In this episode, I discuss the concept of dharma, which roughly translates to "right way of living" or "purpose in life."

I'll cover the signs that point to being "in dharma" with your creative business and how to get there if you feel you might be out of dharma. I'll also touch on the difference between a passion, profession, mission, and vocation and ikigai, which lies at the heart of all four.

I also reveal the premise and title of my new nonfiction book for creatives and share how you can get your free copy.

Show Notes:

• Read Kahlil Gibran’s bio from the Poetry Foundation.
• Read “The Prophet” full text online.
• Read “The Book of Secrets” by Deepak Chopra. 
• Read “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.”
• See the Ikigai Venn diagram. 
• Watch the Ikigai TED Talk.
• Email me for an advanced review copy of “Creative Morning Magic” here or send your message to [email protected]

In this episode, I interview fellow entrepreneur, adventurer, (and my husband) Ben Thornburg. We'll discuss how to start your own business using your existing skillset, the discipline required to be your own boss, and how teamwork helps us run two successful businesses and one amazing life.

In this episode, I introduce the idea of life architecture and talk about how the design of our lives — including our physical spaces — contribute to our overall happiness. I'll discuss how chaos and congestion in the spaces around us can create chaos and congestion in other areas of our lives. Finally, I'll tackle three key areas of the home and how I've transformed them into calm, orderly spaces.

Show Notes:

• Read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo from this week's Discovery segment.
• Connect with me on Instagram @writewithtarah.
• Find me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I address the stress and overwhelm we can feel anytime life gets in the way of our best-laid plans. Stress can be a creativity-killer for many of us, so it's important that we learn how to support ourselves during these times. Just as we must surrender to the creative process, we must also sometimes surrender to the flow of life.

Show Notes:

• Read "The Book of Secrets" by Deepak Chopra from this week's Discovery segment.
• Follow me on Instagram @writewithtarah.
• Connect online at www.writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I talk about the factors you should consider if you are thinking of moving to another city to pursue your dream. I'll dive into the financial, business, and family considerations that go into making this important decision, as well as the intangibles — such as the artistic influences of our surroundings and the joy of living in your own personal paradise.

In this episode, I discuss one of the most common frustrations of creative life: working really hard without seeing the results we want on our desired timeline. I discuss my own struggle with recognizing small accomplishments and my very best tips for appreciating the power of incremental progress.

Show Notes:

• Listen to the interview with singer-songwriter LP from today's Discovery segment.
• Get my free mini-course: "Stop Procrastinating and Write the Damn Book."
• Follow me on Instagram @writewithtarah.

In this episode, I discuss how our cultural obsession with happiness is making us miserable and why Americans are less happy than ever before. I also share the transformative shift that has allowed me to prioritize my happiness and experience more happiness on a daily basis.

Show Notes:

• Listen to the New Earth podcast hosted by Oprah and Eckhart Tolle from this week's Discovery segment.
• See the stats on antidepressant use in the U.S. and around the world.
• Learn why Americans are unhappy.
• Meet the least happy people in America.
• Learn why women are less happy than men.

In honor of Father's Day, I discuss the greatest business lessons I've learned from my dad. Some of these lessons include how to win in ANY sales negotiation, why you should always stay on brand, and Dad's secret to knowing what will kill your business.

Show Notes:

• Get your copy of Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins from this week's Discovery segment.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Find me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I talk about creating killer systems and processes so we can spend less time doing the things we have to do and more time doing what we want to do. For me this summer, this means more time creating and more leisure time outdoors. I share my newest life-changing systems — including my life hacks for the grocery store.

Show Notes:

• Check out this week’s Discovery segment: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. 
• Read these hacks for choosing the fastest checkout line: 
• Learn President Obama’s productivity secrets.

In this minisode, I talk about breaking the bad habit of looking for advice in Facebook Groups, trolling curmudgeons, and the wealth of bad advice on the Internet. I discuss why we should only take advice from those we want to emulate AND why I am channeling my inner Granny.