The Day One Podcast

Dr. David Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and director at McLean Hospital, offers insightful strategies for thriving with anxiety. He shares a transformative four-step approach to managing anxiety: identify, share, embrace, and let go. Journaling emerges as a powerful tool to confront fears and promote emotional resilience. The discussion also highlights the unexpected advantages of anxiety, including enhanced focus and performance. By reframing anxiety as a natural experience, Rosmarin encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and personal growth.

Dale Majors, an adventurous entrepreneur, has documented life for over 4,000 days through daily journaling. He reveals how this habit transformed his approach to business and parenting, emphasizing presence and intention. Dale discusses the power of morning prompts, mindfulness in journaling, and the joy of embracing consistency over perfection. He shares engaging techniques that inspire both adults and kids to explore their thoughts and creativity, making reflection a fun and enriching part of daily life.

Kelly Gallagher, an ICF certified coach and corporate strategist, shares her insights on the intersection of journaling and coaching. They explore how both practices enhance self-awareness and propel personal growth. Kelly emphasizes the power of asking better questions and how journaling serves as a mirror for self-reflection. The discussion reveals practical journaling prompts to help articulate emotions and uncover limiting beliefs. Listeners gain valuable techniques to deepen their self-discovery journey and align their personal narratives with their goals.

Wellness expert Dr. Hava Rose joins the podcast for a candid and insightful conversation about journaling as a tool for emotional processing, pattern recognition, and inner healing. She reflects on how journaling became a lifeline in her teen years and how it continues to support her through grief and seasons of personal transformation. Together, we explore the importance of emotional vocabulary, the influence of unconscious programming, and how the simple act of writing can create space for clarity, boundaries, and growth. You’ll also discover practical journaling tips, creative journaling prompts, and Hava’s approach to building a wellbeing practice rooted in connection—and in the power of pause. Get more links from this episode: dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-65-dr-hava-rose

Annie Tormos, a licensed therapist and passionate journaler, dives into the world of journaling as a transformative practice. She reveals how shifting from passive to active journaling can lead to personal growth and healing. Annie discusses the impact of Day One's Go Deeper feature, which uses AI to foster emotional exploration. She shares her own rituals and experiences navigating grief, highlighting the importance of intention in writing. Listeners are encouraged to embrace journaling challenges for deeper self-reflection!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.