Welcome to Living in Response - a podcast / audio journal / experiment / exploration in “creative self-expression” where I’m practicing sharing what’s on my mind and in my heart. While unedited, unfiltered, unbounded, my attention right now is concentrated around “spiritual awakening,” energy work, interoception & proprioception as facilitators to healing and expansion, and lots of stuff in between. Mostly, this is me just getting started so thank you for being here <3
Topics Covered:
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* The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Remembering Ideas – Why I’ve started writing things down instead of trusting my memory, and how that small shift is fueling my creativity.
* Mindless Scrolling vs. Intentional Exploration – The difference between passive consumption and actively seeking inspiration online, and how each affects my mental state.
* Speaking vs. Writing – How speaking my thoughts has helped me move forward in a way that journaling never did, and why I’m embracing this form of expression.
* Creative Process & Inner Conflict – Navigating the push and pull of inspiration, self-doubt, and trusting my unique way of making connections.
* The Fear of Plagiarism & The Myth of Originality – Wrestling with the idea that no thought is completely original, how creativity is really about synthesis, and why crediting sources matters.
* Living in Response – Exploring what it means to create from a place of energetic alignment rather than forcing strategy or structure.
* Energetic Expansion & Spiritual Awakening – Why awakening isn’t a single moment but a process of contraction and expansion over time.
* New Age Spirituality & Breaking Out of Boxes – Realizing that I replaced societal conditioning with new spiritual labels—and how I’m working to move beyond them.
* Feeling Instead of Fixing – Learning to sit with emotions in the body rather than always trying to process or move through them.
* Human Design & The Struggle of “Waiting to Respond” – Why my understanding of sacral response had to change, and how it’s transformed my approach to decision-making.
* The Ego & Personality Aren’t the Enemy – Why demonizing the ego is missing the point, and how I’ve come to appreciate the role of personality in growth.
* Reciprocity & Giving Back Without Overgiving – Recognizing when it’s time to share what I’ve learned and contribute in a way that’s sustainable.
* The Trap of Spiritual Language – Breaking down vague self-help and spiritual phrases like “just be in your body” and why clarity matters.
* Meditation, Yoga & Energy Work as Creative Fuel – How these practices help me move energy, focus, and get unstuck.
* Creativity as a Holistic Process – Understanding that creative expression isn’t just mental—it’s a full-body, multi-layered experience.
* Navigating the Unknown & Moving Forward Anyway – Learning to trust the process even when I don’t have a clear direction, and seeing where my expression leads me.
Mentions & Resources:
Not affiliated, just a fan
* Evan Meyer’s Raw Wizard Writing Workshop – A reminder to jot down ideas instead of trusting memory.
* Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act – A must-read on making art for yourself first.
* Austin Kleon’s Steal Like an Artist – Why creativity is about remixing ideas, not inventing from scratch.
* Kelly Mahler on Interoception – Understanding how bodily awareness impacts emotions.
* Fleet Maull’s Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness – Interoception’s role in self-awareness and mindfulness.
* The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter – A blend of breathwork, embodiment, and energy work.
* Human Design Concepts – Rethinking sacral authority and waiting to respond.
Final Thoughts:
This is about expression without expectation. I’m not trying to have all the answers—I’m just showing up, saying what’s alive, and letting the path unfold.
Would love to hear from you—if anything resonated, let me know!
Mystically,
Belle