Unreasonably happy

Are you allowed to feel tired from fun? One of my favorite metaphors and one of my favorite permission slips, all in one! Talking about the parallels of energy and time and also: how you’re totally allowed to get tired from having spent your energy budget on joyful things you really really want to do how you don’t HAVE to be at full capacity to do anything how time often equals energy and the butt...

Lennon Bone, one of my first creative coaches, from «Stop the starving artist», his company that helps artists monetize and build community around their art online. Make a hot beverage and enjoy this heartwarming, laughter filled conversation about business and art and humans and appreciation and the magic of a voice note sent at the right time.  We talk about (amongst other things):  the gift of...

Ah, the joys of overthinking someones silence... Silence is such a huge topic and I'd love to go into more and what kind of subconscious messaging is happening when we communicate and our body language and the whole "Action speaks louder than words" theory, BUT in this episode, I'm talking about a quote I think you already know and, that might, nowadays, trip you up (if you'r...

A little association exercise if you're feeling a little down and alone and your brain conveniently remembers every other situation and time in your life when you've felt this way (thank you brain, you're doing great...) And hey, you're here, and listening to this, you're automatically connected to me! There is one human connection already <3 Book mentioned "Thinking fa...

Did I expect lessons in empathy, meal prep, more restful rest and boosted entertainment from being inspired by villains this October? Not exactly, but tune in for this roundup of my favorite learnings from this past month, why it makes sense that you don't want anything in common with villains, my LEAST favorite moment and what the focus is for November. And I hope you have a very Happy Hallow...

I feel like self-love is one of those big concepts that feel a bit vague and abstract, and sure, if I stop and actually think about it, I totally agree! It's pretty much one of the most important things in the world, AND, I believe in the perspective of it being a verb. There is doing involved. And what might that look like, for like, a normal human person like me and you? This episode is a re...

Tis the season! Could embracing your inner villain help you thrive? I say yes 😎 Looking at why the way you INSIST on being the hero is actually keeping you stuck in perfectionism and people-pleasing, heading straight for burnout, and what you can do about right now. The villain perspective might sound strange and counterintuitive, but this wonderfully ranty episode will make it all make sense. Or...

A trailer? Maybe! The most ambiguous, intriguing information about episode 13, so that you feel tempted to go listen to that one and incorporate more villain goodness into your life. Is it working....? 👀

Oh hi friend! Here is one of my favorite ways to let others mean, judgmental comments stay with them, instead of being something that you carry around with you and let infiltrate the way you feel about yourself. Easier said than done, I know, but check with your body how detached you feel from others assessment if they say you have green hair. Can you feel that? That distance, that "meh"...

The spooky season has fully inspired this episode (clearly, as there is like ONE WHOLE SWEARWORD in this) and here to encourage you to embrace and include the parts of you that are harder to love, invite those to your Halloween party and also potentially the strangest thought experiment yet about a bike and a tesla. Would LOVE to know what you think about this one and if there is anything you'...

A reminder borrowed from a random friend of friend a million years ago, but still true and helpful advice. Come back to this when you need a little body-check-in <3 (Also, bonus story-time, in the brainstorming of this podcast, I thought "Okay, what if I have like, drink-a-glass-of-water episodes that are like 3 minutes, drink-a-cup-of-coffee episodes that are around 10 and then maybe long...

I'm sure there are more eloquent and research backed definitions and descriptions of these two feelings, but this is the biggest difference for me! Also this episode makes sense as I just got back from a fantastic trip to Barcelona with wonderful humans yesterday and was both VERY impressed and SUPER inspired, and I really, truly, most of the time... want both :D www.eliseaabakkenstudios.com I...

Another sweet little "Norwegian Non-Sense" episode and in this one, you'll learn what "satisfied" literally translates to in Norwegian, because it doesn't have the same exact vibe (in my opinion) as it does in English. And more about my take on enough-ness and peace (and another perspective to try on than the most obvious reference and association, if you know what I me...

"Love yourself" and "Treat yourself kindly" are fantastic suggestions, and how in the WORLD do we actually do that? What might that actually look like in a normal human life? Hint: it's not doubling down on bubble baths... I have a quick, easy suggestion, it doesn't take any extra time out of your day, it's simply a tip to start signalizing some more kindness, more...

If you also love reading and learning and growing and being reminded that you're human, these inspirational books are some of the ones that have made the biggest difference in my personal development journey, giving permission-slips and helpful perspectives to start shifting into more of what makes you happy, sparks joy and keeps you going. I'd love to know which others you'd add to th...

Å glede seg - The delightful Norwegian expression of joyful anticipation and how embracing this can bring you more joy, even if it’s something far away. Even something TINY can connect you to more of your joy AND FUN FACT, did you know dopamine is an anticipation chemical (not a reward one), how cool is that?!?! The first of a series (maybe?) of episodes called "Norwegian Non-sense"! Nua...

If you're familiar with yoga (or any other type of stretching) you know that aggressively forcing a stretch usually either leads to injury or at least discourages you to try again, because it's so uncomfortable and painful. And then you'll walk strangely for like three days after... Enjoy this slightly chaotic episode with a bunch of easy examples and tips on how to start small, lower...

A little explanation as to why this isn't called the Creativity janitor podcast (even though I still proudly hold that title ;) ) and more about how I ended up here! Introducing you to my love of metaphors and imagery.

First ever episode of this new adventure! A little introduction to what this podcast will be about and basically, it's just me practicing what I preach: making it easier to do the things you want, and sharing perspective shifts, ideas and thoughts that might help you too (if you often end up on the "should" train of how to be a human). Learn more about me and what I want to share her...