Creative Journey

Kaila Allen
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Creative Journey is a podcast where we explore creativity and mindfulness. We believe everyone is creative, and we want to help you discover and nurture your creativity. We also believe mindfulness is essential for the creative process, and we want to help you cultivate a more mindful approach to your work and life. Let’s grow and expand together. E-mail us at creativejourney.kc@gmail.com. Join the list serve by sending a blank e-mail to creative–journey+subscribe@googlegroups.com. To join us each week on zoom, Send an e-mail to Community@acb.org

  1. 2 HR AGO

    Vocal Boundaries & The Scripting Lab

    For seven weeks, we have worked on the internal landscape of boundaries—identifying our limits, managing our guilt, and surviving the "Boundary Hangover." In Week 8, we take that internal work and give it a physical vibration. Welcome to the Scripting Lab. Today, we move beyond what we say and into the somatic frequency of how we say it. Setting a boundary is not just about finding the right words; it is about how those words feel in your body and how they land in the room. We are learning how to stop asking for permission and start vibrating our truth. In this episode, we explore: Vocal Somatics: The difference between the high-pitched "Head Voice" of fawning and the resonant, grounded "Belly Voice" of authority. The Disability Nuance: Reclaiming our "Access Voice" and stopping the habit of pitching up to sound "sweet" and unburdensome when asking for accommodations. The Sandwich Method: How to wrap a firm, non-negotiable boundary between two soft layers of relational connection. Eliminating J.A.D.E.: Why we must stop Justifying, Arguing, Defending, and Explaining our boundaries. (Reasons are negotiable; boundaries are not). The Vocal Mirror: A somatic tool for handling intrusive medical questions or dumped demands by physically leaning back and returning the burden to the asker. The 5-Second Pause: Reclaiming the space between a request and your response to break the "Automatic Yes" survival reflex. Resources: Creative Guidance LLC Buy Me a Coffee

    1hr 16min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Gift: The Gift of Laughter

    Book: The Ultimate Gift Author: Jim Stovall Laughter is presented as medicine for the soul. We discuss the importance of being able to laugh at yourself and your problems as a way to find happiness in life.

    51 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Navigating Boundary Guilt & Repair

    You finally did it. You said "No." You set the boundary. But instead of feeling peaceful, you feel a massive wave of anxiety and guilt. You want to text them immediately and take it all back. In Week 7, we normalize this exact moment. It is called the "Boundary Hangover," and feeling it doesn't mean you made a mistake—it just means you are breaking an old survival pattern. We learn how to ride the wave of this discomfort without collapsing our newly set limits, and we master the somatic art of a genuine apology for when we are the ones who cross a line. In this episode, we explore: The Boundary Hangover: Understanding the physiological spike of panic that happens after setting a boundary, and how to survive it using a somatic tool called "Titration." Guilt vs. Shame: Why "I did a bad thing" (Guilt) leads to beautiful repair, while "I am bad" (Shame) leads to fawning and self-sabotage. The Art of Repair: How to apologize without groveling or collapsing your spine (Acknowledgment + Impact + Changed Behavior). The False Rupture: A crucial nuance for the disability community. Why we must stop apologizing for taking up space and learn to replace a shame-filled "I'm sorry" with a dignified "Thank you for your patience." The Upper Limit of Joy: Why we subconsciously sabotage our own peace when a boundary actually works, and how to use the "15-Second Savoring Pause" to rewire the nervous system for joy. Resources: Creative Guidance LLC Buy Me a Coffee

    1hr 18min

  4. 19 MAR

    Gift: The Gift of Family

    Book: The Ultimate Gift Author: Jim Stovall We explore how family gives us our roots, heritage, and past. This episode focuses on the idea that family is defined by love and can be built regardless of blood relations.

    1hr 3min

  5. 16 MAR

    Internal Boundaries & The Committee

    Often, the harshest boundary violations don't come from strangers—they come from the voice inside our own heads. In Week 6, we turn the camera inward. We stop fighting our "Inner Critic" and start interviewing it. We learn that we are not one solid personality, but a "Committee" of parts trying to keep us safe. In this episode, we explore: The Internal Committee (IFS): Understanding that you are a system of "Parts" (Managers, Firefighters, Exiles) led by a core "Self." Managers vs. Firefighters: Why you self-sabotage by over-working (The Manager) or numbing out (The Firefighter). Unblending: The most powerful linguistic tool for mental peace—shifting from "I am anxious" to "A part of me is anxious." Somatic Tool: "Shaking the Etch-A-Sketch" to reset the nervous system when the voices get too loud. Connect with Coach Kaila: Visit her website for more resources: Creative Guidance LLC If this episode resonated with you, consider Supporting the show: Buy Me a Coffee

    1hr 7min

  6. 12 MAR

    Gift: The Gift of Problems

    This week teaches how to view obstacles as challenges to be overcome. We discuss how resilience and the spirit of love allow us to find joy even during difficult times.

    1hr 10min

  7. 9 MAR

    Boundaries & The Fawn Response

    Why do we smile when we are actually angry? Why do we say "Yes" when our body is screaming "No"? We often shame ourselves for being "people-pleasers," calling it a weakness. But in Week 5, we flip the script. We learn that "Fawning" is actually a brilliant biological safety strategy—one that kept us safe when we were powerless. In this episode, we explore: The Biology of Fawning: Understanding the "Please Don't Hurt Me" response and why it is a survival instinct, not a personality flaw. Nice vs. Kind: Distinguishing between fear-based transactional behavior ("Nice") and love-based generous behavior ("Kind"). Strategic Compliance: How to use "politeness" as a conscious tool for safety in medical or high-stakes settings (Espionage vs. Submission). The Teflon Bubble: A somatic visualization to "Uncouple" your nervous system from other people’s stress. The Un-Smile: A challenge to drop the mask and find safety in a neutral face. Connect with Coach Kaila: Visit our website for more resources: Creative Guidance LLC If this episode resonated with you, consider Supporting the show: Buy Me a Coffee

    1hr 19min

  8. 6 MAR

    Gift: The Gift of Learning

    Book: The Ultimate Gift Author: Jim Stovall We dive into the fundamental key to all knowledge which is the hunger and desire for education. This week explores how a passion for learning makes a person wealthy regardless of material things.

    53 min
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Creative Journey is a podcast where we explore creativity and mindfulness. We believe everyone is creative, and we want to help you discover and nurture your creativity. We also believe mindfulness is essential for the creative process, and we want to help you cultivate a more mindful approach to your work and life. Let’s grow and expand together. E-mail us at creativejourney.kc@gmail.com. Join the list serve by sending a blank e-mail to creative–journey+subscribe@googlegroups.com. To join us each week on zoom, Send an e-mail to Community@acb.org

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  • Creator
    Kaila Allen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    Creative Journey