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On this episode of Seeing From the Inside Out, my guest Holly Payberg-Torroija discusses her journey via Hollywood, breaking free from conventional expectations and discovering her true passion as a creativity and writing coach.

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My friend Krista Swisher and I met through Humans on the Verge, a personal development group, both of us seekers of self-expression and a sense of agency in a world hellbent on keeping us quiet and complacent.

I admire her greatly for picking up her paintbrushes (and other implements of pigment application) and claiming her rightful moniker as an artist in the world - and I love even more that her work is recognized as gallery-worthy.

You can see Krista’s paintings on her website (and on display from time to time if you're lucky).

The holidays (and other times when presents are exchanged) are a fabulous time to consider the one-of-a-kind, personal gift of art; Krista even offers commissions as an option if you’ve got something specific in mind.

Producer's Note:

What a great conversation this was. My brain is always working to find connections from what I hear and experience to song lyrics, and there were two instances in this episode that immediately brought to mind "What Light" which is one of my favorite songs by Wilco, penned by the amazingly insightful Jeff Tweedy.

Here are the verses, I bet you can attach them to the relevant sections of the discussion:

And if you're trying to paint a picture
But you're not sure which colors belong
Just paint what you see
Don't let anyone say it's wrong

and

And if the whole world's singing your songs
And all of your paintings have been hung
Just remember what was yours
Is everyone's from now on

Here's the song if you would like to give it a listen:

"What Light" by Wilco

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This episode features my friend Erika Shapiro who did me the great honor of interviewing me for my first episode of Seeing From the Inside Out, doing a fantastic job of introducing me to my listeners. Erika was the perfect choice for that role, because she’s a natural conversationalist who brings warmth and curiosity to a conversation.

On the other side of the microphone in this episode, Erika discusses her journey of self discovery and finally listening to her own innate wisdom to lead the way to a sense of freedom and fulfillment - even through challenges. The way she navigates her “new” life is nothing short of heroic - she’s a real inspiration to me!

Erika is a mental fitness coach at Finding Your Inner Awesome.

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My guest Diana J. Brodie is a one-of-a-kind person you’re going to love meeting! She’s been a bright light in my life since the day I met her six years ago as my pod-mate in an incredible self-development group, Humans on the Verge. Turns out, we reached out for support at more or less the same time and had the opportunity to foster mutual trust and admiration as we discussed and tackled deeply personal and complex aspects of our lives. What an amazing way to experienc a person's true nature! And what I learned about Diana is that she's incredibly independent, hilarious and talented. As dedicated to storytelling as I am, as a video editor, she tells stories visually with heart and depth. As an awesome human, she has led a never-boring life and has the stories to prove it - and, thankfully she shares some with us! (Bonus - her cat Cashew makes a cameo!)

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Stephanie Minter, D.O., talks about what it takes to become a doctor, her motivation for choosing this path in her life, her philosophy of health and the healthcare system in which she works - as well as her journey to live a life that fulfills her big, bright heart while it uplifts others.

I want her to be my doctor, and sister, and next door neighbor! Too bad her “beach vibes" live in Florida…

Be sure to check out Dr. Stephanie's Podcast Beach Vibes, Healing Lives

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Without ever meeting in person, Kelly Peacock Wright and I have forged a friendship that’s much more authentic and “real” than many and her presence in our life is a treasure. Heck, she and my husband Scott were accountability buddies as they wrote their individual novels… In this episode, we discuss what brought us together, when and why, her commitment to living in alignment with her many passions and how she’s approaching aging. It’s a warm and inspiring chat.

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You won’t regret following Kelly on her Substack. She’s a delight!

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In this episode, you’ll meet a very special human, Becca Ellis. Becca and Gina met fairly recently and soon learned they are nothing less than soul sisters, having weathered similar storms and have overcome adversity with similar life views. We share a conversation about how circumstances have steeled our resolve to be agents of change in a world hellbent on stirring pots of division.

Listen to a couple of superheroes share and bond over their origin stories in this, Episode 3 of Seeing From the Inside Out.

The online community that changed our lives for the so-much-better - Humans on the Verge.

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In this second episode of Seeing From the Inside Out Podcast host, writer and storyteller Gina Blitstein begins a series of conversations with people about that special something she finds fascinating about them. 

Gina takes the interviewer’s seat to talk to her favorite person, her husband Scott, about his lifetime love affair with music. Not only is this a look under the hood at a musicophile, it’s a charming conversation between two best friends on a topic they’re passionate about. Listen in!

Follow Scott’s online musical (and other) adventures on his blog.

Check out Scott's Last.fm Profile.

Songs From Our Wedding:

First dance: Colour My World 

Scott dedicated to Gina: And I Love Her 

Gina dedicated to Scott: Love of My Life 

End of the night Gina for Scott:

She’s No Lady (She’s My Wife)

Making Whoopee

When I’m 64 

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This premier episode of Seeing From the Inside Out Podcast features host Gina Blitstein, writer and storyteller, as interviewee to introduce herself to listeners. Interviewed by her friend Erika Shapiro, founder of Finding Your Inner Awesome, Gina lays bare her life as someone who struggled to find and use her sense of personal voice while encountering significant obstacles for many years. Having navigated her way through to the other side, she shares what saved and sustained her along the way, how she’s at long last found her voice, and how - and why - she will use it moving forward.

Read the complete 5-episode account of Gina’s journey from voiceless to fearless podcaster on her blog, Once a Time a Time.

Check out the ever-awesome Erika Shapiro’s life-changing, life coaching offerings on her Finding Your Inner Awesome website.