The Write Habit

What if the real problem isn’t that you don’t know what to do, but that you’ve stopped trusting yourself? In this episode, I share the moment I realised I was living a successful life that no longer felt like mine - and the subconscious shift that brought me back to my inner authority. You’ll hear:  why overthinking, people-pleasing, and asking everyone else can pull you further away from yourself...

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When your writing stalls, it’s rarely about discipline. It’s usually about what you’re focusing on, and what’s happening underneath the surface. In this episode, I’m taking you inside of what it actually feels like to be coached by me, and the first three things we would shift together: What coaching really feels like (and why it’s different from what you might expect)  The real priority when your...

I'm a bit ashamed about this: As someone who teaches writing, publishes books, and supports others to finish theirs, I’ve recently been resisting editing my book, You Are Already Free . In this episode, I share what happens when projects stall at a more advanced stage - even when you're an experienced writer. We explore:  The  fears that come when your work becomes visible  What’s actual...

This episode is for experienced writers whose projects have stalled. I introduce what I call the "4 authorship thresholds": the moment when beginner strategies stop working because your authorship has evolved. I unpack: • Why over-planning, fake deadlines, and accountability hacks backfire at this stage • How subconscious evolution creates friction with outdated writing habits • The four...

It’s January 11 - and I haven’t planned my year. Instead of forcing 12-month goals or rigid structures, I’m learning to trust a more embodied, aligned way of moving forward. And that feels hard for me.  Let's talk about: How not having your year figured out can be a good thing The perceived "tension" between safety and inner truth Letting go of rigid planning without giving up respo...

It’s time to stop dreaming about “someday” — and start creating the book that could change your life and the lives of others in 2026. In this episode, I’m not just talking about writing a book.  I’m talking about your mission — the one that keeps nudging you, whispering that you’re meant to lead, to disrupt, to wake people up with your work. And November is the moment to say yes to that mission. I...

If you have ever gotten stuck with your writing - or in life - intuitive coach Andrea Leigh has solutions that you've probably not tried before. Listen in to hear: How to hone your own intuition to write your book Why perimenopause is the best time for women to write books and change their lives How Andrea approaches her clients' subconscious and spiritual wisdom with her Sacred Audit me...

What happens when a life spent in international development turns into fiction? In this episode, debut novelist Johanna Kirwan joins me to talk about her stunning book Seven Lives — seven interconnected stories of women navigating love, loss, and purpose across the globe. We dive into: How Johanna transformed decades of field experience into layered, human stories The line between autofiction and...

Sometimes the stories that want to be told… don’t wait for our permission. In this episode, I share how Butterfly Moments —a book I never meant to write—came pouring through me in just five days. No plan, no time, no readiness… just a flood of words that refused to wait. You’ll hear how I tried to resist it, what finally cracked me open, and why surrendering to your creative timing might be the mo...

In today’s Write Walk episode, I'll take you to a nature reserve as I reflect on: How automatic writing unlocked a story I didn’t know I was telling What “ready to submit” really feels like (it’s not about perfection) Why pausing in nature can teach you more about writing than any craft book If you’ve been circling a project, unsure when to let it go into the world, this walk is your reminder...

Can a sharp, critical mind really embrace automatic writing?  In this episode, I speak with Associate Professor Hilary Wason, who proves the answer is yes.  A teacher of critical thinking for future leaders, Hilary shares how she balances rigorous logic with the practice of channeling words—and how it’s transformed both her writing and her life. We talk about: Her take on AI in higher education an...

The way of the writer is about receiving. About preparation. About being ready to slip into flow. Procrastination isn’t just about willpower—it’s about how you set yourself up before you even sit down. The secret lies in how you prepare your body and mind for the writing session ahead. If you’ve been: Blocking time but never quite focusing Filling your day with busywork to avoid the blank page Sit...

What happens when your academic dream is crushed by failure — and you rebuild it from the inside out? This week on The Write Habit Podcast , I’m joined by historian and Wellcome Trust Fellow Dr Elisabeth M. Yang, whose journey from struggling PhD student to confident scholar will leave you deeply inspired. Elisabeth is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for History and Philosophy...

Have you ever stalled on a project—telling yourself you’ll finish once there’s a deadline, yet the pages stay unwritten? That’s exactly where Verena Hutter found herself. An adjunct professor, editor, and tattoo culture specialist, Verena had already published a book. But without external deadlines, her academic manuscript kept slipping away. In this episode, she shares how the 90-Day Write Habit...

In this conversation, I sit down with Claire Benn , a Write Habit Accelerator alum, to trace her journey of finishing:  Showing up when it’s messy, rebuilding trust after stops and starts, and choosing tiny repeatable actions over grand plans.  We talk about the difference between “trying to write” and quietly becoming the person who writes, what accountability looks like when life is full, and th...

Enrolment is open through September 12, 2025. Click the link below to learn more! www.writehabitaccelerator.com *Early bird discount vanishes August 31.  Join Authority Reset   Reconnect with your inner authority and make decisions from a deeper place (without overthinking or people-pleasing). Pre-Sale Open now: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/offers/Vt7NjE4q

It's time to shake off that sluggish summer energy! Reset your writing rhythm, and make the final stretch of 2025 count. If you’ve got a big writing project you want finished before the year is over, now is the perfect moment to recalibrate with me. In this episode, I’ll guide you through three simple but powerful prompts to help you step confidently into the Fall writing season.  Here’s what...

Have you ever sat down to write… and felt like nothing came? You’re not blocked. You’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not failing. Instead, your old self is still bracing for writing to be hard. That’s what this episode is all about. You’ll learn: Why writing feels like a struggle How your old patterns make writing hard What it means to receive your writing One powerful tool to shift into flow I...

We’re halfway through the year. And before you rush ahead—this is your invitation to pause. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a sacred mid-year reset for writers —a gentle, powerful journaling ritual to honour what’s been, release what no longer fits, and call in your next steps. You’ll need a journal, a bit of quiet, and a willingness to be honest with yourself. This isn’t just reflection—i...

Think summer means more time to write? Think again. Before you drift into July with high hopes and no real plan, you need to hear these 3 truths that make or break your writing summer. In just a few minutes, I’ll show you why most writers set themselves up to fail — and how you can shift course, create sacred momentum, and actually finish something this season. And when you're ready: Join the...

What if the story you were meant to write was also the one that would change your life? In this episode, I’m joined by Nic Wilson —nature writer, editor, and author of the luminous memoir Land Beneath the Waves . Nic shares how this book came to her not as a plan, but as a compulsion —a voice that wouldn't quiet until it was written. Through grief, chronic illness, and deep connection to the...

* Today's episode is in honour of the 90-Day Writing Accelerator (Sept 15 - Dec 15, 2025) - get on the waitlist and be the first to hear when enrolment opens: www.writehabitaccelerator.com What happens when your inner critic gets too loud?  To me, the inner critic usually says, “You’re not good enough!” or “You’re not disciplined enough to be a real writer.”  In this episode, adapted from my...

What if the bold, wise version of you — the one who’s already written the book — could whisper exactly what you need to hear right now? In this special episode, you’ll experience a powerful somatic meditation recorded live during my 5-day course Start Your Book with Automatic Writing .  This body-based ritual guides you into alignment with your Future Self — the one who already knows what to write...

What if your writer’s block wasn’t just in your head — but also in your body? In this powerful and nourishing episode of The Write Habit Podcast , I’m joined by somatic coach Josefina Wilters , whose gentle, grounded work has transformed how I write — and how I support others to write with more ease, flow, and joy. Together, we explore:  Why your nervous system could be blocking you   The link bet...