Day 17 of Living in Response is about something new-ish in my field - innovation, which in essence begins with, “there has to be a (better)” way.
Thanks for joining me on this raw, unedited, unfiltered, uncaged, unbounded exploration into undocking the ship without knowing where I’m going.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
Summarized with AI
1️⃣ The Creative Process & Showing Up Consistently
* Some days feel like an explosion of expression, others don’t.
* Learning to separate thoughts from feelings—just because my mind says “I have nothing to say” doesn’t mean that’s true. THISSSSSSSSSS
* The act of recording without expectation builds a muscle of self-expression.
* Creativity isn’t on or off; it’s always present—it just needs space to flow.
2️⃣ Resistance as a Creative Portal
* Resistance used to stop me—now I recognize it as part of the process.
* Instead of validating the voice that says “I have nothing to say,” I sit with it and create anyway.
* Giving the resistant parts of me “something to do” (e.g., imagining them coloring, watching a movie) allows the creative part to step forward.
* Every time I push through resistance, I end up creating more than I expected—sometimes recording a full hour.
3️⃣ Launching the Podcast on YouTube
* Initially, I wasn’t thinking about YouTube—just naturally found myself setting it up without overthinking.
* Decided to keep it unedited, unfiltered, and unbounded—real, raw, and in the moment.
* Letting go of perfectionism:
* No need for hair, makeup, or a production setup—I want to show up as I am.
* Authenticity is a core value—if I have to change how I present myself just to record, it doesn’t feel like me.
4️⃣ “There Has to Be a Better Way” – The Theme of Innovation
* This phrase keeps repeating in my mind—applies to:
* Personal growth & healing – How can we make healing faster, more effective, and accessible?
* The world at large – The current systems (government, healthcare, environment) clearly aren’t working.
* Creativity & work – How can we move beyond traditional expectations and create new ways of working and expressing?
* Innovation isn’t about starting from scratch—it’s about seeing what already exists and finding a better way.
5️⃣ Healing & the Future of Mental Health
* Traditional talk therapy helped but was too slow and limited.
* Psychedelic therapies, energy work, and somatic practices offer faster, deeper transformation.
* Experiencing resistance in the body can be resolved through:
* EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique).
* Cannabis-assisted emotional release.
* Somatic-based healing rather than just talking.
* Healing is a portal to creativity, clarity, and meaning—once we clear the weight of past wounds, new possibilities open up.
6️⃣ The Role of Community & Collective Change
* We are a collective species—we need connection, but modern culture has made us competitive and isolated.
* More people need to step into innovation, share their ideas, and challenge old paradigms.
* Fear of not being “enough” or “qualified” is a lie—these doubts are conditioned but not true.
* If something feels alive in your heart, that’s a sign it’s meant to be explored.
7️⃣ Visionary Thinking & Following the Natural Path
* Attended a Visionary Mindset Workshop—reinforced the power of clarity in innovation.
* Instead of forcing a rigid plan, I trust in the unfolding process—following what feels alive and natural.
* The vision is forming as I go—I don’t need to know the full picture yet.
* Life is always asking something of us—our job is to listen and respond.
Mentions & Resources
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* The visionary I mentioned in the podcast is Yukino Nagasawa
* In hindsight, I should *not* have mentioned that she attended the workshop because that’s super personal and I won’t be doing that again, however I did reach out to her and she gave me permission to post this episode <3
* The organization I did my visionary workshop with (who is offering another soon BTW!!!) is Kinesthesia
* The other organization I mentioned that introduced me to psychedelic cannabis is Holistic Therapeutix
Next Steps & Reflection Prompts:
AI may have generated these for me, but I ~*genuinely*~ want to know!
🔹 What is something you feel resistance toward that might actually be calling you forward?🔹 Where do you find yourself saying, "There has to be a better way"?🔹 How can you practice self-expression today, without expectation or pressure?
I hope you have a beautiful time of day wherever you are and that you feel the love that you are <3
Mystically,
Belle
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