The LYF Podcast

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss the final week 12 of The Artist's Way. This includes trusting, imagination at play, escape velocity, and more. Join us for the final installment of the program, and start yourself by searching Artists Way free pdf. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversation for you to refle...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss Week 11 of The Artist's Way Program on Recovering a Sense of Autonomy. This includes acceptance, success, the zen of sports, and more. Join us in participating in The Artist's Way Program for free by searching for the free pdf online. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversat...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss Week 10 of The Artist's Way Program on Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection. This includes workaholism, drought, fame, and more. Join us in participating in the program for free by searching The Artist's Way free pdf online. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversation for y...

In this episode, Monica jumps on the mic alone for a solo episode. She reflects on the concept of resting and how important it is as human beings to get in-sync with a natural rhythm of living. Monica ponders on how so much of healing is getting back to the basics of who we are as human beings on a biological level, which helps us reconnect back to ourselves, one another and Earth. Monica shares a...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss trying out “creative U-turns” in terms of shifting one’s mindset to be more understanding, kind, and hopeful of ourselves and our artistic aspirations. This includes nurturing our inner child, correctly labeling unproductivity as a fear of failure, and using failures to grow. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts expl...

In this episode, Monica jumps on the mic alone for a solo episode. She reflects on the challenges she faced in June and how it’s helped her create a deeper connection with life. Monica reflects on the cycles of life and how it relates back to the cycles of nature herself. Creating balance sometimes has us fall, but it’s how we get back up that matters. 

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss recovering a sense of strength. This includes reflecting on the theme of hope that no matter what obstacles life has in store, you have to persevere no matter what. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversation for you to reflect on your own experiences. As a result, the goal...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss week 7 of the Artist’s Way with what it means to recover the sense of connection in your life. This includes understanding our desires and wishes and connecting with our inner child. Join us through the 12 Week Program by searching Artists Way free pdf, or take what you want to implement from each episode!  The Conversation is a series that explores monthly top...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss how changing one’s views on God, luxury, and money can open opportunities for abundance and fulfillment in multiple areas of one's life. This includes shifting to a positive mindset that God or the universe (or what you believe in) is on your side, realizing what authentic luxury is to you, and being more mindful and appreciative of the money you have. The Conv...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss Week 5 of the Artist’s Way with what it means to recover the sense of possibility in your life . This includes understanding limits, finding the river, virtue traps, the power of wish lists and more. Join us through the 12 Week Program by searching Artists Way free pdf, or take what you want to implement from each episode! 

In this brand new episode, Jackson is solo once again. In an episode all about positivity, Jackson talks about positive news happening around the world.  Its a departure from the constant mainstream media news that will leave viewers feeling satisfied. Later, Jackson shares some positive quotes talking about perserverance & selfishness vs. selflessness.  In an inspiring way, Jackson  motivates...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss week 4 of The Artist’s Way On Recovering A Sense of Integrity. This includes understanding whats holding you back, buried dreams, and activities of self reflection. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversation for you to reflect on your own experiences. As a result, the goal...

In this episode, Jackson jumps on the mic alone for a solo episode. He reflects on the challenges he has gone through in his personal life, being vulnerable to help listeners understand that they are not alone in dealing with the difficulties of life. He emphasizes that trust is at the core of building community and how those that truly unconditionally love you will accept you for who you really a...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss week 3 of The Artist’s Way Program which dives into how to recover a sense of power within yourself. This includes synchronicity, understanding how to use anger to guide yourself, and topics like shame/criticism. This series is able to be used alongside your participation in the program or independently to take what you need, if you’d like to participate search...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss Week 2 of The Artist's Way on Recovering a Sense of Identity. This includes understanding crazymakers in your life, trusting your creativity, paying attention to what you need. Join us in completing The Artist's Way or reading this weeks chapter by searing Artist's Way free pdf online. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss the first week of the Artist’s Way program which dives into recovering a sense of safety.  This includes identifying your inner barriers and critics and learning how to heal those internalized beliefs. Join us each week of the 12-week program and participate with us by simply searching The Artist’s Way free pdf. The Conversation is a series that explores monthl...

In this episode, Monica and Jackson catch up on what helped them both find balance through the colder months of the year so far. Their train of thought leads them to discuss the phenomenon of AI, and how it’s reshaping the way humans interact. Monica discusses both the challenge and reward that AI presents to humanity and how perhaps, it can actually help us all understand what really makes us shi...

In this episode, Ayla and JR introduce season 4, which invites you to join us on a free 12 week self discovery program. This includes removing blocks from your creativity and discovering more about who you are. To do the program alongside us, find it here: https://shorturl.at/AGXZ8 or simply search The Artists Way pdf. The Conversation is a series that explores self-discovery topics and ideas. As...

In this final episode of the season, Ayla and JR discuss a recap of this season and learning to love yourself. This includes new years resolutions, reflecting on the 12-week year, and 2022. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversation for you to reflect on your own experiences. As a result, the goal is to use th...

Equanimity - Positive Holiday Thinking In this episode, Jackson and Monica talk about sustainable ways you can do to help reduce, reuse, and recycle to keep this planet going! They also find more positive ways of thinking about the holiday season. After all, our theme of the month for LYF is Celebration. We want to help you find the best way to celebrate while lending a hand to the planet!  #podca...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss how sustaining relationships surrounding you is essential. This includes using the seven-circle activity to recognize what kind of relationships are sustainable for you and how to keep them structured. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics, they propel the conversation for you to reflect on your o...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss the differences between happiness in cultures. This includes Ubuntu from South Africa and Wabi-Sabi from Japan. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversation for you to reflect on your own experiences. As a result, the goal is to use this conversation to understand how to love...

In this episode, Ayla and JR discuss how positive thinking can lead to positive feelings. They talk about staying on track with the hedonic treadmill and what can help with our levels of thinking. The Conversation is a series that explores monthly topics and ideas. As the hosts explore these topics they propel the conversation for you to reflect on your own experiences. As a result, the goal is to...

In this episode, Jackson and Monica pick back up from the last episode and talk about the grieving process and how everyone grieves differently. As Forgiveness is the LYF theme of the month. They get how grieving someone during the holiday season may be tough but having communities are so important during those times. At the end of the day, you are taking the time to process however you’d like. Ju...