French Kissing Life
If you were free to be who you really are deep down and who you were always meant to be, what would your life look like? What does it mean to have a zest for life? Can you *really* invite more joy into your everyday living through doable steps that don’t take a lot of time? Yes, yes, and more yes!
French Kissing Life is an inspirational podcast that guides you toward finding your spark and unleashing it into the world. If you’ve been yearning to celebrate your unique presence and fall in love with who you truly are, then you’ve found your tribe. If you believe the world needs what only you can offer, this community will be your biggest cheerleader. Picture this podcast as your weekly dose of encouragement – a sanctuary where you can escape the noise of the world and embrace the beauty of your own existence.
From skinny dipping in Portugal to auctioning herself off for a date and testing whether a slinky will go down an ancient pyramid, host Shawnna Stiver knows a thing or two about going for it and the hilarious stories that await. Through heartfelt, playful and funny conversations, Shawnna helps you discover what makes your heart race, your soul dance and your spirit soar. You’ll also hear from guest experts who share insights on how to navigate the journey of self-discovery and invite the world to come alive alongside you.
In a world that demands you be anything but yourself, this is your permission slip to be a little more YOU. Together, we’ll make every moment count and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. If you’re ready to shed the shoulds and welcome in a life that feels uniquely, beautifully, and authentically yours, subscribe now and let’s make every episode a celebration of YOU! Buckle up for an adventure where realness reigns, inspiration thrives and fun is the name of the game. Are you ready to french kiss life?!
French Kissing Life
Ep 115: Creative Rituals for the Spring Transition with Emma Sullivan Uebele
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Spring doesn't always arrive the way we expect it to. One day it's a blizzard, the next it's pushing 80 degrees, and somewhere in the middle of all that, we're supposed to feel refreshed and ready. But what if the transition itself is the invitation, not a problem to push through?
I'm excited to welcome back expressive arts therapist and trauma-informed care consultant Emma Sullivan Uebele for a conversation about what this season actually asks of us. We talk about what's really happening in our bodies as the light returns, why spring can feel surprisingly tender even when it looks beautiful, and how creativity, in the simplest, most accessible forms, can help us come back to ourselves and find what Emma calls a grounded hope, one rooted in the present moment rather than floating off into what we think spring should feel like.
Topics Covered:
- What the body and nervous system experience as light returns.
- Why spring can feel disorienting or emotionally tender, even when it looks beautiful.
- Grounded hope and why hope untethered to reality can lead to burnout.
- Simple ways to reawaken creativity after a slower season.
- How art-making brings the brain into the present and why that matters.
- Making art for the process, not the product.
- Emma's spring journaling ritual, what she takes from winter, and what she leaves behind.
Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:
- If you have five minutes, try the exercise Emma shared. Grab a pen and a small piece of paper… and just draw something you can see right outside your window. Not what you think it should look like. Just… what’s actually there. A tree. A branch. A shadow. The way the light is hitting something. Remember, the goal isn’t to be good at it. It’s to pay attention. And to give your brain a break from everything else… and come back to the present moment, even just for a few minutes.
- If you have 50 minutes, or you want something a little more guided, Emma has just released her Spring Blooms expressive arts workbook, which is designed to walk you through this exact seasonal transition. It includes a series of creative exercises, prompts, and reflections to help you reconnect with your creativity, process what’s shifting, and move into spring in a more intentional way.
Connect with Emma!
Website: http://www.emmasullivan.art/
Expressive arts workbooks: https://emmasullivan.art/shop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmasullivanart/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-sullivan-uebele/
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Until next time, muah!
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