Podcast appearances and mentions of lynda monk

“Our journals are a place to really be curious, to actually discover things we don't already know, to ask powerful questions.” –Lynda MonkCan journaling help with burnout? Social worker and life coach Lynda Monk found that reflective practices help avoid burnout. Fortunately, she was a lifelong journaler and journaling is a reflective practice.You don't have to be a long-time journaler to get benefits. It took me a long time to develop my own practice, and I'm excited to get you some tools to develop yours. It's not for everybody, but if you're interested it can be a powerful self-care tool.Instead of just recording what you did, try making a list of questions about your life or some aspect of your life. Then use each of these questions as a journaling prompt. Think of your journal as a means of exploration and discovery. You can also include affirmations, intentions, gratitude, stream of consciousness writing.We talk about: What to write about — questions we have, the things that keep going around and around in our mindsGetting clear on your why of journal because that can shape the form of your practice and your reason can motivate youPicking a time that feels easy — it might not be first thing in the morning — and recognize how much you can pack into a short timeLetting go of perfectionism in our journal and in our practiceNoticing patterns in what we write and what we can learn from that and using it as a mindfulness practiceHow to use ideas if your journal becomes a catch allABOUT LYNDALynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, Director of The International Association of Journal Writing (IAJW.org), an inspiring membership community for journal writers worldwide, is known for her profound insights into the therapeutic and life-changing power of journaling. Through her dynamic speaking engagements and educational sessions, she inspires individuals to harness the power of writing to heal and transform their lives. Lynda is the co-editor and co-author of several books including Affirmations for Self-Love – a guided journal, The Great Book of Journaling; Transformation Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients; Writing Alone Together, and she is the author of Life Source Writing™️. Lynda is Registered Social Worker and Certified Professional Life Coach, with 30+ years' experience teaching, speaking, and coaching in the areas of burnout prevention, self-care, wellness and writing to heal. She lives with her family on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, on the West Coast of Canada, where she tries her best to write every day.LINKShttps://IAJW.org / https://lyndamonk.com Journaling Gift: https://iajw.org/journalwriting/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iajw__/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifewritercoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndamonk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAJW.orgDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take...

About Lynda Monk: Mellissa's colleague Lynda Monk is the International Association of Journal Writing director. She knows the psychology, spirituality, and practice of journaling to create transformation, healing, and manifest your dreams. Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, is the founder and director of Thrive Training + Coaching. She offers training workshops, webinars, and inspirational speaking to various government and non-profit organizations with extensive experience in healthcare, education, emergency services, First Nations communities, and the human and social services sectors.   Things talked about in today's episode: Journalling as an intuitive and healing tool Going to the page with intention acupressure points in our dominant hand that correspond with emotional centers in the brain Getting in the right mindset for journalling Tips for manifesting through "Affirmative Writing"   Free Gift: 20 Free Gratitude Journal Prompts!   Contact Lynda: https://www.lyndamonk.com/contact/   Learn more about Lynda: lyndamonk.com https://www.lyndamonk.com/about-lynda/ https://www.instagram.com/lyndamonk11/?hl=en https://iajw.org/  

This week on The DEB ShowI, host Debra Eckerling discusses journaling with Jen Jones Donatelli, Creative Groove; Lynda Monk, director of the International Association for Journal Writing; and cartoonist Chari Pere. There are plenty of benefits to journaling from self-care and emotional wellbeing to problem solving and productivity.  The panel shared their early journaling experiences, as well as thoughts on the value of a regular practice, options for journaling, and so much more. The Benefits of Journaling - Lynda: Journaling helps you to know – and craft – who you truly are. It's one thing to think our thoughts, it's another to write them down. Plus, knowing yourself improves you relationships with others - Jen: It gives you a reason to carve out time for yourself every day - Chari: You get to say things to yourself that you wouldn't necessarily say out loud - Jen: Journaling also helps you track synchronicity - Lynda: Manifestation happens when you think about what you want, write it down, and speak it Journaling Prompts - Lynda: Use visuals, quotes, and questions to inspire you - Chari: Write your future in the present tense - Jen: Highlight self-care in morning mojo sessions; ask what your body, mind, and spirit are trying to tell you on this day Goals - Chari: Pick one thing to write about: gratitude, a good deed, etc. Then, put a doodle next to it. The doodle should add to what you are writing - Jen: Find ways to make your journaling routine really juicy: find your ideal spot, snack, or practice to make the entire experience enticing - Lynda: Join a journaling community Final Thoughts - Jen: Give yourself some grace around your journaling practice - Cheri: Start by writing in 15 minutes sessions - Lynda: Write about your thoughts and feelings, not just what you see and experience Learn More: Jen Jones Donatelli: CreativeGroove.com Lynda Monk: LyndaMonk.com, IAJW.orh/journalwriting Chari Pere: ChariPere.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary:On this episode I'm joined by Lynda Monk, author and journaling expert, to talk about journaling as a tool for self-care, personal growth, and stress management. With her background in social work and burnout prevention, Lynda understands the importance of a reflective practice like journaling in maintaining overall well-being.Regular journaling has been shown to improve immune function, reduce stress, increase resilience, offer clarity, and guide you through life's difficult transitions. It also offers a platform for self-expression, allowing us to process our thoughts and emotions in a healthy, beneficial way.Whether you're a seasoned journaler or curious about the practice, don't miss this episodeIn this episode, we discuss:Benefits of journaling for improved self-care and wellnessWarding off burnoutExpressive writing as a therapeutic exerciseHarnessing your innate wisdom and intuitive powerPersonal transformationSuccessfully navigating life's changes.“Journaling is an accessible and effective practice that can have tremendous benefits for our emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.” - Lynda MonkHighlights:03:15 - Importance of Journaling06:58 - Making Yourself a Priority10:45 - Linda's Journey with Journaling14:46 - Benefits of Journaling18:05 - The Importance of Self-Care31:05 - Expressing Emotions and Focusing on the PositiveGuest Bio:Lynda Monk is the Director of The International Association of Journal Writing, known for her profound insights into the therapeutic and life-changing power of journaling. She inspires individuals to harness the power of writing to heal and transform their lives. Lynda is the co-editor and co-author of several books including The Great Book of Journaling; Transformation Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients; Writing Alone Together, and she is the author of Life Source Writing™️.Free Gift: 20 Journal Prompts & Affirmations to Cultivate Gratitude Get Linds's BooksImportant Links:Midlife Muscle & Metabolism 30-Day Strength Training ProgramGet It Here >>Free Light & Easy Lunch Meal Prep Guide + RecipesGet It Here >>Free Rev Up Your Metabolism eBookGet It Here >>Website: sarahhaaswellness.comFacebook: Sarah Haas WellnessInstagram: @sarahhaaswellnessYoutube: Sarah Haas WellnessThanks for Listening:Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to The Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Buzzspr

Have you ever looked 5-10 years ahead and wondered what your life would look like with your membership still in full swing? In this interview, we get the full scoop from Lynda Monk of the International Association for Journal Writing. She walks us through her origin story, the value of her membership and how she's grown it for the last 6 years. This episode is packed full of strategies and tips that can provide all of us with ideas and a reality check about what we have to do to building a lasting membership. 

Are you on the verge of burnout and overwhelm? There are options for you as an entrepreneur who feels this way: you can quit, pivot, or pause. You are about to hear from a creative entrepreneur who left private practice in homeopathy after burning out, getting into a motorcycle accident, and being diagnosed with cancer at 58. Sometimes life whispers and other times shouts to get us to make some big life changes. Meryl Cook shares her story of how she came back and left her 20-year career behind and got into rug hooking. Oodles of hooking jokes abound. Color, texture, joy, and self-compassion define Meryl Cook's work as a fiber artist and writer in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As an emerging artist, Meryl is becoming best known for her use of the Chakra colors and her Wild Woman series. Her current mediums are rug hooking, spinning, wet felting, and journaling. What began as a way of holding space for herself following breast cancer treatment has led Meryl to a career as an artist and writer, inspiring others to connect with their joy and sense of purpose. What makes her process unique is the ties between her writing and design. All her designs begin with her journal, where she writes and sketches about becoming the powerful, joyful, exuberant woman she was always meant to be.  Chakra color theory and a technique of tapping into the body feeling also influence her designs. Meryl works in her home studio in Dartmouth, overlooking the Halifax Harbour. She is a member of ART1274 Hollis Gallery. She is a Journal Council member of the International Association for Journal Writing (IAJW).  Meryl is the author of two books, One Loop At a Time, A Story Of Rughooking, Healing, and Creativity (2016), and One Loop at a Time: The Creativity Workbook (2017). Meryl is the chapter author of “Journaling and the Reinvention of the Self One Loop at a Time” in Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists, and Clients edited by Lynda Monk and Eric Maisel (Routledge, 2021), and “Journaling and Design Inspiration” in The Great Book of Journaling: How Journal Writing Can Support a Life of Wellness, Creativity, Meaning, and Purpose, edited by Eric Maisel and Lynda Monk (Mango, 2022). In conclusion, if you're feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of burnout as an entrepreneur, it's important to remember that you have options. Whether it's quitting, pivoting, or pausing, taking action to prioritize your well-being and make changes in your life can lead to a more fulfilling and rewarding journey. Meryl Cook's story is a testament to the power of listening to life's whispers and shouts and embracing creativity and passion as a path to self-discovery and growth.  In this episode, you will these ideas expressed: Breaking free from overwhelm and burnout; don't ignore the early signs What Meryl learned after overcoming cancer about what she wanted The emotions behind pivoting especially after a two-decade-long career Insight: we know what we need as women yet turn to others for reassurance so we are not alone if we do this Ask yourself: what if I could do something marvelous? Meryl did after chemo How to unblock yourself using freewriting in a journal… Using curiosity to understand negative or tough emotions Imagining a goal happening and identifying the sensations you'd feel is a great way to filter ideas What's the best way to see if there is a market-product fit for art: market research or joy? Tapping into the feeling of joy and knowing what it feels like can be learned Ways to get unblocked as a creative entrepreneur Are you responsible for your client's results? Meryl shares how that led to burnout On making the mindset shift in believing that others including her grown children can be responsible for their results It's possible to avoid burnout as a creative entrepreneur – learn how Meryl is approaching her working with clients now  Are you on the verge of burnout? Say Hi on Instagram and I can help. I love DM-ing folks on @melissalarena I want to empower, embolden, and encourage 1 million plus mom entrepreneurs. To do that, I want to learn more about what you need most so you do not suffer the consequences Meryl or Esther had.  SHARE this episode with a mom founder, entrepreneur, or creator who is a new mom who feels burned or is on her way there. Similar episodes: 48-Years of One Mom's Daily Journaling Practice by Living Legacy Author And Educator Merle Saferstein, Episode 153 Is It Imposter Syndrome, That's Holding You Back? Find Out, Episode 174 Exclusive Listener Discount Available! 20% off a yearly membership in Meryl's Creating Space community. Use code IMAGINE. For information and to enroll in my Creating Space community, this is the link https://merylcook.ca/creating-space/. Supporting Resources: Website: https://merylcook.ca/  One Loop At A Time: A Story Of Rug Hooking, Healing, and Creativity: https://amzn.to/3mBrr7C  One Loop at a Time: The Creativity Workbook: https://amzn.to/40gFZr7  Journaling and the Reinvention of the Self One Loop at a Time” in Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists, and Clients by Lynda Monk and Eric Maisel “Journaling and Design Inspiration” in The Great Book of Journaling: How Journal Writing Can Support a Life of Wellness, Creativity, Meaning, and Purpose by Eric Maisel and Lynda Monk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merylcook/  Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/merylcook/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MerylACook  Rick Rubin's Creative Act Book: https://amzn.to/3A49mCd  Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast for new moms who are entrepreneurs, founders, and creators?  I'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  I'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. 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If you're a mom, what can you do to break the “cultural glass ceiling” to be yourself and a great parent, all without having to force yourself into a mom mold that doesn't fit you? Melissa is like a great friend, honest and wise and funny, telling you about her life and asking you to reflect on yours. This book is a great purchase for moms in every stage of life. – Aspiring Novelist, Librarian, Mom To Two Kiddos In her book, Melissa shows us that motherhood does not have to be a pause or an end of your pre-child self. With guidance from her podcast guests, she encourages us to think big, find what lights us up, think big, and move towards our goals with the steps that fit the reality of our lives as they are today. In doing so we honor and inspire our child(ren), and our own inner child. – Single Mom To A 12-Year Old Boy

The Great Book of Journaling provides calming tools for quelling worry and anxiety from psychotherapist Eric Maisel. As well as expert writing tips from Lynda Monk, Director of the International Association for Journal Writing. Journal Writing for High Self-Esteem. This is the next-generation book on journaling techniques that introduces a younger generation to the immense benefits of journaling and provides all journal writers with the tools they need to grow, heal, and deepen their personal writing experience. Utilize Therapeutic Writing. Journal writing can promote individual healing, creativity, and community-building. The Great Book of Journaling offers multiple perspectives on journaling techniques in an easy-to-use, practical format, along with providing a comprehensive introduction to various techniques and methods for deepening your personal writing.  Learn from the Best. We've rounded up 40 of the top journal experts in the world to explain exactly what journal writing can do for you! The Great Book of Journaling is full of practical tips, evidence-based research, and rich anecdotes from their coaching, teaching, therapy work with journal writers, or their personal journal writing.  The Great Book of Journaling can help: Create high self-esteem, self-love, and self-confidence Improve your health and your sense of wellbeing  Calm your worry and anxiety   Serve your creative needs  Deepen your personal writing @liberatedhelerpodcast www.theliberatedhealer.com @LiberatedHealerPodcast @GinaCavalier @TheLiberatedHealer #Meditation #SuicidePrevention #HealYourself #Spirituality #Podcast #ascension #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journaling about the moments of your life, your fears and challenges, your dreams and desires, and your successes and failures can be healing and invigorating. Research shows that journaling is a valuable part of health and wellbeing. But how do we do it? What do we write about and how can we access the benefits of journaling?. We get into all of that with Lynda Monk, the Director of the International Association for Journal Writing and the author and co-editor of several books including The Great Book of Journaling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 | Episode 3 | January 19, 2022Southwestern Vermont Health Care's (SVHC) Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson is pleased to welcome  journaling expert Lynda Monk, RSW. Monk is a registered social worker, an expert in journaling for health, and director of the International Association for Journal Writing.In addition to her work with the International Association for Journal Writing, Lynda is co-editor of Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists, and Clients: A Complete Guide to the Benefits of Personal Writing (Routledge, June 2021) and the forthcoming book The Great Book of Journaling (Mango, June 2022). Monk has worked specifically with cancer patients who can use journaling for comfort and self-care and with health care workers managing the symptoms of burnout. Monk regularly teaches, writes, and speaks on the healing and transformational power of journaling and expressive writing. She lives with her family on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters.Underwriter: Mack Molding

Welcome to our new podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles, with your hosts Izzy Moore and Gina Ferrari. We are both practising artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we're still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys. In this episode we talk about some of our favourite textile related books; those we find useful, interesting and inspiring as well as those we might like to own. You can find a list of all books mentioned, plus a few more of our favourites, below. Gina's Choices: Inspired to Stitch 21 Textile Artists, Diana Springall, (A & C Black); From Art to Stitch, Janet Edmonds, (Search Press); Alexander McQueen, Savage Beauty, Metropolitan Museum of Art, (Yale University Press). Izzy's Choices: Mixed Media Inspirations by Beryl Taylor, (Interweave); Machine Embroidery: Stitch Techniques by Val Campbell Harding & Pam Watts, (Batsford); Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction by George Bain, (Constable). Other books that almost made the list: Mark Making in Textile Art, Helen Parrot, (Batsford); The Art of Embroidery, inspirational stitches, textures and surfaces, Francoise Tellier-Loumagne, (Thames & Hudson); Sketchbook Explorations for Mixed Media and Textile Artists Shelley Rhodes, (Batsford); The Found Object in Textile Art, Cas Holmes, (Batsford); Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery, Val Holmes, (Batsford); World Textiles: A sourcebook, (British Museum Press). Other books mentioned in this episode: WOW Book 6 - edited by Lynda Monk, (d4daisy Books Ltd); Traditional Dress: Knowledge and Methods of Old Time Clothings, Adolf Hungry Wolf, (Good Medicine Books); Papiers a la Mode, Isabelle de Borchgrave & Rita Brown, (Bellear Publishing London); Patch Work - A life among clothes, Claire Wilcox, (V & A publishing); The Christmas Chronicles, Nigel Slater, (4th Estate); Raw Drawing, Alessandro Bonaccorsi, (Batsford); The Practice: Shipping Creative Work, Seth Godin, (Penguin Books); Spoon-Fed: Why almost everything we've been told about food is wrong, Tim Spector, (Jonathan Cape) If you're interested in our online teaching, Gina's Free Machining Fun courses and Angelina Angels course are open until the end of December, and Izzy's Beautiful Baubles course is open until Christmas. We both have new courses in the pipeline, so please sign up for our newsletters to find out more! You can sign up to Gina's newsletter here, and Izzy's here. The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at soundcloud.com/ikson.

Check out this interview! I spoke with Wellness Coach, Author and Speaker, Lynda Monk about journaling to cope with COVID-19.

“We can only treat others with the same level of kindness that we give ourselves.” - Gail Straub, Author of The Rhythm of Compassion: Caring for Self, Connecting with Society No matter who you are, there are many wonderful benefits to writing. Whether you’re making a gratitude list, journaling thoughts, or trying to work through all the noise in your head, writing can help fill your cup, gain clarity, prevent burnout, and come home to yourself through greater self-awareness. Today, Creative Writing Wellness Coach, Speaker, and Author of several books includingWriting Alone Together, Inspiration For A Woman's Soul: Choosing Happiness, and Life Source Writing, Lynda Monk, joins us to share how creative writing for wellness became a part of her life, aided her career as a social worker, and how it has continued to be a critical part of her own self-care, self-love, and gratitude practices. As you listen, Lynda shares her top tricks and tips on how to get started with your own creative writing or journaling, how to incorporate it into any moment of your day, and from where you can gather the inspiration to write. Even if you’re exhausted at the end of the day, you can easily participate in this daily practice through various ways that will benefit both your mental and physical health. Find out how writing can help you have greater gratitude and intention, become more conscious and curious about yourself, and improve your attitude and stress levels.

Lynda Monk returns for an encore this week on Serving Consciously. Elizabeth and Lynda will explore the practice of mindful journaling as a means of connecting more deeply with self in an interactive way. With all the work we’ve been doing around Self Love, this interview will spark new ideas and provide alternative approaches to getting into your own heart.

  Today it's my honor to introduce you to Creative Wellness Coach, Lynda Monk. In this episode, Shann and Lynda discuss how to reclaim your feminine voice and speak your truth. Enjoy!

Join Lynda Monk and Patricia Young for a soulful conversation on "Inner Awakening Through Life Source Writing™". In this episode you will learn: - A five step writing practice to tap into your intuition and deep inner knowing. - How journaling and expressive writing can help you care for yourself, thrive and prosper. To learn more about Lynda visit: http://creativewellnessworks.com

Join Elizabeth and her guest, Lynda Monk as they talk about the practice of journaling to create Self-Connection. Lynda is an expert in Creative Wellness and the art of journaling as means of accessing inner wisdom. Through workshops and online courses, Lynda guides participants through a number of writing practices that can be utilized to experience greater wellness. With a background in Social Work, Lynda specializes in assisting helping professionals to use creative writing to support burnout prevention and enhance personal contribution.

Joining Diane Randall from Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada is her guest Registered Social Worker, Certified Professional Coach, and Author, Lynda Monk of Creative Wellness Works. Lynda shares with the listeners how expressive writing and journaling practices help reduce stress and bring balance into the lives anyone who craves more tranquility in their day. Research studies reveal that writing helps people to reduce blood pressure, deal with chronic pain, improve immune function, and all types of tangible health benefits are happening simply from the profound practice of writing around our feelings and surroundings. Diane inquires about what someone needs to write about or how to get started. Lynda shares some ways to break into this type of therapeutic writing that is easy and painless. Lynda offers a free download gift for listeners to help them get started. Results from reflective writing practices can be achieved after as little as 5 minutes of writing. She removes all excuses of not having time to write and busts the myths that meaningful writing takes large commitments of time. Picking up a pen, or sitting before a blank commuter screen, to write with one of Lynda’s writing prompt starter sentences means you are moments away from tapping into creativity, breaking through burnout blockages, or discovering things about yourself that once seemed far away. What you will learn: The writing wellness connection. How writing can help you check in with yourself. How writing can help you access great clarity, calm, and perspective. How writing can tap into creativity you may not have realized. How writing can move you past burnout. How journaling both through challenges as well as triumphs will lead to more life balance. What to do with the content you’ve written after you’ve put the pen down. BONUS: A resource for starting a group journaling circle with your writing friends. Quotes: “We need each other, inspiration, and balance to have a better connection.” –Lynda Monk “You’re writing from within. You’re not worrying about grammar or syntax. You’re writing for yourself.” –Lynda Monk “Writing invites us to pause. To listen. To be present. To reflect.” –Lynda Monk “Writing has holistic benefits.” –Lynda Monk “The role of curiosity in writing becomes a tool in achieving balance in your life.” –Lynda Monk Contact Lynda Monk Website:  http://www.creativewellnessworks.com Her Book Writing Alone Together: Journaling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection by Wendy Judith Cutler, MA; Lynda Monk, MSW; and Ahava Shira, PhD ©2014 Free Gift Writing for Wellness Kit which helps you get started in writing. The kit includes: 10 healing benefits of expressive writing 20 journaling writing prompts 1 guided Celebrate You mini journaling retreat  Sign up is on her website at http://www.creativewellnessworks.com Contact Diane Email Diane: feedback@dianerandallconsults.com Website: http://www.dianerandallconsults.com Let us know what you think about this episode by leaving a voice mail or comment: http://www.balanced-living-for-busy-professionals.com

Welcome to this month's Divine Feminine Spotlight featuring the fabulous Lynda Monk.The intention of The Divine Feminine Spotlight (DFS) series is to share transformational stories of women who have learned to walk in beauty, with the strength, courage, and pleasure of claiming their feminine sovereignty.Lynda is a Registered Social Worker & Writing to Heal Coach. Lynda loves supporting women to reduce stress, tap into their intuition and come home to themselves through self-expression, life story and writing. She regularly speaks and teaches about the healing power of expressive writing and therapeutic journaling through her coaching business, Creative Wellness – where her clients write for well-being, personal growth and inspiration. Enjoy our conversation!

My final guest for 2013 is the lovely Hannah Braime, another journaling coach influenced by Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, and who is now teaching people how to keep in a kind and compassionate relationship with themselves. Hannah will be presenting with Lynda Monk and me at the 2nd Annual Journaling Expo on January 12th […]

It’s one thing to achieve personal transformation through the act and habit of journaling.  But there’s a new trend emerging among journal-writers: taking that transformation to the level of community.  My guest this episode is Lynda Monk, who has been journaling with her friends for several years, and ready to launch a book on the […]

Writing For Wellness Coach and Speaker, Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC joins me on our first hour long episode of 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'.  We'll be chatting about soulful self-care and resiliency for Caregivers.  We will be taking your calls while chatting on twitter too at #BAHC  Lynda is the founder of Creative Wellness, a Registered Social Worker and a Certified Co-Active Coach specializing in serving the well-being and growth needs of people who make a difference with their caring.  She is the author of Life Source Writing™: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Care, Self-Discovery, Wellness & Creativity.  She is the creator of the Creative Wellness Guided Meditation CD which includes 6 mini-retreats for balance and stress relief.  Lynda has 20+ years in the health and wellness field.  She regularly speaks and teaches in the areas of writing for wellness, self-care, burnout prevention and personal growth. Through our conversation with Lynda, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'  

Writing For Wellness Coach and Speaker, Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC joins me on our first hour long episode of 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'.  We'll be chatting about soulful self-care and resiliency for Caregivers.  We will be taking your calls while chatting on twitter too at #BAHC Lynda is the founder of Creative Wellness, a Registered Social Worker and a Certified Co-Active Coach specializing in serving the well-being and growth needs of people who make a difference with their caring.  She is the author of Life Source Writing™: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Care, Self-Discovery, Wellness & Creativity.  She is the creator of the Creative Wellness Guided Meditation CD which includes 6 mini-retreats for balance and stress relief.  Lynda has 20+ years in the health and wellness field.  She regularly speaks and teaches in the areas of writing for wellness, self-care, burnout prevention and personal growth.Through our conversation with Lynda, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'  

This time around Corey has passionate Conversations With Speaker / Author Mark Sanborn, Strategic Coachs' Dan Sullivan, Dr. Reggie Melrose, Lynda Monk, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, a story by John Dunsworth (known worldwide as Mr Lahey of Trailer Park Boys fame) and much more.