The Quiet Bloom

In this episode, we wrap up the Warrior Series with affirmations designed to activate the warrior spirit within you. Inspired by the story of David, we explore how life's challenges, even the seemingly mundane ones, can be our training ground for something greater. Key Takeaways: * The importance of recognizing your own inner strength and resilience. * How challenges and "ordinary" moments can pre...

Welcome back! We made it through another week, and I’m so happy you’re here with me. This episode is packed with reflections, personal stories, and life lessons inspired by this week’s blog posts. Here’s a peek at what’s inside: * The Power of Words and the Whispers of Desire : I talk about how vital it is to get clear on what you truly want and why it’s often easier to focus on what you don’t wan...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Quiet Bloom podcast. I'm Anastasia Jones-Downing, your host, and I'm overjoyed to to be with you on this journey of growth and self-discovery. Let’s get into it! In this episode, we'll dive into: * The backstory of the podcast and what inspired me to create it. * My greatest dream in life! And what I’m doing about it and how you can help. * The importance o...

After a few months away, we're back with an episode on the power of finding happiness in everyday, ordinary life. Join the Conversation on Substack: https://anastasiajones.substack.com/ Get full access to The Quiet Bloom at anastasiajones.substack.com/subscribe

My word of the year is RECEIVE, and I'm learning the role that RELEASING plays in this experience. In this episode, we have a heart-to-heart and process through the soul lessons I'm learning in this sacred season of life.  Realigning Your Values & Changing the Vision for Your Life Practicing Loving Detachment How to Change What's Flowing to You How to Receive Without Self-Sabotaging Lessons From N...

I'm super excited to introduce you to my very first business coach, Tierra Wilson. We had a wonderful conversation about the secret to creating and running a successful business, the power of artificial intelligence, and how it's changing the game for creatives.  In this episode, we talk about: The future of AI and content creation How to price and sell your offers with ease Why niching down is so...

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Dreams. Unexplainable spiritual experiences that have left me in awe and with so many questions. Nevertheless, these sacred experiences have strengthened the knowing deep within me. I have no idea how it all works together, but I know the gift of dreams is part of something much larger. LIKE THIS EPISODE? HERE'S WHAT'S NEXT: Support this podcast: https://venmo.com/u/Anastasia-Jones-1 Visit my corn...

After launching my blog in 2015, and scaling my personal brand to a 6-figure business, here are the 3 most valuable lessons I've learned in business & in life. LIKE THIS EPISODE? Join the Conversation on Substack https://anastasiajones.substack.com/ Get full access to The Quiet Bloom at anastasiajones.substack.com/subscribe

You ARE your higher self. You have all of the tools you need right now to call in the reality that you desire. To become YOU! You unhindered by shame, fear, guilt, and people-pleasing - there is a version of you that feels all of the emotions and navigates every single decision from a sovereign and heart-centered state.  What we discuss in this episode:  WHAT YOUR HIGHER SELF IS (& IS NOT) MY TOP...

Redefine what success looks like for you! You're not starting over, your evolving. There's a difference.  In this episode we talk about: Read The 12-Week Year https://amzn.to/3K8JM3O  Read Atomic Habits https://amzn.to/3mkioIc   LIKE THIS EPISODE? HERE'S WHAT'S NEXT: 21-Day Unleash Your Power Journal (PepTalks to Reignite Your Creativity) | Available on Amazon for $22.22 Join the Conversation on S...

Your beliefs inform your feelings. Your feelings inform your actions. And your actions inform your reality. What we believe changes everything .  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: How I alchemize JEALOUSY into ABUNDANCE How I RELEASE CONTROL, BEND TIME, & open up new realities How I PRAY and VISUALIZE How I call out ILLUSIONS & REVISE them How I SPEAK and manifest what I actually desire Mindset i...

If you followed your joy, where would it lead you? What would it look like if you left the traditional path society tells you to take, and instead chose the path that holds that secret dream that lives in your heart?  In this episode we talk about: - Choosing The Path Of Your Joy & What's At Stake If You Don't - 1,000 Podcast Download GIVEAWAY *yippee* - Life Update On My 1st Month In Maine LIKE T...

You're in for a soulful episode! Amanda is a psychotherapist, entrepreneur, and host of the Audacious Black Girl Podcast.  She empowers Black women and women of color , providing mentorship and guidance on the importance of doing the innerwork so they can show up and show out in the world.  She believes mental health, wellness, and social justice are interlocked. Her work centers Black women and w...

Got labels? It's time to redefine them and restore your authentic essence. This episode will guide you through your next a-ha moment by showing you how your divine gifts could be hiding in plain sight. In this episode we talk about:  21-Day Unleash Your Power Journal |   Available on Amazon Let us witness you being fully you.  Join the Conversation on Substack: https://anastasiajones.substack.com/...

Welcome back! After a 4-week break, I'm back to tell you all about my BIG MOVE from California to Maine. I'm sharing my heart in this raw and honest conversation about the journey. In this episode, you'll hear the inside scoop on: - MY BIG MOVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO MAINE (WHY I MOVED & WHAT I LEARNED) - THE STEPS I TOOK TO MAKE THE BIG DECISION USING MY STRATEGY & AUTHORITY AS A HUMAN DESIGN REFLECT...

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Ever navigated a transitional period in life? The space between where you have been and where you're going can hold the greatest challenges and also the greatest gifts.  In today's episode, we're having a heart-to-heart with Visual Artist & Creative Entrepreneur Lauren Karjala. Lauren is a visual artist with a focus in oil painting and drawing. Her narrative portrait and figurative work explore th...

Ever feel stuck in a season of life or find that you keep learning the same life lessons again and again - this episode is for you.  When you take the gamified approach to life, you are able to see patterns, levels, characters, allies, and enemies as things that are working for you instead of against you. In this episode, we discuss: - THE 7 KEYS TO A GAMIFIED LIFE - The true purpose of ENEMIES &...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a commonly misunderstood mental disorder impacting 1 in 100 adults. In this episode, we have a real and raw conversation about OCD & Creativity with Christina DeMaio, a New England-based vocalist, voice teacher, and composer who serves on the Executive Board of OCD New Hampshire, a non-profit and an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. OCD is a ment...

The vibe of this podcast is freedom, failure, and good fortune ($$$)! In this episode I cover: The story behind my 1 month turned 3 months in New England What my uncle's sudden death taught me Manifesting: what it is and how I define it How an intuitive nudge led to a $13k launch  REST as an active rebellion And so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode! Reply via Instagram @anastasiarjd so I ca...

Ever feel the friction between where you are and where you desire to be? The narrative you write for yourself at this crucial moment will radically shift your energy, and inform your feelings, beliefs, and actions. Your narrative is the key to higher creativity. And practicing how to rewrite your narrative is your power. In this episode, I share: - 3 Steps to Rewriting Your Narrative - 2 Mindset S...

What happens when you dream so big, it scares you? You may have heard about the fear of failure, but today I want to talk to you about the very real fear of success, and how it may be manifesting in your life and business. This episode is an invitation to go deeper, beyond fear, and into the place of power.  In this episode I discuss: - The fear of failure vs. the fear of success - A powerful quot...

Congratulations on a year full of creativity and wonder! Learn how to look back as you flow into a new year. This bonus episode is a workshop that will teach you my method for celebrating a year well done and taking inspired action into the next. Love this bonus episode? Share it with a friend!  Join the Conversation on Substack https://anastasiajones.substack.com/ Get full access to The Quiet Blo...

The bigger we dream, the more we’re required to step FURTHER outside of our comfort zones to achieve it - and that can feel scary. In this episode, my intention is to equip you with 4 powerful tools to help you navigate through that fear and set you back onto the path of creative freedom. IF YOU’RE BOTH EXCITED AND AFRAID TO CREATE SOMETHING NEW? Here are 4 powerful questions that you can use to n...