Takeaways

Dana Balicki helps people release the cultural program of fast-paced hustling and cultivate their inner intuitive connection.

She draws on her background in political activism and organizing to create spaces for people to explore their past, present, and future.

Dana's coaching work is action-oriented, helping clients design their lives around what is most important to them.

Coaching is different from therapy in that it focuses on action and designing one's life, while therapy is more process-oriented.

When starting a new creative project, it's important to check in with oneself and ensure it aligns with one's needs and desires.

Dana's podcast, 'Crying in My Jacuzzi,' is a space for world-building and creating magical experiences for listeners.

Skepticism is natural, but it's important to find coaches who resonate with one's heart and speak one's language.

Dana emphasizes the importance of experience and time in a coaching role, as well as finding the right fit for support.

Creating a podcast or any creative project requires clarity, self-exploration, and a willingness to let go of what no longer serves.

Dana's practice of creating the podcast involves following the breadcrumbs, being engaged, and embracing artistic intimacy. Give yourself space to explore and understand your own creative process.

Trust your own timing and don't judge yourself for resistance or procrastination.

Sitting in discomfort is a practice that allows for growth and learning.

Personal risk and vulnerability are essential in creativity.

Creativity and spirituality are intertwined and can be seen as the same thing.

Creativity permeates all aspects of life and can be found in the mundane.

For more about Dana check out her website.

For her podcast go here. 

For the books Dana mentioned in this episode, check out this list. 

To get creative support and support this podcast, check out Patreon.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:02 Creating Intimate Containers for Inner Exploration

08:01 World-Building and Activism

12:08 Transition to Coaching and Burnout

14:51 Coaching vs Therapy and Skepticism

23:01 Creating a Podcast and Letting Go

25:48 Following the Breadcrumbs and Embracing Artistic Intimacy

28:30 Exploring and Understanding Your Creative Process

32:46 Trusting Your Timing and Embracing Resistance

38:40 The Practice of Sitting in Discomfort

42:31 Personal Risk and Vulnerability in Creativity

45:37 The Intersection of Creativity and Spirituality

46:06 Finding Magic in the Mundane