THIS MOMENT MATTERS with Conni Biesalski

Explore the journey of coping with unexpected life changes, like injuries or relationship endings. Discover the power of radical acceptance and how acknowledging pain can lead to true freedom. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and embracing emotions instead of suppressing them. Breathwork is highlighted as a technique for emotional release, helping to navigate tough times with calmness and grace. Letting go of control is a recurring theme, reminding us that surrender can lead to profound personal growth.

welcome to this moment matters. it’s been about a year and a half since I last recorded a podcast episode. it didn’t feel quite right to just pick up where I left off, it felt like it’s time for a new beginning.the video i mentioned:sri lanka diaries - https://youtu.be/wgbV0Go95vM

Join an enlightening journey through personal growth and creativity. Discover how the speaker reconnects with their roots while embracing life's unpredictability. Dive into the importance of active anti-racism and hear personal experiences from a poignant demonstration. Gain insights from a new book aimed at helping readers find their purpose and learn about upcoming projects like 'The Confident Creator' course. It's a heartfelt exploration of healing, connection, and the creative process, filled with inspirations and reflections.

This is the replay of my Instagram livestream from June 11.What I talk about:- how the book came about and the challenges that came with it- my journey to find my magic and purpose in life- why we never stop finding our magic- the healing potential of psychedelics and plant medicine- much more...Find Your Magic - Book: https://findyourmagic.deMy Weekly Flow+Wonder Letter: https://conni.me/signup15 Minutes to Change Your Life: My Free Morning MeditationInstagram: http://instagram.com/conni.biesalski My Creative Instagram: http://instagram.com/connicreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/connibiesalski My Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/connicreates Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connibie Website: https://conni.meIf you want to support my podcast and my work, please leave a review on iTunes! <3This podcast is all about the creative process, mindfulness, and self-exploration.

Sign up to get on the waitlist for my upcoming course The Confident Creator: https://theconfidentcreatorcourse.comThis is one of my favorite interviews! Erick Godsey is a writer, runs the podcast The Myths that Make Us and is the right hand of Aubrey Marcus. He is a teacher and student of psychology, super into Carl Jung and his big themes of interest are based on how our psyches work, mythology, archetypes, dreams and the shadow among lots of other cool stuff he shares with the world.We explored a lot of cool topics, we spoke about..- how to make the unconscious conscious and embark on a journey of deep self-exploration- shadow work, what it is and how to do it- why the ego is not the enemy and what it really is- the hero’s journey in life and the patterns we attract in relationships and how to overcome them- how repressed emotions cause chronic illness- his experiences with plant medicine and how it’s helped him on his hero's journey- his take what the purpose of life is and why we build sandcastles- his creative process as a writer- and also how he is dealing curing corona times.. which is actually the question we kick this conversation off with..Erick on Instagram: @erickgodseyHis website: https://www.erickgodsey.comMake the Myth Online CourseMy Weekly Flow+Wonder Letter: https://conni.me/signup15 Minutes to Change Your Life: My Free Morning MeditationInstagram: http://instagram.com/conni.biesalski My Creative Instagram: http://instagram.com/connicreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/connibiesalski My Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/connicreates Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connibie Website: https://conni.meIf you want to support my podcast and my work, please leave a review on iTunes! <3This podcast is all about the creative process, mindfulness, and self-exploration.

Jamila Reddy is a writer, meditation teacher, personal transformation coach and overall dope human, specialized in living an authentic life and overcoming self-doubt.We explored so much juicy stuff and talked about:- how to deal with emotions- her biggest fear- how to leap and overcome self-doubt- dealing with guilt- the stories that define her- journaling and the power of writing morning pages- her creative writing process- walking the fine line between honoring our creativity and feeding the algorithmConnect with Jamila Reddy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamilareddy/Jamila's website: https://jamilareddy.meMy Weekly Flow+Wonder Letter: https://conni.me/signup15 Minutes to Change Your Life: My Free Morning MeditationInstagram: http://instagram.com/conni.biesalski My Creative Instagram: http://instagram.com/connicreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/connibiesalski My Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/connicreates Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connibie Website: https://conni.meIf you want to support my podcast and my work, please leave a review on iTunes! <3This podcast is all about the creative process, mindfulness, and self-exploration.

Join us for 30 Days of Meditation at https://meditate.groupKelly Barrett is a writer and yoga instructor currently based in Tucson, Arizona. She is the creator of Om Weekly, a newsletter that offers a modern take on ancient philosophies—where she shares personal essays and self-exploration techniques to guide you on your path every Tuesday morning. Subscribe at OmWeekly.com. We talked about:- finding the courage to start a new life in a new place- creating daily routines that work for you- worthiness as a solopreneur- the cycles and seasons of life and creativity- finding creative inspiration from our shadow parts- integrating Yoga philosophies into our lives- Ahimsa and non-violence as self-love- dealing with the inner critic- her healing journey overcoming an eating disorder- Yoga as a healing practice- overcoming the shyness and start chanting and sitting- starting a newsletter and dealing with success metrics- getting attached to feedback from the audience- self-worth as a creator- the process of writing a book- daily reading routinesResources mentioned:Designing Your LifeEducated (memoir)The Year of Magical ThinkingSave the CatEat the FrogCreativity/Communication MatrixMy Weekly Flow+Wonder Letter: https://conni.me/signup15 Minutes to Change Your Life: My Free Morning MeditationInstagram: http://instagram.com/conni.biesalski My Creative Instagram: http://instagram.com/connicreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/connibiesalski My Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/connicreates Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connibie Website: https://conni.meIf you want to support my podcast and my work, please leave a review on iTunes! <3This podcast is all about the creative process, mindfulness, and self-exploration.

Here is what I've learned this past month during my breathwork training and facing the world's chaos afterward.What a wild ride!Also, you are the first to find out about new projects I'm working on for you :)My Weekly Flow+Wonder Letter: https://conni.me/signup15 Minutes to Change Your Life: My Free Morning MeditationInstagram: http://instagram.com/conni.biesalski My Creative Instagram: http://instagram.com/connicreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/connibiesalski My Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/connicreates Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connibie Website: https://conni.meIf you want to support my podcast and my work, please leave a review on iTunes! <3This podcast is all about the creative process, mindfulness, and self-exploration.

How can we ignite our creative fire and get into the flow more easily?I answered this question in the last Inside/Out workshop session a week ago and feel called to share it with you on the podcast as well because my answer turned out to be powerful.Also: What is email bankruptcy? Are we all writers now? And what hell am I doing in Canada? You will get all the answers in this episode!My Flow+Wonder Letters: https://conni.me/signup15 Minutes to Change Your Life: My Free Morning MeditationInstagram: http://instagram.com/conni.biesalski My Creative Instagram: http://instagram.com/connicreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/connibiesalski My Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/connicreates Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connibie Website: https://conni.meIf you want to support my podcast and my work, please leave a review on iTunes! <3This podcast is all about the creative process, mindfulness, and self-exploration.

You all sent in some pretty deep and profound questions for my first Q+A episode.This is the first part - more to come soon, the list of questions is long!Here are the ones I attempt to answer in this episode:People fight so hard to always be happier. Why?Tell me about the best day of your life and the worst.When did you know you were queer? Would it help if schools taught about it early?Which awareness brought an important shift in your behavior and perception?What is the purpose of life?My Flow+Wonder Letters: https://conni.me/signup15 Minutes to Change Your Life: My Free Morning MeditationInstagram: http://instagram.com/conni.biesalski My Creative Instagram: http://instagram.com/connicreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/connibiesalski My Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/connicreates Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connibie Website: https://conni.meIf you want to support my podcast and my work, please leave a review on iTunes! <3This podcast is all about the creative process, mindfulness and self-exploration.