Transformations Through Coaching & Creativity

I closed Season 2 with an honest, heartfelt, and book-packed final episode. After a season dedicated to role models, creativity, and the Artist's Way, I reflected on what I have been reading in the first quarter of 2026, a staggering 61 books, and shared the six titles that stood out the most. What you'll take away: 6 must-read books for leaders, entrepreneurs, and growth seekers The reminder that...

In this episode, I and Jie — a PhD student and participant of the very first Art of Being cohort in 2026— had a deeply honest conversation about creativity, needs, and what happens when you give themselves permission to play. We explored: ✏️ The surprising overlap between academic life and spiritual growth 🌿 What morning pages reveals that structured writing may hide This is also one of the final...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Beth Chien, an artist, teacher, and retreat facilitator based in Chicago, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about living the creative life. We talked about The Artist's Way , morning pages, what it means to be a highly sensitive creative, and how Beth balances running a thriving art business with showing up as an artist herself. Beth also...

What if five days could help reset your body at a cellular level? In this episode, host I explored the fascinating longevity research of Dr. Valter Longo — the Italian scientist behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) — and share my own honest, personal experience completing the five-day ProLon fast. ⚠️ Always consult your doctor before starting any fasting programme. This episode contains an affi...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. In this episode of Transformations Through Coaching and Creativity , we explore the phi...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. What if decluttering wasn’t just about cleaning but about becoming? In this episode, I...

Feeling creatively tired? You’re not alone. This episode of Transformations Through Coaching and Creativity contains an honest, nourishing conversation about creativity, burnout, and The Artist’s Way . From morning pages to Artist’s Dates, we explore how simple, playful practices can help people reconnect with their creative voice without forcing productivity. More about The Tired Overachiever = h...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Let's explore the story behind Saint Valentine and why understanding how you give and r...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. What if “I’m too old for that” is just another fear in disguise? In this episode, we ex...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Have you ever received advice that instantly killed your excitement even when it came f...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Blue Monday shows up every January but should we believe it? This episode takes a curio...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Inspired by the life and work of Virginia Satir , a pioneer of family therapy, this epi...

What if success isn’t about talent, but preparation? In this Season Two opener, we explore role models, social learning, and Louis Pasteur’s insight that chance favors the prepared mind, plus a guided visualization to set a powerful intention. https://www.pasteur.fr/en/institut-pasteur/museum/scientific-and-artistic-collections-letters-and-manuscripts This podcast presents information based on pub...

In this deeply reflective final episode of 2025, I had a chat with writer, teacher, and lifelong reader Nazli , whose creative life has been shaped by literature, teaching, healing, and sustained attention. The conversation touches on methodical reading, honest and compassionate criticism, the power of attention in a distracted age, and why writing isn’t about producing ideas but about making sens...

Feeling stretched thin as the year winds down? In this episode, we explore The Virtue Trap from The Artist’s Way and how putting others first can quietly drain your energy and creativity. You’ll be guided through reflection, practical insights, and a soothing meditation designed to help you close open loops, release mental clutter, and make space for a lighter, more intentional start to the new ye...

Many of us grow up with creative dreams, only to be told they’re impractical or unrealistic. In this episode, my guest shares their journey from wanting to be an artist to finding creative expression through communication and how external pressures shape the paths we choose. This episode is an invitation to reconnect with the dream you may have set aside. Background music copyright info from Acast...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. In this episode, we are diving into Week 7 of The Artist’s Way —Recovering a Sense of C...

In this episode, my brilliant guest Hanna and I explore the built-in tension at the heart of The Artist’s Way : the invitation to play freely and creatively, paired with the call for steady discipline. We reflect on the paradox of being encouraged to let go of expectations while also being asked to show up consistently through writing morning pages, taking weekly artist dates, and committing to th...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. This episode explores how seemingly small habits shape who you become and why conscious...

In this episode, I introduce Anna, the inspiring owner of Ela Roots The Rose Garden, whom I first met through her transformative New Moon circles spaces where intention-setting quietly unfolds into real, meaningful shifts. In our conversation, Anna highlights the importance of pausing, resting, and reconnecting with ourselves amid the busyness of life. Background music copyright info: QWNECFDN69D7...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. This episode explores how perfectionism blocks creativity and how letting go can help y...

From coffee chats to deep reflections, my guest shares her experience working through The Artist’s Way alongside a friend across the globe. Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and join us as we explore what it really means to nurture your inner artist. Background music copyright codes: OCEWBRY3N7LNEWQH, BJUCTPFHFQFBTTG5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. It’s Day 300 of 2025! If you’re working toward a big creative goal, or just trying to f...

What happens when you take a leap into creativity and find your purpose on the other side? In this episode, I had a chat with Florence, who practiced Julia Cameron's The Artist’s Way and now co-facilitates the journey. Our conversation explores self-discovery, the creative process, and how connection can transform the way we make art, and live. Background music copyright info: LC94KQ6E6ECI4ANE, BU...

⚠️ Listener Note (Safety Disclaimer): Please make sure you are not driving, operating machinery, or doing any activity that requires your full attention while listening to the meditation at the end of this episode. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience. In this seventh, we explore the importance of protecting and nurturing your inner child...