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The Day One Podcast

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21 snips
Mar 28, 2025 • 15min

63 - A New Way to Navigate Day One: Inside the Latest Update with Paul Mayne

In this engaging discussion, Paul Mayne, the founder of Day One, shares insights about the app's latest navigation update. He reveals the thought process behind the redesigned interface and introduces the new journal picker, making organization simpler than ever. Listeners will love the exciting features in the refreshed 'More' tab, including Daily Prompts and Streaks. Plus, Paul hints at a more guided journaling experience coming soon, and challenges listeners with a fun journaling prompt inspired by real-life conversations.
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58 snips
Mar 14, 2025 • 49min

62 - Automating Journaling with iOS Shortcuts: A Conversation with Josh Kincaid

Josh Kincaid, a financial planning principal and longtime Day One user, shares his innovative use of iOS Shortcuts to revolutionize journaling. He discusses how automations can make daily entries easier, from logging moods with colors to saving newspaper front pages. The conversation dives into the benefits of consistency in journaling, exploring how technology can enhance reflection and personal growth. Kincaid also touches on the exciting integration of AI in journaling, promising to enrich user experiences.
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15 snips
Feb 28, 2025 • 52min

61 - This Present Moment: Katie Seaman on Mindfulness and Journaling

In this engaging discussion, mindfulness teacher and coach Katie Seamen shares her insights on using journaling for self-discovery and clarity. Katie emphasizes the synergy between mindfulness and journaling, explaining how both practices enhance self-reflection. She reveals her personal journaling techniques, including creative sketching and seasonal reflections. Listeners learn about the importance of tracking patterns and incorporating gratitude to reshape perspectives. Katie also offers practical journaling challenges to cultivate presence and deeper connections with oneself.
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70 snips
Feb 14, 2025 • 48min

60 - Finding Joy Through Journaling: Ashley Looker on Letting Go of Busy

Ashley Looker, an empowerment and journaling coach, shares her transformative journey from burnout to healing. She discusses how journaling redefined her understanding of success and helped her detach productivity from self-worth. The conversation delves into concepts like 'emotional metabolism' and the notion that true joy is found in simplicity. Ashley offers insightful journaling prompts that encourage self-discovery and mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection to fulfillment and happiness in everyday moments.
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20 snips
Jan 31, 2025 • 25min

59 - Growing a Digital Garden: Margot Olson on Life-Logging with Day One

Margot Olson, a Day One power user and life-logging enthusiast with over 96,000 journal entries, shares her journey of meticulous record-keeping. She likens her journaling practice to cultivating a 'digital garden,' highlighting how documenting even the smallest moments enriches memory and perspective. Margot discusses innovative tools like ChatGPT for digitizing notes and shares practical tips for starting a journaling journey. She emphasizes the value of reflection through journaling, particularly during challenging times.
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31 snips
Jan 17, 2025 • 37min

58 - A New Year of Journaling: Exploring Creative Ways to Use Day One

In this engaging discussion, Adam Daly, former host and seasoned member of the Day One team, shares creative journaling techniques for the new year. He dives into unique ways to make journaling fun, from preserving family history and creating a digital gallery for kids' artwork to keeping a pizza journal. They explore how journaling can enhance travel experiences and foster self-reflection, emphasizing its therapeutic benefits. This chat is packed with inspiration to elevate your personal documentation game!
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18 snips
Jan 3, 2025 • 1h 2min

57 - New Year, New Reflections: Lynda Monk on Journaling as a Life-Changing Practice

Join Lynda Monk, Director of the International Association for Journal Writing and an author dedicated to reflective practices. She dives into the transformative power of journaling for personal growth and setting intentions for the new year. Lynda shares practical prompts to kickstart your journaling journey, emphasizing the importance of community in this typically solitary activity. Discover how journaling can serve as a compass for important life decisions while helping you savor everyday moments and revisit cherished memories.
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7 snips
Dec 20, 2024 • 34min

56 - Inside Day One: Updates and Reflections with Murphy Randle

Murphy Randle, Head of Engineering at Day One, brings a wealth of experience and passion as he delves into recent updates, including the return of journal header colors and enhancements for Android and web apps. He shares the bittersweet decision to discontinue Instagram integration, discussing its impact on users. Murphy reflects on how his journaling habits evolved, emphasizing the therapeutic power of honest writing. He also highlights a 14-day year-in-review journaling challenge designed to inspire introspection and personal growth.
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26 snips
Dec 13, 2024 • 32min

55 - The Alchemy of Grief: Agnes Kowalski on Transforming Loss Through Journaling

Agnes Kowalski, an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and registered psychotherapist, shares her valuable insights on grief. She highlights that grief isn't just about death; it encompasses various losses like trust and safety. Agnes emphasizes the healing power of journaling, offering practical prompts to help process emotions and find meaning. The conversation also debunks common misconceptions about grief, urging active participation in the emotional journey for true recovery. Tune in for a compassionate exploration of transforming loss.
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20 snips
Nov 29, 2024 • 27min

54 - Better Questions, Better Life: Marc Champagne on Mental Fitness Through Journaling

Marc Champagne, bestselling author of Personal Socrates and host of Behind the Human, dives into the transformative power of journaling for mental fitness. He emphasizes the importance of asking better questions to boost self-awareness and manage stress. Marc shares practical strategies and journaling prompts to help navigate daily challenges and personal growth. He also introduces a Year in Review Journaling Challenge, encouraging listeners to reflect on their year, celebrate wins, and set intentions for the future.

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