101 Ways of Being

In an age of manifestation and prioritizing your dreams, what do you do when things don’t go how you want or expect it to? How do you navigate feelings of disappointment? On this episode, Julia reflects on the idea of finding another way. Tune in for some of her current thoughts on this subject, along with a bonus oracle reading for fresh insight to carry with us into spring. Sign up to get our...

For the first episode of the year, we chat with Isaac Geesling, a Phoenix-based photographer and videographer. Hear about how he makes it happen during the creative process while navigating the lulls of life, to his favorite movies and more. Follow Isaac on Instagram @isaac_goose or check out some of his work here: https://isaacgeesling.smugmug.com/Images-Available-for-Prints/ Stay updated with...

For the final episode of the year, Julia reflects on the idea of slowing down. What comes up when you take time to be still? When you’re so focused on where you’re going, it’s easy to lose sight of where you are or where you’ve been. During the darkest time of year, let the light guide you back home. How will you make room in the heart of your home for what you want to cultivate in 2022? Support...

On episode 11, Julia looks at how movement can play a role in our collective healing. Whether it be a civil rights movement, a segment of music, or movement meditation like roller skating, movement has a magical way of moving us forward. What moves you? Want to support the show? Join our Patreon and we’ll send you some goodies! https://www.patreon.com/101waysofbeing Follow us @101waysofbeing Sign...

What happens when you give yourself some space to go inward? In this episode, Julia speaks on a few of her favorite journaling methods and practices. She also offers some journaling prompts that encourage you to dig a little deeper… As we step into warmer socks and settle in for colder days, perhaps we have a little more time to peruse through the catalog of memories from the past many years, or...

How do you make sense of your story? Reading between the lines of our own stories can help us better understand the lives we lead, our relationships, and ourselves. Whether you express yourself through writing or another avenue, or you’re an occasional or avid reader, stories make up who we are. Stories are how we connect with one another. But sometimes the message of the story can be lost, or...

How do you integrate new lessons or impactful experiences in your day to day? Rather than shaming yourself for falling back into “old ways,” or when it’s taking longer to learn a lesson or change a habit, you can instead try to honor where you are now. It’s all part of the process to get where you’re going. But we can forget that sometimes…Hear about this and more of Julia’s latest ponderings....

Episode 7 features Tra Watson, a Chicago-based animator and illustrator who has found his own ways of staying connected to his inner kid. Listen to uncover how confidence ties in with developing your creative skills and playing your part. Learn more about Tra: http://www.travonwatson.com Follow us @101waysofbeing Click here to join 101 Ways of Being a Community on Discord. Sign up for the...

What makes you happy? On this week’s episode, we hear from Niki Graham, Chicago-based content creator, music lover, educator, and community builder. The conversation flows from what community means to us, our current goals, and astrology, to the power of music, and finding enjoyment in life. Connect with Niki @nikstagraham Follow us @101waysofbeing Click here to join 101 Ways of Being a Community...

Let’s dip our toes into the waters of reflection. Notice what can be seen when we uncover how we came to be…On this episode, Julia shares some of what’s been on her heart lately. Listen to hear a poem or two, some musings on the idea of reflection, and more. If you’d like to get involved with our little corner of the internet and connect with other listeners of the show, our Discord channel is...