Mindfulness teacher and coach Katie Seamen joins Kristen Webb Wright on the podcast to explore how journaling can help us tune into the present moment with greater awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion.

In this episode, Katie shares how journaling and mindfulness work together to bring clarity and deepen self-understanding. She discusses the importance of noticing both our external and internal worlds, tracking patterns over time, and using journaling as a tool for self-trust and resilience.

She also opens up about her personal journaling practice, from creative sketching to seasonal reflections, and how she incorporates mindfulness into her daily writing.

Listen in for inspiration, practical techniques, and a simple journaling challenge to help you cultivate more presence in your daily life.

Learn more about Katie's work:
simplypresent.co.uk

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In this episode of the Day One podcast, Kristen Wright sits down with Ashley Looker, an empowerment and journaling coach who helps ambitious individuals detach their productivity from their worth and find joy in the present moment. Ashley shares her personal journey from burnout to healing, how journaling played a pivotal role in redefining her definition of success, and her unique concept of "emotional metabolism." Together, they explore the profound ways journaling can bring clarity to life's toughest decisions, foster self-compassion, and reconnect us with the things that truly bring us joy. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting out, this conversation is filled with inspiration and practical insights to deepen your journaling practice.

A few of Ashley's favorite prompts:

• What have I been denying myself that I really want?
• How can I be more present today?

Learn more about Ashely's work:
uniqueholistichappiness.com

What if your journal could be a thriving digital garden, capturing every moment, big and small? In this episode, we sit down with Day One power user Margot Olson, who has logged over 96,000 journal entries and maintained an incredible streak of nearly 6,000 days. Margot shares her journey—from early influences in record-keeping to building a vast, meticulously organized digital journal. We discuss her approach to life-logging, the tools she uses, and how documenting even the smallest details enriches memory and perspective. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting, this conversation will inspire you to cultivate your own digital garden with Day One.

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