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Welcome to the finale of the Permission to Practice season. In 30 minutes we talk stagnancy, perspective, to-do's, emotional weight, letting go and easing into the excitement of 2020. We also talk navigating the grief that struck my life towards the end of year, changing course, feeling fraudulent, flow, and the creative process. We round out with the impact of these interviews, and what permission to practice has come to mean to me after a year of exploring for myself and with others.

Marilene Caetano took refuge inside her journal as a little girl and as an angsty teenager but eventually walked away.But, when her daughter was 6 months old, Marilene realized she'd reached her capacity to numb and came back to the page. Armed with her innate curiosity and what she’s learned about our brain’s ability to rewire itself, today, her journal practice is how she stays present, grounded and in communion with herself. Journaling she says, has invited her to trust herself and her unfolding pat

Sara Clark spent most of her time on her babysitter’s dairy farm. When she wasn’t getting lost in the woods, playing pretend or reading fiction, she was journaling- about everything she felt, desired and dreamed. Despite how much she loved the practice, it came to a halt for many years and she thanks therapy for bringing her back to the page. Now, this newly married, mother of one, shares how taking better care of herself is a promise she intends to keep and why journaling is at the core of that mission

VerseAnnete Blackman-Bosia grew up with a love for words and was instantly hooked when introduced to journaling. As a sensitive soul, her journal offered her a solace she never found with others. For over 30 years she has processed every feeling on the page. From motherhood, to losing her brother, all the way through navigating the edges of her own mental health diagnosis; Armed with a pen in her hand, Verse proves the infinite opportunities writing can give you, when you willingly accept the invitation.

Meg Kissack is a perfect example of how a journal practice doesn’t have to follow any kind of rules or regimens for it to be a beneficial tool in your life. From words to paint, to postcards; from forgiveness to learning how to face yourself, Meg shares the ups, downs and turnarounds of her practice, and how she has learned to keep showing up. Life is a practice she says and with hefty dose of curiosity she journals, when she wants to, how she wants to and lets herself feel proud every step of the way.

Shrin Eskandani may have dabbled with diaries as a young girl but journaling wasn't always something she believed in. Today, Shirin tells and lives a different story. Journaling, she says, has taught her how to navigate her life’s intentions with curiosity and self compassion. In her eyes, her journals are her dear friends, and help her discern the difference between impulse and intuition; a practice she counts on to re-center herself and remember what she truly wants and needs right her and now.

Vienda Maria’s upbringing didn’t really give her a safe space to process her feelings and it wasn’t until she found journaling that she felt she could. Now many moons later despite her not so positive introduction to journaling, she shows up for her practice despite its seasons because she believes in the strength of defining consistency for yourself. Journalling has helped her broaden her perspective, process and connect to her intuition, honor what she’s been through and then let it all go

Welcome to Season 4 of Quiet Brave Radio. I am exploding at the seams as we explore a brand new theme & monthly format! We kick off the series with little ol’ me being interviewed by my friend Meg Kissack. In this episode, I share my history with journaling, including what brought me back to the practice. Lessons from journaling every day for one year. The biggest impact journaling has had on my life. Details on my current practice. My thoughts on the relationship between courage and journaling and more!

Our final chapter and episode of this season is a short and sweet chat about how to prepare for both an end of the year review and the New year through journaling. Deeply inspired by my upcoming publication, I share four tips on how to set yourself for a successful end of the year review and offer a five-page PDF of questions and prompts for you to explore on your own time. Made with love and no opt-in required. Happy holidays, New Year and a huge thanks for listening in, I'll see you next season!

Chapter Ten starts us off with updates from last week's exploration with going back to breath. Then dives into my journey of choosing Love over Fear and the four ways I realized helped me successfully navigate this intention. And for anyone wanting to explore their own journey with this idea, why each is important to the process and their success. We end with immense gratitude and talk a little about what's in store for next week's season finale workshop episode.

Chapter Nine starts us off with updates from last week's exploration with unfinished business. Then dives into why I after so long, I've decided to return to a breathwork practice. I share the ways my life has been leading me back to this idea and the actions I took over this past weekend to begin the journey.  We end with a simple, yet not to be underestimated call to action. And invite you to explore how inviting this practice could be exactly what you need to welcome a deep sense of change.

Chapter Eight starts us off with updates from last week's exploration with emotional investments Then dives into the reflective vibes that have been around for a few weeks (courtesy of some retrogrades) and how I've decided to harness that energy. Hint: it involves, paper, markers and my broom!  We end with my call to action for this week, including an on the spot inspired idea and an invitation to join me as I begin to tend to unfinished business.

Chapter Seven starts us off with updates from last week's exploration to stay open, which lasted two and a half weeks. Then dives into what I'm learning about myself and my emotional investments. I pull back the curtain a bit to share about the growing pains I'm experiencing with parenthood and the hard truth it has unearthed. We end with my call to action for this week and an invite you to lean in and examine your own emotional investments and the kind of impact they may be having on your life.

Chapter Six starts us off with updates from last week's exploration with my desire to rest, replenish and renew. Then dive into my how a recent spikes of uncertainty in my life has triggered my inner worry wart. We talk about how I'm choosing to lean into the energy of the unknown in a more positive way than I'm accustomed to doing and the simple idea I'm using to make it happen. We end with my calls to action for this week and an invitation for you to explore your life through the 'stay open' lens.

Chapter Five starts us off with updates from last week's exploration with the less I give a fuck. Which unfolded with more tenderness than I expected to find. Then dive into my health and why it’s time to pivot the way I’m pursing it. I get super honest about how and why my fear has been in charged for so long and my plan to choose love through simplicity, presence and my willingness to be human. And then we end with an invitation to dance with whatever rings true for you during this conversati

Chapter Four starts us off with updates from last week's mission with trust. Then dives straight into the art of not giving a fuck, as inspired by my convo with my girl Marissa Ribordy. I talk about why it matters to me and the small ways I'm practicing it inside my life. I also share how we benefit from watching other women practice this idea and how we can bring that energy to our social platforms. We end with a few prompts I'm exploring as this week's call to action and invite you in on the fun!

Chapter Three starts us off with updates from last week's mission with welcoming a season of change. Then shift gears into how the energy of this Full moon and a writing exercise prompted me to explore how I can choose trust over fear. We talk time management, showing up, consistency and things working out in our favor. Plus, I share this week's calls to action, including another writing exercise I'm trying this week, along with an invitation to join me and see what comes up for you.

Chapter Two starts us off with updates from last week's mission with fear unchecked. Then we shift gears and talk about how September and the change of season is influencing me, especially with my bday coming around.  I share how I'm wanting to express my internal shifts in an external way and how I want to stay grounded inside the change. Plus, I share my calls to action for this week and invite you to EXPRESS how you can 'let change, change you' and stay anchored in the process.

In Chapter One dives straight into the heart of the matter as I share my thoughts about unchecked fear, specifically my own, around driving. I talk about the various thoughts and choices that have inevitably led to habitually turning away from resolving this pain point and my intention to tell a new story. I also share the calls to action I’m setting up for myself this week and invite you to name and claim (with love) your own unchecked fears and how you can start to support your own healing journey.

Hello Brave and welcome to Season Three! This 14 minute prologue episode is two fold. First, I talk about how using the 'permission to pivot' lens helped me let go of my original idea for this new season and make space for new insights. Then we dive into the question that inspired our new direction, why this is the perfect time to embrace this challenge and what my true hope for you this season is.