Almost Flowing

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Almost Flowing is a podcast for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. We often picture success as a straight, linear path, but in reality, it is a messy journey filled with twists, turns, and setbacks. This podcast is about embracing that process and figuring out how to move from here to there. In each episode, we talk to inspiring individuals from the Flow Club community and beyond, exploring how they navigate challenges, build momentum, and find their flow. We uncover habits, insights, and lessons to help you turn intention into action.

Episodes

  1. Oct 8

    30 Years of Body Doubling - A Conversation With Linda Anderson

    Body doubling has a birthday: 1996. Linda Anderson is the ADHD coach who gave it that name. This is the first long conversation with her about it. We talk about the client she calls David, the John Travolta movie behind the name, why your body double should not be someone close to you, and why "no judgment" is the whole point. In the second half, Linda answers real Reddit posts: "I can't be watched," "if someone's with me, it's social time," "my partner thinks I'm a substitute for treatment." Then two hot takes: is it just fear of looking lazy, and is it performance culture? The story behind the interview and the 1996 article: ⁠https://www.flow.club/body-doubling Full transcript: https://www.flow.club/body-doubling-transcript Linda's original 1996 article (PDF): https://gettingclear.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Body-Double-.pdf Linda's coaching practice: https://gettingclear.com/ ADDA, where Linda is a former president: https://add.org/ Linda Anderson, MA, MCC, coined the term body doubling in 1996. Ricky Yean is the founder of Flow Club, where people body double online in small, scheduled sessions. Try it free: https://in.flow.club/ Recorded in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 2026. (00:00) Cold open (00:29) Title sequence (01:14) The conversation begins (01:44) 1996: the client named David (04:39) "A shiver down my spine" (06:21) It was an intuition, not a technique (07:43) Not someone close, and naming it (09:17) Why the term stuck (10:09) First reactions: belief and pushback (13:57) Linda's definition of body doubling (15:29) Same as a coffee shop? (16:56) Where Flow Club fits (18:06) How to be a good body double (19:02) "I don't want to be watched" (21:47) Why another person quiets the chatter (22:41) The anchor, chi, and mirror neurons (26:28) Choosing a format; no judgment (29:58) Body doubling as a container (32:38) Overwhelm, shutdown, starting smaller (33:38) Rhythm, music, and familiarity (35:52) Dr. Russell Barkley on accountability (38:09) Kati Morton on the nervous system (39:51) Is there a wrong way to do it? (41:18) Dr. Thomas Brown's model (44:34) Working memory and perfectionism (45:27) Herding helium balloons (46:38) Reddit: "I'd wither and die" (49:34) "It's social time" (50:21) "I should be playing hostess" (52:10) "A substitute for treatment" (54:24) "It's awkward, it's cringe" (55:36) Making body doubling more inviting (56:55) Why people are afraid to believe it (59:26) Hot take: fear of looking lazy? (01:01:07) Hot take: is it performance culture? (01:01:56) Hot take: am I failing alone? (01:04:34) Did she know what it would become? (01:07:29) Body doubling in an age of distraction (01:10:08) Could you body double with an AI? (01:12:14) Other tools: come at it from an angle (01:14:47) Change the size of it (01:17:09) The dump list and "one thing" (01:19:28) Five Easy Pieces (01:20:29) 30 years on: "people still matter"

    30 Years of Body Doubling - A Conversation With Linda Anderson

  2. 02/20/2025

    Meg Holloway on Joy, ADHD, and Building a Life You Love

    What if joy wasn’t something you chased, but something you built into your daily life? In this episode, Meg Holloway, founder of The Joy Project, shares how she helps people rediscover joy—not as a distant goal, but as a foundation for how they live and work. We talk about overcoming perfectionism, taking messy action, and breaking free from self-sabotage. Meg also opens up about navigating ADHD, burnout, and building a business rooted in authenticity and connection. Whether you're starting something new, battling self-doubt, or looking for more joy in your process, this episode is for you. 🔗 Try Flow Club for free: https://www.flow.club/ Connect with Meg Holloway Website: www.thejoyprojectcoach.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoyprojectcoach | https://www.instagram.com/megg.holloway Connect with Ricky Yean LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyyean X: https://twitter.com/rickyyean #AlmostFlowing #FlowClub #MegHolloway #TheJoyProject #MessyAction #ADHD #Burnout #Mindset

    Meg Holloway on Joy, ADHD, and Building a Life You Love

  3. 02/05/2025

    Behind the Creative Process of Susan Lieu’s 10-City Solo Show & Memoir

    In this episode, Susan Lieu shares what it took to bring The Manicurist’s Daughter to life—a memoir about family secrets, intergenerational trauma, and healing. From performing a sold-out 10-city solo theater tour to turning grief into storytelling, Susan opens up about the struggles, self-doubt, and breakthroughs that shaped her journey. We also dive into her creative process, the power of external accountability, and how Flow Club played a crucial role in helping her finish her book. If you have a big project you’re afraid to start, this episode is for you. 🔗 Try Flow Club for free: https://flow.club Connect with Susan Lieu 📚 The Manicurist’s Daughter 🎙️ Model Minority Moms Podcast 🌍 Website: www.susanlieu.me 📸 Instagram: @susanlieu, @modelminoritymoms 📘 Facebook: Susan Lieu Official 💼 LinkedIn: Susan Lieu Connect with Ricky Yean 💼 LinkedIn: Ricky Yean 🐦 X: Ricky Yean #TheManicuristsDaughter #WhenWeFeelWeHeal #FlowClub #AlmostFlowing #SusanLieu

    Behind the Creative Process of Susan Lieu’s 10-City Solo Show & Memoir
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About

Almost Flowing is a podcast for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. We often picture success as a straight, linear path, but in reality, it is a messy journey filled with twists, turns, and setbacks. This podcast is about embracing that process and figuring out how to move from here to there. In each episode, we talk to inspiring individuals from the Flow Club community and beyond, exploring how they navigate challenges, build momentum, and find their flow. We uncover habits, insights, and lessons to help you turn intention into action.

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  • Creator
    Flow Club
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Flow Club
  • Show Website
    Almost Flowing