The Day One Podcast

In this episode, ICF certified coach Kelly Gallagher joins the podcast for a thoughtful conversation about how coaching and journaling complement one another to deepen self-awareness and accelerate growth. We explore the layered nature of personal insight, how reflection between coaching sessions amplifies progress, and why journaling can serve as both mirror and guide. Kelly shares the value of asking better questions, how coaching uncovers old narratives, and why writing things down helps change take root. You’ll also hear practical journaling prompts and reflections on using writing as a tool for both personal and professional clarity. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-66-kelly-gallagher [https://dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-66-kelly-gallagher] for a list of prompts shared in this episode, including links to use them in your Day One journal.

Wellness expert Dr. Hava Rose joins the podcast for a candid and insightful conversation about journaling as a tool for emotional processing, pattern recognition, and inner healing. She reflects on how journaling became a lifeline in her teen years and how it continues to support her through grief and seasons of personal transformation. Together, we explore the importance of emotional vocabulary, the influence of unconscious programming, and how the simple act of writing can create space for clarity, boundaries, and growth. You’ll also discover practical journaling tips, creative journaling prompts, and Hava’s approach to building a wellbeing practice rooted in connection—and in the power of pause. Get more links from this episode: dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-65-dr-hava-rose [https://dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-65-dr-hava-rose]

Licensed therapist and avid journaler Annie Tormos joins the podcast to explore how journaling can move from a passive habit to an active practice for growth, healing, and self-discovery. In this episode, Annie shares how journaling has supported her personally and professionally—and how Day One’s new Go Deeper feature helped her uncover meaningful insight in just one session. She reflects on the difference between simply recapping your day and writing with intention, and how prompts can create moments of clarity we didn’t know we were ready for. Annie also opens up about her own journaling rituals, her journey through grief, and why she now considers her journal a consistent and non-judgmental companion. Listen in for thoughtful reflections, practical encouragement, and a journaling challenge to help you go deeper this week. Sign up to try Go Deeper, Day One's new AI-powered journaling prompts: dayoneapp.com/labs [https://dayoneapp.com/labs/] Learn more about Go Deeper: dayoneapp.com/labs/go-deeper/ [https://dayoneapp.com/labs/go-deeper/] Get more links from this episode: dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-64-annie-tormos [https://dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-64-annie-tormos]

In this episode, we sit down with Day One founder Paul Mayne to walk through the newly redesigned navigation—now live in version 2025.6 for iOS. (To see the full walkthrough, watch the episode on YouTube [https://youtu.be/xBSv1sHOZX4].) Paul shares the thinking behind the update, a full demo of the new journal picker and tab layout, and a look at the redesigned “More” tab with refreshed features like On This Day, Daily Prompts, and Streaks.  We also reveal what’s coming next—including a more guided journaling experience—and share highlights from other recent platform updates, like the launch of Day One for Windows, Shared Journals for Mac, and a cleaner template gallery on Android. Stick around for this episode’s journaling challenge—it's inspired by a simple question we recently asked strangers on the street. Links to all the news featured in this episode: dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-63-nav-update [https://dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-63-nav-update]

Want to make journaling even easier? Josh Kincaid, a longtime Day One user, shares how iOS Shortcuts have transformed his journaling routine. From saving daily newspaper front pages to logging moods with colors, this episode explores creative ways to streamline journal entries. The discussion covers making journaling more consistent, the impact of looking back on past entries, and how small automations can enhance a daily writing habit. Links to Josh’s iOS shortcuts and resources are available at:  dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-62-josh-kincaid [https://dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-62-josh-kincaid] Sign up to be the first to try new Day One features at: dayoneapp.com/labs [https://dayoneapp.com/labs]