Podcast appearances and mentions of Julia Cameron

This week's short story is a bit of a longer story that we have broken down into a couple of parts for you guys! In Part I, we talk about our journey starting the very famous creativity course, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. We discuss where we are in the course, how we're faring, what we're liking, what we're struggling with, and more! If you have ever thought about starting The Artist's Way, are currently working through it, or have heard about it but aren't sure what it's all about, you won't want to miss this conversation! In Part II, we chat about some fun bookish events we've recently attended, the highlight being the Capital Crime literary festival in London.

This week's short story is a bit of a longer story that we have broken down into a couple of parts for you guys! In Part I, we talk about our journey starting the very famous creativity course, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. We discuss where we are in the course, how we're faring, what we're liking, what we're struggling with, and more! If you have ever thought about starting The Artist's Way, are currently working through it, or have heard about it but aren't sure what it's all about, you won't want to miss this conversation! In Part II, we chat about some fun bookish events we've recently attended, the highlight being the Capital Crime literary festival in London.

Host Kara Chaffin Donofrio explores "being where your feet are" and shares her Five M's morning framework for transforming your day. Inspired by a monk's wisdom on presence, this episode offers practical strategies for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking more intentional living. Learn how 30 minutes of morning routine can create presence, attract opportunities, and set you up for success.Episode Topics:The Power of Presence: What "being where your feet are" means and why it creates deeper connectionsThe Five M's Framework: Movement, Meditation, Messages, Mind-streaming, and Mind-mappingWorking ON vs. IN Your Business: Strategic morning priorities for maximum impactPractical Meditation: Simple approaches for quieting the mind and gaining awarenessEffective Affirmations: Using progressive language to avoid reinforcing limiting beliefsKey Insights:Presence Creates Magnetism: When fully present, you attract synchronistic opportunities and feel more energeticMorning Priorities Matter: Handle important tasks in the morning when focus is highestAffirmation Fix: Say "I'm on my way to becoming..." instead of unbelievable statements30-Minute Transform: All five practices can be done in just 30 minutesEnergy Over Activity: Creating a bigger life is about expanding presence, not doing moreHighlights:00:00 Meeting started01:21 The Importance of Presence03:52 Intentional Living and Daily Routines08:04 Morning Routine for Success11:24 Mindfulness and Awareness in Meditation14:44 Movement and Meditation17:54 Listening to Messages and Mind-Streaming20:55 Effective Use of Affirmations22:06 Mind Streaming vs. Mind Mapping23:58 Creating a Day of Intention27:20 Creating Presence and Impact29:57 Social Media Connection and Free Gift Offer30:29 Podcast episode endedResources:Books: "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron, "Eat That Frog" conceptApps: Sacred Acoustics (free meditations), YouTube sound bowl meditationsMovement: 15-minute walks, light weights, walking meditation, treadmill/walking padTry the Five M's This Week:Movement - 10 minutes walking or light exerciseMeditation - 5-20 minutes of quiet awarenessMessages - Listen for intuitive guidanceMind-streaming - Journal questions and affirmationsMind-mapping - Plan your day with intentionWake up 30 minutes earlier this week and try these practices - your future self will thank you!Connect with Kara to share your thoughts on the series:Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/ Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin LinkedIn -

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Fulfilled Leader! In this heartfelt milestone episode, Jean Balfour reflects on the journey that began in December 2021 with Making Sense of Work and evolved into The Fulfilled Leader. Jean shares three powerful lessons she's learned through podcasting and how her long-standing journalling practice has not only sustained the show, but also shaped her career and personal growth. This episode is part memoir, part masterclass in personal leadership tools, and a rich encouragement for anyone navigating self-doubt, lack of feedback, or the challenge of staying consistent.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading at the beach and sisterly bookish tattoos Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all the ins and outs of morning reading The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  4:12 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 4:35 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore 5:23 - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver 6:31 - Literally A Bookshop 1:37 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 7:02 - Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown 9:45 - Our Current Reads 10:03 - Ascension by Nicholas Binge (Meredith) 13:55 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 13:56 - Recursion by Blake Crouch 14:06 - The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier 15:20 - Love and Saffron by Kim Fay 15:38 - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (Kaytee) 17:44 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 17:48 - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield  19:49 - Hearts Strange and Dreadful by Tim McGregor (Meredith) 20:59 - 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann 26:11 - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari (Kaytee) 26:14 - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 26:17 - CR Season 7: Episode 40 31:40 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (Meredith) 37:20 - Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B.B. Alston (Kaytee) 41:58 - All About Morning Reading 43:25 - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 50:48 - Jobs to be Done by David Farber 50:59 - The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni 55:30 - Meet Us At The Fountain 57:38 - If you are interested in adding to your bookish life, do it in the form of a book club. (Meredith) 59:34 - I co-sign Meredith's wish this week! (Kaytee) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to us by one of our anchor stores, Schuler Books in Michigan Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way, joins Rosie to talk about building creative habits, staying inspired when life gets in the way, and why tools like Morning Pages can unlock mental wellness through daily self-expression. You can learn more about her here https://juliacameronlive.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'll cover what I learned from Weeks 2 & 3 of Julia Cameron's wonderful book, The Artist's Way. ✔️ Beware of the wounded birds and drama queens who wish to siphon your energy and attention.✔️ Synchronicities happen for a reason. You don't have to play hard and be a cynic about everything. ✔️ Who are you spending time with? Is it enriching or draining? Links:https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

If you're a multipassionate ADHD-ish creative who tends to be much better at starting a project than finishing it, wonders if it's really possible to stand out in a crowded market, and struggles to figure out how to make a living from art and make a difference in the world, this Client Success Story episode will resonate with you, big time. My guest today is one of my favorite people, Jess Malli Mercier, the creative genius behind my podcast and business rebrand. You're in for a raw and honest conversation about being a creative solopreneur, wife, and mama—and how we worked together to find focus, consistency, and self-acceptance without taming the wild genius of her brain.Jess opens up about lessons learned, including letting go of perfectionism, honoring brain-based rhythms (hello, hyperfocus sprints and creative rest!), redefining consistency outside of hustle culture, and the life-changing freedom of making her business fit her life, not the other way around.We get real about the unlearning process, too—wrestling with guilt for stepping away, rethinking “should,” and discovering the value of fully present moments (even if that means building pillow forts with your littles before getting back to work).Highlights of this episode:The Magic of Collaborative Branding: Jess reveals why the best branding isn't transactional—it's about deep collaboration that reveals what makes you (and your business) truly unique.Owning Your Brain—Labels or Not: We talk candidly about labels like ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and why the label itself might not matter as much as learning to work with your “big beautiful brain” (as Jess calls hers) Making Space for Joy, Mess, and Rest: Ultimately, the episode is a reminder not to confuse hustle with success, or routine with progress. The goal is to create a life and a brand that reflects your truest self, even when that looks different from the mainstream. Jess and I both agree: eat the cake, savor the little moments, and let your business be as unique as the brain behind it.Jess's superpower: Jess's approach to branding involves making her clients step into their metaphorical red stilettos— pushing them out of their comfort zone so they can find their x-factor. In her words, “I don't want small talk. Show me your fucking soul.”Want to connect with Jess? Here's how:Brand Transformations Private Podcast - Instagram - Website Mentioned in this episode:Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way Want to hear how Jess helped me rebrand my podcast and business? ADHD-ish episode # 226 - The Transformational Power of Rebranding with Jess Malli Mercier Thinking about working with me? I have many more Client Success Stories you can check out for inspiration! Click here to explore© 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

If you're a multipassionate ADHD-ish creative who tends to be much better at starting a project than finishing it, wonders if it's really possible to stand out in a crowded market, and struggles to figure out how to make a living from art and make a difference in the world, this Client Success Story episode will resonate with you, big time. My guest today is one of my favorite people, Jess Malli Mercier, the creative genius behind my podcast and business rebrand. You're in for a raw and honest conversation about being a creative solopreneur, wife, and mama—and how we worked together to find focus, consistency, and self-acceptance without taming the wild genius of her brain.Jess opens up about lessons learned, including letting go of perfectionism, honoring brain-based rhythms (hello, hyperfocus sprints and creative rest!), redefining consistency outside of hustle culture, and the life-changing freedom of making her business fit her life, not the other way around.We get real about the unlearning process, too—wrestling with guilt for stepping away, rethinking “should,” and discovering the value of fully present moments (even if that means building pillow forts with your littles before getting back to work).Highlights of this episode:The Magic of Collaborative Branding: Jess reveals why the best branding isn't transactional—it's about deep collaboration that reveals what makes you (and your business) truly unique.Owning Your Brain—Labels or Not: We talk candidly about labels like ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and why the label itself might not matter as much as learning to work with your “big beautiful brain” (as Jess calls hers) Making Space for Joy, Mess, and Rest: Ultimately, the episode is a reminder not to confuse hustle with success, or routine with progress. The goal is to create a life and a brand that reflects your truest self, even when that looks different from the mainstream. Jess and I both agree: eat the cake, savor the little moments, and let your business be as unique as the brain behind it.Jess's superpower: Jess's approach to branding involves making her clients step into their metaphorical red stilettos— pushing them out of their comfort zone so they can find their x-factor. In her words, “I don't want small talk. Show me your fucking soul.”Want to connect with Jess? Here's how:Brand Transformations Private Podcast - Instagram - Website Mentioned in this episode:Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way Want to hear how Jess helped me rebrand my podcast and business? ADHD-ish episode # 226 - The Transformational Power of Rebranding with Jess Malli Mercier Thinking about working with me? I have many more Client Success Stories you can check out for inspiration! Click here to explore© 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

Everyone has a creative side, but a lot of us learn to block it off from a young age, or maybe you're like me and consider yourself quite a creative person but often have creative blocks that get in your way and seem impossible to overcome. I started reading Julia Cameron's, The Artist's Way, and her first tip of writing your 'morning pages' could be life changing... Journalling favs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/emmaneill/list/36FA155GR5LHL?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_XD7GN76HSN2VYTRCYZKD Link to The Artist's Way and previous book club books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/emmaneill/list/1D1EZETSMIIB9?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_3B5WYTTFC01K6DY9A3D8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creativiteit, kunst en geloof. Door de eeuwen heen is veel religieuze kunst gemaakt. In de katholieke traditie is dit wat uitbundiger dan in de protestantse kerk. Maar hoe zit het eigenlijk met je eigen creativiteit in relatie tot geloof? Hierover hebben we het met Bart Kodde, gemeentelid bij Noorderlicht, kunstenaar en docent kunstzinnige vorming in het voortgezet onderwijs.We spreken over makerschap, geloof, onderwijs, innerlijk herstel en het helende karakter van creatie. Een persoonlijk en open gesprek over The Artist's Way, vakmanschap, schoonheid, en hoe aandacht een spiritueel medium kan zijn.Een aantal:Bart deelt hoe hij via online diensten van Noorderlicht in Griekenland verbonden bleef met de gemeente.Hij vertelt over zijn werk als docent kunstvakken op een christelijke school en de spanning tussen protestantse soberheid en beeldende kunst.We spreken over het maken als kern van ons mens-zijn, geïnspireerd door Genesis: "de Creator created creators".Bart reflecteert op de diepe schoonheid van sobere plekken, zoals een kapel in Taizé of een eenvoudig kunstwerk, en hoe dat spiritueel raakt.We verkennen het verschil tussen ambacht en schepping, en hoe creativiteit ook zit in alledaagse activiteiten.Er is aandacht voor het belang van oefenen en de rol van flow.Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way en Makoto Fujimura's Kunst + Geloof komen aan bod als inspirerende werken.We bespreken het belang van alledaagse ritmes, seizoenen, en creatieve discipline in geloof en heling....en nog veel meer. En we eindigen met een korte improvisatie op de luit door Bart Kodde. Verdere links:Film: The ShackHouvast - Janneke HuismanBen je geraakt door dit gesprek? Overweeg dan eens een creatieve discipline op te pakken, zoals schrijven, tekenen, tuinieren, muziek, of gewoon aandachtiger leven. En deel deze aflevering met iemand die dat duwtje ook wel kan gebruiken.

Lesley Logan sits down with public speaking coach Aletta Rochat—president-elect of Toastmasters International—to explore how communication shapes confidence, leadership, and executive presence. If you've ever held back your voice or downplayed your strengths, this is your reminder to reclaim your space, speak with purpose, and lead with clarity. Whether you're leading a team or learning to own your story, this conversation will change the way you show up and speak up. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co.And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Why your “yes” should come from alignment—not fear.How to use your voice with clarity and intention.The power of naming and owning your superpower.What executive presence really is—and how to build it.Why Toastmasters helps far beyond public speaking.Episode References/Links:Aletta Rochat Website - https://www.alettarochat.comAletta Rochat Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alettarochatAletta Rochat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aletta.rochatAletta Rochat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alettarochatToastmasters - https://toastmasters.org"I Belong" Playbook - https://beitpod.com/belongingMastering the Art of Exercising Authority - https://beitpod.com/exercisingauthorityThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron - https://a.co/d/9CwCcIpGuest Bio:Aletta Rochat is a certified World Class Speaking Coach, professional speaker, and president-elect of Toastmasters International. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, she has coached clients in over 21 countries and is the first woman from Africa elected to lead Toastmasters in its 100-year history. Aletta helps leaders and professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presence—whether they're stepping into boardrooms, big stages, or everyday conversations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Witwatersrand and a diploma in marketing management from the University of South Africa. Aletta is also the author of two books on public speaking and the creator of the “I Belong” playbook, a self-reflection tool designed to help individuals reclaim their sense of belonging. Through one-on-one coaching and group programs, Aletta empowers people to lead not by being the loudest voice in the room—but by being the most intentional. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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And once you get over that and saying, my superpower is, and this is how it can help you, you become someone who contributes to problem solving on a personal level, in your job, in your community.Lesley Logan 0:27  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 1:05  All right, Be It babe, this is for you. If you have ever downplayed an idea or thought about doing something on a whim, maybe you've downplayed yourself. Today's guest went from like being a stay at home mom to kind of following this urge to go to a Toastmasters to then being, correct me if I'm wrong, Aletta, but like, the head of Toastmasters for the world, 150 countries and like that. So I am really excited because we talk about public speaking, but we also talk really about how to belong, and I think it's an important message that every single one of you needs to hear. And hopefully, we inspire you to check in with yourself, and maybe, and maybe think about the words that you want to communicate in this world, and how you can get them out there and not be super scared about it, because we all actually are so blessed and so lucky to have special gifts and superpowers. And Aletta Rachat, our guest here today, really helps you kind of be proud of that and own that. And so here she is. Lesley Logan 2:12  All right, Be It babe, we're about to have a very fabulous, wonderful conversation, and I think you're also just going to love to listen to our guest, because she's got one of those accents you just want to all the time. Aletta Rochat, thank you so much for being here. Will you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at?Aletta Rochat 2:26  Thank you, Lesley, wonderful to be with you. My name is Aletta Rochat. I'm speaking to you all the way from beautiful Cape Town South Africa. And my passion is helping people be more successful through the way they communicate. And the first person from Africa, never mind the first woman from Africa, who will soon be the international president of Toastmasters International, which I'm so excited for, and only the 10th woman in 100 years of the organization's history. So we are really helping, hopefully inspiring many other women to follow in my footsteps. I've coached and trained in 21 different countries, and I currently spend a lot of my time coaching clients to build executive presence, which is rooted in the way we communicate with each other and what we think about who we are and what we have to offer the world. And the author of two books on public speaking, so you can see, I'm just in the communication game. I love it. Lesley Logan 3:27  Okay, so first of all, congratulations. That is amazing, the accomplishments, and it's a little shocking in the length of time that you'll be the 10th but I, but I love that. I think it's important. I was really drawn to you because so many people are afraid of public speaking. So many people have a desire to share a story. Now, more than ever, I meet people who want to talk about the things that they do. They want to help people. They want to take their story and give it out there. But they could write the book. They could put the posts, but once they have to actually, like, put their face to words in front of people, and now public speaking isn't even just being on stage it's even just like putting stuff out on social media, people have a hard time communicating because they get so scared. Aletta Rochat 4:09  Yeah, they do. And it's, you know, people are scared for different reasons. Sometimes it's you've had a bad experience when you were at school and somebody laughed when you spoke up. Sometimes it's a comfort zone thing. So you find speaking to your friends, but should you be in a meeting at work and speaking to senior management? Suddenly your brain evaporates and you just can't get out. And it's not that the thoughts aren't within you. You've got the ideas, you've got the talent, you've got the commitment, but somehow articulating that in front of people can be very difficult. The thing that I've noticed in myself and other people, when you get anxious, your brain is thinking, oh my gosh, what am I going to say? And you're trying to formulate those words. At the same time, you're watching yourself make a fool of yourself. So the anxiety just explodes and it becomes almost impossible to be you. And ultimately, if you and I were sitting across the table having a cup of coffee together, you'd easily be able to tell me what your ideas were and why they're important. But, somehow, some context freak people out and then they just shut down. And then we don't see the real them. We don't see the value that they can offer.Lesley Logan 5:24  Yeah, well, thank you for, like, kind of normalizing it, because it's a common thing that people are going through. So, can we go back how did you get started in even helping people speak and communicate? Because that's not something, when you're a child, I wonder, like, is that something you dreamed of doing? Well, how did you get into this?Aletta Rochat 5:42  It was a survival skill. I had a very nomadic childhood. My dad was in mining, and from a very young age, we moved around a lot. So I was born in South Africa, we moved a couple of times there. By the time I was five years old, we moved to Zambia, and then we moved to Canada, and then we moved to Tasmania, and then we moved back to South Africa. So I can have I've got such a clear memory of being about eight years old, going to my next new school on my third continent, and standing in front of this classroom of people I didn't know, and innately knowing that the way I spoke to them would determine whether or not I had friends at break time. And of course, very importantly, if you're eight years old, whether or not you get an invitation to a birthday party. And I remember holding my mom's hand, you know, before she said goodbye and saying to myself, Aletta, you've done this before, you can do it again. And at that young age, I figured out a few basics. When you're new in an environment, you listen before you speak, because you've got to find out what's important to that group. And once you know what's important to them, then you can slot in on the conversation. That type of thing. So I had many opportunities to practice that as a child, I was always a kid with a funny accent, the one who started not at the beginning of the year, but midterm. And that happened again and again. And as an adult, with my husband's job, we moved and stayed in America, in Pittsburgh for a while. We lived in London. So, I got to repeat those practices many times. And then when I started coaching, I suddenly thought, where did I learn this? And it all went back to my childhood. So it was just very important to me to fit in, like for all of us, whether it's a new job or a new team or, you know, you're dating someone and they've got friends and family you want to fit in with, these skills are applicable in all those situations.Lesley Logan 7:40  Yeah, thank you for saying that because I also think people could hear, like, you're Toastmasters or not, because I could get coached for these things. But really, we all need these skill sets, even in family dynamics, especially now in family dynamics, not everyone agrees. How incredible, as a child that you're like you learn to observe and also to clearly state who you are and what you like, so that you could be accepted in. That's a superpower that you have. They were traveling and everything. But how did you get into Toastmasters and public speaking? Did your job have you doing presentations or did you decide, because you're a coach, you wanted to go out and talk? What was the impetus to make you want to go out and speak more?Aletta Rochat 8:20  So Lesley, I'm one of these strange people that actually has always enjoyed public speaking. I know I'm not the normal. But it never, it never freaked me out. So I've always enjoyed it, and I did it as part of my job, before I started raising kids, and then I got to the point I had three beautiful children and love being a stay-at-home mom, but I was wanting something for me, and when I went to my first Toastmasters meeting, it wasn't to become a better speaker. I joke that I was running away from my kids. I just wanted me time. And when I got there, I want to, I'm a lifelong learner. And immediately, I was so impressed with the people who were, you know, speaking that evening, and I knew I could learn, so I just followed the desire to learn. And of course, I loved communicating in any event. And I just there was a path I could never have foreseen that I would become the leader of this global organization at the time. But I just kept on saying yes to the next opportunity. They started asking me to do PR for the club, and I said yes. While I was doing that, someone called, and I said, well, come along to our meeting and see what it's like. And then she said, I'm phoning for my boss. He's too busy. Can't you help him? So I just said, oh, yes, I can. And that became my first client. And so it was an unintended consequence of joining Toastmasters was stepping into this role of coaching other people, and subsequent to that, I've got coaching certifications, and it's really my happy place training and leading and coaching is, feeds my soul, so I really enjoy it, and that means it doesn't feel like work.Lesley Logan 9:56  Yeah, you are seeking out things and then you would say yes to things. And I wonder, you know, some of the people who listen get themselves into places because they say yes too much. How did you make sure that when you were saying yes to things, that it actually was enhancing what you were doing and not compounding or stressing or causing you to not be able to do the things that you love? Is there something that you, you measured each yes with? Was it like a gut feeling? How did you do that? Because I'm wondering how we can take your like saying yes to these amazing things, to people who might be saying yes to not amazing things.Aletta Rochat 10:33  I think the reason you've got to, you've got to understand why you're saying yes. So if you're saying yes to get validation or you're saying yes to feel accepted, or you're saying yes because you're afraid of saying no, those could all lead you down very strange paths. So you've got to say yes to something that means something to you. You know, I've always been a volunteer. I love volunteering, but I remember when my kids, my son, was involved in scouting, and they wanted me to take on a role of quarter master, which was looking after all the scouting equipment. I just knew I had to say no because it didn't feed my soul, you know, I couldn't imagine anything. You know, I know they're talented people who do that job, but it wasn't me. So you've got to be true to yourself when you say yes, and it's got to bring you joy at some level, but it's not yes out of a sense of duty, and then you've got resentment for it. It's got to be something where you say yes because you want to give and you also want to learn. So to me, that, it's both sides of the coin. You can't just say yes to give and you're not learning or getting anything back. There's got to be value in it for you. And we've all got busy lives, and we've got to fit this into whatever else you've got going, your job, your family, looking after you as a person, your emotional and physical well being. So sometimes we get it right, sometimes we get it wrong, but I've always been one of these ones. I joke that I suffer from the Helium Hand Syndrome. So when people say, do you need anything? The hand magically goes up and, to your point, I've said yes to too many things in the past and then been burnt out. So I've learned to sit on my hand every now and again and make sure that I don't just it's not a reflex reaction. It's a considered action where I can add value and where it adds value to me.Lesley Logan 12:20  I love that you broke down all of that. And why are you saying I think that that is so important, you guys, I think you can all just take that clip apart. Everyone could just put it as a little card. Am I saying yes because I'm afraid of saying no. Am I saying yes because it's like, I'm like, you know, until it becomes an innate muscle, you know? I think that's really helpful because it is true. I know I had someone to send me a thing, and of course, I wanted to say yes to it. The yes was, like, a no brainer. The reason I said no is because the timing that just didn't work. There was no way I could do it. And so there's that part, that old version of me who's like, oh my God, if you say no to this, they're never going to ask again. And it's like, that is actually a story. If they are never going to ask me again, because I said no one time, I probably don't want to actually be with that kind of demanding space. But typically, I said, Oh my God, I'm so thrilled you asked me. I'm, I would love to do this. The date is wrong. I could do the weekends before, I could do the weekends after. I can't do that weekend. So you know, if the date changes, please consider me again. And they respond, of course, like that would be, thank you so much for letting us know. So it's like, you know, it's not, sometimes we, like I, could I have moved my other things to say yes? Not really. So I think it's really important for us to kind of understand why we're saying yes and what fears are coming up if we are struggling with it, you know, just paying attention to that stuff. What are some of the things that you, tools or sayings that you have that help you show up for all the things you want to do. Is there, like, a saying that you have, or something that someone taught you that helps you because you have so much confidence, and I imagine there was some of that you were born with, but like, what keeps you going in that way?Aletta Rochat 14:01  When I was running for election to a position, I've spent a lot of time speaking to past leaders and trying to glean information from them, and I'd chat to them and get their ideas and share my ideas, and at the end of every call, I would always say to them, what's the one thing in your opinion that I should remember as I go on this journey? And there was one of my colleagues who was senior to me in the organization, and he said words I've never forgotten, and he said to me, Aletta, remember that you belong. And that, to me, was so profound, because if I believe I belong, I'm likely to be more relaxed, more spontaneous, I'm more likely to share my ideas, and if I believe I belong, then I would probably be thinking at a different level. If I'm aiming for a senior position. And I thought, well, if I was in the C-suite, what would be important to me if I belonged, if I already had that position? How would I approach this? And that, to me, became quite a powerful mindset shift to check whether I'm waiting for someone else to tell me I belong, or whether I'm taking ownership and reclaiming my sense of belonging. And when I realized that I show up differently when I think I belong, and I thought, well, why don't I grant myself permission? Why does it have to be delegated to the world to give me a tick and say, yes, you can go the next step? So it's a powerful concept that's meant a lot to me personally, and when I've shared it with clients, it somehow resonates with people. If you belong, how would you show up? How would you speak up? Why would you share your ideas, or why wouldn't you share your ideas if you belong? So for me, it's almost like a fundamental building block of confidence and executive presence is this concept of belonging, but we can't give it to ourselves, and that was a game changer. Lesley Logan 15:55  Aletta, I'm obsessed with this because that is Be It Till You See It. If I belong, I show up differently. If I believe I belong here, if I believe I belong in the role I'm applying for, if I do that, your energy is different, how you answer the questions, you're not waiting for validation. I'm obsessed with this whole thing. So is this a mantra that you have people say? Is this something you repeat to yourself? Is it on Post-It notes like, how do you how did you incorporate it. How did you remind yourself?Aletta Rochat 16:22  It was so powerful to me that it suddenly became part of everything I did. If I belong. Because as soon as I felt as if I didn't belong, the clue was, that's when I'm not so sure of myself, and I start doubting myself. Where I start saying, well, you know, why am I here? So and so is better than me. Any of those negative voices that camp in your head. As soon as they became prominent, then I'd start to say to myself, but no, calm down. Take a step back. You belong. And if I can get into that calm state and say, actually, I do belong, then it's like a whole, my body calms down, my anxiety goes down, and then I can have clarity of thought, because it's not the anxiety tripping me up. So to me, it was just such a powerful saying that it I just embraced it and didn't let go of it. And now I've woven it into the coaching tools I have. I've created the I Belong playbook to get people to start thinking which areas of their life do they have a sense of belonging, and which is there a lack of a sense of belonging, and can we fix that by spending some time and saying, actually, if I did belong, what would I do? And a lot of that is linked in with self-acceptance, because if you belong, you're not wanting. You are enough if you feel you belong. And that's such a empowering thing. And it also just allows you to relax and be you, as opposed to trying to be something that you wish you would be, or you think someone else needs you to be. So it gives you permission just to just make it so much easier. Lesley Logan 17:56  Yeah, oh, my God, it there is an easy button. It's that mantra. But I, I, you hit something, you hit like on self-acceptance. And I think that is difficult. I think we have a lot of perfectionists who listen, a lot of over achievers, a lot of women. They're so amazingly powerful. They're awesome. They handle everything. They're handling their parents, health that's going on. They're handling their work, they're handling their kid's stuff. And yet I feel like sometimes they're where, like you can have the I belong in some areas, I feel like there is a lack of feeling they belong in the areas that they want to be going towards. And it's easy for them to use all this other stuff as an excuse, as a distraction to maybe not exploring the I belong, but also, like self-acceptance on that thing that they're desiring. Do you find that, like, have you worked with people in your coaching practice who, like, they can, they have some amazing areas where they belong, and then they're just not accepting themselves in the area that actually is where they desire to grow?Aletta Rochat 19:00  Exactly. One of the starting points for any coaching conversation I have with clients is trying to identify their superpowers. We all have them. But somehow society has conditioned us to say, oh, it's nothing. I can do this. It's nothing. It's, then we trivialize it, and once I start asking questions like, one of the clues to your superpowers is, what do other people ask you for help with so now you're really good at doing Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables and all this. And people come to you because you can do it in a heartbeat and they take three hours. You think it's nothing, because it's innate to you, but it's a gift you've been given. But where I find the disconnect is we know, maybe at a deep level, we're good at something, but we're almost scared to admit it or to articulate that to someone else, and therefore we hold back articulating our value and how we can help solve problems. And how we can move projects forward, because we somehow have this incredible anxiety around saying what we're good at, and once you get over that and saying, my superpower is, and this is how it can help you, you become someone who contributes to problem solving on a personal level, in your job, in your community, but if you aren't willing to share your God given talent, we don't know how wonderful you are, and you get overlooked. So that sense of belonging often is related to this trivialization of what we're good at, and if we can get over that, so much opens up. Lesley Logan 20:37  Yeah, yeah. I think it takes time. It always takes an outsider to help you with that. It's kind of hard to do, you know, like, there's some things you become aware of on your own, and some people a light bulb can turn on, and there's like, a lot like, I remember I did The Artist's Way once, and I was answering one of the questions, and I had an aha moment that I never had, ever thought about. And I was like, oh, no wonder I never cook. Like, when I was eight years old, my grandfather told me, like, are you fucking idiot? Why would you do this with the bread? And I did not realize that, oh, at a young age, I just kind of learned, you know, even though I was following a recipe, you know. So sometimes things can be done with an, with an, a book or, or a hearing something, and then other times, if you are hearing it and you know it, and you're struggling with it, you need support of someone to kind of guide you. How long have you been coaching and what drew you to supporting others?Aletta Rochat 21:29  I've been coaching probably for about 15 years now, and what drew me towards it? It's I get such a kick out of seeing other people blossom. It, to me that's, the best reward ever is when I share something, someone takes action on that, and they sent me a letter it worked. And to see clients growing in confidence, in whichever way is important to them. You know, it doesn't matter whether they're IT professionals or entrepreneurs or whatever, but to see them grow is just so powerful. So that feeds my soul, and it's something that I just as I say, it doesn't feel like work to me. I feel it's my purpose in life. That's my God-given talent is helping other people be more successful. So, for me, it's just natural to do it, and I enjoy doing it. And you know, I do it one-on-one. I do it in group coaching programs. I do it often with no reward whatsoever, just because I love it and it feeds my soul. So it makes sense. Lesley Logan 22:30  I think that's so fun about a lot of things we get to do on this world now. And so many of us have a superpower, and then we can make it be the thing that we do. And it doesn't have to feel like work. It can feel like part of any wonderful day that we're given to do. I have some questions, because I know some of our listeners have probably heard Toastmasters, but probably thought it was like the thing that their parents did in the 90s. Is that something that everyone should be doing, is it something only people who wanna publicly speak do? What drew you to it? I mean, obviously you run it, so obviously you're obsessed. But I would just like to know, because I remember when I was a young adult hearing about Toastmasters, but not necessarily something that, I've been told I should do it, and I just never did it. So I would love I'm curious now I'm asking you.Aletta Rochat 23:15  Toastmasters, for those who aren't aware of it, is an organization that teaches people public speaking and leadership skills, and we do that in clubs. So clubs usually about 20 people, some of them are bigger, some of them are smaller. And you come to club meetings and you choose your own speech topics. There's a curriculum that you can personalize. We call them pathways, and you decide which one you want to go to. And your first project, for instance, is called your icebreaker, where you simply introduce yourself to the club. We give you a few criteria. We tell you how long to speak for. So we time everything to try and train people not to go on and on or speak too short. And the beautiful thing about Toastmasters is two things, you're guaranteed an audience which often is hard to find, and you're guaranteed applause, and then, which is something very precious. And then in that audience, somebody will be given the task of giving you feedback. And if you were speaking, let's say, Lesley, we love that you did this, this, and this. Next time, challenge yourself. Here's my suggestion to improve that. So it's an incredibly positive, supportive environment. Everybody is there for the same reason. So it's an incredibly safe space. If you want to make mistakes, that's the place to make it. But that if you participate, within three months, you see such a tangible increase in confidence, which you take back to your family, your community, your career. So my advice is go to toastmasters.org and there's a Find a Club feature, and look for clubs in your area that meet at a day or a venue that suits you or a time, and go and visit a few clubs. They've each got their own personality. And don't be put off if they look different to you. They're older or younger than you. Just go and give it a go. You actually will be amazed. And one of the best things about it is you meet people that are different to you, people from different backgrounds, different experience sets, so your life, just by hearing their stories, is enriched. But it's a lot of fun. But you know, it's the best way to do it is just go attend a meeting and see what you think. Lesley Logan 25:23  What a fun hobby. I think that could be, even if you're not wanting to, I love that you brought up like you bring the confidence to the other parts of your life. We hear a lot of people, they struggle to make friends as an adult, because it's so much harder, like especially when you have kids, if you move to a new city, good luck making new relationships, new friends. It can be really difficult. But I sound, it sounds like Toastmasters would bring multiple facets of people to the same place, and so you can connect with other people. I mean, guaranteed applause. Who doesn't want that? But also, like. Aletta Rochat 25:53  In 150 countries all over the world, so, it's very hard to find a country that there isn't a Toastmasters club. So it's probably closer and easier than you imagine.Lesley Logan 26:02  I'm gonna look it up after just to see, because I've lived in the city four and a half years, but I find I have a great group of connections. But also I'm like, well, how would I meet more friends if I wanted to add more friends? Because, you know, it becomes, the city can come really small, if you like, stay in your group and you just have that network. So I think that it could be really cool. And also not that you have to want to go and be a public speaker, but also if you want to present in your office. You know.Aletta Rochat 26:26  In your office, at a wedding, at a friend's birthday, at a funeral. You know, there's so many opportunities we get to, especially these special occasions, speaking, where your speech is a gift that only you can give and you really want to do it well, you know, whether it's a friend or someone who's retiring or someone getting married, what a wonderful way to pay tribute to someone. And if you have a bit of practice, and you can even practice those speeches at Toastmasters and get feedback before the event, so that when the day comes, you can shine.Lesley Logan 26:59  Ah, that's so cool. That would have been very helpful when I had to speak at a funeral a few years back. Aletta Rochat 27:05  It's just so hard to do. It's not easy.Lesley Logan 27:06  So hard, you're so, you're so emotional, you're trying to, like, share your love, but you're also feeling your emotions. But I mean, you know, even though it's my company that I'm running, sometimes I have to present an idea. We talked about, at the beginning of this, it's like getting, in one-on-one, I could, like, totally share the idea, but then you got to present the idea to people who are the marketing department for it. They're the payroll department going, can we afford this? They're the ops department who has all these questions. And sometimes you're like, okay, now my idea doesn't, I don't have as much confidence in it. I feel a little muddy around it. I'm actually nervous, because now I have to translate it to all of you and get you excited, because I want to do it. It's hard. Aletta Rochat 27:45  Yeah, it's not easy, but with a bit of practice, you'll be amazed at how much easier it will get and how quickly you can achieve that.Lesley Logan 27:52  This is, I love this a lot. So what are you most excited about right now? We're in the new year when we're recording this. Is there something that you're super excited to do this year that you haven't been doing before, or is it more of the same?Aletta Rochat 27:59  I think it is growing what I've already done. I've got a beautiful group coaching program, and I want to invite more people into that, where I mentor them for a 12-month period on executive presence, and that group has just achieved so much that that is very exciting. I've also planning to publish a book on executive presence, putting all the tools that I've created and publishing that. Don't ask me for a publication date, because I don't know yet. I'm still trying to get it done, but it's a dream that excites me. Lesley Logan 28:37  Oh, around here, we love reading books, so you'll just have to let us know if there's a waitlist thing or something. Executive presence, is that something we all have inside us innately, or is that something that we have to cultivate?Aletta Rochat 28:49  I think people probably have an ability for it. Whether they nurture that ability is a different question. I remember when I was at school, the headmistress of my school, describing in a reference she wrote for me, she said a letter has a quiet authority, and in those days, maybe that was what executive presence was. So you don't have to be the loudest voice in the room. You don't have to be the best brain in the room, but if you have executive presence when you speak, people will listen because you're adding value, and you will speak in a way that contributes to the group and contributes to the bigger picture. So I believe everybody needs it and can cultivate it and can benefit from and it covers so many things. It covers the confidence, the self-belief, the sense of belonging, the way you articulate your message. So whether you're having to say no to someone, or whether you're giving feedback, or whether you're inspiring a team, if you've got executive presence, it's easier. So it's something that I think all of us should develop as a muscle, because the benefits are multifaceted, and it's not out of reach of anybody. We just have to become self aware, and then learn a few tips and tricks, and then have, build our awareness of others, because that's also part and parcel. You can't just be an island with your executive presence and nobody around you. You've got to learn to get the best out of people and give the best to people so that we all benefit.Lesley Logan 30:16  Beautiful. I think that what you're doing is really cool. You have such a calm, like this headmistress said, like this calm leadership about you, there's just something, and I think that's so nice. Sometimes people have so much fluttering energy. And there's something about you that everything that you say feels possible and doable, even, even if I've heard it before, but the way you say it, it's easy, like the I belong, and how that that can change the way we feel, and how all that can work. Lesley Logan 30:44  I wonder, before we take a brief break, what are the ways that you prioritize yourself because you are so passionate helping people and it doesn't feel like work, how do you make sure that you are prioritizing you in your day?Aletta Rochat 30:58  Got quite a good sense of when I'm not feeling at my best, and when that anxiety comes up when I'm just kind of not feeling me, my remedy is to go into nature, either go walk the garden, or take a dog for a walk or to have a run. Exercise and outdoors really helps me. My husband is very good. He'll just say, you know, what's going on? You know when, if it's Toastmasters related, he'll say, you joined to have fun. If you're not having fun, change something. So I'm also very aware of my energy levels. So, you know, I try and surround myself with people who lift my energy, and hopefully I do the same for them. So I've learned over the years to say no to things that aren't good for me, but I think it's just, it's almost like that barometer you've always just got to check how you're feeling today and if you're feeling off, why? I was trying to track it back, when did it change and what was it? And sometimes it's anxiety. You're worried about something, and then suddenly your energy changes, and then you become contracted inside, and then you can't be at your best. So how do you remedy that? Is it going back inside and reminding yourself that you belong? Is it taking a walk? Is it phoning a friend? It's just being aware of when you can recalibrate to get back into the position that you can be creative and spontaneous and add value, but knowing what it feels like when it's right and knowing what it feels like when it's wrong is a key to looking after yourself.Lesley Logan 32:29  I love that. I think that that's important to give ourselves time to do that, you know, I think that's really key. And it takes, it takes a muscle, it takes practice. I'll let everyone take a brief break and then find out how people can find you, follow you, work with you, and your Be It Action Items. Lesley Logan 32:44  All right, Aletta, you mentioned you have a I Belong playbook. I would like to know more, because I feel like that is the be it till you see it playbook right there and you've made it. So we may as well make sure people have it.Aletta Rochat 32:58  Well, I created it in the process of trying to challenge myself to identify which parts of my life I belong and which I don't feel I belong and why, and to kind of have a playbook where I can say, okay, that's the area I want to pick up on. So it's very simple. It's just prompts for you to follow. But the idea is that you do an inventory of your belongingness, of I can put it that way, I've never expressed it quite like that, and then that'll help you take the next step and inform yourself and just create that awareness that you can take further to get that sense of belonging and to cultivate it, nurture it. Because it's not a once and done deal. It's a practice, yeah, but it's a very powerful practice. So if people would like to download that they go to, I'm going to give you lots of letters here, H-T-T-P-S, you know the story, coaching.executivepresenceformula.com/belonging.Lesley Logan 33:55  We will put that in the show notes, guys. We will put that in the blogs. It's easy to click. Yes, that is wonderful. And do you hang out on any of the socials that people can find you, follow you on?Aletta Rochat 34:07  The best one to find me on is LinkedIn. And if you just Google my name or search my name on LinkedIn and send me a message, I'd love to have a conversation with you, and it's just, yeah, finding out, when I have a conversation with you, how I could be of service and, you know, whether we're a good match. And a conversation is the easiest way to determine that and then to see what's next.Lesley Logan 34:31  Love that. I love that. Thank you for that. Okay, you've actually given us so many great things. But for the people who may skip to the end, or they get to hit this point, and they are like, okay, but what, what should I do next? The bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it, what do you have for us?Aletta Rochat 34:48  The first thing I have is to own your sense of belonging, reclaim it if you've lost it. Second thing is you be the one to grant yourself permission to belong. It's within your power. You've got agency. It's a choice you have. And the third one is then start playing with it, start thinking, start speaking, start acting as if you belong, and watch the difference that results once you have that mindset. So it's reclaiming our sense of belonging. And that'll unleash so many possibilities for you, and it's something it's a gift you give yourself. Lesley Logan 35:26  Yes, yes. Oh my gosh, I love this so much. I think it's a great reminder and a wonderful tool. And so also, thank you for your playbook, because I do think the inventory of belongingness is, is key. People who listen to this, obviously, y'all want to know more about yourself, and I think what a great place to evaluate and have some aha moments. So, Aletta, thank you so much for being here and sharing your gifts with us and your positivity and your tools. You are wonderful. and you're doing great work. Lesley Logan 35:56  Y'all, make sure you share this with a friend. Share this with someone who needs to hear it. Make sure you hit up Aletta on LinkedIn and let her know your favorite takeaways and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 36:05  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 36:49  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 36:54  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 36:59  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 37:06  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 37:09  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

El camino del artista de Julia Cameron

In this continuation of my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way, I'll cover my own experiences with Week 1, which focuses on recovering your sense of safety.✔️ Many parents don't say, "Experiment. Try it out. See what happens." A toddler making a finger painting? Sure. But teens ready to decide what to do in life? Nope. It's all about money and the ability to find a job. ✔️ Early criticism can stay with us if not properly exorcised.✔️ Shadow artists are frequently found attached to practicing artists. Links:https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

Julia Cameron's Jealousy Map: A Tool for Creative Awakening

In this refreshingly raw and witty episode, Lotta Dann—author, sobriety advocate, and anti-diet warrior—talks about the tangled web of body image, addiction, and freedom from toxic cultural norms. Lotta unpacks the truth behind diet culture and shares her own vulnerable journey from extreme dieting to empowered body acceptance. We discuss: Lotta's Wake-Up Call No big bang—just a slow anti-diet awakening via social media Her “aha” moment: realising diet culture is a lie built on profit and control The Addiction Crossover How her battle with alcohol and diet culture shares common roots Emotional coping, control, and the myth of “healthy” restriction “When self-soothing becomes self-harm”—the turning point Inside Diet Culture's Dirty Lies Diets don't work—most people regain the weight (plus some!) Fat ≠ unhealthy; health at every size is real The billion-dollar shame machine keeps us hooked The Recovery Shift From thigh gaps to food freedom: Lotta's personal healing Learning to eat what she wants—without guilt, without obsession Mindfulness and awareness as superpowers in recovery Shame and the Inner Critic A jaw-dropping reading from her journal: brutal self-talk laid bare Humour, honesty, and mindfulness to disarm the shame cycle Practical Tools & Advice Daily habits: challenge negative thoughts, ditch the scales, unfollow toxic accounts Morning pages (a la Julia Cameron) for mental decluttering Surround yourself with anti-diet practitioners and media Choose movement for strength, not weight loss Standout Quotes “My life was diminished down to two sets of scales—one for my body, one for my food.” “The pants aren't wrong for not fitting your body—your body isn't wrong for not fitting the pants.” “Diet culture is noisy—because it's hungry.” “Sobriety is a gift that keeps on giving.” Resources & Mentions Lotta's book: Mrs. D is Not on a Diet Website: Living Sober Movement: Health at Every Size (HAES) Book: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Anti-diet dietitians and social media (found at the end of Lotta's book) Final Thought This episode is a gentle yet fierce invitation to disentangle yourself from the shame spiral and reclaim your body, mind, and joy. Whether you've ever counted calories or counted drinks, Lotta's message hits home: You are enough, just as you are.

Oasim Basir's critically acclaimed Sundance Film Festival hit TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE starring Amin Joseph, Skye P. Marshall, Omari Hardwick, Cory Hardrict, Maryam Basir, Dana Gourrier, and Travina Springer will open May 16 in AMC Theaters across the country from AuthentiQ Films & CinemaStreet Pictures, with Samuel Goldwyn Films acquiring the movie for its digital release later this year.TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE is from AuthentiQ Films, Significant Productions, CinemaStreet Pictures and Confluential Films, and produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker, Amin Joseph, Samantha Basir, Dana Offenbach, Cory Hardrict, and Omari Hardwick.The movie will open in the top twenty markets and roll-out to additional screens in the weeks following. Basir's feature was lauded by top critics at its Sundance Film Festival debut in 2023 and is an ode to the city of Detroit. The movie showcases the underrated and alluring architecture and vibrant life in the city. A perfect backdrop for Hollywood filmmaker Muhammad when he (Joseph) returns home to bury his stepfather and settle his accounts. But as he is thrust into old and new relationships his struggles with addiction and loss may finish him before he finishes the task.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sekani, one of my oldest and dearest friends. We talked about creative risks, what reinvigorates us, and the power of believing in your vision even when others can't see it.*Edit: I've been exploring the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron with Black women and nonbinary folks* Sekani Chinelo Olafemi Radellant (SECHOLRA) is a multidisciplinary creator from New York, NY, & raised in Fresno, California, living in both cities throughout his adult life as a fashion stylist. His near decade of experience in this industry is consistently shown in his art through the choice of materials, aesthetics, and attention to detail. https://www.secholra.com/about Follow Chitchat with Aliecat on Instagram

Oasim Basir's critically acclaimed Sundance Film Festival hit TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE starring Amin Joseph, Skye P. Marshall, Omari Hardwick, Cory Hardrict, Maryam Basir, Dana Gourrier, and Travina Springer will open May 16 in AMC Theaters across the country from AuthentiQ Films & CinemaStreet Pictures, with Samuel Goldwyn Films acquiring the movie for its digital release later this year.TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE is from AuthentiQ Films, Significant Productions, CinemaStreet Pictures and Confluential Films, and produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker, Amin Joseph, Samantha Basir, Dana Offenbach, Cory Hardrict, and Omari Hardwick.The movie will open in the top twenty markets and roll-out to additional screens in the weeks following. Basir's feature was lauded by top critics at its Sundance Film Festival debut in 2023 and is an ode to the city of Detroit. The movie showcases the underrated and alluring architecture and vibrant life in the city. A perfect backdrop for Hollywood filmmaker Muhammad when he (Joseph) returns home to bury his stepfather and settle his accounts. But as he is thrust into old and new relationships his struggles with addiction and loss may finish him before he finishes the task.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews author Allie Millington about her picture book When You Find a Hope. They discuss Millington's unique brain drain morning practice, her long journey to publication, and how her own experiences with rejection and perseverance directly inspired this heartfelt story about hope.Transcription: You can read the transcription on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Children's Book Review⁠⁠⁠ (coming soon)Highlights:The Brain Drain: Millington shares her morning writing practice that helps clear her mind for creativityRejection Collection: How turning hundreds of rejection letters into art became a source of hopeChildlike Perspective: The importance of maintaining connection to her younger self when writing for childrenFull Circle Moment: How a book born from hopelessness became her published picture bookCreative Visualization: The process of making abstract hope into something tangible for young readersIllustration Magic: The powerful way Anne Lambellet brought the story's emotions to lifeSuccess Journey: How acclaim for her debut novel Olivetti has influenced her approach to writingNew Release: Preview of her upcoming middle-grade novel Once For Yes featuring a narrator buildingNotable Quotes:"Even if your hope doesn't look exactly how you thought it would in the moment, don't lose sight of it. Don't let go of it." —Allie Millington on perseverance"The more I started getting rejections, the more and more I wanted this dream to come true for me." —Allie Millington on her publication journey"I'm the only one who can decide whether or not I give up." —Allie Millington on perseverance"If hope had a color, it would be yellow." —Allie Millington"It's just my desire that it would encourage others who are feeling hopeless themselves." —Allie Millington on her book"Finding those glimmers of hope, finding people you can hold on to, that connection, holding on to each other and taking care of each other, I think that's all we can do right now." —Allie MillingtonBooks Mentioned:When You Find a Hope by Allie Millington, illustrated by Anne Lambellet: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠Olivetti by Allie Millington: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠Once For Yes by Allie Millington: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne: ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠About Allie Millington: Allie Millington is the bestselling author of Olivetti and now When You Find a Hope. Her writing journey included years of rejection before achieving success, with her debut novel receiving acclaim including a review from Tom Hanks in the New York Times. Allie's personal experience with perseverance directly inspired her picture book about hope.Connect and Follow:Learn more about Allie Millington at ⁠⁠AllieMillington.com⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠The Children's Book Review⁠ website⁠ for more episodesCredits:Host: Bianca SchulzeGuest: Allie MillingtonProducer: Bianca SchulzeThe Growing Readers Podcast celebrates children's literature and its power to inspire a lifelong love of reading.Keywords: Allie Millington, Growing Readers podcast, When You Find a Hope, picture book, children's literature, hope, perseverance, rejection, writing process, brain drain, morning pages, Olivetti, Once For Yes, Anne Lambellet, illustration, creative process, publication journey, The Artist's Way, children's books, creativity, storytelling, illustrations, emotional connection, parenting, mental health

In this continuation of my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way, I'll cover my own experiences with Morning Pages and Artist Dates. ✔️ Sometimes art can be highbrow and cerebral. Other times we just wanna cheer the protagonist and boo the baddie.✔️ We're skeletons in flesh suits on a rock in space. You can afford one night a week to do what YOU want to do.✔️ Taking the time in the morning to sort out your own thoughts is more important than we give it credit for. Links:https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZTPlease note: I am not looking for guests for this podcast. If you message me from ihustleandgrindalldayeverydayandobsessovermoney.org, it's an automatic no. You clearly haven't listened to this series or absorbed the point!

Today we have Christopher. He is 27 years old from Melbourne, Australia and he took his last drink on July 13th, 2019.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   On October 4th-15th, we are going to Peru!  There are still three spots available for this 11-day 12-night journey throughout Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Included in this journey are hiking the Inca Trail and a service project with Peruvian Hearts.   [02:38] Thoughts from Paul:   Today Paul presents the third of a three-part series where he covers the healing one may expect in the first year away from alcohol. This week he covers the spiritual (not necessarily religious) component of healing and what can generally be expected over the course of the first year away from alcohol.   Spiritual growth isn't necessarily linear and likely won't start in the first week. There may have been a moment before your last drink when time seemed to stop, and you were pulled into the present moment where you could see where things were headed if you didn't quit drinking.   For some this growth may involve religious exploration and for others it may just be feeling the pull to be in nature or seeing life synchronicities and being able to decipher signals of intuition in your body. Creativity may return and books like Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way can help unblock creative channels.   Paul shares many different ways spiritual healing can show up for people on the journey to being alcohol-free.   [09:28] Paul introduces Christopher:   Chris is 27 and lives in Melbourne, Australia. He is about to start being a psychologist in a few weeks where he looks forward to being of service, but currently is working in the restaurant area of a pub. For fun he enjoys the outdoors, running, hiking and is a fan of philosophy.   Chris' drinking began like many others when he was in his teens. He says he instantly felt free, and his problems slipped away. He drank when the opportunities arose, and it was mainly binge drinking on the weekends.   Chris said he cared a lot of what others thought of him or if they found him interesting, so he began to believe that he had to drink in order to please them. This led to an escalation in his drinking and not long after he began to question his it but didn't feel like it was an addiction. He kept himself busy to avoid dealing with those thoughts. When Chris was 19 or 20, he was going into another semester at school and was exhausted. He decided to take this time to quit alcohol and drugs. He found himself thinking about alcohol a lot during this time and began to explore what this meant to him. Chris didn't want to share with anyone what he was doing so kept it to himself.   After the three-month break, Chris went back to drinking and it wasn't the same. He realized that alcohol had been ruined for him. He was drinking just because he was terrified of the alternative but eventually decided to quit and this time shared his intention with others.   In spite of having multiple years away from alcohol, Chris didn't feel completely sober. He recently began to prioritize his sobriety and utilize more resources in his recovery. He was listening to the RE podcast but also became more active in Café RE and started going to AA meetings and getting a sponsor. Realizing that he couldn't do it alone was a big revelation for Chris. He says that prioritizing his sobriety is the most important component to having control over the rest of his life.   Christopher's parting piece of guidance: “do what's right for you. Your truth is your truth and there is going to be a lot of outside noise, but you probably know what is going on deep down better than you realize.”     Recovery Elevator Go big, because eventually we'll all go home. I love you guys.   RE on Instagram Café RE RE merch Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes       

Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way and one of the most influential voices on creativity of the last three decades, shares timeless wisdom on nurturing the artist within.We discuss: Morning Pages and Artist Dates as tools for creative recovery.Why being of service is at the heart of writing.Writing in dialogue with intuition (and the divine).How to handle criticism, praise, and creative resistance.Stories from a life in service of art, including poetry, musicals, and spiritual practice. *ABOUT JULIA CAMERONJulia Cameron is the author of forty books, including her bestselling works on the creative process: The Artist's Way, Seeking Wisdom, The Listening Path, Walking In This World and Finding Water. Her work has been translated into more than forty languages. Also a novelist, playwright, songwriter, and poet, she has multiple credits in theatre, film, and television. Her memoir Floor Sample takes behind the scenes of her extraordinary life and career as a writer and teacher.Connect with Julia:Twitter:@j_cameronliveWebsite: juliacameronlive.comResources and Links:Morning PagesArtist's DateJulia's musical: AvalonJulia's poemsJulia's memoir, published in the UK: Floor SampleAll of Julia's books For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

In this episode, I chat about... -our upcoming book club inside the membership - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 10 ways to make your life more romantic no matter what city you live in Download my Free ebook collection here  Read the blog here  

Waiting for a big block of free time to finally work on that creative project? Spoiler alert: it's not coming. And it doesn't need to.This week, Caitlin unpacks one of the most powerful lessons from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: creativity doesn't thrive on giant, uninterrupted chunks of time—it flourishes in the small, imperfect moments we're willing to claim for ourselves.If you've been stuck in perfectionism, paralyzed by time blindness, or just feeling like you “never have time,” this episode is your invitation to shift perspective and find magic in the margins.In this episode, Caitlin explores:The deceptively simple advice that changed her approach to creativityHow ADHD and perfectionism distort our sense of timeWhy small creative acts matter more than perfect executionThe joy of watching bees (yes, seriously)Letting go of hustle guilt and embracing imperfect progressHow to build a mini-menu of 5, 15, and 60-minute creative activitiesIf you're ready to break free from all-or-nothing thinking and start reconnecting with your creative self—one tiny moment at a time—this episode is for you.

How does someone go from the corporate world to fully embracing life as an artist? I can only speak for myself and this is my backstory.In this initial kick-off to my miniseries "From Hustle to Flow: My Artist's Way Experiment," I peel back the curtain on how I got into staffing & HR work in the first place, what made me good at it, and why I ultimately walked away from the corporate burnout.But this isn't just about me. This is also about you.Because here's the deal: if you're still clinging to the idea that creativity is optional—that it's only for “artists” with paint under their nails—you're setting yourself up to fail in the modern economy. The people who thrive now are the ones who can pivot, innovate, and create. Doesn't matter if you're an accountant, a doctor, a carpenter, a barista, etc. Whether you're in business, tech, HR, or something that doesn't even have a label yet, creativity isn't a luxury. It's survival.In this miniseries, I'll share my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way and show how unlocking creativity isn't just about making art—it's about reclaiming your life.Links:https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 ****Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

En este episodio te cuento sobre los 8 regalos que me dejó el programa de 12 semanas llamado "El camino del artista". Jugar a GANAR a través del tenis.Los artist's dates.El gusto por hacer el ridículo. Una semana de abstinencia de lectura.Entender el "test" o la cáscara de banano.El frasco de Dios / The God Jar / The God CanMi nueva etiqueta de Artista. Mi oración que te leo. Amén.Apuntes prometidos:Mi newsletter: Las partes de amar.⁠El episodio⁠ que hablo sobre Las cartas de parte de tu Amar. Dicho libro: The Artist's Way / El camino del artista de Julia Cameron

In today's episode Shell shares her top 10 book recommendations for 2025. From mastering your mindset to becoming a better leader, these reads will help you grow at work and as a human. Find the links for them below:The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3R7vl3UThe Communication Book by Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler: https://amzn.to/4jqY93tCourage is Calling by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4ibnXzELegacy by James Kerr: https://amzn.to/3R7vB2SThe First Rule of Mastery by Michael Gervais: https://amzn.to/3G4mmOAThe Quick Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/4j3cLGlSort Your Career Out and Make More Money by Shelley Johnson & Glen James: https://amzn.to/4ia7FGWMy Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: https://amzn.to/4j6W3GfThe Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/3YkwEAfScaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson: https://amzn.to/4iW1ZSeAtlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/4j3cO4ZThe Creative Act by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/4jpfdqv(Yes, that's 12... Shell snuck in a couple of extras

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cocomocoe.substack.comIf you are as obsessed with the intersection between pop culture and marketing as I am, consider becoming a member of my best-selling Substack for $9-a-month. For the $9 a month, you will get access to:The rest of this Friday Trend Report + every weekly trend report to stay on top of where internet culture is headed from the lens of someone who is a full-time creator and worked full-time at two major media companies in marketing for 5+ years beforehandExtended episodes of the Monday “⁠Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe⁠” podcast. The podcast is a weekly deep dive into the behind-the-scenes branding of celebs, creators and brands making waves in culture. I save the best bits of information for my paying coconuts every episode so be sure to tune in, if that is your thing!Subscribe for $9-a-month at cocomocoe.substack.comIn the world of podcasting, content creation, and digital media, success doesn't belong to the most inspired. It belongs to the most consistent. One principle that every serious creator must adopt is this:"Follow your plan. Not your mood."The myth that you need to “feel inspired” to produce quality work is not just false—it's dangerous. Waiting for the right mood is how ideas die in your notes app. The creators who thrive are those who execute on a schedule, not on a whim.This philosophy isn't new. It's reinforced by three of the most influential books on the creative process: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. Each offers a unique perspective, but they converge on one truth: creative discipline outperforms emotional unpredictability.1. The Artist's Way: Creativity is a Daily Practice, Not a MoodJulia Cameron's The Artist's Way introduces the idea that creativity is not something you wait for—it's something you do. Her method, which includes writing three “morning pages” every day, trains creators to show up regardless of how they feel. This habit rewires the brain to prioritize process over perfection.For podcasters and content creators, this translates to releasing episodes regularly, writing scripts when you're tired, and staying on your production calendar even when no one's watching. If you want to grow your podcast audience or maintain engagement, consistency is the strategy—not vibes.2. Big Magic: Fear Disguises Itself as ProcrastinationElizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic is a masterclass in dismantling creative fear. She makes one thing clear: fear is rarely dramatic. It's subtle. It shows up as procrastination, perfectionism, or an ever-changing mood.When a creator says, “I'm just not feeling it today,” that's not intuition—it's fear. Gilbert argues that creativity demands courage, not comfort. For podcast hosts and video creators, this means pushing past hesitation and publishing even when self-doubt is loud.Waiting for motivation will sabotage momentum. Publishing on a schedule—no matter how you feel—builds trust with your audience, strengthens your brand, and teaches your brain to produce under pressure.3. The Creative Act: Make Space for the WorkRick Rubin's The Creative Act frames creativity as something you enter into, not something you extract. According to Rubin, consistent creative output comes from creating ritual, not chasing inspiration.Rubin's advice is clear: treat your creative process with the same respect as a professional job. For podcasting, this might mean setting dedicated recording hours, scripting your intros, batch-producing episodes, and editing on a regular schedule.Creativity is not random. It's rhythmic. The more structure you give your process, the more freely ideas will flow within it.The Power of the PlanYour plan is the architecture of your creative career. Your mood is a weather report. Do not confuse the two.If your goal is to scale your podcast, grow your newsletter, increase your video views, or build long-term creative income, following your plan is the fastest path to momentum. When your schedule becomes sacred, your audience learns to rely on you. Algorithms favor consistency. And over time, so will your confidence.Stop waiting for the perfect energy. Set your publishing cadence. Stick to your content calendar. Hit record when you don't feel like it. Finish drafts when you'd rather scroll. That's how real creators separate from the crowd.Because the truth is: no one builds something great by accident. They build it by showing up—especially when they don't feel like it.“Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe” is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.Thank you for reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Follow Coco Mocoe on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!* IG: @cocomocoe* TT: @cocomocoe* YT: coco mocoeEmail: cocomocoe@gmail.com

Welcome back to the final episode of the Creativity Miniseries! In this conversation, Emily Sutherland and I open up our personal creativity toolkits and share the resources and strategies that help us bring our ideas to life. Working on this miniseries with Emily has been an absolute joy. She's not just an incredible creative and coach—she's also become a trusted friend and advisor throughout the development of Wrestling a Walrus, my first children's book. I truly could not imagine doing this without her. Interestingly, we didn't plan on recording another discussion on the creative process, but that's exactly where our behind-the scenes, warm-up conversation led us. So, we left it in. I think you might find some usefulness in this bonus material as we share our thoughts on the value of authenticity, the importance of differentiating yourself, and the surprising relationship between uncertainty and clarity.  A huge thank you to Emily for her wisdom and generosity, and to you for joining us as part of the creative community.  SPECIAL MENTIONS Emily Sutherland's Storytelling for Business (April 4, 2025) and Nurturing Your Creative Self (May 9, 2025) - https://www.emilysutherland.me/events Storytelling Community (Substack) - https://open.substack.com/pub/storytellingcommunity The Secret Lies Within by “Auntie Anne” Beiler and Emily H. Sutherland - http://bit.ly/3FmIxPT Betsy B. Murphy - https://substack.com/@betsybmurphy or http://betsybmurphy.com/ Vanessa Marin, sex therapist on IG @vanessaandxander PROCESS TOOLKIT Write it down when you feel it (and be prepared in the middle of the night). Be ready for the idea. Be discerning about what, when, and who to share your idea with.    When your idea is at a tender stage, who are your tender people? Do you need an editor or a cheerleader? Journaling. Let the creative juices flow without requiring an outcome. The more you write, the more ideas will come. Immerse yourself  and trust the process.  Try on new ideas to see if they go anywhere. “I make what I like, and they eat it how they want to eat it.” - Erykah Badu to Donald Glover ELECTRONIC TOOLS Manuscript Software - Scrivener - affiliate link: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview?fpr=emilysuth Google Docs, YouTube, and Apps (e.g., voice memo, talk-to-text, notes) IngramSpark - https://www.ingramspark.com/  Kindle Direct Publishing - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008241EAQ Storytelling Workshops - https://www.emilysutherland.me/events PHYSICAL TOOLS  Fine Tip Sharpie Pen or The Pilot G2 (in multiple colors!) Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/ Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott - https://writingforyourlife.com/bird-by-bird-some-instructions-on-writing-and-life/ The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron - https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/ Rifle Paper Company little notebooks (great for lefties!) - https://riflepaperco.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW Thank you for your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Website - https://danielleireland.com/ The Treasured Journal - https://danielleireland.com/journal Substack - https://danielleireland.substack.com/ Blog - https://danielleireland.com/blog/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielleireland.LCSW Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured        

"What if the simple act of reading a physical book has become a form of cultural resistance? Taylor and Morgan ponder this question while diving into their current obsessions with beef tallow cooking, homemade marshmallows, and thought-provoking literature.The conversation begins with a lighthearted examination of "virtue signaling" in modern homestead culture. Is sharing your reading list or posting about cooking with tallow simply a way to showcase your virtues? Taylor and Morgan acknowledge the grain of truth here while celebrating the genuine joy of discovering and sharing meaningful books, recipes, and ideas with others who appreciate them.Food takes center stage as the couple describes their journey away from vegetable oils toward traditional cooking fats like beef tallow. Their description of making homemade french fries as "a labor of love" captures the special moments created when family gathers around the kitchen, snagging hot fries straight from the skillet. Morgan's triumph with perfecting homemade marshmallows after multiple attempts demonstrates the satisfaction of culinary persistence, while her candid confession about being stuck in a dinner rut will resonate with anyone who's ever stared blankly into a well-stocked refrigerator.Literary discussions reveal both hosts' evolving relationship with reading. Taylor shares his appreciation for Substack's thoughtful, long-form content without the distraction of advertisements, while Morgan enthusiastically describes her latest book haul including works by Julia Cameron and Annie Dillard. Perhaps most refreshing is their mutual liberation from feeling obligated to finish every book they start – a freedom that has expanded their literary horizons and reading enjoyment.This delightful glimpse into Taylor and Morgan's everyday pleasures reminds us that a meaningful life often emerges from these small indulgences and thoughtful explorations rather than grand gestures or achievements. Whether you're curious about beef tallow cooking, looking for your next great read, or simply enjoy authentic conversation, this episode offers a warm invitation to appreciate life's common treasures."Thanks Jenkins!Let us know what you think! Reach out to us at Morgan@ACommonLife.coCommunity Newsletter - The CommonDM us on the Socials or email us at Taylor@acommonlife.coMusic on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

Let's get into one of our favorite topics—creativity and life force. Have you ever felt stuck or disconnected from your true self? In this episode, we explore how creativity can be a powerful tool to reconnect with your life force and live your best life. Whether it's through artistic practices, engaging with nature, or simply tuning into your surroundings, we discuss practical ways to awaken your creative energy and feel more alive.Join us as we share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and insights from influential books that have inspired us, including Rick Rubin's "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" and Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way." Discover how small, intentional practices can help you access your creativity, overcome resistance, and embrace the full spectrum of your life force.Episode Highlights:[1:01] - Colette shares how life force impacts her energy and when she feels disconnected. [2:05] - Laura defines creativity as engagement with life, not just artistic skill. [3:43] - Colette talks about The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin and The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. [5:33] - How low-level distractions like social media prevent us from tapping into higher creative energy. [8:38] - The power of boredom and stillness in unlocking new ideas and creativity. [10:09] - Numbing behaviors like TV, food, and social media, and why we turn to them when disconnected. [12:11] - Colette reflects on a “spring break” period of fun and the balance of creative engagement. [14:23] - Laura shares how engagement with the world boosts energy and life force. [19:15] - The importance of practices like the Artist Date and Morning Pages from Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. [26:18] - How exercise and movement can open the mind and unlock creative potential. [30:19] - Colette and Laura discuss overcoming self-doubt and fear of failure in the creative process. [34:52] - Final reflections on life force and how creativity helps you live your best life.Resources:

Is Chat GPT a replacement or supplement for therapy? Is it a replacement or supplement for friendship? Long Island based comedian Tom Kelly has been experimenting with using Chat GPT as both. Tom has been writing deeply personal daily "Morning Pages" journals every day as a part of Julia Cameron's Artist's Way. - Based on these intimate handwritten notes, Tom asked Chat GPT "What's wrong with Tom Kelly? Please be brutal with your advice." - Tom asked real world friend and mentor Janette Barber of Sirius XM, the Rosie O'Donnell Show, The View, to analyze what Chat GPT thinks is wrong with Tom Kelly. - THEN we ask Chat GPT to give the same advice but as Kim Kardshian. You will be shocked by the difference in tone and the quality of the advice. - This is possibly the most personal episode of the Tom Kelly Show in 5 years! But also fun and uplifting!

Ever find yourself unknowingly sabotaging your own dreams and wondering why? You're not alone! In this quick solo episode, Kat Popova shares heartfelt insights into how hidden desires, subconscious beliefs, and fears shape our lives—and what we can do to break free.   In this episode Kat reflects on:   Why we often self-sabotage based on what we secretly want—or fear. The science behind subconscious patterns and nervous system regulation. Practical exercises and compassionate questions to uncover and rewrite limiting beliefs.   Discover how to gently align your subconscious mind, nervous system, and daily actions to achieve authentic success, ease, and magic in your creative journey. Tune in, reflect, and give yourself permission to step fully into the life and career you genuinely desire!   Highlights: Uncover hidden fears holding you back. Tools like journaling, EFT tapping, and breathwork to regulate your nervous system. Kat's personal experiences overcoming self-sabotage and embracing authenticity. Powerful prompts to redefine your version of success and joy.   It's time to rewrite your story and experience the true fulfillment you deserve! Follow on Instagram @katerinaspopova @createmagazine Join AQ Society: www.aqsociety.com   Recommended Reading: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks "Leveraging the Universe" by Mike Dooley "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron

Journaling has been a huge part of my life, but recently, I did something I never thought I would—I shredded my journals. In this episode, I share why I made this decision, how it's helped me let go of the past, and what I learned from rereading years of personal entries. If you've ever wondered whether holding onto your journals is helping you or keeping you stuck, this episode is for you.In This Episode: ✅ The morning pages method from Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way ✅ Why keeping journals can sometimes hold you back ✅ How I realized my biggest values (like freedom!) through my old entries ✅ Facing fears and imposter syndrome—over and over again ✅ What journaling taught me about goal-setting and taking action.

Are workplace stressors hijacking your mind, body, and soul? Today's guest has written a book to help you gain back your mindfulness and become a better leader, employee, and all-around person! Listen to Nicole and Mitch Russo as they unlock the key to accelerating your business success while cultivating a happier, more productive team using Mitch's book, Sacred Profits.Mitch Russo co-founded Timeslips Corp in 1985 and sold it for eight figures nine years later. He then partnered with Tony Robbins to build a successful company and became a best-selling author of three business books. Recently, Mitch underwent a profound spiritual awakening that revealed the power of applying spiritual practices to everything from sales and marketing to finance, leadership and relationships. In addition to his work as a business strategist, Mitch helps organizations rewire their company culture for maximum impact.Today, Nicole and Mitch talk about:[00:06:11] The Power of Mindfulness in Business[00:19:21] Resilience vs. Stubbornness[00:28:44] Ethical Leadership and Integrity[00:40:13] The Role of Heart-Based DecisionsMitch's books:Sacred Profits https://a.co/d/dfBlNRnPower Tribes https://a.co/d/4zyKorRConnect with Mitch:website: www.mitchrusso.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchrusso/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmitchrussoX: https://x.com/mitchpodcastsFB: https://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughResults/Also mentioned in this episode:Unique Ability by Dan Sullivan https://uniqueability.com/the-book/The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron https://a.co/d/3jBhahgThe Artist's Way at Work by Julia Cameron https://a.co/d/gOYPbNIPositive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine https://a.co/d/aIzp18LListen today at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform!

Doechii is one of the most dynamic artists in music today—but behind her bold artistry lies a creative journey fueled by self-discovery, discipline, and The Artist's Way. In this episode, we dive into Doechii's rise from Tampa to the top of the charts, her fearless approach to music and identity, and how Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way helped her unlock new levels of creativity. Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Now's your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Today, I'm introducing you to "Morning Pages," a transformative practice developed by Julia Cameron in "The Artist's Way." This simple yet profound exercise helps you tap into mental and emotional honesty. When navigating divorce, we often tell ourselves we shouldn't feel certain emotions or we pretend they don't exist. Morning Pages creates a private space to acknowledge everything without self-contempt. What emerges on these pages isn't "truth," just thoughts that need release. What makes Morning Pages uniquely powerful for divorce recovery is that it functions as both a mindfulness practice (clearing mental clutter) and a somatic practice (calming your nervous system). Letting go rarely happens in a single moment. It's a process requiring consistent practice, which is why incorporating Morning Pages into your daily routine may gradually release what you've been holding onto. In this episode you'll learn: What Morning Pages is.How it's a practice in both mind (mindfulness) and body (somatic regulation)How to practice Morning PagesLetting go is a process, not a one-time eventHow to have compassion with yourself as you get better at this practiceIf this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here.For more information and full show notes go to:https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep206

Today, Merideth's guest is Rebe Huntman, author of "My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic and Miracle." Rebe shares her journey as a multi-passionate artist, from her early days as a professional Latin dancer and choreographer to becoming a writer. She discusses her deep connection to Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" and the importance of pushing past the "tortured artist" stereotype to find joy in creativity. Rebe opens up about the long and winding path to publishing her memoir, including the challenges of finding an agent and the importance of believing in her unique story. She also delves into the themes of grief, loss, and healing and how her experiences in Cuba helped her reconnect with her mother and explore a variety of rich cultural and spiritual traditions. Get My Mother in Havana Read More about Rebe Rebe's Artist's Oath  Support the Show on Patreon Join the next Artist's Way Creative Cluster    

En este episodio te comparto: Link a mi Substack: Las partes de amar. Link a newsletter con la carta escrita: Tú, calidad, yo, cantidad. ¡Listo! Los regalos que me dejó el Workshop de fin de semana con Liz Gilbert y Martha Beck en Toronto. Esta entrevista de Tim Ferris a Liz Gilbert resume bastante de lo que ella compartió en el taller. Cómo escribir para recibir guía escribiéndote cartas (dos opciones). Partes de una carta que me escribió la yo de 80 años con instrucciones claras para unos próximos 40 años de gozo y ligereza (universales, a mi parecer). Una carta que me escribió mi Amar con directrices y aprendizajes claros (universales, a mi parecer). Recursos a los que hago referencia: The Artist's Way o El camino del Artista de Julia Cameron. Big Magic o Libera tu magia de Elizabeth Gilbert.

In Episode 238 of the Moonshots Podcast, we dive into the creative universe with legendary author Julia Cameron, exploring the transformative power of words in her renowned book, "The Artist's Way."Buy The Book on Amazon Get the summary Become a Moonshot Member Watch this episode on YouTubeThe episode starts with an insightful conversation between Fearne Cotton and Julia Cameron, where Julia passionately discusses the profound impact of writing in unlocking one's creativity. Julia emphasizes the importance of coaxing oneself forward, shedding light on the value of perseverance and self-motivation in creative endeavors.Listeners are treated to expert insights from Tofu Goob, who breaks down the core recommendations from Julia Cameron's book. Tofu explains the significance of two essential practices: Morning Pages and Artist's Dates. Morning Pages, a daily writing exercise, and Artist's Dates, planned solo adventures to nurture creativity, are unraveled, providing listeners with practical tips on incorporating these exercises into their lives.A creative enthusiast, Martin Sketchley underscores the benefits of adopting Julia's routines, advocating for the simple yet powerful mantra: "Just do it." Through Martin's perspective, listeners understand how consistent journaling can significantly enhance creative output and overall well-being.The episode concludes on an inspiring note, as Julia Cameron engages in a heartfelt conversation with Russell Brand about taking control of one's life. Julia encourages listeners to seek out the things they love, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and embracing passion as a driving force for personal and creative growth.Episode 238 of the Moonshots Podcast serves as a guiding light for listeners, unveiling the transformative potential of writing and creativity. Julia Cameron's wisdom, coupled with expert insights and practical tips, empowers individuals to embark on their creative journeys with the knowledge and motivation to unlock their artistic potential.Buy The Book on Amazon Get the summary Become a Moonshot Member Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters Marco-Ken Möller Mohammad samyak s Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Margy Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Antonio Candia Mike Leigh Cooper Laura KE Denise findlay Krzysztof Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt Jette Haswell venkata reddy Ingram Casey Nicoara Talpes rahul grover Evert van de Plassche Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Barbara Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hello, Do you wake up with negative thoughts?  Fear? Worry?  What if you had a platform to capture those negative thoughts?  In today's show, I'm introducing you to Julia Cameron's “morning pages” from her Artist's Way book.   They are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, ideally done first thing shortly after you wake up.  This morning habit can help you break free from the negative thinking and cultivate a positive mindset before 9am! Cheers, Marie   Next Steps: ✨ EPISODE mentioned in today's show: 72 | 3 Ways to Spring Clean Your Negative Thoughts and Your Home   ✨ QUOTE mentioned in today's show: "The best way to start the day is with a grateful heart."   

Are you creating from the heart or just chasing the algorithm? In this solo episode of The Headliner Mindset Podcast, I reflect on what it means to reconnect with the soul of creativity. Inspired by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way and my experiences teaching The Art of Flow at ICON Collective, we'll explore how to break free from overthinking and rediscover the joy of creating from a place of intuition and authenticity.This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from their art. I also introduce my new 12-week coaching program based on The Artist's Way, designed to help you overcome creative blocks, tap into your flow, and create art that truly resonates. If you're ready to embrace a more soulful approach to your art, this conversation will inspire and guide you.Follow Nik Cherwink here:https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwinkAnd visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:https://www.nikcherwink.com

The episode explores the importance of creating art for oneself rather than seeking outside validation. Through insights from influential figures like Rick Rubin and Patti Smith, it emphasizes the need for genuine expression, resilience amid challenges, and setting clear goals for the creative journey.• Rick Rubin advocates making art for oneself • Reflecting on the year highlights periods of apathy • The importance of setting micro-goals for artistic progress • Patti Smith's insights on artistry without audience expectations • William Burroughs on maintaining a good reputation in art • Embracing life's challenges as part of the creative process • Building networks and collaborating with other artists • Encouragement to celebrate small achievementsSend us a message - we would love to hear from you!Make sure to follow us on Instagram here:@justmakeartpodcast @tynathanclark @nathanterborg

Feeling stuck creatively? Struggling with unfulfilled dreams? Today's guest, the legendary Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way, returns for her fifth appearance on Unleash Your Inner Creative to share her wisdom on finding breakthroughs, navigating creative roadblocks, and transforming disappointment into fuel for your greatest work. Julia's practical yet profound insights have helped millions of creatives around the world, and this conversation will inspire you to see your creative journey in a new light—no matter where you are on the path.✨ From this episode, you'll learn:-How to overcome creative blocks and spark breakthroughs when you feel stuck-The surprising gift of unfulfilled dreams and how they can lead to clarity and new possibilities-Julia's personal creative process and simple tools for boosting creativity-How to navigate creative heartbreak and turn it into fuel for new projects-How falling in love has influenced Julia's outlook on life and workWhether you're an artist, a writer, or someone simply looking to reconnect with your inner creative spirit, this episode offers invaluable tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you keep going—because your creative dreams matter. In fact, Creativity is your birthright! If you like this episode and want to kickstart your creativity in 2025, be sure to sign up for my virtual creative workshop (replay available) on this Saturday, 01/11 at 11am PT. Sign up here: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/service-page/kickstart-your-creative-project-in-2025 Get Julia's Book Here-Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :) Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrassoHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

His earlier episodes on this show have been huge hits, and as he completes a trilogy of books, he returns to complete a trilogy of episodes. Amitava Kumar joins Amit Varma in episode 408 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about writing, noticing, painting, travelling, trees, and unfulfilled train journeys. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out 1. Amitava Kumar on Instagram, Substack, Twitter, Amazon, Vassar, Granta and his own website. 2. The Green Book: An Observer's Notebook -- Amitava Kumar. 3. Amitava Kumar Finds the Breath of Life — Episode 265 of The Seen and the Unseen. 4. Amitava Kumar Finds His Kashmiri Rain -- Episode 364 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. The Blue Book: A Writer's Journal — Amitava Kumar. 6. The Yellow Book: A Traveller's Diary — Amitava Kumar. 7. My Beloved Life: A Novel -- Amitava Kumar. 8. A Million Mutinies Now -- VS Naipaul. 9. The Trees — Philip Larkin. 10. Before the Storm -- Amitava Kumar. 11. Wanderers, Kings, Merchants: The Story of India through Its Languages — Peggy Mohan. 12. Understanding India Through Its Languages — Episode 232 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Peggy Mohan). 13. A Suitable Boy -- Vikram Seth. 14. Caste, Capitalism and Chandra Bhan Prasad — Episode 296 of The Seen and the Unseen. 15. ‘Indian languages carry the legacy of caste' — Chandra Bhan Prasad interviewed by Sheela Bhatt. 16. The Refreshing Audacity of Vinay Singhal — Episode 291 of The Seen and the Unseen. 17. Stage.in. 18. Laapataa Ladies -- Kiran Rao. 19. Kanthapura -- Raja Rao. 20. All About H Hatterr -- GV Desani. 21. From Phansi Yard: My Year with the Women of Yerawada -- Sudha Bharadwaj. 22. India is Broken -- Ashoka Mody. 23. Being Mortal -- Atul Gawande. 24. Earwitness to Place -- Bernie Krause interviewed by Erin Robinsong. 25. All That Breathes -- Shaunak Sen. 26. Frog: 1 Poetry: 0 -- Amitava Kumar. 27. The Heat Will Kill You First -- Jeff Goodell. 28. Danish Husain and the Multiverse of Culture — Episode 359 of The Seen and the Unseen. 29. The Artist's Way -- Julia Cameron. 30. An excerpt from Wittgenstein's diary — Parul Sehgal on Twitter. 31. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus — Ludwig Wittgenstein. 32. Burdock -- Janet Malcolm. 33. Hermit in Paris — Italo Calvino. 34. Objects From Our Past -- Episode 77 of Everything is Everything. 35. The Wisden Book of Test Cricket (1877-1977) — Compiled & edited by Bill Frindall. 36. Gita Press and the Making of Hindu India — Akshaya Mukul. 37. The Gita Press and Hindu Nationalism — Episode 139 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Akshaya Mukul). 38. The Ferment of Our Founders — Episode 272 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Kapila). 39. Private Truths, Public Lies — Timur Kuran. 40. The Incredible Insights of Timur Kuran — Episode 349 of The Seen and the Unseen. 41. Bhavni Bhavai -- Ketan Mehta. 42. All We Imagine as Light -- Payal Kapadia. 43. Secondhand Time -- Svetlana Alexievich. 44. Amitava Kumar's post with Danish Husain's postcard. 45. Fire Weather -- John Vaillant. 46. Ill Nature -- Joy Williams. 47. Hawk -- Joy Williams. This episode is sponsored by Rang De, a platform that enables individuals to invest in farmers, rural entrepreneurs and artisans. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Gulmohar' by Simahina.

This interview was SO INSPIRING! Dr. Khan's message was one of hope and engagement, through a powerful lens of equity and justice. Dr. Khan and I met as part of this lovely exploration of the book, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron, with a group for women in health care called Introspective Spaces. She had so many beautiful insights throughout our time together, and I loved the essays she wrote about her family from Pakistan and El Salvador, and her dedication to her role in health care.Dr. Amna Khan is an outpatient pediatrician at Santa Clara Valley Health and a clinical associate professor (affiliated) at Stanford University School of Medicine. Working within California's second-largest public safety net hospital, she serves a diverse urban population of nearly 2 million constituents, dedicating her career to addressing health inequities and their intergenerational impacts on vulnerable children and families.Dr. Khan's Key Initiatives* She co-leads Pedi POWER (Pediatricians Working and Organizing to End Racism)* She has created The People's Pediatrician website and health equity newsletter* She is continuously developing innovative interventions to challenge systemic racism in medicineDr. Khan on her cultural identity:"I wanted patient families to see me for who I really am at my core, not a half, but a double of the identities I feel so privileged to call my own."On her family background:"I grew up in a household that was rich in diversity of cultural practices, religions, languages, food... The example that they set was one of tremendous love and compassion, and also that humans are much more similar than they are different."On pediatrics:"Every child is a seed. And if you give a child the proper soil, and if you do that from the beginning consistently, the tremendous amount of potential that you can garner is something that none of us even believe."On representation in medicine:“Not only are you welcome, but you are desperately needed and we want your gifts. We want the challenges that you've experienced in coming from immigrant families... because that is the type of clinical workforce that we need."Her message to future healthcare providers:"Medicine is so lucky to have you... All those things that you thought maybe set you apart or gave you a disadvantage... is actually a tremendous advantage. And it allows you to connect with families."Resources Mentioned- The People's Pediatrician website- Pedi POWER initiatives- Introspective Spaces program for women in health care- The Artist's Way with Introspective Spaces (book by Julia Cameron)Dr. Khan completed her medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 2009 and her Pediatrics residency at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University in 2012. As a graduate of the UCSF post-baccalaureate program designed to support historically excluded minorities in medicine, she remains committed to mentoring and teaching future healthcare professionals specifically from those communities to increase diversity and representation in clinical workforce.Dr. Khan in Instagram: @thepeoplespediatrician and LinkedInDr. Reid on Instagram: @jenreidmd and LinkedInAlso check out Dr. Reid's regular contributions to Psychology Today: Think Like a Shrink.Thanks for listening to The Reflective Mind Podcast and reading A Mind of Her Own! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Seeking a mental health provider? 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Recently I was reading a book by Julia Cameron who wrote, “The universe is prodigal in its support. We are miserly in what we accept.” Most of us are uncomfortable receiving and there's a good reason for this. Psychologically, it feels better for us humans to feel like we are giving more than we are getting. This makes receiving hard because our brains, which like things to be even, are always calculating whether we've done enough to deserve the gifts or service or abundance we have. Today on this special Thanksgiving episode of the podcast, I'm bringing your attention to your ability to receive and the thoughts that get in the way of us fully receiving the abundance of our lives. I think getting better at receiving makes your whole life better, enriches your enjoyment of it, and makes all your relationships sweeter. Today we'll talk about how to get better at receiving the goodness that is already present in your life, and I'll share some ideas, thoughts, and feelings to help you practice noticing and receiving the gifts of your beautiful life.   

Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for art in your children, and more! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her thoughts at ashleegadd.com and on social media on Insta. Grab her book, "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood," in our shop! Explore Coffee + Crumbs, a platform and podcast that brings mothers together through storytelling. And check out the community the Coffee + Crumbs team created to inspire and equip mothers to create in the margins: Exhale. The book Ashlee mentioned, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron can be found here. "Gospel in a Pumpkin" Get your free download with activities, pumpkin-face stencil sheets, and a guided script to help your kids learn about what matters most while you carve your jack-o-lanterns.

Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her thoughts at ashleegadd.com and on social media on Insta. Grab her book, "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood," in our shop! Explore Coffee + Crumbs, a platform and podcast that brings mothers together through storytelling. And check out the community the Coffee + Crumbs team created to inspire and equip mothers to create in the margins: Exhale. The book Ashlee mentioned, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron can be found here. "Gospel in a Pumpkin" Get your free download with activities, pumpkin-face stencil sheets, and a guided script to help your kids learn about what matters most while you carve your jack-o-lanterns.