The Creative Soul Podcast Leya Van Doren

Are you pregnant or do you know someone who is? Tune into this episode where we discuss how to host and curate a blessingway which is similar to a baby shower, but focuses more on the mother's journey from maiden to mother to create an intentional ceremony to honor her in this transition.
We also talk about:
What a blessingway isLeya's experience being at her sister's birth A blessingway vs baby showerWhy you might want to host one for yourself or a woman you loveIdeas for blessingway ceremoniesVirtual vs in person blessingways
Creative Resources Mentioned:
The Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerBlessingway videos here and here
Connect with Leya
@leyavandoren
leyavandoren@gmail.com

Kari is a New York City-based freelance writer and performing artist. As a copywriter and strategist, she works with creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop their brand voice and craft high-converting messaging to support their business. She also writes a weekly newsletter sharing writing tips, content inspiration, and personal stories about life as a creative freelancer.
We talk about:
Pivoting careersHer creative & storytelling process for copywritingHow her theater skills translated into other industriesOvercommitting yourself as a creativeDeadlines and work pressuresLiving in NYC
Connect with Kari:
@karilynncotone
karilynncotone.com

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Creative Resources Mentioned:
Creative Pep Talk by Andy J. PizzaRuPaul's Drag Race

In this week's solo episode, Leya takes us behind the scenes for her wedding planning process. We talk about why wedding planning might bring up difficult emotions, how wedding planning is the ultimate act of manifestation & creation, how being engaged feels like a portal, why wedding planning has caused Leya to look at and re-evaluate all areas of her life, and the details & process of finding her wedding venue.

Whether you're planning a wedding, have planned a wedding, or would like to plan one in the future, tune into this fun episode where we explore wedding planning as a spiritual & creative practice.
Connect with Leya:
@leyavandoren
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Kelly Smith is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart topping podcasts, Mindful in Minutes and Meditation Mama. Kelly believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and encourages her students to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessing their most authentic selves and owning their power. Kelly specializes in the non physical limbs of yoga and is best known for her master trainings in meditation, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra and her international retreats.

In this episode we talk about:
What true self work isHow yoga teaches you the true selfWhat real service meansPolarity workMoving through resistance in your practice
and so much more!

Connect with Kelly:
yogaforyouonline.com
Podcast: Mindful in Minutes

In this episode, Leya shares the behind the scenes process of how she self published her first book of poetry, Mermaid Musings: Stories of Sea, Sex, Spirituality.

We talk about:

Why you might choose to self-publish

What inspired her decision to self-publish a book

The behind the scene process of self-publishing a book

The power of poetry

The creative process of writing a book

Marketing & selling your book

+ enjoy a poetry reading from a selection of poems from Mermaid Musings.

Buy the book:

Mermaid Musings: Stories of Sea, Sex, Spirituality by Leya Van Doren

If you have more questions about self-publishing and how you might get started with it or would be interested in a community based workshop around self-publishing the book your creative soul wants to write, feel free to reach out at leyavandoren@gmail.com.

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In this episode, Leya gets raw & real about her life experience and some of the childhood trauma she’s been unpacking in therapy.

We talk about:

Why our stories matter

The healing power of sharing your story

Facing your pain & your shadow

Processing grief

Levels of awareness/consciousness

Uncovering uncomfortable truths

Trigger Warning: This episode mentions both sexual assault & mental illness.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leya.substack.com