Differently: Stop living by default. Start living by design.

Carla Reeves | Creator of The Differently Journal & Conversation Club
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Differently is for when you need to get out of your head and back into your life. Created and hosted by Carla Reeves, creator of The Differently Journal and The Conversation Club, her work is built on over 20 years of helping people use writing to navigate real life. Not as a habit to keep up with, but as a way to calm your mind, get clear, and move forward. You are always writing your life, whether it’s in your mind or on paper. It's time to take the pen back. Turn overthinking and self doubt into clarity, confidence, creativity and momentum. Stop surviving your life. Start creating it.

  1. 1d ago

    The Six Month Bucket List

    Send Carla a message! When was the last time you made a bucket list for your business... not based on goals, revenue, or productivity, but on the kind of life you want to be living? In this short episode, Carla shares a simple exercise from a recent mastermind to help you reconnect with what lights you up before the rest of the year slips away. Grab your journal, answer five reflective questions, and create a six-month bucket list that brings more intention, adventure, and aliveness into your work and your life. Your business isn't just something you're building. It's something you're living. Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

  2. Jul 9

    Navigating Change: Lead Your Mind First

    Send Carla a message! Change has a way of filling our minds with noise, uncertainty, and endless questions. But what if the most important work isn't figuring everything out -it's learning to lead your mind through the transition? In this episode, we will explore why writing has been an anchor for more than 20 years and how a simple three-step writing practice can help you calm the mental chaos, gain fresh perspective, and take your next step with intention. If you're navigating a life transition, feeling overwhelmed, or simply craving more clarity, grab a notebook and join the conversation. Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

  3. Jul 2

    Overthinking? Try This 5-Minute Writing Practice

    Send Carla a message! Do you ever feel like your mind won't slow down? When you're overthinking, it's easy to believe you don't have time to stop. But what if a five-minute pause is exactly what you need? In this episode, I share a simple 5-minute writing practice I use with clients to quiet mental clutter, gain perspective, and move forward with more clarity and intention. Grab a notebook and give yourself five minutes. You might be surprised by what you discover. Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

  4. Jun 25

    Standing on the Sidelines - Part 2

    Send Carla a message! Have you ever let one uncomfortable experience convince you that you didn't belong, weren't capable, or should stop trying? In the previous episode "Standing on the Sidelines", I shared the story of a networking luncheon where my old survival story nearly convinced me never to go back. In this follow-up episode, I share what happened when I returned with a different mindset, a clear intention, and a willingness to show up differently. The room hadn't changed. The people hadn't changed. But my experience changed completely. If you've ever struggled with overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling stuck inside an old story, this episode is a reminder that you have more agency than you realize. Sometimes a simple shift in perspective can open the door to an entirely new experience. Grab your notebook, and let's explore what it looks like to stop letting old stories dictate your future and begin writing a new one. Enjoy! Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

  5. Jun 11

    Standing on the Sidelines: When Old Stories Hold Us Back

    Send Carla a message! Have you ever left a room convinced you didn't belong, only to realize later that the real barrier wasn't the room at all? In this episode, I share about a recent event, an hour-long drive home, and the old story that almost kept me from going back.  Let's explore what it looks like to stop standing on the sidelines of our own lives, challenge the stories that keep us playing small, and get in the game of our life. Enjoy! Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

  6. Jun 4

    Learning to Let Go

    Send Carla a message! In this episode, I'm sharing some of what God has been teaching me about letting go. Letting go of old ways of working. Letting go of worry. Letting go of control. Letting go of the belief that I need to have everything figured out before I take the next step. I've been discovering that life feels different when we loosen our grip. Not because our problems disappear, but because we shift our mind and heart posture. If you've been feeling heavy, pulled in too many directions or tired from holding it all together - this is your invitation to pause and see things from a new perspective. While we can't always control our circumstances, we do have a choice as to how we shop up to them.  Grab a notebook, and join me for this conversation. Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

  7. May 28

    Wake Up Your Life: The Cost of Living on Autopilot

    Send Carla a message! What if the life you’re longing for isn’t somewhere out there in the future… but hidden inside the life you’re already living right now? This episode is a reminder I deeply needed myself: don’t miss your life while waiting for someday. We talk about how easy it is to slip into autopilot, rush through our days, and unknowingly live disconnected from what matters most. This episode is an invitation to wake up your life again and again. For the overthinker, the high achiever, and for when you are navigating change, this conversation will help you: slow down and notice what’s right in front of youquestion the motions you’re making every dayreconnect to what actually mattersand begin creating a life that feels more awake, present, and alignedLife doesn't happen someday.  It's happening now. Get on the court of your life. Enjoy. Share with a friend. Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

  8. May 21

    A Different Way to Move Through Overwhelm

    Send Carla a message! When life feels heavy, rushed, or overwhelming, our instinct is often to push harder. But what if the way forward isn’t more pressure? In this episode, Carla shares a simple practice that has changed the way she navigates stress, parenting, leadership, and everyday life: release pressure, apply love. A grounded conversation about slowing down, questioning false urgency, and creating space to move forward differently. Learn more about Carla: Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/ Get The Differently Journal: https://carlareeves.com/journal Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/ Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast Go to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend.  Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

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Differently is for when you need to get out of your head and back into your life. Created and hosted by Carla Reeves, creator of The Differently Journal and The Conversation Club, her work is built on over 20 years of helping people use writing to navigate real life. Not as a habit to keep up with, but as a way to calm your mind, get clear, and move forward. You are always writing your life, whether it’s in your mind or on paper. It's time to take the pen back. Turn overthinking and self doubt into clarity, confidence, creativity and momentum. Stop surviving your life. Start creating it.

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