Rainy Day Diaries

Transitions suck, but they also help you grow and change, which is necessary for growth. (yay! adulting!)In this short and sweet episode why it's so necessary to go with the flow during transitions (once you're a parent) and what's next for Rainy Day Diaries!Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/55 for more details from the episode, & check out our Patreon Page -> www.patreon.com/rainydaydiaries for behind the scenes! 

Brad Montague is on the podcast today!! Not only is Brad the super coolest, kindest fellow you'll ever meet, but he's a New York Times bestselling author, amazing illustrator and the CREATOR OF KID PRESIDENT!! (whaaaa!)Yep! Brad is the creator of ‘Kid President’, the popular web series featured on Rainn Wilson’s Soulpancake YouTube channel, and his work has garnered more than 700 million views!!!In this episode we talk about:His LOVE for disgusting gas station treats. (ew!)Why it's his mission to inspire children around the world.What it was like collaborating with Sesame Street! (ah!)How Kid President came to be.Why sometimes we need a kick in the pants to start creating.Brad is also the force behind ‘Socktober’ the worldwide annual drive connecting people to their local homeless shelters!!His newest book ‘Better Grownups’ will release from Penguin RandomHouse in the spring of 2020. (yay!!) (link in the show notes!) www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/54

TW: Talks of Deep Depression, Bipolar Disorder & psychiatric hospitals.Christine Saenz (aka: Pepper Vintage) is an artist and mental health advocate who's vulnerably open about her struggle with Bipolar 1.In this episode we talk about:- Postpartum depression.- Overcoming a deep deep depression- Why Christine doesn't take medication. - Her potential suicide attempts. - Her inspiring stay at a psychiatric hospital.- Painting as therapy.Christine is my second guest to mention how she learned painting was an incredible therapy technique. In episode 33, Taylor Lee said the same thing. And ironically, Christine is who introduced me to Taylor's work in the first play! (yay!)Head to www.rainydaydiaries.com to read the show notes from this episode! There's a lot of really good ones. :)Say Hello! - instagram.com/rainydaydiariesSupport the show! - Patreon.com/rainydaydairies

It's a new year (Holy Crap!!) and that means you are most likely setting HUGE goals for the upcoming year! Or, you might be contemplating what you accomplished last year. Or, if you're like me, perhaps you're beating yourself up becuase you didn't "accomplish enough" last year. (This one sucks, by the way!)  In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I share a few ways to eliminate the stress of a new year, and encourage you to give yourself grace, goals & gratitude.Show notes for all the links in this episode! -> rainydaydiaries.comThis episode is NOT sponsored by Skillshare, but should be!! ;)Say hello! - instagram.com/jenipherlynSupport RDD! - patreon.com/rainydaydiaries  

TW: Discussion about disordered eating and depression. Non Wels is a writer, speaker and just all around motivational guy. He’s super open and honest about his past (and present) struggles, and is trying to change the world, one podcast episode & project at a time.We connected on Instagram after finding out we not only have similar missions in life, but similar podcasts! Since then, we’ve become friends, and I think he’s just awesome. Non has a kind heart, BIG dreams, and a passion for helping others.And now he's newest project, The Feely Human Collective, is launching soon and it is amazing! Head to the show notes to find all the links from this episode! www.rainydaydiaries.comCome say hello! -> instagram.com/jenipherlyn