CONNECTED: A Podcast for the Whole Writer — Episode 5

The Yes Space: Where Winter Meets Creative Magic

Winter isn’t something to endure, it’s an invitation. In this episode, Chelsea and Kim explore how the dark season becomes a powerful Yes Space, a creative container where momentum builds, intuition sharpens, and the magic of your project finally has room to reveal itself. They reflect on The Fountain 30, the beauty of low-barrier practices, and the reality of creating inside imperfect conditions. They also talk about trusting sparks, staying connected to your work during the holidays, and allowing winter to be a portal for deeper creative devotion.

Listen:

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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connected/id1813032615

In This Episode

Winter as a naturally supportive season for deep creative work The Yes Space: a physical or energetic “playpen” for your project How containers (30 days, 100 days) create reliable momentum

Why the inner critic spikes right when you’re onto something meaningful Trusting magic, mystery, and the small intuitive sparks that guide the work Making progress inside real-life chaos — kids, holidays, jobs, puppies

Developing rituals, talismans, and North Star books that anchor you

Why “circling the same scenes” is often a sign of refinement, not failure Letting go of the myth of perfect conditions

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Winter Intensive: 100 Days to Your Full Draft January 11–April 20, 2026 Early bird pricing ends December 2

https://www.fountainpractice.com/winter-intensive-100-days-to-your-full-draft

Self-Paced Courses:

Supercharge Your First 30 Pages: https://www.fountainpractice.com/supercharge-course

10 Steps to Your Dream Agent: https://www.fountainpractice.com/agent-course

Fountain Membership $33/month for Clearings™, channels, classes + community https://www.fountainpractice.com

Books & Craft Nourishment Mentioned

Writing Creativity and Soul — Sue Monk Kidd

Loitering with Intent — Muriel Spark

God and Sex — Jon Raymond

Audition by Katie Kitamura

The Mobius Book by Catherine Lacey

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