Stirred By Words: Meditations and Conversations about Writing and Wellness
STIRRED (verb): to begin to move or be active. Welcome to Stirred By Words! Twice a month, join writer, editor, and host, Chrissy Holm, as she encourages you to use the power of words to unlock your writing and wellness practices. In each episode, Chrissy and a guest will discuss words, writing, and wellness to inspire you to stay healthy and tell your stories.
Episodes
29 episodes
LEGACY: What we want to leave behind & why
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a chakra meditation, then shares the definition of the word LEGACY, and invites us to consider the question: what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind and why?
LIGHT: How light impacts our emotions & our lives
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a loving kindness meditation, then shares the definition of the word LIGHT, and invites us to consider the question: what does the concept of light mean to you?Liz...
ACCEPTANCE: Learning to accept ourselves & others
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a mantra meditation, then shares the definition of the word ACCEPTANCE, and invites us to consider the question: What are some common barriers to acceptance in ourselves and others?Chrissy is also join...
FAITHFUL: How to stay true to yourself in a world that pressures us to conform
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a body-scan meditation for feeling supported, then shares the definition of the word FAITHFUL, and invites us to consider the question: how do you stay faithful to yourself and your values in a world that pres...
TELL: How the way we tell a story impacts its meaning
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a walking meditation on the power of telling your truth, then shares the definition of the word TELL, and invites us to consider the question: how does the way we tell a story impact its meaning?Writer ...
BELONGING: How acceptance plays a role in feeling we belong
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a box breathing practice, then shares the definition of the word belonging, and invites us to consider the question: what role does acceptance play in creating a sense of belonging?
PURITY: How societal expectations impact our sexual & mental health
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a nature visualization meditation, then shares the definition of the word purity, and invites us to consider the question: how have societal expectations or the idea of purity impacted your mental health?<...
WEATHER: How our environment influences our emotions & behaviors
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on being present in nature, then shares the definition of the word weather, and invites us to consider the question: how does the weather influence our emotions and behaviors?Therapists and...
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Season two of Stirred By Words has come to a close, and I'm very excited to share that while we're on break, I'm launching my first book on Kickstarter!Finding Sunlight is a memoir about love within the wreckage of purity culture. It's ...
IMPACT: How to build effective collaborations to achieve impact
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on creating positive change, then shares the definition of the word IMPACT, and invites us to consider the question: how can we build effective collaborations to achieve impact?Dara Beevas...
BURNOUT: How to set boundaries & avoid taking on too much
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on rest and worthiness, then shares the definition of the word burnout, and invites us to consider the question: how can you learn to set boundaries to avoid taking on too much and contributing to...
VULNERABILITY: How to be more comfortable with vulnerability in our lives
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on vulnerability, then shares the definition of the word vulnerable, and invites us to consider the question: how can we be more comfortable with vulnerability in our lives?Britta and Lizz...
RECKONING: How our world would be different if we considered the consequences of our decisions
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on challenges we’re facing and how to release them. Then she shares the definition of the word RECKONING and invites us to consider the question: how would our world be different if we took more t...
PAIN: How we experience and manage emotional pain
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on experiencing discomfort in our bodies, and then shares the definition of the word PAIN, and invites us to consider the question: how do you manage emotional pain in your life?
SECRET: How the power of secrecy shapes the way we interact with others
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on secrecy, then shares the definition of the word SECRET, and invites us to consider the question: how can the power of secrecy shape our interactions with others?
MONEY: How money shapes our perceptions of success and happiness
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on abundance, then shares the definition of the word MONEY, and invites us to consider the question: how does money shape our perceptions of success and happiness?Lauren Cañafranca also joi...
MEMORY: How memory shapes our understanding of the world
Chrissy opens today’s episode with a meditation on the past and present, then shares the definition of the word MEMORY and invites us to consider the question: how does memory shape our understanding of the world?
CHANGE: Transition to Season 2 of Stirred By Words
Welcome back to Stirred By Words! In this transition episode, Chrissy shares some exciting news about the show! Then she provides guided meditation to help ground the conversation. She defines the word CHANGE, and answers the que...
PAUSING
In this finale episode of Season 1, Chrissy gives a mental health tip about self-care, defines the word PAUSING, and answers the question: What is your top tip for pausing and practicing self-care?Previous listeners responded to t...
CREDENTIAL
Chrissy starts the episode with a health tip about learning new things, defines the word CREDENTIAL, and ponders the question: How have credentials impacted your life? If they're important, why? If not, why not? Lizzy Miller, MS, MPH, N...
ABILITY
Chrissy starts the episode with a health tip about gratitude, defines the word ABILITY, and ponders the question: What are some of your strengths and abilities, and how does that impact how you see the world?Amy Coleman, a freelance wri...
BALANCE
Chrissy starts the episode with a health tip about the benefits of yoga, defines the word BALANCE, and ponders the question: What does 'balance' mean to you, and how would someone achieve it? Dr. Melanie G., a worklife psychology ...
TRANQUILITY
Chrissy begins the episode with a health tip about the benefits of meditation, defines the word TRANQUILITY, and ponders the question: How do you find peace and tranquility in your life? After, listener Julie T. (Instagram: @juliethutru...
