The Liz Moody Podcast Stuck? The Science-Backed Tool To Finally Get What You Want
Dec 10, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Tara Schuster, an author and journaling researcher, shares her transformative journey from journaling skeptic to advocate. She discusses the science behind effective journaling techniques, revealing how it can reduce anxiety, clarify desires, and heal emotional wounds. Listeners learn about the 'Values Filter' for attracting compatible partners and the power of affect labeling to calm the nervous system. Tara provides practical journaling methods, including her nighttime ritual for offloading worries, making this a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their self-care routine.
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Writing Creates Distance And Clarity
- Writing separates you from your thoughts and creates perspective, making different choices possible.
- Writing goals down forces detail and increases the likelihood of attaining desired futures.
From Skeptic To Lifesaver
- Tara Schuster started journaling to spite a friend and found it saved her life after a deep depression.
- Her first relief came nearly instantly through affect labeling, which calmed her panic and gave her access to an inner voice.
Use A Four-Value Partner Filter
- Create a four-value filter for the partner you want and discard shallow criteria like height or school.
- Use repeated journaling to refine those non-negotiables until they reflect true essentials.
