The Day One Podcast 80 - Ground and Grow: Katie Swanson on Journaling, Yoga, and Learning to Rest
Dec 19, 2025
Katie Swanson, a yoga instructor and journaling guide, brings a fresh perspective on personal growth through writing and movement. She shares how her travel-inspired journaling helped her navigate feelings of isolation. The conversation dives into the connection between yoga and tackling a blank page, emphasizing the importance of presence and community in the journaling process. Katie discusses overcoming creative blocks, using breath awareness to enhance writing, and even how she leverages AI for inspiration. Her insights blend mindfulness, creativity, and the power of shared experiences.
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Journal As Travel Companion
- Katie started journaling while backpacking around the world and used it to process abundant experiences.
- Her journal helped metabolize travel and pandemic-era uncertainty across two and a half years away from home.
Yoga After Trauma
- Katie began practicing yoga after a physically traumatic event and found it accessible when other things felt impossible.
- Becoming a teacher helped her find voice, show up for herself, and support others through practice.
Mat And Page Are Mirrors
- Katie views yoga and journaling as the same practice: both require showing up to a blank space.
- She likens the mat and the page as places that reflect whatever you bring that day without judgment.