The Day One Podcast 75 - Photo Journaling and Surprising Questions: Akshay Kapur on Preserving Memories and Embracing Change
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Sep 12, 2025 Akshay Kapur, an executive coach at Automatic, specializes in guiding leaders through transitions. He shares his journey with photo journaling, particularly during the pandemic, as a means of preserving memories and fostering personal growth. The discussion highlights how reflective questions serve as powerful prompts for self-exploration. Akshay emphasizes the joy of documenting moments with his daughters, revealing how this practice deepens understanding and connections. The role of surprise in effective questioning also adds an intriguing layer to the conversation.
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Photo Journaling Began In The Pandemic
- Akshay began photo journaling in 2020 during the pandemic to capture daily family moments.
- He uses Day One to store one meaningful photo per day with metadata for easy recall and sharing.
On This Day Reveals Trajectories
- On This Day resurfaces trajectories of change that memory alone misses, especially with kids.
- The feature stitches years together so you perceive growth in both children and relationships.
Single Photos Power Storytelling
- Akshay uses photo-journal entries as dinner-table conversation starters to tell stories about his daughters.
- He saves one potent image per day rather than dozens, which preserves emotional clarity.
