When the outside world is too much, this is a gentle wayto come back to yourself.

In this episode, you’ll take a quiet pause from the noise and heaviness—just long enough to catch your breath and feel a little release. I’ll guide you through a short calming practice, then a simple art journaling page to help you set the emotions aside for a moment… not to ignore them, but to give yourselfsome room.

No art skills needed. Just a pen and paper.

You’ll need: paper + pen/marker (optional: color)

Gentle note: This podcast is for supportive and educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you’re struggling or feel unsafe, please reach out to a licensed professional or local support resources.

If you’d like more support, check out my meditative artjournal and the Joy of Journaling Circle.

⁠⁠⁠A Garden for the Soul Journal⁠⁠⁠ – My meditative art journal to gently support your creative self-care

⁠⁠⁠The Joy of Journaling Circle⁠⁠⁠ – A nurturing community for art journaling, calm, and creative self-discovery

Background music:
“Meditation – Meditation Music” by Ievgen Poltavskyi, HitsLab (Pixabay)

Sometimes you’re ready to move forward… but an old feeling takes over — and your body tightens, freezes, or goes into overdrive.

In this episode, you’ll try a gentle, nervous-system-friendly art journaling practice to help emotion move without overanalyzing or forcing a breakthrough.

You’ll be guided through a short grounding meditation and a simple page called Anchor & Release, followed by calming reflection questions to help you feel a little more spacious afterward.

What you’ll need: paper/pen/marker, and optional watercolor (or any color you love).

Prompt: “What’s asking to move today?”

Listen, breathe, and make one small page for release.

If you’d like more support, check out my meditative art journal and the Joy of Journaling Circle.

⁠⁠A Garden for the Soul Journal⁠⁠ – My meditative art journal to gently support your creative self-care

⁠⁠The Joy of Journaling Circle⁠⁠ – A nurturing community for art journaling, calm, and creative self-discovery

This podcast is here to offer gentle ideas for art journaling and self-care. It’s not therapy and it’s not a replacement for professional support. If you’re having a really hard time, I encourage you to reach out to a licensed therapist, counselor, or medical provider who can walk alongside you.

Background music:

"Meditation Relaxing Music” by DanaMusic (Pixabay).

"Relaxing Music: Beautiful Nature by Tung Lam (Pixabay)

When overthinking kicks in, it can feel like your mind grabsthe steering wheel — and your creativity (and calm) disappear.

In this episode, you’ll try a simple art journaling practice designed to help your nervous system soften and help you shift from control into gentle flow.

You’ll:

• Understand why "control" shows up when we feel anxious or overwhelmed
• Try a short grounding meditation (creativity as a stream)
• Make a Loosen Your Grip page using loose lines, intuitive shapes, and optional color
• Leave with a tiny reset you can use in daily life: "Flow, not Control"

You'll need paper + pen/pencil (optional color)

Prompt: Write one line on your page:

• Today, I'm loosening my grip on. . .
• No plan. Just begin.

If you’d like more support, check out my meditative art journal and the Joy of Journaling Circle—links are below.

⁠A Garden for the Soul Journal⁠ – My meditative art journal to gently support your creative self-care

⁠The Joy of Journaling Circle⁠ – A nurturing community for art journaling, calm, and creative self-discovery

This podcast is here to offer gentle ideas for art journaling and self-care. It’s not therapy and it’s not a replacement for professional support. If you’re having a really hard time, I encourage you to reach out to a licensed therapist, counselor, or medical provider who can walk alongside you.

Background music:

"Meditation Relaxing Music” by DanaMusic (Pixabay).

"Relaxing Music: Beautiful Nature by Tung Lam (Pixabay)