99. Making Time for Joy, Creativity & Connect with Rita Alma

Have you ever experienced an inner knowing that you ned to take a break? But you keep pushing it off and pushing it off, until life intervenes?This episode shares my recent story with needing a break and deciding that it's time to put the podcast on hold for a few months. We'll be back later this Fall!***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

Your space impacts how you feel!Interior Designer, Diana Delaney joins us this episode to chat about:Why getting clear on how you want to feel is the most important step!How to release the pressure and make design fun!The top tip to get a paint colour you loveWhy you should incorporate pieces you love, even if they don’t “fit” in your space***PODCAST GIVEAWAYGet all the info on this year’s *giveaway*! There are chances to win amazing prizes all summer long.podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Diana DelaneyYou can find her on instagram: @delaneydesignco Or take a peak at her website here: https://delaneydesigncompany.com/***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

In this solo episode, I circle back to the theme of purpose.Instead of focusing on purpose, I invite you to get curious about how you can become more you! And expand your horizons and vision of what’s possible in the process.***PODCAST GIVEAWAYGet all the info on this year’s *giveaway*! There are chances to win amazing prizes all summer long.podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

Are you feeling this pressure to figure out your purpose? This episode is for you!I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Adriana as we chat about: Why we get obsessed with finding our purposeHow to reframe purpose - it’s not a destinationThe difference between finding your purpose and living on purposeHow to bring more fulfillment into your days (and why this is what matters!)***PODCAST GIVEAWAYGet all the info on this year’s *giveaway*!There are chances to win amazing prizes all summer long.podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Adriana Paez?You can find her on instagram: @adriana.paez.coachingOr grab her free guide to get unstuck: https://www.adrianapaez.com/free-guide-unstuck***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

This one’s a sister episode to ep. 100. Tune in to hear why I’m celebrating you! And how you can join the celebrations this summer. >> Head to podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com for all the details on how to earn points and be entered in some spectacular prize draws! <<***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

I decided at the last moment to mark episode 100 in a different way than I had planned. Tune in to hear about someone who has been on my heart these last few days. Their legacy is one of spreading love, joy and hope. We’ll keep the celebration alive in the next episode where I’ll share more about the future of the podcast and how you can be part of it!GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com    

In this episode we’re joined by Rita Alma (leadership coach, conflict mediator, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practitioner and facilitator) who shares her story of making time for joy, creativity and connection outside of work, as a way to balance the hard and heavy. We chat about: What inspired Rita to prioritize joy and creativity in her scheduleTrying new things, making friends and creating community as an adultHow creative spaces allow us to connect to one anotherThe role of dance and singing in Rita’s confidence journeyTODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Rita Alma?Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaalma ***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

In this episode I share a realization that came up in my own life related to discomfort. There’s a big difference in how I meet physical discomfort from how I meet mental and emotional discomfort. Tune in to hear what this all has to do with giving yourself the support you need.***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

We’re going back to basics in this episode, because sometimes the most foundational things are the hardest to integrate (and the most impactful!).Anytime you’re looking to create a shift in your life there’s two things you need to get clear on. Otherwise it’s really easy to feel confused, disoriented or to get burned out.Listen in to hear the 2 things you need to get clear on when you’re looking to start a new chapter or to feel differently in your life.***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

She’s back! One of the most loved episodes (episode 72) from 2023 featured my one and only sister, Becca Johnston.Today we’re chatting after our latest sister date at a Tegan and Sara concert (as part of their Not Tonight 2024 acoustic and storytelling tour).We reflect on: The cyclical nature of healing, creativity and concert toursCreating intimacy and communities where you can show up as you areRole modeling vulnerabilityThe gift (and honour) of witnessing others as they do the work to heal In addition to being my brilliant and incredible sister, Becca is also a queer woman who works as a therapist supporting queer people of all ages. ***A BIG FAVOURIf you have a moment, it would be oh-so-incredible if you could leave a Rating +/or Review (or share this episode with a friend!).Podcasts grow through word of mouth, and every little bit helps to keep this show going strong!***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com