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.