Flow into Authenticity

By Esther Loopstra

Have you followed all the rules but feel unsatisfied with where that’s gotten you? We’ll help you to reach your goals through creativity, intuition, and flow instead of the hustle.... more

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How many episodes does Flow into Authenticity have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

Flow into Authenticity episodes:

February 14, 2024Boundary setting 101
Do you struggle with setting boundaries?
Many of us do, but boundaries may be a secret to creating flow in your life and career.

In this episode, we talk about:
Why boundaries are important
How to create intentional boundaries
The downside of putting up too many walls
The pitfalls of people pleasing
Role modeling healthy boundaries
Our responsibilities to others and ourselves
How letting go of assumptions can help you set healthy boundaries
How knowing yourself, your values, and your self-worth can help you
More links:
Esther's coaching & speaking
Esther's Instagram
Esther's YouTube
Allison's website
Gretchen Ruben reference
Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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48min
January 25, 2024Need a distraction? Listen to this podcast.
It's undeniable. Humans are becoming more and more distracted. Maybe we've already lost you... In this episode, we take lots of twists and turns to explore all things distraction!

We talk about:
What causes distraction?
Helpful vs unhelpful distractions
The usefulness of rest
How to get into and stay in flow
How to organize your day to help you focus
How music can help you focus
Accepting where you are
More links:

Esther's coaching & speaking
Esther's Instagram
Allison's website
Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
James' music can be found under both "Whetzel" and "James Whetzel" on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream your music.
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56min
December 28, 2023Role models can help you be your authentic self
Role Models are essential to helping you move past limitations and old beliefs. In this episode, we discuss how finding a role model can help you.

We talk about:
what is an expander/role model or mentor?
how expanders can help you see your potential
why role models are critical in helping you move past blocks
why looking for a mentor is a sign of maturity
what are the different types of role models
how you can be a mentor just by being yourself
what is coaching?
how to find role models for different areas of your life
More links:

Esther's coaching & speaking
Esther's Instagram
Allison's website
Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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55min
December 09, 2023How travel can create more flow in your life
Travel and exploration are so important for your creativity and focus. In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can use travel and the ideas that travel invokes throughout your life.

Topics:
Why traveling is important to your life
How travel can make you more creative
What travel can show you about living in flow
How to make every day feel like a vacation
Why travel encourages empathy
How planning travel can help you dream big
More links:
Esther's coaching & speaking
Esther's Instagram
Esther's YouTube
Allison's website
Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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48min
November 22, 2023What Creative Season are you in?
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you just starting to explore something new like a new career or relationship? Maybe you are finishing up a creative project or getting ready to move to a new city.

Every single thing we create in our life goes through the 4 stages of the Flow Method and can correlate to the Seasons of the earth. We share with you these four seasons of creativity so that they can help you navigate your own path.

In this episode, we talk about:
How the FLOW method can help you navigate change
What nature can teach you about change in your life
How different seasonal processes mirror the process of change
Why you may get stuck
How to avoid the constant hustle
How setting intentions can help you navigate
Why celebrating what you’ve accomplished is important
More links:
Esther's coaching & speaking
Esther's Instagram
Esther's YouTube
Allison's website
Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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54min
October 23, 2023Your unique career path - interview with Jen Sorensen
What do you do when your intuition is leading you on a different path than what you are 'supposed' to do in your career? In this interview with our new podcast co-host Jen Sorensen, we chat about how she learned to embody her talents and interests and create a career that was unique.

We talk about:
When to pivot in your career or training
How to find your interests and gifts
How collaboration and connection lead us to our next steps
Why the world needs you to connect to your purpose
More links:
Esther's coaching & speaking
Esther's Instagram
Esther's YouTube
Allison's website
Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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46min
September 28, 2023The C-word. A chat about consistency.
Consistency. Do we need it? Do we want it? Consistency is something that many of us struggle with so we decided to have a candid conversation about it in this first episode of Season 3.
What does our culture tell us consistency is?
What the natural world shows us about consistency
Listening to your intuition to guide you to the right season
Consistency vs. rigidity
The benefits of consistency
How do you find what motivates you?
Links
Esther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/
Esther's Website - Flow into Authenticity
Allison's website www.allisonhenrich.com

Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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50min
March 01, 2023How to make everything creative with lessons from Zen - an interview with Zach Smith
In this episode, we talk with Zach Smith, creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. Zach shares with us how small changes in our life can impact and enhance our creativity. Join us as we discuss:
How meditation expand your creativity
What to do when you’re in a creative crisis
How you can be more creative in your everyday life
How running can enhance your creativity
Applying creativity to small areas in your life
Leaning into boredom to find genuine motivation
Activities that can help you practice letting go
How different types of meditation can help your creative practice
Links:

Creative Enso – The Zen Art Of Creative LivingCreative Enso IG (@creativeenso) Creative Enso IG (@creativeenso.travel)
Intuitive goal-setting workshop - www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses
Esther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/
Esther's YouTube Channelyoutube.com/estherloopstra
Leslie's websitewww.leslieblu.com
Allison's website www.allisonhenrich.com
Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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45min
February 15, 2023Should you dream big or go with the flow?
In this episode, Allison and Esther talk about creating big dreams in our life, why they're important and how they've changed throughout our life.

Show notes:
Why it's so difficult to dream big
The scientific benefits of being intentional
What it looks like to go with the flow in our life
How dreaming and goals may look different as we get older
How can you really figure out what you want in life?
What kinds of dreams are helpful?
Intuitive goal-setting workshop - www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses
Esther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/
Esther's YouTube Channelyoutube.com/estherloopstra
Leslie's websitewww.leslieblu.com
Allison's website www.allisonhenrich.com

Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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59min
February 01, 2023How to find more energy and time for what you love
In this episode, Esther and Allison talk about how you can find more time and energy for the things you love and how that can contribute to joy and fulfillment in your life.

How getting into a flow state can give you more energy
Finding what brings you energy or what depletes your energy
The neuroscience of focus and joy
How to retrain your brain to focus on what you value
How to find time and energy for your own creative ventures
Figuring out what time of day you have the most energy
How to allow your brain to find solutions for you
Reprogramming old conditioning for your happiness

LINKS:
Video - how to find more time
Video - how to find more energy
Intuitive goal-setting workshop - www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses
Esther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/
Leslie's website - www.leslieblu.com
Allison's website www.allisonhenrich.com

Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design!
www.jameswhetzel.com
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57min

FAQs about Flow into Authenticity:

How many episodes does Flow into Authenticity have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.