The Mindful Writer

There is a lot of shared wisdom on the craft of writing and how to market our books but not so much on the inner journey. I imagine us all climbing a mountainous hill, a winding path with stopping places to rest. There are some creatives that have journeyed ahead of us and some who follow in our tracks. We support one another: a helping hand, words of encouragement, reflections on how far we have come. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together.Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to learn. We are part of creation, works in progress, striving to become our best self and fulfil our potential. As I talk to other writer’s and reflect on my own experience, I hope to discover how we might find abundance in our creative pursuits, achieving our goals the mindful way.

How Older Women can Change the World, with guest Rose Parry

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to ...

04-11
36:49

Why Dyslexia was a Gift for author Anna Mae

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to learn....

03-27
27:07

Connecting the Physical with Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual Wellbeing, with author Diane Gottlieb

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to learn....

03-13
30:13

Why Self-belief is a Superpower, with author, Gail Aldwin

Gail Aldwin is a novelist, poet, and scriptwriter. Her debut, The String Games, was a finalist in The People’s Book Prize and the Dorchester Literary Festival Writing Prize 2020. Prior to the pandemic, Gail volunteered in Bidibidi, Uganda. The 2nd largest refugee settlement in the world. In this episode, Gail and I discuss: Self-beliefPersistenceTrusting the journeyShow notes and links: https://www.deborahklee.com/category/the-mindful-writer/ Music Motivational-indent/Pixabay Subscribe and...

06-07
30:51

How to Soothe and Silence Your Inner Critic with wellness author Nita Sweeney

Nita Sweeney is an award-winning wellness author, meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultra-marathoner, and writer coach – so, an excellent guest for this podcast. I was interested in exploring the inspiration and learning from three of Nita’s books. · Depression hates a moving target: How running with my dog brought me back from the brink (anxiety and depression) · Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and...

04-05
34:49

How to love the things you hate about you, with author, Anneliese Knop

Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to learn. As I talk to other writer’s and reflect on my own experience, I hope to discover how we might find abundance in our creative pursuits, achieving our goals the mindful way. In this episode I chat with Annaliese Knop, author and blogger. Anneliese writes fantasy with co-author Galadriel Coffe...

03-08
31:50

Why it is never too late to pursue your dreams with author Sandell Morse

Sandell Morse is the prize-winning author of the memoir The Spiral Shell: A French Village Reveals Its Secrets of Jewish Resistance in World War II. In this episode Sandell explains: · How writing her memoir changed her perception of herself and her community. · Why she is still skiing at 82 To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, a...

02-08
35:59

How to turn dreams into reality, with author, Kim Nash

Kim Nash is the author of uplifting, funny, heartwarming, romantic, feel-good fiction. Kim is Digital Publicity Director for publisher Bookouture (a division of Hachette UK) and is a book blogger at www.kimthebookworm.co.uk. In this episode, Kim tells me: · How she turned her dreams and wishes into a reality. · How she keeps going when the going gets tough. Show notes and links: https://www.deborahklee.com/category/the-mindful-writer/ Music Moti...

01-11
33:45

Fathers and Sons: How experiences impact generations and shape what we become, with author, Laurence Anholt

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continui...

11-30
38:21

How words can change your world, with poet Leah Bailey

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to ...

11-16
38:08

Why everything is working out perfectly for you, with author Isabella May.

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continui...

11-02
38:36

How to achieve your potential as a writer the mindful way, with author Dr Gabriel Constans

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to learn....

10-19
36:33

How to turn disappointment and despair into success with playwright Jack Canfora

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to ...

10-05
36:32

How to make the most of every opportunity and bloom where you are planted with author Saralyn Richard

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to ...

09-07
26:32

How to Build Stamina, Resilience, and a Quiet Mind with author Sherri Leimkuhler

To be a writer is one of the most rewarding occupations imaginable but the writer’s journey is tough – we need emotional resilience, courage, determination, and patience. This podcast is to help writers on that journey – the inner journey, as we experience the highs and lows of a writer’s life together. Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are contin...

08-27
29:24

How to rewrite the story of your life with author and life coach Matthew Williams

Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to learn. As I talk to other writer’s and reflect on my own experience, I hope to discover how we might find abundance in our creative pursuits, achieving our goals the mindful way. In this eight episode of The Mindful Writer Author and Life coach Matthew Williams tells me how he wrote himself out of what he d...

08-10
28:39

Five ways to Beat Writer's Block with Poet E.L. Jayne

In this episode Ellen Jayne poet and blogger and I chat about the challenge some writers experience in finding time to write and how Ellen overcame writer's block. We share with you: Five ways to be more productive To self-care And some helpful resources. Show notes can be found at: https://abrakdeborah.wordpress.com/category/the-mindful-writer/ Music Motivational-ident Pixabay Show notes and links: https://www.deborahklee.com/category/the-mindful-writer/ Music Motivational-indent/Pixaba...

07-27
28:56

How to Succeed and Find Joy in this writing life with author Lizzie Chantree

Each week I chat with a guest exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual journey they have experienced as a writer, the lessons they have learnt – and are continuing to learn. As I talk to other writer’s and reflect on my own experience, I hope to discover how we might find abundance in our creative pursuits, achieving our goals the mindful way. Lizzie Chantree is a best-selling author of uplifting romantic reads and Networking for Writers. In this episode Lizzie explains: ·&...

07-13
34:03

How to Find Meaning in the Moment: Author Grace Sammon shares valuable life lessons

In this episode, Grace Sammon, entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and author, reflects on how being in a dark place taught her important life lessons, including: How to manage unexpected or unwanted life transitions. How to find purpose and joy however unlikely it seems. The advantages of writing novels later in life. Show notes and links: https://www.deborahklee.com/category/the-mindful-writer/ Music Motivational-indent/Pixabay Subscribe and/or fin...

06-29
30:02

How to Keep Grounded and Be Courageous with Poet Ingrid Wilson

In this episode of The Mindful Writer Poet Ingrid Wilson explains: · How she keeps grounded when experiencing uncertainty and change · How she found the courage to pursue her dream of being a fulltime writer · How she is using her unique combination of talent, skills, and experience to make a difference in this world. Ingrid talks to me about becoming forty and reads some of my favourite poems from her collection 40 poems at 40 - ma...

06-15
36:26

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