Elizabeth Blake Thomas, Medicine with Words

"Living with Intention: A Conversation with Elizabeth Blake Thomas of Medicine with Words

**Elizabeth's Creative Journey:**

- Elizabeth reflects on her diverse creative projects, from published books and professorship to producing and directing over two dozen films.

- Pull-out quote: "The underlying theme for all my projects is to transform one person's life each day."

**Medicine with Words:**

- Elizabeth discusses her coaching practice, "Medicine with Words," emphasizing the power of words to heal and transform.

- Pull-out quote: "The power of our words is beyond anything we could imagine."

**Cabinet Cleanse Exercise:**

- Elizabeth introduces the concept of "cabinet cleanse," a practice to declutter the mind and focus on specific tasks.

- Pull-out quote: "Monotasking is essential for clarity in creative work."

**Butterfly Doula and Metamorphosis:**

- Exploring the unexpected role of a "butterfly doula," Elizabeth shares how this experience parallels creative transformations.

- Pull-out quote: "Metamorphosis, every stage, how does that connect to us? It was life-changing for me."

**Holistic Filmmaking:**

- Elizabeth discusses her approach to holistic filmmaking, creating a family environment on set, and her latest project, "Caroleek."

- Pull-out quote: "Every element of my work encompasses self-care and self-nourishment."

**Living with Intention Book:**

- Elizabeth provides insights into her upcoming book, "Living with Intention," sharing stories, tools, and practical exercises for mindful living.

- Pull-out quote: "Living with intention means making intentional choices to lead to emotional fulfillment."

**Vision Boards and Emotional Goals:**

- Elizabeth challenges the traditional concept of vision boards, focusing on emotions and intentional alignment with goals.

- Pull-out quote: "It's about how I want to feel, how that process takes place. That is what's crucial."

**Fear and Creativity:**

- Addressing fear, Elizabeth suggests acknowledging it, understanding the worst-case scenario, and turning fear into a positive force.

- Pull-out quote: "Once we break it down and understand our why, fear can be turned into a positive."

**Boundaries and Pyramid of Purpose:**

- Elizabeth shares her approach to boundaries, using a "pyramid of purpose" to guide choices aligned with long-term goals.

- Pull-out quote: "No's and yes's are the same as long as you are living with the intention of what you have chosen at that moment."

**Upcoming Retreat and Future Projects:**

- Elizabeth talks about her upcoming retreat, collaborating with a nutritionist, and the organic growth of her creative endeavors.

- Pull-out quote: "When you start working out what you exactly want, it's amazing the clarity that you get."

**Closing and Prescription:**

- Mark thanks Elizabeth for the insightful conversation and asks her to share a creative prescription or exercise.

- Elizabeth suggests the "Cup of Tea" meditation and the "Patting Yourself on the Back" exercise for acknowledging daily achievements.

- Mark wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to practice intention, gratitude, and mindfulness in their creative journeys.