It’s been a hot minute but I’m back with some observations on living a fuller life, it starts with hobbies but it’s so much more than that. I touch on some of the societal problems I’m seeing (and have experienced for myself), how to be more intentional with your time and

Of course, some common themes emerge, namely that we need to be less online. Get back your creative spark and prioritize trying things out for yourself. Embrace that you may fail, that you can do hard things and delayed gratification is worth it.

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This episode is about letting going of productivity and allowing yourself to explore and create even if there is no “purpose”.

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In this episode of the podcast I talk about what has been supportive and provided me with solace as I go through changes and uncertainty in life. In particular, I talk about structure, consistency, responsibility and showing up for ourselves and others. Plus, I delve into how these things can support us and why we might be resistant to it.

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In this episode of the podcast, I discuss our need to control, plan, and ultimately obsess over the future and how to make peace with the unknown. Can we accept that life is out of our control? Can we embrace not knowing every step forward? Is it OK not to know where our life is going? I’ve been through a huge life change, and have a few thoughts on how to let go of all this so you can be more accepting of yourself and the chaos that is life.

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Why do we seek external validation so much? Is it always a bad thing?

Join me in this episode where I discuss how I stopped obsessing over what others think and began to stand up for myself while also honouring the feelings of others. It’s all tied into my journey from “maiden” (in the feminine archetypes) to more “mother” and perhaps it will resonate with you as well, regardless of where you are in your life.

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Have you thought about how to change your use of social media? Maybe it’s stolen too much time from you that you want to claw back. Whether you’re trying to get off socials completely, or just examine how to have a healthier relationship with them, this episode is for you.

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Welcome back, in this week I’ll be discussing the question of finding purpose through our own personal pursuits (hobbies, pastimes etc) and whether or not it has to necessarily be “productive”. We’ll also be challenging some of our preconceived notions around what is worthwhile and figuring out for ourselves what is serving us and meeting our needs. There’s more to life than the 9-5 and 5-9 hustle, but every decision has a trade-off, what’s worthwhile to you?

Previous episodes in the Hobby Series

Part 1 How to live more: Making the case for hobbies and pastimes

Part 2 Make life meaningful: how to transition from social media to more hobbies

Part 3 "I don't have time and/or money" (potential pitfalls to starting hobbies)

Part 4 "Does it have to have a purpose?" Letting go of productivity and finding personal balance

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Welcome to Part 3 of the Hobby Series: Finding more meaning and fun in your life!

This week I’ll be discussing two of the biggest roadblocks to starting a new hobby: time and money. There are so many ways to claw back and find time in your life, and ways to get creative so you don’t spend money (the library loves you!).

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Previous episodes in the Hobby Series

Part 1 How to live more: Making the case for hobbies and pastimes

Part 2 Make life meaningful: how to transition from social media to more hobbies

Part 3 "I don't have time and/or money" (potential pitfalls to starting hobbies)

Part 4 "Does it have to have a purpose?" Letting go of productivity and finding personal balance

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Join me for part 2 of the hobbies series where I talk about how hobbies and pastimes add more meaning to your life and help transition off social media. I also discuss how you get to figure out what is and isn’t meeting your needs in your life. All of this so you can live with more awareness and respect for yourself and your passions.

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Previous episodes in the Hobby Series

Part 1 How to live more: Making the case for hobbies and pastimes

Part 2 Make life meaningful: how to transition from social media to more hobbies

Part 3 "I don't have time and/or money" (potential pitfalls to starting hobbies)

Part 4 "Does it have to have a purpose?" Letting go of productivity and finding personal balance

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* Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier (This is more of an opinion piece, but his perspective as someone who was in Silicon Valley was interesting to me).

* Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari

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Join me in a new series all about hobbies (and how to add more meaning and reconnect with yourself in a way that is fun!). In this episode I make a case for why you should bother investing the time and energy into hobbies to begin with? Hint: you’ll find yourself, find fun, and feel more alive!

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Other episodes in the Hobby Series

Part 1 How to live more: Making the case for hobbies and pastimes

Part 2 Make life meaningful: how to transition from social media to more hobbies

Part 3 "I don't have time and/or money" (potential pitfalls to starting hobbies)

Part 4 "Does it have to have a purpose?" Letting go of productivity and finding personal balance

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“The 100 Days of Mindfulness is to find that little pocket of peace, the pause, find the calm among the chaos. It’s a commitment to one act of mindfulness each day.”

An invitation to my upcoming free offering where we walk together on this journey of mindfulness. I’ll be doing it alongside you as we discover what mindfulness means to us, searching for presence, calm and peace while also noticing the small shifts, celebrations, realizations and hopefully fun along the way!

In this episode of the podcast I go over how to participate, and embrace a long term approach to your own wellness.

If you’d like to see the written details of the challenge, and to declare that you’re participating, then check out the 100 Days of Mindfulness we start August 1st in The Breathing Space substack where you can access it all for free and work through it with the community.

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