Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley
Kate Hanley
Finding the Throughline: Conversations about the Creative Process invites you into the minds of writers and other creatives as they open up about their process, their doubts, and what kinds of changes they’re thinking about making. The questions are mildly invasive, honestly, and the answers are unvarnished…and so refreshing! Whether your creative work is writing, painting, making music, parenting, or simply living, Finding the Throughline can help you get—and stay—inspired. Invigorated, even. For detailed show notes on each interview, visit katehanley.substack.com. And if you’d like to hear these interviews in one ad-free episode (as opposed to broken up into three shorter episodes with a few ads sprinkled in to keep the lights on), become a paid subscriber once you’re there..
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May 17, 2022 • 12min
[Podcasting]: How I Manage to Come Up With 5 Ideas Each Week, EP: 708
How do you come up with ideas regularly? Not just any ideas, but solid ideas, lots of ‘em, and on a schedule? That is exactly the lesson I have been learning and integrating since starting this podcast in the fall of 2019, and what I’ve learned about it is exactly what I’ll be sharing with you today--specifically, the four places I regularly find inspiration, as well as what I’ve learned about taking those ideas out of my head and getting them out into the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2022 • 12min
[Podcasting]: Why I Started Podcasting Vs. Why I’m Sticking With It, 700+ Episodes In. EP: 707
Why does someone decide to start a podcast? And why does that person stay committed once the novelty has worn off? I’m answering both of those questions today, as part of a week of episodes on the act and art of podcasting itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2022 • 11min
[Health/Moving More]: 5 Secrets to Sticking with Your Exercise Habit, EP: 706
There are two really hard parts of building a regular movement habit–starting it, and sticking with it. Today, we’re talking about how to keep going with it once you’ve broken the seal, and how to get back on track when you inevitably fall off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2022 • 9min
[Health/Moving More]: How to Find the Time to Exercise, EP: 705
OK, so you’re convinced that it’s time for you to move more, if only you can find the time. That’s what you’ll learn how to do in today’s episode.So today I’m sharing some helpful questions to ask yourself that can help move you from thinking about exercising, to actually doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2022 • 21min
[Health/Moving More]: Why 99% of Excuses For Not Exercising Are B.S. EP: 704
Today I’m talking with Forrest Kolaski, my personal trainer, whom I’ve been working out with for about four years, for his perspective on how to stop thinking that you should be getting more exercise and start actually doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2022 • 11min
[Health/Moving More]: 5 Ways Walking Can Change Your Life. EP: 703
Today I’m taking aim at the idea that in order for exercise to count, you have to be wearing spandex and you have to break a sweat, and I’m doing it by shining a light on the life-changing magic of a daily walk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2022 • 11min
[Health/Moving More]: 5 Super-Convincing Reasons Why Movement Is Great Medicine, EP: 702
Have you gotten out of the habit of exercising and can’t seem to get motivated to moving again? Well today’s episode can help, because I’m sharing 6 ways that exercise boosts your health that go far, FAR beyond burning calories–which is where I think most of us begin and end in our minds when it comes to reasons for exercising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2022 • 10min
[Attention]: What AREN’T You Paying Attention To? EP: 701
A key part of focused attention is shutting out anything that isn’t what you’re choosing to focus on. So it’s only natural that at any given time, there are many things that you aren’t paying attention to. But sometimes, important stuff gets lumped into that group of “things I’m ignoring.” Today, we’re taking a look at what those things are for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2022 • 11min
[Attention] Attention Reset–One Good Breath, EP: 700
You know those moments when your ability to pay attention to any one thing drops out and you feel overwhelmed by everything and it’s just all too much? Today, I’ve got something to help you with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2022 • 22min
[Attention] Giving Your Brain What It Needs to Focus, EP: 699
Today I'm talking with Dr. Michelle Braun, neuropsychologist and author of High Octane Brain, about what parts of the brain are responsible for attention, the difference between attention and focus, the relationship between time and attention, and how to create the condition your brain needs to be able to focus--while still enjoying some good old fashion distraction, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
