The Plata Life Podcast: Finding the magic of the everyday life

In this episode we learn more about the challenges that Ally and Cornelius face. He is able to move through it and make a compromise. Stay tuned for next week's fourth and final part of Cornelius the Goat.

In this episode I share a little about how a little stuffed animal sloth has been helping me see how easy it is for my students to play with creativity and how beneficial it's been. I also read the second part of Cornelius the Goat where we find out more about him. We discover that he is the Ally's Creative Genius and the problem they are having.

In this episode, I share a bit about the crazy, hectic week I've had. Then I read the first part of Cornelius the Goat. Isabel is stranded in this farm with Alistair's owner during a big storm. And yet, everything feels eerily familiar to her.

In this episode I read the fourth and final part of Alistair the horse. We find out how Isabel helps him get unstuck and experience a surprising ending.

In this episode I rant a little about going back to work and how that's going. I also share a little about therapy and how that's helped me in my creative journey. Finally, I share the third part from Alistair the Horse. We learn that he's getting in his own way, quite literally.

In part 2 of Alistair the horse, we see very clearly that he is going to be very stubborn. Isabel remembers that these characters are on their own journey and that she must release any expectation to allow the magic to show up. I have created a home page for these characters, check it out here: The Plata Squad

New month, new character! In this episode, I share a little about why our last family vacation was such a success for me. And then I read part one of this month's character: Alistair the Horse. Enjoy!

Woohoo! This is the fourth and final part of Shiloh the Shiny Thing! In today's episode we find out how Shiloh finally gets their shine back! You'll also find out what else they find in the deep, dark forest of this magical world.

In this episode I share part 3 of Shiloh the Shiny Thing. Isabel and Shiloh go into the dark forest and learn more about the background of why Shiloh lost his shine. At the end, they are surprised to learn that they had been followed. Stay tuned for the fourth and final part to find out what happens!

In episode 6.23 Why We Lose Our Shine I share part two of the story Shiloh the Shiny Thing. We learn more about why they lost their shine and how they feel about it. Stay tuned for next week to find out what happens when they go into the darkness of the forest.

Wooo...recording this episode was a struggle! After a million technical difficulties, it is done. You can meet the new character named Shiloh. In this first part we learn about an issue they are facing and get some background on where they live. Stay tuned for next week for the second part!

It's reflection time! In this episode, I share all about where I am on my journey and why parenting feels so hard for me these days. I think we don't share enough of the messy middle, this is one way I can share some of that with you! Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for the new character next week!

In this episode, I share the fourth and final part of Pablo the Peacock. You'll find out what happens when he makes his way home. Stay tuned to find out who the next character will be!

I share part three of Pablo the Peacock story in today's episode. In this part, he realizes that he must make a change and realizes how his actions have led him to this place in his life. Stay tuned for the fourth and final part next week!

Have you ever stopped yourself from asking for help when you really needed it? What stopped you? We explore this theme with Pablo the Peacock as I share a little more of his story. Stay tuned for part three next week!

In this episode, I share my process of how I'm figuring out how to plan my next workshop! Then I share the first part of the next story. You'll get to meet Pablo, an animal that is pacing back and forth in the forest. Apparently, he is fuming he is so mad! Stay tuned for the rest of this month to hear the full story!

In this episode I share parts 3 & 4 of the short story Sally the Sloth. We find out how she finally gets out of the cage and how she is able to fully embrace all parts of herself. Stay tuned for the next character!

In this episode I share all about what has been forcing me to slow down lately. Then I read part 2 of Sally the Sloth story. As you go about your week, I invite you to reflect on those parts of you that you have caged because they weren't ____ enough for society. Enjoy!

In this episode, I share the struggles of establishing a creative business. I give you some behind the scene updates on what is currently working and not working when it comes to the "business" stuff. Then I read the first part of the next story. In this part, we meet the new character, Sally. You'll have to listen to figure out what animal she is! Stay tuned for part two next week!

In this episode, I take the time to do some self-reflection as I take a little break from writing. I share with you my takeaways from reading the book Find Your Unicorn Space" by Eve Rodsky and how crucial it is for us (especially as women) to give ourselves that time and energy to pursue our creative endeavors. I also share the challenges and behind-the-scenes of living a creative life.

In this episode, I share the fourth and final part of the short story for Agar. We learn how to handle walking the path with him (fear) and what happens when we must part ways with our fear. I also share a bit more about the Creativity Workshop I led this past weekend (which was amazing by the way!!!) and some of the day to day thoughts I have as we get back into the daily routines after vacation.

In this 3rd part of the story Agar the Fox, we finally learn why he’s been following Isabel. We also learn how fear can make us behave in ways that are less than desirable.

In this episode, I read part 2 of Agar the fox in which we find out something special about the main character Isabel. The question you can ask yourself at the end is this: when have I let fear take ahold of me as if I was “under attack”?

In this episode I share a little about what my youngest’s birthday has brought up for me as a highly sensitive parent. The. I share the first part of the third story for this year. We meet the character of Agar, a little fox out in the forest. Enjoy!

In this episode I share the fourth and final part of Gus the Guinea pig story. You’ll find out what happens to him and if he finds his way back into his Montessori classroom. Thank you for listening!