Creative Hot Flash with Sandi D.

Sandi Duverneuil

Where hot flashes meet hot ideas.Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a creative rebellion.Join author and creative healing guide Sandi D. as she sparks unfiltered conversations about voice, art, and stepping out from the sidelines. If you’re done being muted, stuck, or silenced by all the “shoulds,” tune it!Short. Bold. Soulful.Let’s make some noise!

Episodes

  1. Her Voice Unmuted: A Journey of Self (Guided Meditation)

    DEC 4

    Her Voice Unmuted: A Journey of Self (Guided Meditation)

    Summary This episode explores the journey of finding one's voice through guided meditation and poetry. It begins with the announcement of Sandi D's new poetry collection, "Her Voice Unmuted," which traces a journey from childhood shame to hard-won truths. The conversation transitions into a guided meditation, encouraging listeners to notice their burdens and embrace their authentic voice without apology. The session concludes with an invitation to connect on Instagram for further discussion. Keywords guided meditation, finding voice, poetry collection, childhood shame, authentic voice Takeaways Finding your voice is a journey worth taking.Embrace your authentic self without apology.Notice the burdens you've been carrying.Your voice is powerful before you learned to quiet it.Speak without apologizing, softening, or shrinking.You've been everyone's safe harbor for too long.Feel free to connect and share your journey.Guided meditation can help uncover your true voice.Poetry can be a mirror to social truths.Her Voice Unmuted is a journey from shame to truth.Chapters 00:00:06 Introduction and Happy News00:00:14 Her Voice Unmuted: Poetry Collection00:00:30 Journey from Shame to Truth00:01:27 Guided Meditation Begins00:03:04 Embracing Authentic Voice00:03:40 Speaking Without Apology00:04:22 Safe Harbor Reflection00:04:56 Feelings and ReflectionsBuy the book: Her Voice, Unmuted: From Silence to Song.  Connect on IG @peonies_prose Speak your truth. Make your art. Set your voice free. | Follow Sandi D. on IG @peonies_prose and explore more at peoniesandprose.com

    6 min
  2. Your Story, Your Legacy

    SEP 25

    Your Story, Your Legacy

    In this episode of Creative Hot Flash, Sandi Duverneuil shares her personal journey of moving to Japan, dealing with the unexpected loss of her father, and the importance of storytelling as a legacy. She emphasizes the value of sharing one's story to ensure it isn't reduced to mere fragments after one's passing. Sandi encourages listeners to reflect on their legacy, take action, and share their stories in various forms, whether through writing, art, or other creative outlets. She also shares her personal experiences with menopause and the importance of being one's own health advocate. Keywords storytelling, legacy, creativity, menopause, personal journey Takeaways Your story is your legacy in action.Share your stories while you're alive.Reflect on how you want to be remembered.Take action and speak up for yourself.Your legacy can be in any form, not just written.Be your own advocate for your health.Start small with storytelling, like a voice memo.Your experiences can help others.Don't wait for permission to share your story.Connect with others through shared stories.Sound bites Your story is your legacy. Share your stories while alive. Reflect on your legacy. Take action, speak up. Legacy in any form. Be your health advocate. Start small with storytelling. Your experiences help others. Don't wait to share. Connect through stories. Speak your truth. Make your art. Set your voice free. | Follow Sandi D. on IG @peonies_prose and explore more at peoniesandprose.com

    17 min
  3. Your Voice, Unmuted

    SEP 15

    Your Voice, Unmuted

    Keywords creativity, poetry, self-expression, authentic voice, personal growth, astrology, Mercury, journaling, reflection, empowerment Summary In this episode of Creative Hot Flash, Sandi Duverneuil explores the theme of self-expression through the metaphor of a kite and voice. She invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of muting themselves in pursuit of external validation. Sandi introduces her upcoming poetry collection and discusses how astrology, particularly Mercury's placement, can help individuals unlock their authentic voice. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personal growth in reclaiming one's voice. Takeaways "Sally" gained a kite but lost her voice symbolizes lost self-expression.Chasing prizes can lead to silencing one's true self.Reflecting on personal experiences can aid in self-discovery.Shame can mute our authentic voices from an early age.Journaling can help uncover moments of self-muting.Astrology can provide insights into communication styles.Mercury's placement reveals unique speaking blueprints.Empowerment comes from embracing one's authentic voice.Creative expression is essential for personal growth.Transforming from muted to magnetic is a journey.Titles Finding Your Voice: The Kite MetaphorUnlocking Authenticity Through ReflectionSound Bites "Sally gained a kite but lost her voice.""Reflect and journal on this question.""Your authentic voice is not missing."Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Creative Hot Flash 00:23 The Metaphor of the Kite and Voice 02:24 Reflecting on Personal Experiences 02:50 Unlocking Your Authentic Voice with Cosmic Muse Speak your truth. Make your art. Set your voice free. | Follow Sandi D. on IG @peonies_prose and explore more at peoniesandprose.com

    5 min
  4. Episode 2: You're Not 'Too Much"

    JUL 27

    Episode 2: You're Not 'Too Much"

    Keywords creative expression, empowerment, self-discovery, women's voices, authenticity, astrology, personal growth, self-acceptance, artistic journey, voice activation Summary In this episode of Creative Hot Flash, host Sandi Duverneuil encourages women to embrace their authentic voices and reject societal expectations that silence them. She discusses the importance of creative expression as a means of empowerment and self-discovery, sharing personal anecdotes and inviting listeners to engage in artistic activities.  Sandi also introduces her Cosmic Muse guide, which uses astrology to help individuals find and activate their unique voice codes, emphasizing that every woman has the right to be heard and seen. takeaways You're not too much; you're just getting started.Your intensity is a signal flare lighting your path.Meeting others' expectations can harm your self-worth.Creative expression can help you feel seen and heard.Writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery.Setting boundaries is essential for personal growth.Your voice has been silenced by societal conditioning.Astrology can guide you in finding your voice.Engaging in art doesn't require expensive supplies.Every woman deserves to express her truth.Sound Bites "It's time for you to show up.""Let this be like your roar.""Your voice is not broken."Chapters 00:00 Embracing Your Authentic Voice 03:13 Creative Expression as a Tool for Empowerment 06:54 Finding Your Voice Through Astrology Speak your truth. Make your art. Set your voice free. | Follow Sandi D. on IG @peonies_prose and explore more at peoniesandprose.com

    7 min

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Where hot flashes meet hot ideas.Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a creative rebellion.Join author and creative healing guide Sandi D. as she sparks unfiltered conversations about voice, art, and stepping out from the sidelines. If you’re done being muted, stuck, or silenced by all the “shoulds,” tune it!Short. Bold. Soulful.Let’s make some noise!