Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsIt’s a podcast on writing for anyone who’s “not a writer.” Best-selling author and Founder of Find Your Voice Allison Fallon explores the power of the written word to create change in yourself, your community, and in the world through interviews with authors, reviews of powerful books, and short motivational prompts to get you moving in the right direction.
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Where I’ve Been
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MBIt’s been more than two years since I last posted an episode to this show. Here’s a little update about where I’ve been and what I’m doing now.
Josh Harris on publishing regret and how to keep writing
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHave you ever voiced an idea or opinion, and then wished you could take it back? As people who like sharing our stories with the world, we've likely all said or written something that we wish we hadn't. Our opinion changed, or we realized how we negatively influenced others. When this happens, it's tempting to wonder if sharing our stories is worth it in the long run. If you're familiar with Josh Harris, you might know him as the author of 1997 book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, or its sequel...
Thad Cockrell: When is my Big Break?
September 09, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you ever asked, "When is my big break?" Thad has been a musician for years, and he was about to move on in his life when he got a call from Jimmy Fallon. This episode Thad shares how he, an artist who was about to stop making music, got onto Jimmy Fallon, the Today Show, and spoke to millions with his music. Art transforms us, and it transforms others. It is worth your effort, even when you think no one is listening. Thad's story on Rolling Stone Website: thisisthad.com Music You...
Caroline Cook: When is Your Window to Write?
September 02, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWhen is the right time to publish? And, can a “normal” (and busy) person like me actually write a book? Writer, speaker, teacher Caroline Cook has always seen herself as a writer, but the time was never quite right. Caroline is a regular person, with a job and with kids and with lots of responsibilities on her plate. Now, as her kids start leaving the nest, she has found an opportunity to share a message that’s been on her heart for a long time. Caroline is taking her shot, and so can y...
Memoir: How to write about the people who hurt you
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBEveryone has that one person (or people) in their lives: the people who have made life difficult. They might be loved, hated, or just inconveniently around, and you might find it hard to write about them honestly. How do you write about the people who have hurt you? In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon covers: The narrative role of "villains" in your life Legal ramifications of writing about real-life people What gets in the way as we're writing about true stories ...
Julie Broad on the surprising advantages of self publishing
August 19, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIf you're writing a book for the first time, chances are you're hoping to traditionally publish. What most first-time authors don't know is that there are several paths to publishing success out there, and self publishing is actually quite common (and can be quite profitable). In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon talks with Julie Broad, an Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author, an International Book Award Winner, and founder of Book Launchers. They'll cover: Surpr...
Alexander Fields: Ask a literary agent
August 12, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBOne of the top questions we get here at Find Your Voice is: "How do I find a literary agent?" On this episode, we talk with literary agent Alexander Fields about everything publishing related! Listen to learn: What a literary agent is and what they do What to do before reaching out to an agent How to reach out to an agent Website: thebinderyagency.com Podcast: On Publishing Links from the episode: Writer's Digest article: The Editor Behind the Curtain publishersweekly.com writersdig...
Meredith Heller: Poetry as a lifeline
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat do you think of when you hear the word "poetry"? Maybe "difficult" or "boring"? But what about "lifeline"? Meredith Heller is a California-based poet, singer-songwriter, and author of Write a Poem, Save Your Life. But, more importantly, she was once a teen facing devastating life experiences, who found in writing a way through her pain. In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon and Meredith Heller cover: How poetry helps us makes sense of experience Where to sta...
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
July 29, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBNot sure if you should self-publish or go for a traditional contract? Author and expert writing coach Allison Fallon debunks the myth that self-publishing is a B-level option. In this episode, she covers the major differences between the two most common publishing paths, highlights the strengths and drawbacks of each approach, and gives you the question which will help you choose a path forward. booklaunchers.com
Jill Phillips: how to turn memories into memoir
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSo many of us want to pass down family memories, so the next generation can know what it was like back then. But how do we transform our memories into one compelling story? Without having ever written a book before, Jill Phillips set out on just this task. She shares with us why she started writing, what the process was like for her, and how she came to finish a memoir she's proud to call her own. jmphillipsauthor.com Book: Lamlash Street: A Portrait of 1960's Post-War London Through One ...
FYV Staff Picks: Summer Reads with Substance
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWe're all about summer beach reads—but we also know that not everyone is looking for light poolside distraction. For those of you wanting a book with more substance this summer, our FYV Director of Operations, Ashley Scoby, has five recommendations. Ashley's background in is journalism and sportswriting. She’s written about Olympic athletes, covered a Final Four, and traveled to France to write about the 2019 Women’s World Cup. But on this episode of FYV staff picks, the conversation go...
Kirbee Miller on Writing While Balancing it All
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBIf you've ever thought, "I want to write a book, but I'm not sure if I have time for it," then may we introduce you to Kirbee Miller. Kirbee Miller is a multi-passionate person: She's an entrepreneur, founder of KiNiMi Kitchen. She works in the corporate world, and she's intentional about working creativity into her life. Juggling relationships, responsibilities, and passions, we often make excuses about writing. We don't have time. This episodes challenges that belief and encourages you ...
Shari Medini: Writing a Book with Your Friend
July 01, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBSo many people write to support their business and bolster their credibility. Sometimes, that book is a group project. Writing a book with another person: does it lighten the workload or create "too many cooks in the kitchen"? Shari Medini and Karissa Tunis are co-authors and co-owners of AdoreThemParenting.com. Between both mothers, they have six kids and plenty of work-from-home experience, which made the current shifts toward working from home something they could speak to parents about...
Overcoming Writers Block and Other Secrets of the Creative Life
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHave you ever started a creative project and somewhere along the way become ... stuck? Creative block is part of the process. And we're curious how everyone deals with it. This episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon asks, "What do you do when you get stuck in your writing or in life?" We get lots of different answers: everything from physical movement to letting distraction run its course, and Ally shares her own writer's block trick. If you're curious to hear more, check out A...
How to Overcome Writers Block and Other Secrets of the Creative Life
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHave you ever started a creative project and somewhere along the way become ... stuck? Creative block is part of the process. And we're curious how everyone deals with it. This episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon asks, "What do you do when you get stuck in your writing or in life?" We get lots of different answers: everything from physical movement to letting distraction run its course, and Ally shares her own writer's block trick. If you're curious to hear more, check out A...
Mary Marantz: How do I make my story interesting?
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIf you have a dream of writing a personal story, but worry that your story isn't interesting, this episode is for you. Author, podcaster, and public speaker Mary Marantz covers two insecurities that keep writers from getting started, how to write about complicated people in our stories, and how to make a personal story appeal to others. Keep listening until the end to hear Mary's publishing path: she gets specific about her journey finding an agent and putting together her book proposal. ...
Amy Young on the Gift of Burnout
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSo many of us are burnt out: but, for some of us, it's not our fault. We've been led to believe lies about what we need or what we should be — and it has us running in circles. Relationship coach and YouTuber Amy Young jumps on with Allison Fallon to discuss what keeps women restricted, and how to dismantle those lies and stand in your truth. amyyoungcoaching.com instagram.com/amyyoungco youtube.com/channel
Seven Books Every Writer Should Own
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat books should I read as a writer? As writers, we owe a lot to other writers: they are the people who inspired us in the first place, and they are the ones who keep us writing. Author and writing coach Allison Fallon shares seven books she returns to when she's stuck, needs perspective, or is looking for encouragement. If you're a writer (or want to be), your bookshelf might need these: 1. Journal of a Novel: The East of Eden Letters. John Steinbeck writing about his writing to his age...
Enuma Okoro: Writing as Soul Care
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIf you've ever dreamt of having more than one writing desk, this episode is for you. Enuma Okoro is an award-winning author. Among many other places, her work has been featured in the NY Times and the Financial Times. On this episode, she shares her passion for the writing life and how the practice of writing is soul care. Listen for: what it means to be a writer what it's like to write in multiple genres how "not writing" can actually help you write enumaokoro.com
Laura Tremaine: what to do when you feel alone
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIf so many of us feel lonely, what keeps us from reaching out to other people? Laura Tremaine is host of the podcast 10 Things to Tell You and author of the book Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First.* With Allison Fallon, she discusses loneliness, moving to LA and the early days of blogging, and, most importantly, practical ways to connect with others. This episode will make you a better friend and communicator and leave you feeling a little less alone. @laura.tremaine @10thingstotellyou 10th...
Katie Gustafson on how the Enneagram helps us rewrite our stories
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBYou may have heard of the Enneagram: the personality typing system that we mention fairly frequently on this show. This episode, therapist and Enneagram coach Katie Gustafson gives an overview of the Enneagram and its connection to narrative. Katie says, "I believe your story is the most powerful tool you've got," and, with Allison Fallon, she discusses how this tool helps bring an editorial pen to our lives. katiegustafson.co instagram.com/katieagustafson linkedin.com/in/kagustafson face...
Ashley Abercrombie: So you're a ghostwriter?
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBYou may have heard the term “ghostwriter.” And you might have some questions. (So did the author write the book or not?) Not every author comes up with every sentence of their book. Many times, there’s a behind-the-scenes person (or team) involved. And it’s not as scandalous as it sounds. In this episode, writer (and ghostwriter) Allison Fallon interviews another ghostwriter and author, Ashley Abercrombie. Both Allison and Ashley have both published under their own name and have written f...
Why you should write your life story even if no one reads it
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWe all have our doubts. Maybe you want to write your story, but you're not sure: not sure it's worth the effort, not sure you want to publish. What if no one even wants to read it? Or maybe you definitely don't want to publish, but you have a story from your past that needs working out—a story you have questions about—and something is telling you to write it down. But you think to yourself, "That's crazy, I'm not a writer." In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon covers...
Morgan Harper Nichols: wondering if your words connect
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBArtist, poet, musician and author Morgan Harper Nichols' work has already touched so many people's lives—including ours! This episode, she shares about how she still gets nervous sharing new work with an audience (and how that's a good thing), the playlist she uses when she writes, and what is special to her about her latest book. She reflects on how words connect—or don't—with people, how art might only connect with one person—and that person might be you (and how worth it that is). She...
Sandie Spotts on Cultivating a Love of Reading in Young Kids
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBSo often, it's a childhood love of books and reading which inspires our own writing. But what makes a kid excited about reading and writing? How can we pass that on? The mentors in our early lives make a huge difference here. Listen in on Allison Fallon's conversation with an early mentor of her own, her mom, Sandie Spotts. Sandie is a lifelong educator who has years of experience teaching kids to read (and to like reading). In this episode, she shares tips on cultivating a love of reading...
Sara Lewis on making your personal story public
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSo many of us are so focused on getting our stories out there that we forget that becoming "known" has consequences. When you decide to publish (or share your story in any public way), what was once personal and private becomes open for discussion. People will have opinions on your story—and you might not like all of those opinions. When Sara Lewis shared her story on a podcast, she didn't think of herself as "brave." But when her story went viral, she quickly learned what it meant to be ...
Elyse Murphy on advocating for yourself through your words
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIs there someone in your life trying to silence you? How do you fight for your voice when you are challenged, and what do you do when that resistance comes from someone close to you? As an author, speaker, and influencer, Elyse Murphy uses words for a living. But she knows what it's like to have someone suppress her voice: She and Ally both left abusive marriages, and, on this episode, they talk about how you can use a tool like writing—specifically writing your story—to hold onto what you...
Five Myths About How Books Get Written
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBMaybe you doubt if you really have what it takes to write a book. On this episode, Allison Fallon names five common myths about how books get written—misconceptions that SO many people have about this process. After debunking these myths, she reveals the truth. Listen to hear about the myth of the writer's retreat, the typewriter myth, and then what actually happens behind the scenes. Hopefully, you'll realize that you, too, have everything it takes to write your words down in the for...
Melissa Joulwan on going against your audience to find your voice
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIs it worth writing even if no one will pay attention? Melissa wrote a best-selling cookbook back in the height of the Paleo movement called Well Fed. But now, ten years later, she wants to write about something new, and she's not sure her audience will follow. If you've ever struggled with having a "platform" or "audience" for your writing, today's episode is for you. Listen to hear about what it's like to change topics when the subject you've been writing about isn't where your heart is ...
Amy Wolff on doing something in the face of hopelessness
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSometimes, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But what do we do when we feel hopeless? On this episode, author, speaking coach, and founder of the Don't Give Up Movement Amy Wolff speaks with us about mental health, writing, and how living a life of impact can start small. She brings "hope" out of the clouds and down to earth: naming its components and giving insights on how to get back to feeling hopeful. New book: Signs of Hope: How Small Acts of Love Can Change Your World* ...
Jessica Martindale: Can Writing be Therapy?
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBAs we approach the anniversary of the 2020 shutdown, we all need a place to process. Author and writing coach Allison Fallon often praises journaling as a tool for personal growth and a form of self-therapy. But what exactly are the parallels between writing and therapy? And when is it best to simply go to the professionals? Los Angeles Therapist Jessica Martindale uncovers what therapy is really about. Listen also for: Tips on how to find a therapist What to do if you can't afford the...
Jessica Martindale: Can writing be therapy?
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBAs we approach the anniversary of the 2020 shutdown, we all need a place to process. Author and writing coach Allison Fallon often praises journaling as a tool for personal growth and a form of self-therapy. But what exactly are the parallels between writing and therapy? And when is it best to simply go to the professionals? Los Angeles Therapist Jessica Martindale uncovers what therapy is really about. Listen also for: Tips on how to find a therapist What to do if you can't afford the...
Audrey Assad: On healing, creativity, and showing up as yourself
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThere's no getting around it: over time, we change. As the world shifts and as you change with it, you might find that your creativity is what grounds you to yourself and what connects you to others too. This episode, Ally sits down with singer and songwriter Audrey Assad. She ask her about creativity as healing, her journey with writing, and her evolution as a creative person. The conversation touches on her fundamentalist background, what actually helps her write (this will surprise ...
Mark McGuinness: Make your creativity your security
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBDo you feel like you're living in an unstable world? (We sure do!) Today's guest, poet and a creative coach Mark McGuinness, outlines how we can find stability and assurance in our own creativity. Listen to this conversation to learn: how to use the unpredictability we live in to our advantage what to do instead of picking up your phone why to "forget the career ladder" what falling in love with your writing does for you as a person Find Mark on the internet in these places: Mark's w...
Bunmi Laditan: writing (as a mother) in the margins of your day
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBMothers notoriously have no time in the day and no grace for themselves. Bunmi Laditan, writer and mother living in Quebec, Canada, does it differently. On today's episode, she shares about what a writing practice has meant for her, as a mother. She calls writing her nonjudgmental friend and encourages all writers (and mothers) that they are not alone. Bunmi and Ally have a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, the writing life, and what it means to know we are not alone. bunmiladi...
John White: Writing myself into freedom
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn the face of collective, systemic problems—where does one start? Poet, entrepreneur, tech hybrid investor John Lee Gaston White has a suggestion: start with yourself. John is working on a book on what it’s like to be Black in America and how trauma is passed down through generations. Recorded on the day of the insurrection at the US Capitol, Ally and John discuss what "finding your voice" means in light of current events.
Alex Hudgens on leaving her Hollywood dream job
January 28, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBSometimes we get what we want in life ... and it's not what we imagined. Despite the fact that there were a lot of glamorous elements to her work in Hollywood, Alex Hudgens found herself feeling more and more distant from her true self the longer she worked in television—unsure of the difference between what she truly wanted versus what she was told she should want—until finally she couldn’t stand it anymore. Alex is an actress, a writer, a badass business woman, an advocate for mental he...
Dr. Eric Maisel on how know you (and your work) matter
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBDo you feel like you matter? Like—really matter? If you do feel like you matter, how do you know? Today’s guest is a man who argues that one way to know that we matter—really know—is to do a thing that we tell you to do all the time: it’s to write. But not just write. It’s to have a daily practice of creativity (like writing) that brings you back to this conclusion everyday: I matter. My words matter. Dr. Eric Maisel, the author of over 50 books, renowned coach to creatives, a columnis...
Allison Fallon: a Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBMost people go their whole lives without ever actually saying what's on their hearts. Yet we all have something we want to say. What's getting in our way? It's launch week for Allison Fallon's book, The Power of Writing It Down: a Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life. Listen as we interview our very own author, Allison Fallon, on what this book means to her. thepowerofwritingitdown.com Looking for more? Listen to our episode Is Everyone Really a Writer?
Ruthie Lindsey on Writing and Chronic Pain: The Power of Writing it Down Part 6
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this final episode of our special podcast series called The Power of Writing it Down, I talk with my friend and someone you probably have heard about — her name is Ruthie Lindsey. This episode is the perfect capstone to what we’ve been talking about… Why writing is so hard but powerful How writing can act like therapy and reframe our experiences — even traumatic ones How writing has a tangible impact on our lives — and can make us feel more empowered Who gets to be a writer and how th...
Who actually has time to write? The Power of Writing it Down Part 5
December 31, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBMaybe you want to write — but life gets in the way. You’re busy, you’re tired. You don’t have a cabin in the woods. How do all of these people actually get writing done? This is the fifth episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, a...
Who Gets to Be A Writer? The Power of Writing it Down Part 4
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWho gets to be a writer? It’s a question so many people ask themselves. On today’s episode, I chat with some voices you’ll recognize, including Science Mike and therapist Elyse Snipes as well as a new voice: Rafik Wahbi, whose program with hip hop writing helped men in jail feel a sense of empowerment over their own stories. We talk about the voices we’ve silenced and the importance of diversifying the content we consume. If you have ever felt like your story isn’t represented in books a...
Can I write myself a new story? The Power of Writing it Down Part 3
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIf your life was a movie, what kind of story would it be? Do you ever wish you could... pick a new story? (hint: you can!) This week you’ll hear, again, from therapist Elyse Snipes and also from singer and songwriter Audrey Assad. You’ll get a sense of how writing about your own personal story might help you to reframe it and feel like the hero of your life — rather than just like things happen to you without meaning or purpose. This is the third episode of a special series that’s all ab...
What if change were just one sentence away? The Power of Writing it Down Part 2
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe big secret about writing is: it doesn’t actually have to be that hard. It’s really simple to tap into the therapeutic aspects of writing. This week you’ll hear from our favorite experts, Journal Therapist Deborah Ross and the infamous Science Mike, and I’ll introduce you to therapist Elyse Snipes, who will walk us through the Cognitive Behavioral Model. You’ll get a sense of how easy it is to change your life: just write it down. This is the second episode of a special series that’s ...
Why is writing so hard for me? The Power of Writing It Down Part 1
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIf I’m really a writer, why is writing so hard for me? Most people are shocked to find that writing is not only hard for them, it’s hard for anyone and everyone who has ever tried to write—even those people who are very gifted at their craft. In this episode, we hear from: Psychotherapist and Journal Therapist Deborah Ross, author of the book Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder and the infamous Science Mike on what happens in our brain as we write—and why...
Nicole Gulotta: Writing with the (changing) Seasons
November 26, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBYou know how sometimes no matter how hard you try to write, you just can’t seem to get any words on the page? Hello 2020. Today, poet, writer, two-time author and writing coach Nicole Gulotta shares why that can sometimes be a good thing, how inspiration ebbs and flows, and how in learning to be more present with our writing we do eventually get more writing done. Wild Words: Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms for Braving the Writer’s Path Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Inspired by...
Hilary Billings on how to live into confidence
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBDo you consider yourself a confident person? If not, what's getting in your way? Not only has Hilary Billings interviewed some of the biggest celebrities out there on the red carpet, she's been in the spotlight herself as Miss Nevada. Hilary is a self proclaimed recovering perfectionist, and, on this episode, she shares her journey from inadequacy to confidence. Hint: "fake it until you make it" isn't the answer. @Hilary_Billings hilarybillings.com
Christine Owenell: how to move through (and utilize) chaos
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThe chaos of 2020 can make us feel like our lives are going off track. But what if the frustrating detours of life weren't detours at all? Christine Owenell is the woman behind Alchemy of Chaos: a group program experience for leaders, a podcast and a book. While Christine has structured business deals for millionaires (and hung out with Richard Branson on his private island), her genuine spirit brings that same kindness, attention and honesty to everyone she meets. This episode dives ...
Christine Owenell: how to move through (and utilize) chaos
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThe chaos of 2020 can make us feel like our lives are going off track. But what if the frustrating detours of life weren't detours at all? Christine Owenell is the woman behind Alchemy of Chaos: a group program experience for leaders, a podcast and a book. While Christine has structured business deals for millionaires (and hung out with Richard Branson on his private island), her genuine spirit brings that same kindness, attention and honesty to everyone she meets. This episode dives ...
Kim Chestney: how to overcome your intuition block
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBNo matter who you are, it's sometimes difficult to access your intuition. Kim Chestney, author, creative business incubator, and intuition expert, joins us on this episode to dive into what intuition is, what keeps us from trusting ourselves, and how to use intuition to fuel a creative life. Order a copy of her new book to learn more: Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Using Your Inner Power kimchestney.com IG @Kim.Chestney