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Ep. 20 Project Hail Mary + Artemis II's Historic Flight to the Moon
In this episode, I explore the strange, beautiful phenomenon of perspective—through science, space, and the quiet awe of being alive on Earth.I talk about the cultural moment surrounding Project Hail…
Ep. 19 Why I'm Weirdly Optimistic About 2026 + What I Read in 2025
In this episode, I talk about why I’m feeling unexpectedly—almost stubbornly—optimistic about 2026, and why optimism is often misunderstood as naïveté instead of quiet power.I explore how cynicism…
Ep. 18 How I Learned to Let Go
In this episode, I talk about what it means to finally—quietly—learn to let go.This morning, the phrase I think I’m learning to let go arrived in my mind like a whisper from somewhere older than me,…
Ep. 17 Pantone's New Color & The New Frontier
In this episode, I talk about Pantone’s new Color of the Year—more specifically, the collective rejection of it—and what it reveals about where we are culturally, creatively, and spiritually. Instead…
Ep. 16 My Strange & True Writing Process + Worldbuilding
In this episode, I answer a listener request from one of my Library Keepers—thank you, Tim—and talk about my worldbuilding process, my writing process as a whole, and what it actually looks like for…
Ep. 15 How an "Ugly" Castle Reset my Entire Day
In this episode, I talk about the way my inner imagery guides me—how certain images rise up from nowhere, carrying a message or truth I’m meant to remember—and how powerful it is when you learn to…
Ep. 14 How to Turn Grief into Art
In this episode, I dive into The Art of After—the workbook I wrote on transforming grief into art—and share the truths, myths, and surprising “cheat codes” that make healing possible.I read a passage…
Ep. 13 Finding Creativity Again After a Two-Month Hiatus
In this episode, I return after a two-month hiatus to share what’s been stirring beneath the surface creatively, emotionally, and spiritually.I talk about the quiet season I’ve been in, what it’s…
Ep. 12 When The Way You've Been Living Isn't Really You
In this episode, I offer a transmission on something I’ve only just uncovered in myself—something I’ve been doing for over a decade that’s never truly been aligned with who I am.Through the lens of…
Ep. 11 It's Time to Live in the Truth of Why You Came Here
In this episode, I offer a transmission on something deeply needed in this moment: truth.In a world that often rewards denial, obedience, and emotional suppression, telling the truth—about who you…
Ep. 10 What is Your Story? What Stories Mean to Us, ACOTAR, Fantasy & More
In this episode, I offer a transmission on something that lives at the heart of being human: story.From ancient myths to bestselling fantasy series, stories have always been how we make sense of…
Ep. 9 The Compass, the Stars, & Those who Feel Lost
In this episode, I offer a transmission on something ancient—something that’s been guiding us long before we had language for it.So many of us are searching for signs, direction, a map. We want…
Ep. 8 Overthinking Won't Save You
In this episode, I explore a realization that struck me recently: too many of us (myself included) are trying to solve mysteries that can only be solved by living.We live in a world that worships…
Ep. 7 Creating Anyway When You Feel Unseen
In this episode, I explore one of the most tender truths of the creative path: what it means to keep showing up when it feels like no one sees you.From the quiet ache of invisibility to the…
Ep. 6 Want to Fit In? Stop Trying to Be Like Everyone Else
In this episode, I unravel one of the deepest lies we’ve been told: that success comes from being like everyone else. From hustle culture to productivity myths, we’ve been conditioned to believe that…
Ep. 5 What Flying a Plane Taught Me About Fear
In this episode, I recount the experience of flying a plane, and what the experience taught me about fear, grief, and control. We dive into:✔ What fear actually is—and why trying to “conquer” it can…
Ep. 4 The Burden and Freedom of Being Seen
In this episode, I explore what it means to be truly seen—not just by others, but by ourselves. I reflect on my own experiences of feeling invisible in high school, and other times in my life, and…
Ep. 3 What is Purpose? A Steady Flame or a Shifting Light
Hey there, thanks for listening to [Insert Wisdom]! In this episode, I dive into the ever-elusive question: What is purpose?For years, I thought purpose had to be something big—a singular mission, a…
Ep. 2 The Coolness of Relief in a Burning World
Hey there, thanks for listening to [Insert Wisdom]! In this episode, I reflect on the feeling of relief—what it means, how it finds us, and why we crave it. From the rain after the Los Angeles fires…
Ep. 1 Welcome to [Insert Wisdom] Tuning Out the Noise, Tuning into Yourself
Hey there, thanks for listening to the first episode of [Insert Wisdom]! This one’s all about tuning out the noise and finding your way in a world full of ‘shoulds.’ I hope it inspires you to trust…
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