Interview with Emelie Hill Dittmer About this JournalTalk In this JournalTalk, Emelie Hill Dittmer introduces Write to Heal – The Healing Power of Writing, the English edition of her first guidebook originally published in Sweden in 2021. Rooted in her own journey of working through trauma, the book grew into a trauma-sensitive writing approach and ... Read More >>
Interview with Elisa Friedlander About this JournalTalk Elisa will share her story of how she uses journaling and why it continues to foster healing despite the persistence of physical pain. She will share some of the many journaling techniques she uses and guide you in an experiential journaling practice. During this JournalTalk, you will… hear ... Read More >>
Interview with Dr. Lori Ann Roth About this JournalTalk Journaling can be a powerful tool for enhancing your personal and professional life. When you use a journal, you become more self-aware, reduce stress, and improve decision-making. In this JournalTalk, you’ll learn the benefits of using a journal and specific methods of journaling for how to ... Read More >>
Interview with Juliana J Bruno A Personal Note from Juliana Join me as I share a deeply personal story: how a devastating event in my life became the unexpected doorway to radical self-discovery. I’ll walk you through the layers peeled back by daily journaling—how my inner dialogue, hidden beliefs, and persistent negative narratives were revealed, ... Read More >>
Interview with Susan Borkin, PhD Susan shares how her English major/Psychology minor led her to a career as a psychotherapist and journaling specialist. As a therapist and journaling instructor for over 40 years, she will guide you through numerous ways to use therapeutic journaling for your own mental health. Be prepared for some new and ... Read More >>
Interview with Kristen Fogle, San Diego Writer’s Ink Life can feel too full to sit down for long journaling sessions—but even the tiniest jot on the page can spark insight, creativity, and clarity. In this session, we’ll explore how to integrate short, playful, and purposeful writing practices into daily life. You’ll discover the power of prompts ... Read More >>
Interview with Christina Baldwin So, you’ve done your daily pages, followed hundreds of wonderful prompts (Thank you IAJW!), put in what Malcom Gladwell calls your “10,000 hours of practice”… and now you want to consider the possibilities for harvesting this rambling chronology into something a bit more artful. How do you honor the “raw footage” ... Read More >>
Interview with Oliver Mann We often think of “the shadow” as dark, heavy, or something to avoid. But what if bringing curiosity to our hidden emotions, untold stories, and disowned traits could lead to more lightness, freedom, and self-trust? In this light conversation, journaling guide Oliver Mann shares how Shadow Journaling helps people uncover the ... Read More >>
Interview with Kay Adams We all mess up. We all make mistakes. We sometimes even learn from them. But how often do we stop to appreciate our mistakes, to sparkle them up and see the magic within them? When do we reframe the mistake narrative so that we can see it for all its quirky ... Read More >>
Interview with Holly Hurd Yes, one question can change your life! It can help you connect with someone. It can help you find a new direction in life, a new relationship, a new pursuit, etc. Asking questions and answering them will lead you on a new path of discovery. During this interview, you will learn… ... Read More >>