Episodes

  • Boundary setting 101

    Boundary setting 101
    Feb 14 2024
    Do you struggle with setting boundaries?
    Many of us do, but boundaries may be a secret to creating flow in your life and career.

    In this episode, we talk about:
    • Why boundaries are important
    • How to create intentional boundaries
    • The downside of putting up too many walls
    • The pitfalls of people pleasing
    • Role modeling healthy boundaries
    • Our responsibilities to others and ourselves
    • How letting go of assumptions can help you set healthy boundaries
    • How knowing yourself, your values, and your self-worth can help you
    More links:
    • Esther's coaching & speaking
    • Esther's Instagram
    • Esther's YouTube
    • Allison's website
    • Gretchen Ruben reference
    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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    47 mins
  • Need a distraction? Listen to this podcast.

    Need a distraction? Listen to this podcast.
    Jan 25 2024
    It's undeniable. Humans are becoming more and more distracted. Maybe we've already lost you... In this episode, we take lots of twists and turns to explore all things distraction!

    We talk about:
    • What causes distraction?
    • Helpful vs unhelpful distractions
    • The usefulness of rest
    • How to get into and stay in flow
    • How to organize your day to help you focus
    • How music can help you focus
    • Accepting where you are
    More links:

    • Esther's coaching & speaking
    • Esther's Instagram
    • Allison's website
    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
    James' music can be found under both "Whetzel" and "James Whetzel" on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream your music.
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    56 mins
  • Role models can help you be your authentic self

    Role models can help you be your authentic self
    Dec 28 2023
    Role Models are essential to helping you move past limitations and old beliefs. In this episode, we discuss how finding a role model can help you.

    We talk about:
    • what is an expander/role model or mentor?
    • how expanders can help you see your potential
    • why role models are critical in helping you move past blocks
    • why looking for a mentor is a sign of maturity
    • what are the different types of role models
    • how you can be a mentor just by being yourself
    • what is coaching?
    • how to find role models for different areas of your life
    More links:

    • Esther's coaching & speaking
    • Esther's Instagram
    • Allison's website
    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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    55 mins
  • How travel can create more flow in your life

    How travel can create more flow in your life
    Dec 9 2023
    Travel and exploration are so important for your creativity and focus. In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can use travel and the ideas that travel invokes throughout your life.

    Topics:
    • Why traveling is important to your life
    • How travel can make you more creative
    • What travel can show you about living in flow
    • How to make every day feel like a vacation
    • Why travel encourages empathy
    • How planning travel can help you dream big
    More links:
    • Esther's coaching & speaking
    • Esther's Instagram
    • Esther's YouTube
    • Allison's website
    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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    48 mins
  • What Creative Season are you in?

    What Creative Season are you in?
    Nov 22 2023
    Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you just starting to explore something new like a new career or relationship? Maybe you are finishing up a creative project or getting ready to move to a new city.

    Every single thing we create in our life goes through the 4 stages of the Flow Method and can correlate to the Seasons of the earth. We share with you these four seasons of creativity so that they can help you navigate your own path.

    In this episode, we talk about:
    • How the FLOW method can help you navigate change
    • What nature can teach you about change in your life
    • How different seasonal processes mirror the process of change
    • Why you may get stuck
    • How to avoid the constant hustle
    • How setting intentions can help you navigate
    • Why celebrating what you’ve accomplished is important
    More links:
    • Esther's coaching & speaking
    • Esther's Instagram
    • Esther's YouTube
    • Allison's website
    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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    53 mins
  • Your unique career path - interview with Jen Sorensen

    Your unique career path - interview with Jen Sorensen
    Oct 23 2023
    What do you do when your intuition is leading you on a different path than what you are 'supposed' to do in your career? In this interview with our new podcast co-host Jen Sorensen, we chat about how she learned to embody her talents and interests and create a career that was unique.

    We talk about:
    • When to pivot in your career or training
    • How to find your interests and gifts
    • How collaboration and connection lead us to our next steps
    • Why the world needs you to connect to your purpose
    More links:
    • Esther's coaching & speaking
    • Esther's Instagram
    • Esther's YouTube
    • Allison's website
    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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    45 mins
  • The C-word. A chat about consistency.

    The C-word. A chat about consistency.
    Sep 28 2023
    Consistency. Do we need it? Do we want it? Consistency is something that many of us struggle with so we decided to have a candid conversation about it in this first episode of Season 3.
    • What does our culture tell us consistency is?
    • What the natural world shows us about consistency
    • Listening to your intuition to guide you to the right season
    • Consistency vs. rigidity
    • The benefits of consistency
    • How do you find what motivates you?
    Links
    • Esther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/
    • Esther's Website - Flow into Authenticity
    • Allison's website www.allisonhenrich.com

    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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    49 mins
  • How to make everything creative with lessons from Zen - an interview with Zach Smith

    How to make everything creative with lessons from Zen - an interview with Zach Smith
    Mar 1 2023
    In this episode, we talk with Zach Smith, creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. Zach shares with us how small changes in our life can impact and enhance our creativity. Join us as we discuss:
    • How meditation expand your creativity
    • What to do when you’re in a creative crisis
    • How you can be more creative in your everyday life
    • How running can enhance your creativity
    • Applying creativity to small areas in your life
    • Leaning into boredom to find genuine motivation
    • Activities that can help you practice letting go
    • How different types of meditation can help your creative practice
    Links:

    Creative Enso – The Zen Art Of Creative LivingCreative Enso IG (@creativeenso) Creative Enso IG (@creativeenso.travel)
    Intuitive goal-setting workshop - www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses
    Esther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/
    Esther's YouTube Channelyoutube.com/estherloopstra
    Leslie's websitewww.leslieblu.com
    Allison's website www.allisonhenrich.com
    Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com
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    44 mins