website: https://allisonbyxbe.com/ Follow Allison on Insta → @allisonbyxbe  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott http://www.kaitlinelliott.com

Allison Byxbe is a writer, speaker, and advocate for honest conversations about grief, healing, and faith in the midst of life's hardest realities. Allison shares her story of walking through profound loss and heartbreak, including her sister's stillbirth, her own miscarriage, a difficult genetic diagnosis for her son, and seasons of struggle within her marriage. She opens up about the questions, fears, and grief that accompanied those experiences, and the slow, often messy journey toward healing. One of the most powerful parts of Allison's story is the role journaling played along the way. We talk about how putting words to our pain can help us process emotions instead of suppressing them, why reflection is such an important part of healing, and how journaling can create space for God to meet us in our hardest seasons. Allison's Book: https://amzn.to/4ae7E3U Allison's Website: https://allisonbyxbe.com/ Follow Allison on Insta → @allisonbyxbe  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott http://www.kaitlinelliott.com

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4056: Mia shares four simple ways to unlock creativity when motivation feels out of reach, showing that inspiration is something you can actively cultivate instead of waiting for. By combining learning, fun, supportive relationships, and journaling, you'll discover practical habits that can help you get unstuck and return to a productive creative flow. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-get-inspired/ Quotes to ponder: "To bring about creativity and inspiration, you have to set your life up accordingly." "I find that if I allow myself one hour of pure passive learning, I trigger my inspiration immensely." "Journaling is the antidote to feeling stuck and uninspired because it can uncover truth and ideas you didn't even know was possible for you." Episode references: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Morning Pages (The Artist's Way): https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/ TED: https://www.ted.com/talks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4056: Mia shares four simple ways to unlock creativity when motivation feels out of reach, showing that inspiration is something you can actively cultivate instead of waiting for. By combining learning, fun, supportive relationships, and journaling, you'll discover practical habits that can help you get unstuck and return to a productive creative flow. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-get-inspired/ Quotes to ponder: "To bring about creativity and inspiration, you have to set your life up accordingly." "I find that if I allow myself one hour of pure passive learning, I trigger my inspiration immensely." "Journaling is the antidote to feeling stuck and uninspired because it can uncover truth and ideas you didn't even know was possible for you." Episode references: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Morning Pages (The Artist's Way): https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/ TED: https://www.ted.com/talks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4056: Mia shares four simple ways to unlock creativity when motivation feels out of reach, showing that inspiration is something you can actively cultivate instead of waiting for. By combining learning, fun, supportive relationships, and journaling, you'll discover practical habits that can help you get unstuck and return to a productive creative flow. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-get-inspired/ Quotes to ponder: "To bring about creativity and inspiration, you have to set your life up accordingly." "I find that if I allow myself one hour of pure passive learning, I trigger my inspiration immensely." "Journaling is the antidote to feeling stuck and uninspired because it can uncover truth and ideas you didn't even know was possible for you." Episode references: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Morning Pages (The Artist's Way): https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/ TED: https://www.ted.com/talks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

by Caleb Wheatley - How do we spend time with God, better yet how do we keep track of what he has said? Journaling means we write down our intimate moments with God so that when he has fulfilled his promises we can remember he is faithful and true to his word. Join us for some practical steps to journaling. As we look to God's journal (the bible) and see how this has equipped generations. Scriptures- John 5:19 • Exodus 34:27 • Psalm 102:18 • Romans 15:4 • 2 Timothy 3:16 • Malachi 3:16

Diese geführte Meditation hilft dir, dein Selbstbewusstsein zu stärken und dich mit deiner inneren Mitte zu verbinden. Du lernst, dein Selbstvertrauen zu erhöhen, und innerlich zur Ruhe zu kommen. Atemübungen und Visualisierungen helfen dir, zurück zu deiner inneren Mitte zu finden und dich mit dem zu verbinden, was dich wirklich ausmacht. Die Meditation ist perfekt, um achtsam in den Tag zu starten oder zwischendurch wieder bei dir anzukommen.___

Meditation streaks. Therapy homework. Journaling goals. Dora thought she was doing everything right until she realized she'd turned her healing journey into another productivity project. She reflects on what shifted when she finally stopped trying to optimize every step of the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel talks about the mental side of running, how to train your mind, quiet negative self-talk, recover smarter, and stop letting fear of the unknown hold back your running.   Watch the full video on YouTube   Topics covered: 0:00 — Molly Seidel: The mental side of running 2:38 — Morning threshold workouts in Flagstaff 4:09 — Recovering from Black Canyon & preparing for Western States 6:38 — Being open to infinite possibilities 9:48 — Advice for recreational runners 13:03 — How to train your mind like your body  14:53 — Mental toughness isn't about pushing through 15:44 — Self-talk and learning to be kinder to yourself 20:03 — Molly's approach to heat adaptation 23:26 — Moving from marathons to ultrarunning 27:17  — Journaling & processing highs and lows 31:16 — Social media, boundaries & authenticity 35:32 — Data vs feel in training 38:30 — Learning how to fuel for ultras 45:08 — Mistakes of recreational runners 47:44 — Race-day nerves and embracing challenge 49:37 — Molly's advice for her younger self 57:22— Female runners, menstrual cycles & health 1:02:04 — Advice for women experiencing cycle loss 1:06:33 — Recovery, sleep & naps 1:11:32 — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete     Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.      FIND MOLLY: ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly ► STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/pros/16553663  ► SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@bygollymolly  ► YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Bygolly.itsmolly   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Precision Fuel and Hydration (Get 15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow  ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs      YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest    Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT   #MollySeidel #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #MentalToughness #RunningMotivation #DistanceRunning #TrailRunning

In this episode, we discuss how establishing a structured daily routine serves as the ultimate weapon for breaking free from destructive cycles and maintaining long-term spiritual freedom.Key TakeawaysRoutine is Your Foundation: Think of a structured routine as building your life on solid rock. Without it, your discipline feels shaky, leaving you highly vulnerable to old triggers when life gets chaotic.The Power of the Bookends: Master your morning and evening. Establishing strict, consistent wake-up and bedtimes creates the psychological boundaries necessary to maintain daily self-control.Structure Eradicates Vulnerability: Lust thrives in unstructured gaps of time. By proactively mapping out your day, you drastically reduce the idle moments where temptation typically strikes.The Trifecta of Daily Defense: True freedom is maintained through three core daily habits: Dedicated Spiritual Time to ground your mind, Journaling (especially video journaling) to track your triggers and progress, and Physical Exercise (like a simple daily push-up challenge) to burn off restless energy and foster physical discipline.Consistency Over Intensity: Overambitious schedules lead to rapid burnout. Keep your routine remarkably simple and sustainable—doing the small things every single day is what builds the "save button" for your progress.Chapters[00:00] — The Solid Rock: Why routine is the essential, missing foundation for a sustainable life.[00:28] — My Story: A personal look at breaking free from lust and the exact role routine played in that victory.[01:58] — Breaking the Relapse Cycle: How a structured day acts as the ultimate pattern-interrupter for chronic habits.[04:15] — Redefining Discipline: Shifting your mindset from seeing routine as a punishment to seeing it as your ultimate path to freedom.[05:12] — Eliminating Idle Time: How to use scheduling as a shield against temptation during unstructured hours.[07:33] — The 5 Core Habits: A practical breakdown of wake-up times, sleep, spiritual focus, journaling, and exercise.[09:20] — Tracking the Triggers: How written and video journaling expose the patterns behind your slips.[13:02] — Managing Restless Energy: Utilizing simple physical movement (like daily push-ups) to build physical self-control.[15:22] — The Burnout Trap: Why keeping your habits simple and manageable prevents dangerous exhaustion.[16:42] — The Progress "Save Button": How the cumulative power of small actions locks in your spiritual gains over time.[21:04] — A Shield, Not a Cure: Understanding that routine doesn't instantly solve the problem—it creates the environment for victory to happen.[23:25] — The Final Key: Why doing the small things daily beats rare, intense efforts every single time.

Overthinking is not a cognitive habit, it is hypervigilance, the adult continuation of the childhood emotional forecasting system used to predict and prevent caregiver harm. You are not thinking, you are scanning.This video walks through what overthinking actually is, why meditation, journaling, and mindfulness have never reached it, and how the loop in your head is the adult expression of a job your nervous system was given at age four. If your brain will not shut up, this names why.Kenny Weiss is the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. This teaching maps overthinking to hypervigilance, the survival persona, the emotional forecasting system installed in childhood, and the body-state re-training that finally quiets the loop.Overthinking is not a cognitive habit and not a personality trait. It is hypervigilance, the adult continuation of the childhood emotional forecasting system the child used to predict and prevent caregiver harm. The brain is not stuck on the topic, it is scanning for danger.Children raised by unpredictable, volatile, depressed, addicted, withdrawn, or critical caregivers were given a second job, predict the adult so you can adjust yourself in time to stay safe. That forecasting system did not turn off in adulthood, it just changed targets to the partner, the boss, and the inbox.Generic interventions cannot reach hypervigilance at the source. Meditation watches the thoughts, but the thoughts are not the problem, the perceived threat is. Journaling helps the loop be understood, but the loop is not asking to be understood, it is asking to be safe. The limbic system does not respond to language, it responds to safety.The Emotional Authenticity Method™ addresses overthinking at the body-state level. Its six steps trace the loop from somatic down-regulation through earliest memory to Feelization, where the nervous system builds a new emotional addiction to safety instead of to scanning.Kenny Weiss is a relationship, communication, and childhood trauma recovery specialist and the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. He is the author of Your Journey To Success and Your Journey To Being Yourself.TOPICS COVERED: how to stop overthinking, overthinking, why my brain will not shut up, hypervigilance, emotional forecasting, scanning instead of thinking, racing thoughts, childhood survival strategy, Worst Day Cycle, Authentic Self Cycle, Emotional Authenticity Method, Kenny Weiss, survival persona, anxiety, nervous system regulation0:00 — The 3 a.m. Loop and Why It Will Not Stop1:30 — The Client Still Standing at the Top of the Stairs3:30 — Hypervigilance and the Childhood Forecasting System6:00 — You Are Not Thinking, You Are Scanning8:00 — The Worst Day Cycle Underneath the Loop10:30 — Why Meditation, Journaling, and Mindfulness Cannot Reach It12:30 — The Authentic Self Cycle Around the Loop15:00 — The Emotional Authenticity Method as Safety Re-Training18:00 — Identity Close

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In this powerful episode of Soul Sense, Mark sits down with author, speaker, and certified life coach Mia Godfrey to discuss a remarkable journey of faith, grief, resilience, and purpose. Raised under communist rule in Romania as the youngest of ten children, Mia shares her experiences with poverty, addiction, immigration, widowhood, caregiving, and profound loss. After losing her first husband unexpectedly and later caring for her sister through ovarian cancer, Mia discovered that some of life's deepest wounds can become the very places where God grows purpose, healing, and hope.Mia discusses her memoir, Buried Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over, and shares how God used grief, community, counseling, and vulnerability to transform her life. She also previews her upcoming book, Second Sunrise Together, written with her husband, Kenny, about remarriage, blended families, and finding hope after heartbreak.If you've ever struggled with loss, loneliness, addiction, church hurt, identity, or wondering what God is doing in a painful season, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for taking the next step forward.

I have told the story often of a woman in my church in 1979 coming to me with her journaling, which said in essence, “the elder's wife is a witch. She will not repent. I am going to kill her. You will marry this elder.”That journaling was NOT from God.Read more here.Support the show

Episode Four | Life Overseas, Finding Peace Beyond the Game & the Art of Journaling

In this final chapter, Reggie gives a heartfelt dedication to all the “little Reggie's” out there, those who felt different, alone, or misunderstood. He reflects on his parents' love, shares a personal message to readers, and explains how “motherfucker” represents authenticity, liberation, and speaking your truth.A powerful closing on gratitude, self-acceptance, and ongoing healing.Book TitleMUFUCKABook ChapterDedication & Closing Words - MUFUCKAAudibleMUFUCKA on AudibleAmazonMUFUCKA on AmazonSupport the show

How do the places we inhabit shape our sense of meaning, connection, and well-being?In this episode, Monica sits down with architect, author, and placemaker Dr. Phill Tabb for a wide-ranging conversation on the relationship between place, spirituality, and human flourishing. Together, they explore how thoughtful design, biophilia, ritual, awe, and sensory experience can help create environments that support deeper connections to ourselves, to one another, and to the natural world.The conversation also examines the role of mythology, storytelling, and creative practices in shaping our experience of place. From the symbolism embedded in communities and cities to the power of observation, sketching, and reflection, Phill shares insights drawn from decades of research and practice.Whether you're interested in design, wellness, spirituality, or the human need for belonging, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of how place influences the way we live, feel, and connect.Show NotesWellness Architecture and Urban DesignSpiritual Wellness and the Built EnvironmentPlacemaking Through Myths, Experience and DrawingThin Places, Sacred Architecture, and Biophilic Patterns with Dr. Phill TabbPlace Drawing as a Sacred Practice by Phillip TabbAs Serenbe exhibition will show, architect Phill Tabb's art always starts with nature (ARTS ATL)Biophilia, placemaking, spiritual wellness, thin places, architecture, wellness design, nature connection, awe, ritual, human flourishing, sense of place, mythology, storytelling, community design, biophilic design, creativity, drawing, journaling, mindfulness, well-being, environmental psychology, sacred spaces, intentional living, place attachment, connection to nature, personal growth, reflective practice, healthy communities, design for wellness, meaning and purposeBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

La mayoría de las mujeres más capaces, exitosas e inteligentes viven en su energía masculina sin darse cuenta. No es una elección, es simplemente una adaptación.Este episodio no es una crítica a las mujeres fuertes ni mucho mens a los hombres. Es un mapa. El mapa de los cinco caminos por los que el sistema, la cultura y las relaciones te llevaron a tu masculino sin preguntarte.Porque entender el origen es lo que te da poder sobre el patrón. En este episodio hablamos de:✅Por qué el magnetismo femenino vive en el SER y no en el hacer, y por qué esos dos estados no pueden coexistir.✅La física cuántica de la polaridad: Por qué dos polos iguales se repelen y qué tiene que ver eso con tus relaciones.✅Lo que la neurociencia dice sobre el sistema nervioso simpático vs. parasimpático y dónde vive el magnetismo.✅Los 5 caminos por los que el mundo te masculinizó: La educación del resultado, la cultura del hustle, las relaciones donde fuiste la fuerte, la celebración social del éxito femenino y el trauma de mostrarte y que no alcanzara.✅Por qué el éxito se convirtió en una armadura perfecta y cómo esa misma armadura bloquea el magnetismo.Si alguna vez sentiste que construiste una vida extraordinaria pero algo falta, este episodio nombra exactamente qué es ese algo.El femenino no desaparece. Solo se apaga. Y se puede encender de nuevo.¿Lista para encenderlo? ❤️‍

If you've ever felt that tug in your chest at this time of year — the craving for warmth, quiet, softness, or a return to yourself — you're already responding to the power of Winter Solstice. Most people rush through June (or December if you're in the Northern Hemisphere) thinking it's ‘just cold', but it's not.   Winter Solstice is one of the most ancient and meaningful turning points on Earth's calendar, and if you've ever wondered why humans from every culture, in every era, stopped everything to celebrate one single night…  Well… today you'll find out.   Because Winter Solstice isn't only the darkest and most Yin day of the year — it's a powerful reset. A moment where the sun literally stops moving in the sky. A pause so profound that ancient people believed time stood still.  And that stillness?  It matters for us just as much today as it did thousands of years ago.   So if you've been feeling tired, stretched thin, or like you could use a good soul-level exhale… This episode on I Love Me The Podcast,  is your permission slip to step into the magic of Yule.   You can take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here: https://gettingnaked.com.au/2026/06/17/94-how-to-celebrate-winter-solstice-in-a-modern-world/   Resources…   Ep.3 Fill Yourself Up With Love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/21/ep-3-fill-yourself-up-with-love-your-go-to-self-love-tool/   Ep.4 Meet Your True Self. A Journey To Authenticity. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/28/ep-4-meet-your-true-self-a-journey-to-authenticity/   Ep.20 Journaling. The Cheapest Therapy Around. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/06/19/ep-20-journaling-the-cheapest-therapy-around/   Self-Love Starter's Kit https://gettingnaked.com.au/self-love-starters-kit/   About me…   Hi, I'm Tamra Mercieca, a Self-Love Therapist, Women's Pelvic Health Guide, and host of I Love Me The Podcast. For 20+ years I've been teaching people worldwide how to heal depression and anxiety naturally, strengthen pelvic health, and cultivate radical self-love.   In 2011, I founded Getting Naked, an online school offering resources and programs that help people strip away limiting beliefs and childhood conditioning so they can feel confident, connected, free in their bodies and able to love and accept themselves unconditionally.   Alongside being a mum, wife, tea lover, and drummer, I'm qualified in more than a dozen holistic healing modalities. I've written two books, been published worldwide (print, TV, radio, etc), and often share my passion for self-love, mental health and pelvic wellbeing at yoga and spirituality festivals.   My own journey began when I learned how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety without medication. From that, I created a ten-session self-love therapy program that now helps others do the same.   On the podcast, I share personal stories, tools and science-backed down-to-earth practices for emotional healing, women's health, and living with more joy and freedom. May you feel more whole and more complete, by simply tuning in!   If you'd like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/   Contact…   Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/   Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

What if your fertility journey isn't your whole story?In this episode, I'm joined by Speaker, Storytelling Coach, and author Alex Street for a conversation that completely reframes how we think about struggle, healing, identity, and transformation.Alex believes that your story is your superpower—and together we explore what it means to move beyond defining ourselves by one painful chapter and instead begin seeing our lives through the lens of growth, meaning, and possibility.This conversation felt especially powerful because while Alex doesn't come from the fertility world, his work helping people uncover and own their story connects deeply to what so many women navigating IVF and infertility experience.We talk about how our hardest moments do not become our identity.Instead, they become part of something bigger.If you've ever felt consumed by waiting, grief, uncertainty, or the pressure of fertility treatments, this episode offers a different perspective: your story is not the struggle itself—it's the transformation happening through it.Inside this episode, we explore:✨ Why your story is more than your fertility journey✨ How to move from confusion toward clarity✨ Why transformation matters more than timelines✨ The difference between honoring pain vs. becoming consumed by it✨ How storytelling can support healing and identity shifts✨ Journaling prompts to reconnect with yourself✨ Finding peace and possibility even in difficult seasons✨ Why your story is first for YOU before anyone elseOne of my favorite reminders from Alex:“Your story isn't the moment. Your story is the transformation.”If you're walking through IVF, infertility, grief, waiting, or simply becoming someone new through life's unexpected turns—I hope this conversation reminds you that this chapter is not your whole book.CONNECT WITH ALEX STREETWebsite: AlexStreet.caInstagram: @alexstreetcaBook: StoryArcCONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORTDownload IVF Mindset Shift Guide  https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.comBOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.'INSTAGRAMWATCH on YOUTUBELISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify:**Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast!Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG 

Strategy Isn't a Plan - and That Difference Could Change EverythingMost of the people I speak with on this show are smart, capable, and deeply experienced. And yet a surprising number of them are working without a clear strategy - not because they don't care about direction, but because no one ever explained what strategy actually is, and how it's different from the planning they do every single day.That's exactly what this conversation with Charlie Curzon is about.Charlie is a coach, strategist, and advisor with more than two decades of experience helping leaders, teams, and organisations think more effectively. His book, Be More Strategic: 12 Essential Practises to Build the Life and Career You Want, turns one of the most overused words in business into something genuinely teachable, practical, and personal.Three things we got into:✳️ Strategy is about choices in uncertainty - not a five-year plan. Charlie draws on Roger Martin's strategy cascade to show how winning aspiration, where to play, and how to win work together as a thinking triangle that sharpens decisions before you ever get to planning.✳️ The Strategy Mastery Framework is a four-level circular model built from years of working with real leaders in business, sport, and the military. It begins with self-awareness - because state precedes strategy - and builds through open-mindedness, strategic skills, and the ability to bring others on board.✳️ Being strategic isn't just for work. Charlie makes the case that surfacing assumptions, asking "what if," and tracking how those assumptions shift over time are daily practises that apply just as well to life as to any boardroom decision.Charlie's amplifiers:✳️ Read The Go-Giver by Bob Burg - a short, parable-style book about generosity of spirit that Charlie credits with reinforcing the relational approach behind much of his work.✳️ Track your energy, not just your time. Based on Jim Loehr's book On Form, Charlie recommends keeping a three-day energy diary - logging what gives you energy and what drains it - to uncover patterns and improve your capacity for clear thinking.✳️ Journal daily, ideally with pen and paper. Even a couple of minutes. Charlie does it twice a day and notes the growing evidence that handwriting engages the mind differently to typing. If you're ready to go deeper, try journalling through a values lens.If this conversation got you thinking about how you're making decisions - at work or in life - then I'd love it if you took a moment to follow or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode, and it helps me keep bringing guests like Charlie to the show.Timestamps:00:00 - Preview: the winning aspiration00:38 - Welcome and guest introduction01:49 - Charlie's world: a typical week03:12 - Strategy vs planning - what's the real difference?05:06 - Why strategy raises anxiety and planning feels safe06:54 - Roger Martin's strategy cascade: aspiration, where to play, how to win10:56 - Strategy as subtraction - ruling things out11:29 - The Game Changer Index and natural vs learned strategic thinking15:18 - The power of asking "what if?" and surfacing assumptions16:52 - The Strategy Mastery Framework explained19:33 - Level 1: self-awareness - state precedes strategy20:41 - Level 2: open-mindedness and critical thinking20:41 - Levels 3 and 4: future focus, influence, and collaboration21:51 - The testimonial story: senior leaders surprised by Level 124:03 - What separates those who thrive from those who bump along25:04 - Strategic capability under pressure27:16 - The CEO who had a strategy but didn't know it29:13 - The 12-month trap and what a longer horizon changes33:27 - Building a personal practise of strategic mastery34:45 - Living strategically - what that actually looks like36:44 - The Lego castle story: articulating a hidden aspiration38:00 - Tracking assumptions as a daily life practise40:08 - Journaling as a strategic tool41:12 - How Charlie builds his business - relationships first43:49 - Why content is for staying present, not finding strangers45:21 - Amplifier 1: The Go-Giver47:34 - Amplifier 2: On Form and managing energy not time48:08 - Amplifier 3: Journaling, values, and pen and paper49:24 - Where to find Charlie and upcoming masterclasses51:40 - Close and Bob's final CTAVisit Charlie's website. https://www.teammandarin.com/----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

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Most coaches spend their careers shaping athletes. Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin spend theirs learning from them — and what they've found might change how you coach.Rustin and Elise write NY Times feature, The Peak for The Athletic, a section devoted to the mental side of elite sports. In this episode with JP Nerbun, they unpack what a year of "I Tried" journalism has taught them: Kobe's silence practice, Michael Phelps' freestyle journaling, Buzz Williams writing four to five letters a day, an Olympian who approaches every failure with childlike curiosity, and a reminder from David Ortiz about what it actually means to bounce back. The thread running through all of it: curiosity.For coaches who want to understand what's going on inside their athletes — and maybe inside themselves — before it becomes a problem.Chapters(00:00) Intro: JP on The Athletic's Peak(02:39) Ted Lasso's Real-Life Inspiration(07:41) Elise: D1 Swimmer to Peak Journalist(11:48) The Performance Info Gap(13:01) How The Peak Section Was Born(16:18) What The Peak Is Not(19:20) I Tried: Living Athletes' Habits(21:31) Silence, Emotions, and Journaling(23:13) How Athletes Find Their Rituals(25:41) Curiosity: The #1 Athlete Trait(26:41) Buzz Williams Letter-Writing(28:38) Gratitude and Failure With Curiosity(30:53) The Power of Saying Yes(35:59) The Pat Riley Conditioning Test(36:31) 17s Story: Hardship as ConfidenceTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."That feeling of somebody saying yes to me is so powerful. And I oftentimes try to think about: how do I do a version of that? How do I say yes to people?"— Rustin Dodd"I thought about it and I was like — I guess I don't have silence."— Elise Devlin"I view all my failures with childlike curiosity."— Olympian Olivia Smoliga, cited by Elise Devlin2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: When something goes wrong in practice or a game, is your first instinct to fix it, blame it, or get curious about it? Which of those responses is actually coachable?Q2: What is one mental tool or daily habit your athletes don't know about — and when did you last share it with them?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Peak by Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin | The AthleticThe Athletic's section devoted to the mental side of elite sports. The "I Tried" series is essential reading for any coach curious about what elite performance looks like from the inside.Visit The Athletic hereKey TakeawaysThe Best Athletes Are Obsessively CuriousReflection Teaches More Than Experience AloneSilence Is a Performance ToolTreat Failure Like a ScientistGratitude Does Real WorkSay Yes More Than You Think You ShouldGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

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Vengo de uno de los trainings más nutritivos de mi vida en Bali y una parte de lo que trabajé allá es exactamente de lo que hablo en este episodio.Hoy quiero preguntarte algo: ¿cuándo fue la última vez que te sentiste magnética? No atractiva, no exitosa, no productiva. Magnética. Esa sensación de no necesitar perseguir ninguna conexión porque las conexiones te encuentran a ti.Si no recuerdas cuándo fue, no dejes de escuchar este episodio hasta el final, porque hablo del magnetismo femenino desde donde me gusta hablarlo: La física cuántica y la neurociencia.Nada de técnicas de seducción. Nada de "sé más misteriosa". Lo que sí: la explicación científica de por qué una mujer pierde su magnetismo, qué lo destruye y qué lo activa de nuevo.Aquí te cuento:

Charles Rucker built his identity on football, bodybuilding, sponsorships, and a public brand. Then it all collapsed. A career-ending accident. Stores shuttered. A marriage that left him shrinking himself until he didn't know who he was anymore. So he drove away from everything and spent months alone rebuilding from the ground up.In this episode, Charles opens up about the moment his nervous system unlocked on a drive to Tampa, how identity loss nearly destroyed him, what it actually means to find peace, and why he's now pouring everything into helping other men do the same through King Circle and his upcoming book Heal Your Reality.This is a conversation about earning your identity back, not chasing it. About what happens when a man finally stops performing and starts living.Topics covered: Rebuilding identity after loss and divorce Performance identity in sports and business Why love alone isn't enough to save a marriageShrinking yourself and losing who you are in a relationship What peace actually feels like and why you'll fight to keep it Men and emotional vulnerability King Circle men's group and coaching Journaling, video diaries, and practical tools for healing Faith, boundaries, and letting the wrong people go Redefining success on your own termsCharles Rucker is an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and founder of King Core Labs and Ruck Nutrition. Find him at charlesrucker.com and on Instagram @IAmCharlesRucker.Subscribe to The Relentless Pursuit Podcast for weekly conversations with people who refused to quit.00:00 Finding Peace Again00:46 Podcast Welcome Intro02:15 Catching Up Life Updates02:43 Canada Calm New Perspective04:20 Expectations Communication Love08:00 Men Vulnerability Space12:29 Fatherhood Softens You13:43 New Ventures Coaching16:29 Rebuilding Expanding Identity19:01 Loneliness Boundaries Seasons24:40 Stop Caring Opinions26:50 Redefining Success After 202029:58 Disappearing To Find Self31:17 Letting Go Old Identity32:01 Grief After Letting Go32:55 Divorce And Identity Shift34:49 Bodybuilding Control Trap36:46 Family Time Over Training38:57 Loss And Living Present42:39 From Football To The Wreck46:01 Performance Identity Patterns48:02 What Do You Love51:52 Divorce Public Fallout01:01:01 Tampa Reset And Healing01:04:15 Embracing Suffering Lessons01:08:12 Opinions And Social Media01:09:23 Handling Public Opinions01:10:09 Friends Faith and Bridges01:11:00 Faith Beyond Labels01:13:31 Closing the Chapter01:16:25 Rebuilding Into Freedom01:18:24 Feeling Again and Grace01:23:49 King Circle for Men01:29:56 Helping Others Find Peace01:38:40 Rapid Fire and Relentless Pursuit01:42:00 Where to Find Charles01:43:02 Final Healing Message#RelentlessPursuit #CharlesRucker #IdentityCrisis #MensHealth #Divorce#Rebuilding #MindsetShift #HealYourReality #KingCircle #Bodybuilding#MensMentalHealth #FindingPeace #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship#RealTalk

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What would it look like if you truly lived with intention—optimizing your health, energy, and focus to be your best again? Think BIG Community: I had a great conversation with Dr. Tracy Gapin, health and longevity expert, founder of the Gapin Institute, and creator of Peak Launch. We talked about what it really takes to get back to peak performance—and stay there. Here are 5 takeaways that stood out to me: 1️⃣ Sleep is your superpower. It's where recovery, growth, and memory consolidation happen. Skip it, and you miss the foundation of health and performance. 2️⃣ Even tiny changes move the needle. Don't aim for perfection—aim for progress. One less drink. One better choice. One percent better every day compounds into transformation. 3️⃣ Mindset matters. Journaling, gratitude, and mindfulness (like box breathing) aren't "woo"—they're science-backed tools that calm your nervous system and sharpen focus. 4️⃣ Habits beat hacks. The sexy biohacks (peptides, wearables, etc.) mean little if you ignore fundamentals like sleep, nutrition, stress management, and intentional routines. 5️⃣ Live with intention. Time-block your calendar. Plan your day. Set your environment up to win. Don't rely on willpower—rely on structure.

What if reconnecting with God didn't require more effort, but more honesty?In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Willow sits down with Allison Byxbe to talk about what it really looks like to feel disconnected from God… and how to find your way back.After walking through a devastating diagnosis for her son, Allison found herself in a season where faith felt confusing, distant, and colorless. The way she once connected with God no longer worked, and she didn't know how to move forward.But in the middle of that pain, God gently invited her into something new.Through journaling.Not perfect words.Not polished prayers.Just honest, raw connection.In this episode, Allison shares how journaling became a powerful spiritual practice that helped her process grief, ask hard questions, and slowly rediscover God's presence—even in the middle of a 10-year valley.If you've ever felt stuck, numb, or unsure how to talk to God anymore… this conversation will meet you right where you are.What You'll Learn:Why feeling disconnected from God is more common than you thinkHow journaling can help you process pain and reconnect with HimThe power of honesty in your relationship with GodA simple daily journaling question to get startedHow to find God in the middle of long, hard seasonsWhy your “old way” of connecting with God might not work anymore—and what to do insteadSimple Practice to Try:Ask this one question each day...“God, where did I see You today?”Write whatever comes to mind.No pressure. No perfection. Just presence.Connect with Allison: Website | Book: Journaling as a Spiritual PracticeFollow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

When he was young, it seemed like my son Cooper was almost always active and agitated. I tried everything I was told to try - bubble blowing for deep breathing, emotion naming, zones of regulation, nature walks with candy as incentives - but nothing worked. Maybe the activity would occupy him once, but then he'd be agitated all over again afterwards. I thought I must be going it wrong, or just a bad mom.What I know now is that I wasn't and I'm not - and neither are you. The logic underneath those approaches just does not match how a pathologically demand avoidant nervous system actually works.In this episode I discuss the 4-S Framework I developed to help my PDA son - and the children of the many families I was working with - stay regulated. The four S's are: safe nervous system, sensory intense experience with novelty and dopamine, screens, and special interests. I talk through what each one means for a PDA brain specifically, why children in burnout can often only access some of the four, and how to use this framework to structure unstructured time so it feels less like chaos and more like a plan.Key Takeaways Why the Approaches I Was Given Kept Making Things Worse | 00:02:06 I walk through the regulation strategies I tried with Cooper before I understood PDA: sensory integration activities like bubble blowing and glitter shaker bottles, naming emotions and using the zones of regulation stoplight, and nature walks I would incentivize with sweets. Each one followed the same pattern: novelty made the first attempt work, and the second produced refusal, avoidance, or escalating behavior. But then I had an "aha" moment and made a shift that changed everything. S1: What Actually Makes a Nervous System Safe for a PDA Brain | 00:21:43 A safe nervous system for a pathologically demand avoidant child is not simply a kind or emotionally attuned person. In my work with thousands of families, I have seen loving, competent, well-trained adults be deeply unsafe nervous systems for PDA children, not because they are unkind but because they arrive with an agenda. They want to teach, engage, improve, or modify. The safest nervous system is the one that is not trying to change the child at all. I use the example of a grandma who arrives with activities and baking plans versus a grandpa who sits on the couch reading his phone with zero agenda. The PDA child will reliably gravitate toward grandpa. This is also why you may notice your child feels safer with your partner on certain days, or with a teenage neighbor who just wants to jump on the trampoline without any goal. The lower the agenda, the safer the nervous system. S2: Sensory Intense Experience, Novelty, Dopamine, and the Modern Day Alchemist | 00:26:48 The second S covers three overlapping things: physical sensory intensity like roughhousing; novelty, which is why the first time at an ice skating rink produces full regulation and the second visit produces a meltdown; and dopamine, which can show up as a fixation on sugar, screens, or the drive to transform things from one material state to another. I call this last pattern the modern day alchemist, and I see it consistently across PDA children and adults I work with. S3: Screens, Books, Podcasts, and Journaling as Regulation Tools | 00:40:02 I view screens neutrally, and I want to be clear that this S is not only about screens. For PDA children and teens who are older, or for PDA adults who grew up before constant access to devices, this S may have looked like always having a book in hand, listening to podcasts, or journaling compulsively. What all of these have in common is that they provide autonomy, allow engagement with special interests and learning without an agenda, and offer relief from the intense sensory input that comes both from the outside world and from inside a nervous system that is chronically activated. For Cooper during burnout, screens were one of only two things that kept him regulated enough to eat and exist. Now that his activation has come down, he tracks his own screen time and averages around two hours a day, half the national average for American children. That shift was not something I imposed. It happened naturally as his window of tolerance expanded. I share this because I know how much shame parents carry around screen time, and I want to offer a different frame: screens in the right season can be what keeps your child accessible to life. S4: Special Interest and How to Use the Full Framework in Practice | 00:43:45 Special interest for a PDA brain involves what researchers call monotropic focus: sustained attention toward an interest that is deeply regulating, and dysregulation when pulled away from it. For Cooper right now the three special interests are football, fishing, and friends. When I need to help him out of the "I'm bored" loop, I use the framework to identify which S's are available and stack them. In the episode I also name what this looks like in burnout: during the hardest years, Cooper could only access safe nervous system and screens. The other S's returned as his activation came down, and I want parents to hold that as evidence that things can shift.Relevant Resources Understanding PDA — Free class where I teach the nervous system disability framework and the threat perception mechanism that explains why standard regulation approaches tend to backfire for PDA childrenBurnout — Free class with context for the burnout period I describe in this episode, when only two of the four S's are typically accessibleSchool, Screens and Siblings — Free class directly relevant to the screens S and how I think about screen time as a neutral tool within the Four S Framework Monotropism: Understanding Autistic Ways of Being — Background reading on the monotropic focus I describe in the S4 section and how it shapes regulation and learning in autistic and PDA brainsMonotropic Split and Burnout — Explains what happens when monotropic focus is repeatedly fractured, directly relevant to why pulling a PDA child away from a special interest contributes to cumulative activation and burnoutMe and Monotropism: A Unified Theory of Autism — Deeper academic context for the monotropism framework I reference when explaining the fourth S

Have you ever wanted to journal but didn't know where to start — or tried and gave up because it felt too rigid, too vulnerable, or just not for you? In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross, LMFT (#116623) sits down with Amber from the Catholic Counseling Institute to unpack the surprising depth of journaling as a tool for mental health and spiritual growth. From the neuroscience of narrative storytelling to inner child check-ins, morning pages to sketchbooks, this conversation covers journaling in all its forms — with warmth, humor, and real clinical insight. Topics covered: • The neuroscience of narrative and why journaling releases serotonin • Adam's simple emotional check-in method: sad, mad, glad, afraid • Free-association morning pages, sketchbooks, and non-word journaling • The Catholic history of journaling from early Church Fathers to modern saints • How to journal about trauma safely — without retraumatizing yourself • Inner child and parts work journaling for deeper self-awareness • AI and journaling: a thoughtful caution with practical guidance • A summer challenge to build a daily check-in habit Whether you're brand new to journaling or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers something for everyone seeking a more honest, compassionate relationship with themselves. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross, LMFT #116623

In this powerful episode of Authentic Talks 2.0, we explore three hidden blocks that may be keeping you from the life you desire: unworthiness, fear, and resistance to receiving.Through relatable insights for women, men, and teens, you'll discover how these limiting beliefs show up in everyday life and learn how to begin releasing them. The episode concludes with a powerful affirmation and reflective journal prompts designed to help you identify what's holding you back, uncover its roots, and step into greater confidence, worthiness, and possibility.If you're ready to move beyond self-doubt and embrace the life meant for you, this episode is for you.Host:Instagram: @AuthenticTalks2.0 Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.com Website: www.AuthenticTalks2.com Facebook: AuthenticTalks2Youtube: @authentictalkswithshanta7489 #AuthenticTalkswithshanta #MindsetTransformation #HealingJourney #KnowYourWorthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/authentic-talks-2-0-with-shanta--4116672/support.

What if your “quiet time” doesn't have to look like everyone else's?Kim Pepper never set out to be a creative faith coach. She was a blogger, a wife, a mom of three, until a blindside divorce in early 2020 left her sitting alone in a COVID lockdown, holding a life she didn't recognize and feelings she didn't know how to put into words. Journaling felt too exposed. Writing felt too raw. So she picked up a pen and started drawing instead.What she discovered in the margins of a devotional book changed everything, not just about grief, but about the way God had always been trying to meet her.In this conversation, Kim and I dig into what it means to connect with God through creativity, why so many women walk away from traditional Bible study feeling like failures, and how the fear of doing it wrong has kept a lot of us from showing up at all. Kim's answer is simple and quietly revolutionary: it's a prayer on paper. And there's no wrong way to pray.Whether you've never been able to stick with a Bible study, or you've been doodling through church your whole life without realizing why, this one might be the permission slip you didn't know you needed.Kim's Website: www.kimpepper.comKim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimpeppercreative/Free Resource: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/708118/121489178478249893/share

In this episode, Alex Quin and Michelle Chia return to the podcast after a brief hiatus to share personal and professional updates, discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, and break down the healthy habits that help them sustain long workdays without burning out. From sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress management to setting boundaries, journaling, and personal growth, they offer practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to build successful businesses while protecting their health and well-being.Episode Outline:[00:00] Welcome Back and Life Updates[02:15] Agency Growth, New Clients, and New Books[04:20] Why We Chose Healthy Habits for Entrepreneurs[08:05] Sleep, Recovery, and Long-Term Performance[10:12] Taking Breaks, Walking, and Staying Active[12:25] Time Blocking and Productivity Systems[14:15] Setting Boundaries With Clients[16:05] Learning to Say No[17:35] WHOOP, Oura Ring, and Health Tracking[19:05] Michelle's Cortisol and Stress Story[21:40] Nutrition, Hydration, and Managing Stress[23:10] The Tarzan "Swinging Vines" Concept[25:05] Becoming Your 2.0 Self[26:40] Journaling, Books, and Personal Growth[27:50] Habits We're Trying to Change[28:40] Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksWisdom Nuggets:Sleep Is a Competitive Advantage: Entrepreneurs often treat sleep like a luxury instead of a necessity. Alex and Michelle remind us that better decisions, sharper focus, and sustainable growth all start with proper recovery. The goal isn't to work more hours—it's to make your hours more effective.Protect Your Energy: Being available 24/7 may feel like great customer service, but constant accessibility creates burnout. Setting healthy boundaries with clients, coworkers, and even family members allows you to show up at your best when it matters most.Track Your Health Like Your Business: Most entrepreneurs obsess over revenue, sales, and analytics while ignoring their own health metrics. Monitoring stress levels, sleep quality, blood work, and recovery can help identify issues early and improve long-term performance.Let Go to Level Up: Growth often requires releasing habits, relationships, or routines that no longer serve your future. Like Tarzan swinging from one vine to the next, you have to let go of the old before you can fully grab onto new opportunities.Become Your Next Version: Success isn't about staying the same person and hoping for different results. The habits, mindset, and behaviors that got you here may not be enough to get you where you want to go next. Continuous self-improvement is a requirement, not an option.Power Quotes"Your heart rhythm is a very important thing that people don't even pay attention to." - Alex Quin"It's okay to say no and it's okay to put yourself first." - Michelle ChiaConnect with Michelle:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/michellechia)Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-chia1/)Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: (https://alexquin.com)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Books Mentioned:Atomic Habits — James ClearThe Road Less Stupid — Keith J. CunninghamThe Surrender Experiment — Michael A. SingerNever Split the Difference — Chris VossHow to Market Your Restaurant Online — Alex QuinThe Digital Marketing Dictionary — Alex QuinPolo's Day at the Park — Alex Quin & Michelle's children's bookOur CommunityInstagram: (https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it actually mean to "tune into the frequency of abundance"? In this episode, Ava unpacks one of the most repeated phrases in manifesting culture and grounds it in nervous system science and practical strategy. Drawing on 15+ years of personal practice, she breaks down the two real pillars of manifesting money: the yin of embodied visioning and nervous system calibration, and the yang of aligned, exploratory action. If money feels charged, overwhelming, or just out of reach, this episode offers a grounded, functional framework for understanding why, and what to actually do about it. Chapter Markers 00:00 Welcome + episode intro 01:00 Revisiting the four-part manifesting series 03:00 Why surface culture makes our efforts less effective 05:00 Why money and manifesting are so intertwined 06:00 Ava's personal history with manifestation practice 08:00 What does "tuning into the frequency of abundance" actually mean? 11:00 The yin and yang of manifesting money 13:00 Why money is nervous-system charged: shame, scarcity, family scripts 15:00 Journaling, visioning, and embodied dreaming as practice 17:00 Aligned action: why strategy is part of manifestation 20:00 The reticular activating system (RAS) explained Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com   Free resources: Newsletter sign-up:  A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Free training - 3 part method of Functional Spirituality: Learn the clear, practical framework for deep healing, emotional regulation, and spiritual integration.   Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account & Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality  Studio: @spandaschool  Lavandula Botanicals: @lavandula.botanicals

How do you process grief, reshape your spiritual narrative, and reconnect with God’s presence in the midst of pain? Allison Byxbe reveals how journaling helped her rediscover hope. The process helped her navigate her sorrow and loss and rebuilt a renewed sense of faith, identity, and wholeness. Don’t miss the conversation about journaling as a spiritual practice on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Journaling as a Spiritual Practice: Tracing the Lines of Grace to God’s Presence by Allison Byxbe June thank you gift:One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love by John M. Perkins Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past month we've covered: 1. Identifying what you really want. 2. Harnessing Your Attention Span 3. Navigating Limiting Beliefs 4. Why it's important to take time for yourself and 5. Today, we're talking about how to get into action, one small step at a time. I share a few examples from my life. Let's move towards what matters together. If you enjoy the episode, share it a with a friend.   KEY TOPICS Intro + Series Context (0:00:07) Why 15 Minutes of Daily Self-Connection Matters (0:02:45) Identifying the Area of Life Calling for Attention (0:04:30) Daily Micro-Actions Toward Your Chosen Goal (0:04:59) Journaling to Process Feelings and Get Clarity (0:09:13) Career Pivot Story: From Head-Hunting to Marketing (0:11:15) Midlife Pivots, Informational Conversations & Trying Things (0:13:17) Nutrition School, Self-Publishing & Following Dead Ends that Open Doors (0:13:17) Podcasting & Taking Action in Creative Work (0:15:45) Health & Body-Image Example (Menopause / Perimenopause Weight) (0:15:45) Accountability, Support & Choosing the Right People (0:17:39) Closing: It's Not a Race, It's Your Life (0:19:00)   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join The Newsletter Subscribe on YouTube Follow on APPLE PODCASTS Follow on SPOTIFY PODCASTS Book: Design a Life You Love Recent Episodes This Month: Harness Your Attention Span Interview with Guest Fred Marshall Main Character Energy Episode with Michele Don't Let Limiting Beliefs Stop You with Michele Take Time For Yourself     *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

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Episode SummaryIn this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Kristan Swan, creator of journals, workbooks, and workshops designed to help people get to know themselves more deeply and live in greater alignment.Kristan shares how her work evolved from journaling and coaching to a broader mission of helping people understand who they are, what matters to them, and what kind of life they actually want to build. She opens up about the role journaling played in her own healing, why story shapes so much of how we see ourselves, and how tools like guided prompts, poetry, and continuous line drawing can help people access clarity and honesty.The conversation explores self-awareness, authenticity, masculinity, womanhood, boundaries, and the tension between who we are and who we think we are supposed to be. This is a thoughtful, vulnerable conversation about slowing down, getting honest, and using reflection as a path to real growth.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy journaling can be a powerful tool for self-honesty and growthHow story shapes identity, beliefs, and behaviorWhy many people avoid silence and self-reflectionHow journaling can help you identify what you truly wantWhy authenticity starts with being honest with yourself firstHow guided prompts can make journaling less intimidatingWhy different journaling modalities can support different personalitiesHow self-awareness can lead to more aligned decisions and relationshipsHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Journaling starts with honesty Kristan opens by explaining that journaling is powerful because it asks you to be honest with yourself first.[01:00] Meet Kristan Swan Kristan shares what she does now: creating journals, workbooks, and workshops that help people know themselves better.[02:00] Designing a life on purpose Rodric and Kristan talk about the importance of intentionally designing your life instead of drifting through it.[03:00] Who uses the journals? Rodric asks about the audience for Kristan's journals, and Kristan explains that while women are her main audience, many men resonate deeply with the work too.[04:00] Travel, group dynamics, and story Kristan shares how traveling with groups reveals so much about the stories people carry and the ways they show up around others.[05:00] Why men respond to this work She describes how many men connect with her message, even if they are less likely to buy a journal or adopt a daily journaling practice.[06:00] The struggle of sitting still Kristan talks about how many people, including men and younger adults, struggle to sit with themselves and process what they feel.[07:00] Story can limit us The conversation turns to the power of story and how inherited narratives can narrow what we believe is possible for ourselves.[08:00] The pendulum and younger men Rodric shares his thoughts on the cultural swing around masculinity and why many younger men need healthier guidance.[09:00] Men want deeper conversations too Kristan reflects on reading Esquire and noticing how much men long for conversation beyond surface-level topics.[10:00] Women's armor and the cult of busyness She explains that women also wear armor, especially around perfection, motherhood, and social expectations.[11:00] Why people say they are “busy” Kristan and Rodric discuss how busyness often becomes a socially acceptable way to avoid being truly seen.[12:00] Journaling as a trust-building practice Kristan explains that journaling helps build trust within yourself by giving you space to be honest about where you are.[13:00] Sitting quietly is hard for a reason Rodric shares a quote about people's inability to sit quietly alone, connecting it to the need for self-reflection.[14:00] Fear of what you might find Kristan admits that she once avoided sitting with herself because she feared what she might discover.[15:00] Self-discovery is not as scary as it seems She reflects on how getting to know herself brought clarity and made growth more accessible.[16:00] Tiny choices create alignment Kristan explains how awareness helped her make small but meaningful choices that aligned with who she wanted to be.[17:00] Choosing what you want your life to look like Rodric shares how reading, writing, and meditation helped him define the life he wants rather than reacting to circumstances.[18:00] Values shape your daily life The conversation explores how family patterns and personal values shape the way people define success.[19:00] The anniversary card inventory Kristan shares a story from her first marriage, where she realized she was measuring success through external markers instead of true fulfillment.[20:00] Learning from pain She explains that real awareness came later, when she had to make painful but necessary changes.[21:00] Saying yes, but with intention Kristan shares her belief in being a yes person while still staying true to yourself and your values.[22:00] Big yeses and not-so-much moments She describes her daily journaling practice and how she reflects on both the good moments and the moments of friction.[23:00] Spaghetti on the Wall Kristan explains how her first journal was created for business owners and people who need to uncover patterns and bring awareness to self-sabotage.[24:00] Heart Mapping She introduces her newer journal, Heart Mapping, which uses continuous line drawing and breathwork as a more visual, meditative practice.[25:00] Journaling for people who resist blank pages Kristan explains why her journals are designed to be approachable, transportable, and not too precious.[26:00] Poetry as a journaling tool Rodric shares how poetry-based exercises can help people find structure and clarity through limitations.[27:00] The power of simple creative prompts Kristan talks about how different modalities help people access parts of themselves that words alone sometimes cannot reach.[28:00] Where to find Kristen Kristan shares her website, social channels, and weekly writing on Substack.[33:00] Question for the next guest Kristan asks the next guest: Who is a friend who has changed your life?[34:00] What inspired Kristen to start her own business? Kristan reflects on how entrepreneurship felt hardwired into her from an early age, even though she did not grow up around business owners.[35:00] Learning to ask for help She shares how self-sufficiency shaped her early life and how mentors eventually found their way into her path.Notable Quotes“I think that's why journaling is such a powerful tool.” – Kristan Swan “You have to build that trust within yourself.” – Kristan Swan “Story is great information, but let's not allow story to define us.” – Kristan Swan “It starts with you being willing to be honest with yourself.” – Kristan Swan “Most people are busy because they do not want to be fully seen.” – Kristan Swan “The blank page is a little daunting, so I wanted to make this approachable.” – Kristan SwanConnect with Kristen Swan

In this episode, Lisa invites listeners into a deeply human moment—moving from tension and anger into release, clarity, and embodied spaciousness after reaching out for connection and letting herself feel what needed to be felt. From there, she expands the conversation into self‑parenting, emotional safety, and the real work of intentional change, weaving in reflections from her friend “Bob,” insights from one‑on‑one coaching, and the powerful reminder that we must meet ourselves where we are. She explores the difference between drowning and needing a life jacket versus being ready for a swim lesson, and how raising our level of consciousness transforms the entire journey of healing, eating, and weight loss.Topics Include:Emotional ReleaseSelf ParentingStrategy Before SafetyShifts in Consciousness[0:32] Lisa reminds listeners about the free, live Journaling for Weight Loss workshop happening Monday, June 8, 2026 from 6:00–7:30 PM EDT (3:00–4:30 PM PDT), where she teaches how journaling and other inner‑work practices can support—but not replace—the physical behaviors required for intentional weight loss, offering an interactive space with teaching, experiential exercises, Q&A, and coaching for anyone who feels they're doing “all the inner work” but still not seeing outer change. [8:08] Lisa shares Bob's reflections on using the “bubble practice” as an energetic boundary in everyday situations, calling it a game changer for overwhelm and social anxiety. He pairs it with relaxed breathing and the reminder to “relax but don't collapse.” When learning about reparenting, Bob expresses the common resistance and unfairness of not wanting to be a parent that arise as we step into self‑responsibility.[15:43] Lisa highlights the limits of group work and the need for individualized pacing, using the metaphor that someone who is “drowning” needs a life jacket, not a swim lesson. She emphasizes that safety and stabilization must come before skill‑building; otherwise, attempts to jump from precontemplation to action—or to impose rigid rules like an absent parent—trigger a wise inner resistance. Lisa explains that the “inner rebel” is simply self‑protection in the absence of earned trust, and consistent, compassionate care is what makes structured change possible. [27:53] Lisa shares a college story where her dad reframes a dreaded oceanography class as a “test of endurance,” illustrating how shifting perspective reveals the deeper work beneath the task. She applies this to intentional weight loss: the real goal is learning unconditional self‑love, not chasing a number. Using the metaphor of the body as a “home,” she explains that it's fine to want to redecorate, but your worth must come from the shelter your body provides, not its appearance. Lisa further explains that change becomes safe only when love isn't conditional on the outcome.[37:28] Lisa explains that sustainable change rests on loving yourself even when you feel like you're failing, tending to the “inside of the home” while acknowledging that caring about the exterior is human. She explores a neutral relationship with the scale and reframes her aesthetic goals as “recreational weight loss”—something enjoyable but not identity‑defining. Drawing on Ram Dass, Lisa names wholeness as integrating all parts of the self, including the desire to look good, and reflects on how her own boundaries around body comments evolved with healing. Lisa wraps the episode by inviting listeners to join the Patreon community and attend the in‑person retreat at the Omega Institute July 12–17, 2026.LISA IS NOW ACCEPTING: One-on-One Clients!⁠Purchase the OOTC book of 50 Journal Prompts⁠⁠Leave Questions and Feedback for Lisa via OOTC Pod Feedback Form ⁠Email Lisa: ⁠lisa@lisaschlosberg.com⁠⁠Out of the Cave Merch⁠ - For 10% off use code SCHLOS10Lisa's Socials: Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Can you recover from binge eating disorder after years, or even decades, of struggling? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with a longtime friend and recovery coach to discuss her personal binge eating recovery journey. After living in the binge eating cycle for 14 years, she found a path to lasting freedom and has been binge-free since 2002. She shares how binge eating remained hidden from everyone around her, the turning points that led her toward healing, and why recovery was a gradual process rather than an overnight transformation. We also explore the role that spirituality played in her recovery, how awareness became a powerful tool for change, and why hope is essential for anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Whether you're dealing with binge eating disorder, emotional eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns, or food obsession, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom. The Hidden Reality of Binge Eating Disorder One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is how invisible binge eating disorder can be. Despite suffering daily, my guest appeared successful, healthy, and in control from the outside. Behind the scenes, however, she was living a secret life consumed by binge eating, calorie counting, body checking, and relentless self-criticism. Her story is a reminder that eating disorders do not always fit stereotypes and that many people suffer silently for years before seeking help. Why Recovery Takes Time If you've ever felt discouraged because recovery isn't happening fast enough, this episode is for you. We discuss how recovery often unfolds through increasing awareness rather than dramatic breakthroughs. My guest shares how she slowly learned to recognize her binge eating urges earlier and earlier, eventually developing the ability to choose different responses. This gradual process helped her build a foundation for lasting recovery rather than temporary change. The Role of Spirituality in Recovery Spirituality became a central part of my guest's healing journey. We explore how spiritual practices helped her move away from perfectionism, control, and isolation while developing greater trust, self-compassion, and connection. Although spirituality may look different for everyone, this conversation highlights how finding meaning, purpose, and connection can support recovery from binge eating disorder. Journaling, Awareness, and Healing We also talk about the surprising power of journaling. My guest has been journaling for more than four decades and shares how writing has helped her uncover patterns, process emotions, and gain insights that she couldn't access through thinking or talking alone. Her experience offers a compelling perspective on why self-reflection can be such a valuable recovery tool. About My Guest My guest, Deb Elbaz, is a binge eating recovery coach who has spent more than 20 years helping women heal their relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. Drawing from her own experience of recovering from binge eating disorder, she now helps women find freedom from the binge-restrict cycle while developing deeper self-awareness and self-trust. Related Episodes Healing Binge Eating Disorder: One Woman's Journey Toward Body Trust & Food Freedom With Dr. Michelle Tubman, M.D. @wayzahealth on Apple & Spotify. Lived Experience of Having Both Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder With Milda Zolubaite @nutrition.path on Apple & Spotify. ADHD & Binge Eating Disorder With Toni Rudd @the.binge.dietitian on Apple & Spotify. Connect with Deb Website: DebElbaz.com Instagram: @debelbazcoach YouTube: Deb Elbaz Connect with Dr. Marianne Miller Website: DrMarianneMiller.com Instagram: @drmariannemiller Subscribe, Rate, and Review If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Your support helps more people struggling with binge eating disorder, emotional eating, body image issues, and eating disorders discover that recovery is possible.

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question regarding grief and anxiety. Gina offers strategies for coping with the generally disturbing combination of grief and anxiety, particularly in the case of losing someone close to you. Gina underlines the particular emotions that are exhibited when experiencing grief as well as techniques that can be used to enhance and maintain support and self-care.Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Grief and gratitude are kindred souls, each pointing to the beauty of what is transient and given to us by grace.-PATRICIA CAMPBELL CARLSONChapters0:28 Grief and Anxiety Support3:47 Common Grief Emotions5:48 Facing Fear and Sadness8:17 Physical Effects of Grief10:17 Self-Care and Support13:20 Letting Feelings Flow15:41 Grief and GratitudeSummaryIn this episode we respond to a listener who is dealing with long-term anxiety and the recent death of her older brother. We focus on how grief can intensify anxiety and panic, and we discuss ways to stay supported during this time.We explain that grief is individual and does not follow a fixed timeline. We note that people may grieve differently depending on the relationship, the type of loss, and their own resilience. We also say that grief can apply to many kinds of losses, not only death.We then describe common grief reactions, including shock, numbness, anger, sadness, fear, and anxiety. We mention that physical symptoms can include insomnia, fatigue, and changes in appetite, and we encourage listeners to notice these responses without judging them.We offer practical ways to cope, including meditation, short stress breaks, music, aromatherapy, prayer, and other calming rituals. We also encourage maintaining social support, reaching out to others when needed, and paying attention to sleep, exercise, food, and rest.We close by encouraging journaling, doodling, crying, and other forms of emotional release. We emphasize that allowing feelings to move through can help the nervous system settle and support a return to calm.#Grief, #Anxiety, #PanicAttack, #Loss, #Bereavement, #Mourning, #MentalHealth, #EmotionalWellness, #GriefSupport, #AnxietyRelief, #OvercomingPanic, #ShockAndNumbness, #GriefAnger, #DealingWithSadness, #OvercomingFear, #DealingWithUncertainty, #InsomniaRelief, #Fatigue, #SelfCare, #DailyRoutine, #StressManagement, #StressRelief, #Meditation, #Mindfulness, #StressBreaks, #Aromatherapy, #PetTherapy, #InspirationalQuotes, #SocialSupport, #TherapyWorks, #GriefCoaching, #SupportGroups, #PhysicalHealth, #ExerciseForMentalHealth, #Journaling, #CreativeRelease, #EmotionalExpression, #LetItFlow, #CopingMechanisms, #HealingJourney, #NervousSystemRegulation, #EmotionalRelease, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this powerful episode of Kingdom Crossroads, TS Wright welcomes back author and speaker Amy Joob to discuss how journaling can transform your spiritual walk and deepen your relationship with God.Amy shares practical, biblical ways to use journaling as part of your spiritual disciplines—including prayer, Scripture meditation, hearing God's voice, documenting dreams and visions, praying over family, and recording answered prayers.Together, TS and Amy unpack how journaling becomes a tool for:Spiritual growthBiblical meditationProphetic encouragementSpiritual warfareBuilding faith through remembrance of God's faithfulnessThe conversation also explores key Scriptures such as Psalm 119, Isaiah 30:21, John 10:27, and Habakkuk 2, showing how writing things down helps believers stay grounded in God's Word and sensitive to the Holy Spirit.If you've ever wanted to strengthen your prayer life, hear God more clearly, or create a personal spiritual record of God's work in your life, this episode will encourage and equip you.In This EpisodeWhy journaling strengthens spiritual disciplinesHow to write honest prayers to GodLearning to hear the voice of the Holy SpiritRecording dreams, visions, and prophetic impressionsUsing Scripture journaling for spiritual warfarePraying biblical promises over your familyTracking answered prayers and God's faithfulnessThe connection between journaling and spiritual growthHow journaling can help birth ministry, books, and testimonyKey Scriptures MentionedPsalm 119:9–16John 10:27Isaiah 30:21Isaiah 60:17Habakkuk 2:2–3Job 22:28Joel 2:28Revelation 12:11Resources & LinksConnect with Amy Joob

In this episode, I share the newest evolution of my journaling practice and how it has become one of the most powerful tools I have experienced for pattern recognition, blind spot awareness, and personal transformation. I have been an avid journaler for many years. Journaling has always been a place where I process life, faith, emotion, business, relationships, decisions, desires, fears, and whatever else is moving through me. But recently, something has shifted. Using my Plaud Note Pro, I have been recording audio reflections throughout the day while thoughts, emotions, insights, tensions, distractions, and decisions are still fresh. Those reflections are transcribed, and then I bring them into ChatGPT, which has been trained with a great deal of context about who I am, what I value, what I am building, what I am committed to, and where I tend to drift. This has created a new level of conscious awareness throughout my day. I am seeing repeated thoughts, emotional states, moments of avoidance, distractions, aligned actions, misaligned actions, moments of peace, and the voice of my inner narrator with far greater clarity. The most meaningful part is that I am not waiting weeks, months, or years to recognize the patterns that are shaping my life. I am seeing many of them while I am still living them. In this episode, I talk about: Why this current practice feels like a new evolution of journaling for me. How recording reflections throughout the day helps me capture what I might otherwise forget. Why my life was already telling me the truth through my calendar, energy, emotions, body, attention, and repeated patterns. How ChatGPT has become a reflective mirror that helps me notice patterns and blind spots. Why this does not replace coaching, but actually reminds me why coaching and mastermind environments are so powerful. How becoming conscious of my thoughts, emotions, attention, and actions is helping me make cleaner decisions personally and professionally. Why seeing a pattern creates the possibility of making a new choice. The exact tool is not the point. The deeper invitation is to become more conscious of your life while you are living it. Notice your thoughts. Notice your emotions. Notice where your attention goes. Notice what creates peace. Notice what creates drift. Notice what you keep avoiding. Notice what your life keeps trying to show you. Once a pattern becomes visible, a new choice becomes possible. If you are in a season where you would value this kind of reflective space through coaching or a high-trust mastermind environment, I would be glad to hear from you. You can reach me at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com.