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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Aug 4, 2021 • 17min
Finding your creative practice (even if you 'don’t have an artistic bone in your body') EP: 504
OK, let's talk nuts and bolts. HOW do you incorporate creativity into what I'm assuming is already a pretty gosh darn busy life? I'm interviewing Jackie Dishner, an Arizona-based artist, author, and writer who teaches creativity classes. I'm gonna get her to break it down for me like I'm 5 years old so that we can all see our way to gettin' our creative on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2021 • 10min
If you don't (yet) feel creative, try feeling this instead EP: 503
Some of us--many of us--do NOT feel like we are creative beings. Like, it’s something that only gets handed out to some folks, and others are stuck in logical land. When really, creativity is an innate human trait, we all have it, in some form, to some extent. But perhaps it’s gotten rusty or is just feeling neglected and hard to access. So today I want to talk about something that might feel easier to access that is a precursor to creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2021 • 10min
The amazing, Important Benefits of Creativity EP: 502
Covid cases are trending back upward, this summer has been intense on the weather front, and you know, I think the collective we could really go for a topic that’s comforting and taps into the dreamier, more imaginative side of life. Plus, creativity is one of the unique characteristics of humans, so nurturing your own inventiveness is part of being a better person. And, creativity has a TON of important benefits to offer us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2021 • 10min
Taking stock and easing the stress of being in transition EP: 501
This pandemic summer, when we still can’t really predict what the fall, winter and spring ahead will be like, and yet we theoretically are out of the worst of it, is a very transitional time to be. And the human brain typically does NOT like transitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2021 • 8min
Things I’ve Learned from Producing 500 Podcast Episodes EP: 500
Today is the 500th episode of this podcast! Can you believe it? I hardly can.
For today’s big idea, I’m sharing five things I’ve learned over these past 500 episodes. But before I do, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening, and for caring about being a better person. I never in a million years would have made it this far without you--this is your milestone, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2021 • 22min
Is the universe sending you a message through numbers?? EP: 499
Since tomorrow is the 500th episode of this podcast, and I am so blown away by this number, that I wanted to talk to someone who knows the symbolism of numbers to help me understand what this particular milestone means on a symbolic level. I spoke with energy healer and teacher, Julie Ann, and she not only blew my doors off with what 500 means, but shared how to figure out the significance of any number in your life that is catching your attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2021 • 7min
What to do when you’re jealous of others’ vacations (or whatever) EP: 498
C'mon, you can admit it. When you see the photos of your friends on their vacations to the Cape, or Hawaii, or the lake, part of you is jealous. Maybe even a little judgy. Today, let's talk about how to work that feeling and turn it into an opportunity to invite a getaway in to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2021 • 7min
GIve to Yourself, Too EP: 497
Something we don’t generally think about when we think about being more generous is giving to ourselves, too. Which is a really important piece of being a more giving person, because you can’t give from an empty cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 8min
We’re All Stingy in Some Ways--What Are Yours? EP: 496
You can be generous in some ways, and stingy in others. And it’s really fascinating to start to unpack where you are a natural giver, and where you might be more likely to freeze up and think, oh heck no.
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Jul 22, 2021 • 7min
Giving More Without Giving Too Much EP: 495
While giving is often energizing, there are definitely times when it’s draining. In addition, sometimes *your* giving can make the person you’re trying to give to feel bad--micromanaged, or like you think they aren’t capable. So today, let’s figure out how to keep giving in the realm of feeling good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
