Night Letters Podcast – Episode 7: The Pathless Path
Summary:
Ellen and Iris return after a brief hiatus for a candid, heartfelt check-in. They dive into the theme of the “pathless path,” sharing personal stories about navigating life’s transitions, creative renewal, and the importance of honoring both endings and new beginnings.
In This Episode:
Reconnecting after a break and embracing the messiness of showing up
The meaning behind “the pathless path” and finding direction in uncertain times
Personal updates: navigating crisis, restlessness, and creative ebbs and flows
The role of intuition, somatic wisdom, and “wayfinding” in daily life
Reflections on the end of the year, the symbolism of the snake and the horse, and honoring cycles of death and renewal
Creative practices: journaling, collage, tattooing, photography, and block printing
The importance of gratitude for past versions of ourselves and lessons learned
Announcements: upcoming tattoo sessions, workshops, and collaborative projects
Announcements:
Ellen will be tattooing at Iris’s studio and hosting an open studio in Grass Valley
Iris is guesting at The Gallery in Aptos, co-hosting a tattoo project with Ellen, and leading a hand poke basics workshop
Both will be in Seattle in January for tattoo sessions—details on their social media
Calls to Action:
Share the episode with friends or on social media if you enjoyed it
Like and review the podcast to help it grow
Reach out to Ellen or Iris for tattoo appointments, workshops, or collaborations
Thank you for listening!
Stay tuned for the next episode in two weeks, and remember: if you’re feeling lost or in-between, you’re not alone—Ellen and Iris are right there with you on the pathless path.
Find Us:
INSTAGRAM
Podcast: @nightletters_podcast
Iris: @wildiris.tattoo @hey.irisbrooke @songdog.studios
Ellen: @wayfinder_ink @ellenwalker___ @wayfinder_studios
EMAL:
nightletterspod@gmail.com
WEBSITES:
Iris: irisbroke.com songdogstudios.com
Ellen: ellenwalkderdesign.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
