Welcome to the finale of the Permission to Practice season. In 30 minutes we talk stagnancy, perspective, to-do's, emotional weight, letting go and easing into the excitement of 2020. We also talk navigating the grief that struck my life towards the end of year, changing course, feeling fraudulent, flow, and the creative process

We round out with the impact of these interviews, and what permission to practice has come to mean to me after a year of exploring for myself and with others.

Marilene Caetano took refuge inside her journal as a little girl and as an angsty teenager but eventually walked away.But, when her daughter was 6 months old, Marilene realized she'd reached her capacity to numb and came back to the page. Armed with her innate curiosity and what she's learned about our brain's ability to rewire itself, today, her journal practice is how she stays present, grounded and in communion with herself. Journaling she says, has invited her to trust herself and her unfolding path.

Sara Clark spent most of her time on her babysitter's dairy farm. When she wasn't getting lost in the woods, playing pretend or reading fiction, she was journaling- about everything she felt, desired and dreamed.

Despite how much she loved the practice, it came to a halt for many years and she thanks therapy for bringing her back to the page.

Now, this newly married, mother of one, shares how taking better care of herself is a promise she intends to keep and why journaling is at the core of that mission.

VerseAnnete Blackman-Bosia grew up with a love for words and was instantly hooked when introduced to journaling.

As a sensitive soul, her journal offered her a solace she never found with others. For over 30 years she has processed every feeling on the page.

From motherhood, to losing her brother, all the way through navigating the edges of her own mental health diagnosis; Armed with a pen in her hand, Verse proves the infinite opportunities writing can give you, when you willingly accept the invitation.

Meg Kissack is a perfect example of how a journal practice doesn't have to follow any kind of rules or regimens for it to be a beneficial tool in your life.

From words to paint, to postcards; from forgiveness to learning how to face yourself, Meg shares the ups, downs and turnarounds of her practice, and how she has learned to keep showing up.

Life is a practice she says and with hefty dose of curiosity she journals, when she wants to, how she wants to and lets herself feel proud every step of the way.

Shrin Eskandani may have dabbled with diaries as a young girl but journaling wasn't always something she believed in. Today, Shirin tells and lives a different story. Journaling, she says, has taught her how to navigate her life's intentions with curiosity and self compassion. In her eyes, her journals are her dear friends, and help her discern the difference between impulse and intuition; a practice she counts on to re-center herself and remember what she truly wants and needs right her and now.

Vienda Maria's upbringing didn't really give her a safe space to process her feelings and it wasn't until she found journaling that she felt she could.

Now many moons later despite her not so positive introduction to journaling, she shows up for her practice despite its seasons because she believes in the strength of defining consistency for yourself.

Journalling has helped her broaden her perspective, process and connect to her intuition, honor what she's been through and then let it all go.

*show notes & resources*

Welcome to Season 4 of Quiet Brave Radio. I am exploding at the seams as we explore a brand new theme & monthly format!

We kick off the series with little ol' me being interviewed by my friend Meg Kissack. In this episode, I share my history with journaling, including what brought me back to the practice. Lessons from journaling every day for one year. The biggest impact journaling has had on my life. Details on my current practice. My thoughts on the relationship between courage and journaling and more!

Our final chapter and episode of this season is a short and sweet chat about how to prepare for both an end of the year review and the New year through journaling.

Deeply inspired by my upcoming publication, I share four tips on how to set yourself for a successful end of the year review and offer a five-page PDF of questions and prompts for you to explore on your own time. Made with love and no opt-in required.

Happy holidays, New Year and a huge thanks for listening in, I'll see you next season!

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Chapter Ten starts us off with updates from last week's exploration with going back to breath. 

Then dives into my journey of choosing Love over Fear. I talk about the four ways that helped me successfully navigate this intention. And for anyone wanting to explore their own journey with this idea, why each is important to the process and their success. 

We end with immense gratitude and talk a little about what's in store for next week's season finale workshop episode.

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