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Rebecca Hasulak
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The podcast for women who read, write and live creatively. 

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    How Do You Know When It's Time To Quit?

    Season 4 / Episode 7 How do you know when it's time to quit? It's one of the hardest questions we face when we're pursuing something that matters. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience of pursuing a lifelong dream of becoming a traditionally published novelist, what years of writing and rejection have taught me and why external validation isn't always the best measure of progress.  We'll explore the difference between persistence and stubbornness, how to tell whether a dream still deserves your energy and the questions worth asking before you decide to walk away from something meaningful. Because sometimes the timeline is longer than we expected, and sometimes the person we're becoming along the way matters just as much as the destination.  If you've been wondering whether to keep going or let go, I hope this conversation helps you find a little more clarity and reminds you not to mistake a lack of validation for a lack of growth.

  2. 25 de ago.

    The Traits the World Overlooks

    Season 4, Episode 6 What if the qualities you've spent your life trying to change are the very ones the world needs most? Society often admires the loudest voice in the room or the biggest personality. But some of the most meaningful work, deepest relationships and most enduring creativity come from qualities that don't always get immediate recognition.  In this episode, I'm exploring six traits that are often underestimated and sharing how I ultimately realized that many of the qualities I once saw as shortcomings became some of my greatest strengths.  My hope is, after listening, you will see this in yourself, too.

  3. 18 de ago.

    The Myth That Caring Is Uncool

    Season 4, Episode 5 When did caring become something to be ashamed of? Somewhere along the way, we started acting like the coolest people were the ones who cared the least. We downplay our effort, pretend success came naturally and sometimes hide the things that matter most to us because we're afraid of looking too invested. In this episode, I'm exploring why that mindset is so common, what psychology tells us about the instinct to protect ourselves from disappointment and why meaningful relationships, creative work and personal growth all require us to risk caring deeply. Because the people who build lives they're proud of are the ones willing to show up, try hard and let themselves be seen.

  4. 11 de ago.

    The Magic of Ordinary Days

    Most of us organize our lives around milestones. Vacations, holidays, promotions, weddings, graduations, book launches. They matter, and they deserve to be celebrated. But they aren't where most of life happens. In this episode, I'm thinking about the "ordinary" days in between. The mornings that begin like every other morning. The conversations around the dinner table. The routines that don't feel remarkable until one day they're no longer part of our lives.  I also explore why our brains naturally adapt to even the biggest achievements, what that means for lasting happiness, and why ordinary days give us the space to create our best work.  My hope is that this episode encourages you to slow down just enough to notice the life you're already living. Because one day, the little things may be the very things you wish you could experience one more time.

  5. 4 de ago.

    Your Brain on Beauty

    Season 4, Episode 3 When was the last time something beautiful made you stop in your tracks? Not because it was expensive or impressive, but because it simply made you notice. In this episode, we're exploring what neuroscience tells us about beauty, why experiences of awe can change the way we see the world and how beauty does something remarkable for creative people: it inspires us to make beautiful things of our own. We'll talk about why beauty isn't frivolous, why it doesn't have to look the same for everyone and why I think cultivating beauty is one of the most practical ways to become more creative, more present, and more alive. Because maybe beauty is something we need to learn to see.

  6. 28 de jul.

    The Quiet Power of Rituals

    Season 4, Episode 2 We often think creativity arrives like lightning—that one perfect idea suddenly appears and the work flows effortlessly. But in my experience, that's rarely how it happens. More often, creativity begins with something much quieter: a small ritual that tells your brain it's time to begin. In this episode, I'm sharing the writing routine I've developed over the past year (including a few quirky rituals), the neuroscience behind why these habits help us focus and why the goal is reducing the friction between everyday life and the work that matters most. Whether you're a writer, artist, musician or simply someone trying to build a more intentional life, I hope this  inspires you to create your own doorway into meaningful work. Because creativity doesn't require perfect conditions. It simply asks that we keep showing up.

  7. 21 de jul.

    The Strength to Feel

    Season 4 / Episode 1 We spend so much of our lives trying not to feel difficult emotions. We stay busy. We distract ourselves. Sometimes we numb these feelings altogether. But what if avoiding pain also keeps us from experiencing joy, creativity and genuine connection? In this episode, I explore why emotional honesty is one of the greatest strengths a creative person can develop. Listen in to hear why feelings matter, how suppressing emotions affects us, the surprising connection between emotional health and creativity, and how to process our feelings.  Because leaning into the spectrum of emotions is one of the clearest signs that we're fully living life.

  8. 14 de jul.

    Protecting Creativity in the Age of AI

    Season 3, Episode 12 In the final episode of Season 3, I'm digging into one of the biggest and most complicated conversations facing creatives today: AI and creativity. This episode is not about fear-mongering or rejecting technology altogether. Instead, it’s an honest, nuanced conversation about intentionality, brain health, critical thinking, originality, and what it means to remain deeply human in an increasingly AI-driven world. I also share reflections and excerpts inspired by Susan Cain and poet Joseph Fasano on art, humanity, and the irreplaceable nature of human creativity. Whether you’re excited about AI, wary of it, dependent on it, or simply trying to figure out your own boundaries, this episode invites you to think more intentionally about your relationship with technology and creativity.

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The podcast for women who read, write and live creatively. 

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  • Criado por
    Rebecca Hasulak
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    42
  • Classificação
    Livre
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