Storytellers & Wild Creatives

Let's explore the power and necessity of changing our minds. I dive into how to discern whether we’re pivoting out of fear or making a necessary step toward growth. We'll reflect on self-awareness, core values, and trusting our intuition to embrace change with confidence. This episode is a must-listen for creative women at a crossroads, ready to honor their journey and make empowered decis...

In this episode, we dive into the art of finding possibilities right where we are. So often, we wait for the perfect time or resources to start something new, only to realize that this waiting game is a form of procrastination and avoidance. I'll share personal anecdotes and practical steps to break free from perfectionism and take action with what you have now. Comments or shares? Email Sage:...

In this episode, we explore practical strategies for moving through procrastination, setting achievable goals, and creating supportive routines. When we struggle with procrastination, we often forget that we can use our future selves as a source of motivation. By imagining who we want to be in the near future, we can find the determination and clarity that we need to live with less stress and more...

This episode was basically a dream experience. I interviewed Leonie Dawson - badass multimillion-dollar business owner, international bestseller, artist, and rad human! She is even more delightful, amazing, and funny than I could have hoped for. We talked business, life, social media, parenting, and self-care. Leonie did not hold back. She shared boldly and honestly, and I am forever grateful. Enj...

In this episode, we explore the theme of REVIVE! As we enter the second quarter of 2024, it's a great time to reflect on where our energy is flowing. I share a 3-step process for releasing ideas that no longer serve us and freeing up energy for what does.  PS: Join me for a live workshop on YouTube this Wednesday, April 3rd at 9 am PST: https://www.youtube.com/@SageAdderley

In this episode, I discuss all the feelings and fears that come along with having to scrap huge amounts of words from your manuscript with my friend and fellow author, Jennifer Gregson. Being creative comes with ups and downs, twists and turns, and sometimes, you have to do the things that scare you to get to the things that light you up. Join us in some real talk about what the creative process l...

Bring a cup of your favorite beverage and listen as I walk you through how painful experiences were getting in the way of me showing up grounded and in possibility. And the powerful question from a friend that changed my life forever and has me leaning into the deep awakening of forgiveness. 💗Sign up to my mailing list for this week’s journal prompts: http://eepurl.com/ixMy3-/ ✨Join me on Wed. F...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Aimee Blair, an artist and creativity coach, to talk about creative identity. Aimee shares her experiences of being both an artist and a mother and how these aspects of her life have intertwined - or not - over time. Her story is honest and beautiful and is a call to all creative women to examine where they may be suppressing their creativity and feel...

We're welcoming 2024 with an episode exploring the fine line between genuine rest and the comfort zone. I share a big breakthrough around this topic and how I move forward in distinguishing the two from each other. 🔥 Come hang out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SageAdderley I'm going LIVE on Wednesday, January 10th at 9 am PST - bring paper, coloring goodies, some magazines & a glue...

Discover the power of releasing physical, emotional, and energetic baggage to make space for growth. Learn to identify and shed what no longer serves you through journaling, reflection, and the freedom to change your mind without shame. Embrace the inevitability of change and navigate the accompanying grief, preparing to process emotions through journaling, conversation, or movement. 🔥Sign up to...

Doesn’t it sound FUN to think of ourselves as creative scientists? I think so! Let’s explore together the reasons why collecting evidence of what’s working is a powerful habit we can introduce into our lives. 💗Sign up to my mailing list for this week’s journal prompts: http://eepurl.com/ixMy3-/ 💗Come hang out with us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1912392568978471

In this week's episode, I share a personal breakthrough in my writing journey that emerged from the consistent practice of showing up even when I felt a bit stuck! I dive into the concept of finding clarity through movement and the profound impact of taking intentional steps forward, no matter how small. Sign up to my mailing list for this week’s journal prompts: http://eepurl.com/ixMy3-/

Have you ever been writing your book, and when it got uncomfortable, you shifted and worked on something else or some other creative project Yeah? Me too! I’d love to tell you why I think it’s so important that we write through the discomfort and stay in movement. Sign up for my mailing list for this week’s journal prompts: http://eepurl.com/ixMy3-/

Being overwhelmed is the worst feeling. When I feel overwhelmed in my body, it reminds me that I am not holding my boundaries or not asking for support. How do we control some of the overwhelm in our lives? Well, I am so glad you asked! That's exactly what I speak about in this episode! Sign up for my mailing list for this week’s journal prompts: ⁠http://eepurl.com/ixMy3-/

Sacred living is something that I've been prioritizing in my life. In this episode, I share with you what that looks like for me and why I think it's incredibly valuable for all of us to be curious about.

I’ve recently celebrated my 45th birthday! I speak into the disconnect between my brain and body when it comes to aging and the awareness that I’ve been in survival mode for my entire life and how it has impacted me. I also invite you to do some heart exploration!

Let’s talk about trust! Trusting ourselves, trusting others, and trusting the process. I share with you what trusting looks like for me and how I know when I am in that space. I speak into the right/wrong - good/bad decision-making. As always, I invite you to get curious with me. Get your journal prompts for this episode here: http://eepurl.com/ixMy3-/

It's Leo season, y'all, and we're talking about visibility! Visibility is a topic that excites some and terrifies others. I'm sharing some tips on why I think stepping into visibility is important for all creative women. I also walk the talk and do a visibility stretch by reading a new poem to you called, Who am I? Sign up for my newsletter to receive unique journal prompts for eac...

I had the great pleasure of sitting down with author Marina Raydun and talking about her new release, Year One (which I had the honor of working with her on). Marina's fictionalized memoir, Year One, is about her first year in the United States after immigrating from what was the Soviet Union at 11 years old. We discuss her book, her experience being an immigrant kid, writing nonfiction, and i...

Storyteller Sage starts this episode with a trip back in time to share some experiences that shaped stories about myself - stories that took me years to begin to unravel. This episode is about breaking through to your next level, creating the impossible, and knowing when to get support. I speak into my EPIC new group Program, The Empowered Project -  https://mailchi.mp/tellyourstoriespublishing.co...

I do some fangirling in this episode about the Netflix documentary, MerPeople. The love, commitment, and community completely blew me away. One mermaid, in particular, stole my heart by showing up so vulnerably. I share what came up for me when witnessing her being in her head and then connected to her heart and how different her demeanor became as she shifted from one to the other. Also, if you w...

I had this amazing breakthrough during a coaching call with my naturopath recently. I realized that as I am on this health and healing journey, I am measuring my progress based on a past version of myself. It was an ah-ha moment that also brought up some sadness because I was totally creating a no-win situation for myself. And I wondered how often I do that in other areas of my life. Come explore...

Imposter syndrome! Ugh, imposter syndrome. It’s the thing that can come up for us when we think we aren’t smart enough, have enough certifications or qualifications, or have talent. It can completely derail us from following through on something meaningful. In this episode, I talk about where imposter syndrome can come from, as well as EIGHT ways you can navigate it with compassion and gentleness.

What does having a sustainable practice mean to you? For me, it's the place between pushing through and waiting to take action until you feel like it. Most of the time, neither work, and I'll tell you why. My goal is to be in a sustainable flow - to be intentional with my choices.

There is no shame in being a beginner. And I know it can be challenging for some. I’ve had writers who have a Master of Fine Arts or other creative-related degrees and jobs, and they beat themselves up because writing a book is challenging. They feel like they should know how to write a book. Why would you know how to write a book if you’ve never done it before? I invite you to be gentle with your...