The Seed

46. Channeling Anxiety as Creative Energy + Other Somatic Practices

Sit with Daisy and Kristin this week as they explore their personal shifts from intellectualizing life experiences to tuning into the sensations within the body. Dive into a captivating discussion on the notion that anxiety holds a hidden wellspring of creativity, offering valuable insights on how to harness this energy for expansive and supportive creative endeavors. Kristin shares practices she is using to support this. The two continue, sharing a unique somatic practice that involves creatively engaging with the inner critic, providing a practical demonstration within the episode, borrowed from author Neal Allen in the episode linked below. Tune in for an episode overflowing with innovative perspectives on embracing anxiety and emotions as forces for creative growth and self-discovery. More Growth: * Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"(Me)tamorphosis"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/9937584/8d8a9a6f8008c17b32be1cc9334eb4157b0cfeb0] by d.h., a self-published poetic expression * Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Soul Remembering"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristininspace.substack.com/], Kristin's newsletter * Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GrowWithTheSeed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/growwiththeseed/] * Duncan Trussell Family Hour with Neal Allen and Anne Lamont [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XQcm6gnDYSSYxw18z9kUs?si=baad062b1916452c] Audio used: "Elevator Music Attempt #1" by Christiaan Bakker is licensed under CC BY 3.0. Changes made: audio faded and dialogue recorded over audio.

45. AI: Are We Losing Authentic Self Expression?

Each week Daisy and Kristin come together for the sole purpose of creating. This week, they explore the intrinsic value of creativity, delving into its crucial role in self-expression. Creativity has helped in their individual and shared pursuits of self expression and also, within their deep friendship. The conversation explores the impact of artificial intelligence on human creativity, questioning whether our growing reliance on AI risks outsourcing our very humanity. Tune in to this episode of The Seed for an important discussion that prompts reflection on the balance between technological advancement and the preservation of our authentic selves. More Growth: * Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"(Me)tamorphosis"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/9937584/8d8a9a6f8008c17b32be1cc9334eb4157b0cfeb0] by d.h., a self-published poetic expression * Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Soul Remembering"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristininspace.substack.com/], Kristin's newsletter * Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GrowWithTheSeed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/growwiththeseed/] * On Youtube - Chat GPT: The Soul Eater [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pf4GmQY8Ow] Audio used: "Elevator Music Attempt #1" by Christiaan Bakker is licensed under CC BY 3.0. Changes made: audio faded and dialogue recorded over audio.

44. Sharing Wisdom from a Place of Discernment

Love getting voicenotes from a friend? This one is for you. Welcome to a solo episode of "The Seed" with Kristin, where she dives into lessons around discernment when sharing personal experiences. Sit with her as she explores the importance of integrating lessons before sharing them with a broader audience, fostering the creation of true wisdom. True wisdom is the profound understanding and application of knowledge gained through experience, reflection, and a deep awareness of the complexities of life. In this episode, discover the value of giving yourself the time and space to process before opening up, and how this intentional approach contributes to personal growth and authentic sharing. Keywords: Sacred space, Authenticity, Personal Growth, Wisdom, Introspection, Authentic Sharing, Learning More Growth: * Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"(Me)tamorphosis"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/9937584/8d8a9a6f8008c17b32be1cc9334eb4157b0cfeb0] by d.h., a self-published poetic expression * Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Soul Remembering"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristininspace.substack.com/], Kristin's newsletter * Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GrowWithTheSeed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/growwiththeseed/] Audio used: "Elevator Music Attempt #1" by Christiaan Bakker is licensed under CC BY 3.0. Changes made: audio faded and dialogue recorded over audio.

43. Using RO-DBT to Cope with Life and Become More Authentic

Welcome to class. Join hosts Daisy and Kristin as they explore another tool for your toolbox, the application of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) as a tool for managing anxiety and fostering vulnerability and authenticity. Daisy and Kristin offer their personal insights, where they blend coping skills seamlessly with spiritual practices. Get practical tips for using these tools in daily life, whether it's dealing with food, body image, or navigating anxiety and life's challenges. See how this hands-on approach supports genuine growth, embraces vulnerability, and builds resilience in the face of life's twists and turns. Join the conversation for tangible practices that you can apply to your authentic journey. Self Enquiry Questions: - “What is it that I might need to learn about this experience?” - “If my shadow could speak, what would it say?” - “What am I afraid is going to happen?” - “What do I think will happen if this fear comes true?” - “What if other people knew I felt this way?” - “Which part of this story gives me more energy?” - “Is this my edge?” “Am I regulating?” - “What is that you don’t want to say right now?” Keywords: RO-DBT, Coping Skills, Anxiety Management, Authenticity, Spiritual Practice, Mental Health, Resilience, Self-Discovery. More Growth: * Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"(Me)tamorphosis"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/9937584/8d8a9a6f8008c17b32be1cc9334eb4157b0cfeb0] by d.h., a self-published poetic expression * Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Soul Remembering"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristininspace.substack.com/], Kristin's newsletter * Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GrowWithTheSeed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/growwiththeseed/] Audio used: "Elevator Music Attempt #1" by Christiaan Bakker is licensed under CC BY 3.0. Changes made: audio faded and dialogue recorded over audio.

42. Is Screen Time Impacting Your Memory, Presence, and Relationships?

Join Daisy and Kristin as they explore the multifaceted impact of screen time on memory retention, relationships, and its role in shaping our ability to be present in our lives. They candidly discuss the impact it's had in their own lives along with ways they are navigating this. What makes refraining from our phones so difficult? What might be valuable? The hosts suggest how reducing screen time has the potential to foster creativity in a world saturated with constant stimulation and connection in a landscape of loneliness. In an era dominated by social media, the hosts raise crucial questions about the true nature of our digital interactions – are we genuinely learning, or does excessive screen time contribute to disconnection? The episode offers practical insights into reducing screen time, promoting mindfulness, and nurturing meaningful relationships in a technology-driven age. Keywords: Screen Time, Memory, Presence, Relationships, Boredom, Creativity, Digital Well-Being, Mindfulness, Cognitive Health, AI, Social Media. More Growth: * More about the impact of social media on our brains - "Brain Hacking" interview on 60 minutes [https://youtu.be/awAMTQZmvPE?si=RGFLw9LZkM0CbHzj] * Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"(Me)tamorphosis"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/9937584/8d8a9a6f8008c17b32be1cc9334eb4157b0cfeb0] by d.h., a self-published poetic expression * Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Soul Remembering"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristininspace.substack.com/], Kristin's newsletter * Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GrowWithTheSeed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/growwiththeseed/] Audio used: "Elevator Music Attempt #1" by Christiaan Bakker is licensed under CC BY 3.0. Changes made: audio faded and dialogue recorded over audio.