Writing Your Best Self
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Journaling is an incredible self-improvement practice that will help you cultivate the introspection and self-awareness you need to become your best self. Each week on this podcast, we explore tried-and-tested techniques, along with journaling prompts and interviews with passionate journalers, to help you dig deeper into yourself. With the help of this podcast, you can access your unique wisdom, expand your self-awareness, and become your most authentic self. Let's start writing đź’•
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Dialoging With Your Subconscious To Unlock Your Inner Compass.
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHow can you connect with your inner wisdom & subconscious insights to navigate your life with more confidence and clarity? "Adults tend to need a playspace and a way to interact with their creativity even more than kids." In this episode, I speak with creative life coach and pop artist Morgan Beard. Personal development has been a non-negotiable for Morgan since the age of 13 when she began learning how to manage and alchemize anxiety and depression. Morgan has a masters in Art Thera...
Elevating Self-Awareness With Your Journal
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBSelf-awareness is an asset we can cultivate and a skill we can master. It's a habit we can commit to and a place where we can direct our curiosity and creativity. Self-awareness also empowers us to answer one of THE most potent and important questions we'll ever ask ourselves... Who are we really? Â In this episode, we dive deep into the benefits of self-awareness; offering up some clarity as to why this focus is so important for these times. We also explore how you can use your journal...
The Art Of Turning Journal Entries Into Inspired Content
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBJournaling is a beautiful way to dive into your inner world. There's so much joy to be had from writing your way to an answer, elevating your self-awareness, or finding the words that express how you feel perfectly. But do you ever wish that your journaling led to more tangible benefits in the outside world? Would you like your inner musings to lead to more than a glimpse into the recesses of your mind, heart, and soul? If so, this episode is for you :) "On the flip side of the inner ...
The Art Of Turning Journal Entries Into Inspired Content
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBJournaling is a beautiful way to dive into your inner world. There's so much joy to be had from writing your way to an answer, elevating your self-awareness, or finding the words that express how you feel perfectly. But do you ever wish that your journaling led to more tangible benefits in the outside world? Would you like your inner musings to lead to more than a glimpse into the recesses of your mind, heart, and soul? If so, this episode is for you :) "On the flip side of the inner ...
The Three Entities Of Relationship To Journal About
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MBIn this week's episode, we're exploring how you can use journaling as a tool to deepen your sense of love, connection, and intimacy inside a relationship. "The more we know ourselves, the more of ourselves we can show in our work, our goals, our passions - and our relationships." Tune in to hear us explore: The introspective power of journaling. It's a gift to know who we are at a deep, deep level. The duality of emotions that show up inside a relationship. The power of turning t...
Creating The Expansive Space To Hear Your Intuition Speak
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB"I want to help people reconnect with their intuition - their inner guidance system. Right now, there's a disconnect between the head and the soul. I think we need to bring people back to a space where they can reconnect with the voice that is their own." Do you want to connect more deeply with the voice within so you can feel guided by intuition and create a life that feels more aligned with your desires? If so, this episode is for you. Vipul Bhesania is the host of the Know Your Legac...
The Unexpected Secret To Doing Great Work In The World
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week's episode is inspired by a quote I found from Meister Eckhart - a 14th-century Christian Mystic. He said this... "The outer work can never be small if the inner work is great. And the outer work can never be great, if the inner work is small." In other words, our inner work is a catalyst for more impact - which is why I'm excited to spark this conversation about what's possible when you get curious about who you are on the inside. Enjoy :-) "When we make the decision to re...
The Unexpected Secret To Doing Great Work In The World
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week's episode is inspired by a quote I found from Meister Eckhart - a 14th-century Christian Mystic. He said this... "The outer work can never be small if the inner work is great. And the outer work can never be great, if the inner work is small." In other words, our inner work is a catalyst for more impact - which is why I'm excited to spark this conversation about what's possible when you get curious about who you are on the inside. Enjoy :-) "When we make the decision to re...
How To Use Journaling To Elevate Your Potential
October 26, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB"Journaling is a tool that empowers you to know yourself. The better we know the being that we inhabit, the more empowered we are to make intentional decisions and choices." Do you have a knowing that you can be, have, and do more? Is there something inside that's calling you forward... that invites you to step out of your comfort zone, attempt bigger goals, and overcome the fears and limiting beliefs that hold you back? As humans, we're hard-wired to grow. It's an instinct that calls us...
The Unexpected Benefits Of Gratitude Journaling
October 19, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB" Gratitude is the art of noticing the things in your life that you can be thankful for. In the process, you start to focus on what you do have instead of what you don't." Gratitude is one of the simplest ways to elevate the way we feel by switching on a mindset of abundance, optimism, and positivity. In this episode, we're diving deep into the art of gratitude journaling. Tune in now and you'll discover what gratitude journaling is along with tips and insights for how to practice this ...
How To Know What You Really Want
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB"What would you do and who you would be if you knew that things would turn out for the best?" In this episode, you'll discover a journaling technique and visualization experience that will empower you to get clear on what it is you really want. Tune in now and discover: What becomes possible when we know what we want. How to expand your realm of possibility. Who you would be if you know things would work out the way you want. Connecting with our best possible self and creating a l...
Cutting Through The Outside Clutter & Finding The Voice Within
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB"When we start pulling away the stuff at the surface - the easily accessible things - we can sink into this new level of awareness and self-discovery." Would you like to take your journaling experiences to the next level? Are you ready to unlock more insight, wisdom, and ideas? Are you curious to know who you really are below the surface? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, we're exploring:Â How to overcome the top journaling challenge. Why lack of depth and deep-disco...
Cutting Through The Outside Clutter & Finding The Voice Within
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB"When we start pulling away the stuff at the surface - the easily accessible things - we can sink into this new level of awareness and self-discovery." Would you like to take your journaling experiences to the next level? Are you ready to unlock more insight, wisdom, and ideas? Are you curious to know who you really are below the surface? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, we're exploring:Â How to overcome the top journaling challenge. Why lack of depth and deep-disco...
Three Journaling Techniques To Try NOW
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB'Writing is a lubricant. Once you start writing, your thoughts begin to unravel and you're suddenly overwhelmed with things you could say. However, you've got to get through that initial inertia first." Writer's block can be stifling! We know there's so much tucked away inside, but somehow the self-awareness refuses to flow! Fortunately, journaling is a gateway that can overcome this inertia; empowering you to get your thoughts flowing so you can access deeper-level thoughts, ideas, insi...
Change Your Thinking. Change Your Life. Cultivating Deep Thinking In Your Journal
September 21, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB"When we're deep thinking we get to go to new, unexplored places - because a different level and quality of thought opens up new places." Albert Einstein said, “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” Enter the power of deep thinking... A practice, skill, and commitment that can help us succeed in this age of information abundance and overload as we own our individuality and express our best self. But how do ...
When To Read Over Your Journal & When To Not
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB"We don’t want to get caught up in reliving time that’s already been spent - to the detriment of what’s in front of us NOW. " Should you read back over your journal entries once you've written them? This is an important question and one I get asked a LOT. It's also a question that needs an answer, which is why I created this episode. Tune in now and discover: The significance of the Be, Have, Do, trifecta. The role of highly emotional situations. Holding private, protected space f...
How To Use A Stress Log To Elevate Mental Resilience
September 07, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB"When you journal out a negative thought loop and express on paper where your mind is going, suddenly your perspective shifts and you feel differently." How can we navigate and manage stress so it doesn't have a negative impact on our lives - especially given the times we're living in? In this episode, we explore how to use a stress log and specific journaling tools. Tune in now and discover: Specifically, what to record in a stress log. The science - why journaling is a powerful t...
How To Harmonize Your Life After A Major Setback
August 24, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB"In the empty space, in the stillness, a new program began to work its way through me around how human beings could align with nature to come back into their natural rhythm and flow." This episode's guest is Dawn Breslin - a leading light in the field of coaching and personal transformation. Through her work, Dawn has empowered & inspired thousands of people to heal and transform their life. Dawn has worked in radio and TV, she's a Hay House author, and a media consultant for some of the ...
Journaling Notes To Elevate Your Learning Journey
August 17, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB"Your learning journey can be a rich experience that opens up a treasure box beyond what you currently imagine possible." Have you noticed that we have an insatiable and ever-present desire for more? We thrive on that feeling of wanting to BE more, DO more, and HAVE more… because these desires are expansive. They guide us to the edges of our comfort zone. They entice us to find new solutions - to innovate and to imagine. And this call for GROWTH and EXPANSION is how we grow and evol...
Navigating Emotions Through Journaling
August 03, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWhat if we’re being called to strengthen our emotional intelligence in these times? The truth is, we all go through periods of challenge, difficulty, and even breakdown in our lives. Maybe, this age of growing awareness of the importance of mental and emotional health is an opportunity to redefine what these moments mean - and what potential magic they hold.  In this episode, we explore the power of journaling as a tool to help you navigate more challenging emotions - so you can cultiva...
Three Easy Ways To Unlock Inspired Creativity
July 27, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBImagine... everything made by humans on this planet began as a seed of thought in someone's imagination. That's the true power of creativity. Thanks to creativity we can innovate, express ourselves, solve problems, and discover the truth of who we are at deeper and deeper levels. No wonder creativity is a wild skill that can empower us to live our very best lives. But how can we cultivate creativity and increase the likelihood of a eureka moment? This podcast has your back with THREE e...
Five Reasons Journaling Your Wins Drives Further Success
July 20, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB"Your wins are never accidental. There's always a cause and effect response." Every single day holds the potential for something meaningful. Something that moves the needle. Something that nudges your life in the right direction for your growth and evolution. That's why journaling your wins is a simple, high-performance habit that can spark even more success. "When you stay focused and committed and you keep taking one step at a time, suddenly you hit that exponential growth curve!" ...
Conditioning The Mind To Break Heritage Patterns
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB"Up to 50% of our memories are actually lies... When you pull on a memory, you're not pulling the original memory. You're pulling the last time you pulled that memory." In this powerful conversation, I'm interviewing positive psychologist, best-selling author, and international speaker Kezia Luckett. Kezia is a change-maker and pattern-disruptor who's helping women step into a lens of positivity - so they can live a wildly delicious life while navigating the gap between where they are no...
Creating An Uncommon Catalyst For Faith
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB"The lesson isn't in the experience. It's in what we do after." In this week's episode, I'm interviewing Marlo Ellis - an incredible Catalyst Coach with an important mission. Marlo is a ministress, founder of The Uncommon Woman, and a powerhouse for women who are ready to heal through their mind, body, and story. Through her work, Marlo guides women from fragmentation to wholeness by creating a container inside which they can rewire their past and transmute their tragedies into a poten...
Creating An Uncommon Catalyst For Faith
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB"The lesson isn't in the experience. It's in what we do after." In this week's episode, I'm interviewing Marlo Ellis - an incredible Catalyst Coach with an important mission. Marlo is a ministress, founder of The Uncommon Woman, and a powerhouse for women who are ready to heal through their mind, body, and story. Through her work, Marlo guides women from fragmentation to wholeness by creating a container inside which they can rewire their past and transmute their tragedies into a poten...
Journaling Your Live List For A Happier, Fuller Life
June 29, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MB"The vibe of a Live List feels differently inside of you... A Live List is about all the things you're going to do while you're living - not before you die!" In this week's episode, I'm sharing a cool journaling exercise that will help you draw out your best self by inviting you to be more intentional with the way you live every single day.  That exercise is to create your Live List... a tool you can use to access more clarity about what you desire to infuse into your life.   In this ...
Journaling Solutions For Eating Problems
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB"This can be a very anxious process. There's so much trauma around food... Learning to feel your body can be a scary process that brings up a lot." I'm super excited to introduce you to Jared Levenson - the founder of Eating Enlightenment. Jared was plagued with binge-eating for years until he learned how to transform his relationship with food. He's now a mindful eating zen master who's helped countless people curb their cravings through the power of journaling so they can feel empowere...
Activating Personal Growth & Collective Evolution Through The Power Of Self-Leadership
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB"If everyone could collectively make the decision all at once that they are self-led from this moment forward, the world would shift entirely in one second." I'm SOOOOO excited for this interview! I first 'discovered' Melanie Ann Layer in September of last year, and her work has had a profound impact on me. It's not an understatement to say that she's changed my life. Melanie's life is an example of glass-ceilings shattering all over the place! She's a paradigm shifter and a pattern br...
Mastering The Art Of Inner Listening
June 08, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MB"It can take time to coax out the inner voice so it’s loud enough for you to hear - especially if it’s been denied and ignored for so long." It's tempting to see journaling as a very cerebral process. But what if there was another dimension that journaling could open up? What if we could spark different trains of thought, new ideas, and understanding beyond what you thought was present and possible... This episode shows you how. "When we hear what is happening within, we create space...
Mastering YOU Through The Art Of Thinking
May 31, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB"Thinking is a gift for the human... for humanity. Thinking is the ability to think from new ideas - not just regurgitating the thinking or thoughts we had yesterday." This episode is another in our interview series and I'm super excited to introduce you to Fabiana Koti. Fabiana is a beauty and luxury mentor who empowers people to achieve self-mastery by rewriting their mental patterns and belief systems. Fabiana always activates me! She's an incredible thinker with the capacity to dance ...
From Writer's Block To Inspired Journaling
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, I'm answering one of the most common questions I get about journaling... "What should I write about?" Because journaling can take time, you want it to be productive and purposeful. You want to feel that the time you spend is worth it. You also want to be able to jump in quickly - because you don’t have time for writer’s block because that sucks away at your creative energy and dulls your confidence. If any of this sounds familiar, this episode has your back - because I...
Mastering Stream of Consciousness Journaling
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB"Stream of consciousness journaling is the inner workings of your mind, heart, and head captured in the written word on the blank page." In this episode, we're exploring one of the most common, yet powerful journaling practices so you can feel inspired to up level your experience of it. Enter stream of consciousness journaling... Check out this episode to discover: How stream of consciousness writing differs from essays. Time and length boundaries - how to write a stream of conscio...
What Your Handwriting Can Teach You About Yourself & Your Life
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWhat can your handwriting reveal about you and your life? The answer is a LOT more than you might think! This episode's guest is Misty Cogdill - a graphology and mindset coach who helps people understand who they are through the way that they write. I experienced a handwriting analysis from Misty a few months back and I was shocked at the accuracy of the reading. In fact, I asked Misty if she'd been stalking me on Facebook! This experience left me so curious about how handwriting can r...
List Journaling Secrets For Self-Awareness & Brilliant Ideas
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB"There’s something about stillness that unlocks inspiration." I'm super excited because in this episode we're exploring all things list journaling 💛 List journaling is one of THE easiest ways to journal - plus you don't even need to enjoy writing to extract a tin of value from it. What's more, this technique is perfect for newbies as well as experienced journalers and it fits into any timescale you have available - whether that's five minutes or five hours! In this episode you'll disc...
Creating An Environment For Inspired Journaling
April 27, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB"The best journaling comes when it's unrestricted. When we can leave that inner critic at the door. When we feel safe enough to pour our heart, soul, thoughts, feelings, fears - whatever is present - into the journal." How can you ensure every journaling session is a work of art? How can you empower yourself to extract the maximum value each time you open your journal to a blank page? If you've ever asked these questions, then this episode has your back. That's because we're explori...
Daring Yourself To Transform Your Life
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB"I don't let my fear paralyse me... My desire is bigger than my fear." How do you continually upgrade yourself so you can transform your life and explore the next version of your best self? If you'd love some answers to this question then you're in the right place! In this episode, I'm interviewing Transformation & Success Coach, Social Entrepreneur, and Filmmaker Susanne Goldstein. Susanne is also the founder of DAREHuman which has a mission to help people build purpose-driven, profit...
Writing Your Way From Fear To Focus
April 13, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBHave you ever had a brilliant idea that you can’t wait to see through, only to talk yourself out of taking action? If so, you're not alone! It can feel soooo frustrating to get in your own way. After all, we are limitless beings. As humans, we're capable of so many things - just look around and you’ll discover countless examples of people who’ve overcome ridiculous odds to achieve incredible things. So why do we slip ourselves up? And more importantly, what can we do to transform fea...
The Art Of Freeing Yourself With Forgiveness Journaling
March 30, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB"There's always your truth, their truth, and the truth. What was my perception doesn't mean it was the truth, but I need to allow myself that space to see what I interpreted. without the judgement." Look back over your life and you'll find situations and events where people hurt you. It's natural to feel anger and resentment towards people who caused us pain in some way. These emotions carry weight and energy, but it's not easy to let them go. Forgiveness journaling is a powerful prac...
The Art Of Using Questions To Level-Up Your Journaling
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MB"The power of journaling is that it’s so open-ended. Literally, ANYTHING is possible. There is nothing off-limits. You can write about anything and everything." Worried your journaling is becoming a bit shallow or monotonous? Want to crack open a deeper level of inquiry when you sit down to write? Ready to get more value from your daily practice? If so, stay tuned to discover how you can leverage a simple, yet powerful journaling tool that will empower you to up your game and deepen y...
Five Journaling Tips For Busy People
March 16, 2021 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBDo you want to start journaling but get stopped because you never have enough time? If that sounds like you then you’re in the PERFECT place because I recorded this episode just for you :-) Here’s the thing… We all get given the same number of minutes into our time bank each day. Each day, you’re replenished with 1,440 minutes to use as you please - just like everyone else. Meaning it’s not the amount of time you have that determines the life you live. It’s how you choose to use you...
Becoming A Gamechanger Whose Legacy Transforms The World
March 09, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThis episode is another in our interview series and I'm super excited to introduce you to Lisa Wynn. Lisa is a Master Certified Coach (ICF) who's worked with thousands of people across the world. She's also the host of the Legacy Creation Podcast where she talks about her passion and mission - inspiring a paradigm shift in change-making and empowering people to live a legacy. Lisa's perspective on change-making and legacy creation is super powerful and incredibly accessible. I took away ...
A Guided Visualisation For Journaling Self-Love
March 02, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MBIn this episode, I have something a little bit different for you. It's a short, but powerful guided visualization created to help you unlock new depths of self-love 💛 Self-love is a powerful catalyst for your best self. It's a fuel that can help you achieve bigger goals by giving you the courage to step out of your comfort zone and trust that you can do the things you desire and be the best version of yourself. In a world where so many of us weren't raised on a diet of self-love, we ri...
Tips For Journaling Your Core Values
February 23, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBDo you struggle to feel purposeful in your life or fulfilled in your relationships? Maybe you feel disconnected from your to-do list - or you’re always thinking about how much better life will be when you’ve achieved your latest round of goals. Perhaps you don’t feel as aligned as you’d like. You can’t quite put your finger on why, but you know there’s a disconnection between what you want and what you’re actually doing. It’s frustrating and irritating when something feels off! Fort...
The Courage To Catalyse Your Growth
February 16, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBHow you can leverage courage as a catalyst to discover your best self and live your best life? To help us answer this question, I'm interviewing Michelle Wong - a Courage + Growth Catalyst, a dreamer, doer, visionary, and host of the Sacred Emergence Podcast. In this powerful episode, Michelle and I explore: How to incorporate growth and courage into your life. The link between growth and courage. How to take off the lid and start navigating what shows up when you prioritize growth....
The Art Of Transforming Relationships With Gratitude Journaling
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBI'm super excited to give you the second episode in our gratitude journaling mini-series. In this episode, you'll explore how an attitude of gratitude can deepen your connection and strengthen your love. Tune in now to discover: Why I blame Disney for dashing my romantic dreams 🤣 Why the triggers start after the honeymoon period is over. The dangers of nit-picking and how this can send your relationship into a downward spiral. How gratitude transforms the way you and your partner...
How To Use Gratitude Journaling To Overcome Negative Bias
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBIf you want to crack open the benefits of journaling for your own life, but you’re struggling to find a rhythm, or you get lost for things to say about, gratitude journaling is one of the simplest practices to try But that’s not all! Gratitude journaling also creates exponential results for your life - especially when practiced consistently. So in part one of this gratitude mini-series, I’m going to reveal why gratitude journaling is so powerful and potent. Let's dive in! "Gratitude ...
How To Save Your Marriage & Reignite Love & Respect
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis episode's guest is Dimple Thakrar - a relationship and love coach, a best-selling author, a global speaker, and a theta healer. After 25 years of marriage, love wasn't the problem for Dimple and her husband. Instead, the problem was not understanding how to do relationships. After all, it's not something we get taught in mainstream education. In this heart-warming episode, you'll hear about the situations, decisions, and discoveries that empowered Dimple and her husband to reignite ...
How To Achieve Big Desires Without New Year's Resolutions
January 12, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBIt's January, which means it's only natural to fall into the New Year, new you vibe. The problem is, how many times have you set New Year's Resolutions only to drop them after a few weeks? If so, you're not alone. Science says that 92% of us DON'T achieve our goals - which, let's be honest, is a miserable statistic :-( Fortunately, there is a way to make BIG moves without setting yourself up to fail. Best of all, this method is super simple, takes little time, and can help you embody ...
How To Change Your Life By Transforming Your Behaviors
January 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBHello and welcome to the first episode of 2021 đź’› I'm super excited to bring you this powerful conversation with transformational coach, Dax Moy. Dax is a master at helping his clients create miracles through his unique mix of mindset, neuroscience, and proven success processes and principles. Dax is a powerful being who's lived a rich and varied life; experiences that make his coaching and impact all the more powerful. Dax started his career in the military, he survived the 2004 tsunami, ...
How To Choose Your Focus Word For 2021.
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBHello and welcome to the FINAL episode of this podcast for 2020 💛 There's no question that this has been a memorable year for all of us, and as the doors begin to close on 2020, it's a great time to anticipate all the things that the New Year holds the potential to bring. Which is exactly what this week's episode will help you do. "When you put a line in the sand and close the door on the past, you’ll free up energy and create more space to welcome in all the things that the new year ho...