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In Presence We Trust: The Facilitation PodcastThe Myth of Transformation - Dave Booda"Treating people with just the smallest amount of dignity in a space where they're routinely gaslit and made feel small… it's amazing how people will respond." – Dave Booda Dave Booda is a writer, musician and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of IntimacyFest and hosts the Darkness Experiment, a five day relational retreat in complete darkness. Over the last 15 years he has led more than 450 workshops on connection, touch and relationships, consulted for communities, festivals and companies, and published over 200 essays on boodaism.com. He also performs as his alter ego "Boodananda," a satirical spiritual sex shaman teac...
2025-11-251h 01
Confronting The LineE42 Behind the Curtain: ISTA, Accountability, and Speaking Out w/ Dave BoodaIn this candid conversation, Anne and guest Dave Booda explore the dynamics of ISTA, a school focused on sexuality and personal development, and the challenges faced by individuals within such organizations.Dave, a musician and retreat facilitator, describes how he helped create a volunteer group (3SC) to challenge harmful practices at ISTA—a prominent sexuality and spiritual training organization modeled partly on large group awareness trainings like EST. Together, they reflect on the difficulty of addressing systemic harm in these groups, the resistance leaders show to meaningful change, and the...
2025-08-0957 min
Men, Sex & Pleasure with Cam Fraser#222 Sacred and Profane Sexuality Communities (with Dave Booda)On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Dave Booda. Dave is a writer, musician and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of IntimacyFest and hosts The Darkness Experiment. He has led over 450 workshops on connection, touch and relationships and has consulted for and facilitated experiences for companies, communities, retreats, festivals, conferences, birthday parties, orgies, weddings, funerals, and gatherings of all kinds — with the intention to inspire authenticity, connection and group cohesion. He has published over 200 essays for boodaism.com and played over 1000 shows as a touring singer/songwriter. He is a former Naval Officer and graduate of the U...
2024-07-1559 min
Music Makers San DiegoMusic Makers San Diego 087 - Dave BoodaIn this latest episode, Gary talks with Dave Booda about how his parents always left the door open for music when he was a kid, the first song he wrote & how it came about, his Songwriter Lock-in experiment & much more. Dave also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://davebooda.com
2024-01-1935 min
Inside Community Podcast#019: Intimacy in Community with Dave BoodaIn this episode we will chat with intimacy nerd Dave Booda, about why intimacy is so important, get new ideas on prompts that can lead towards deeper connection, and discover ways to create a safe container to meet people where they're at when building deeper bonds and creating more vulnerability.
Dave Booda is a writer, musician, and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Intimacy Fest and hosts The Darkness Experiment. He's led over 400 workshops on connection, touch, and relationships and has consulted for and facilitated experiences for companies, communities, retreats, and gatherings of...
2023-08-031h 30
NextUsDave Booda - Speaking Your Truth Without Fear - Life Athletics Podcast Episode 173Dave Booda is a multi-talented, multi-faceted human who infuses, wit, charm, and deep thought into everything he does. This wide ranging conversation covers a variety of subjects including creativity, purpose, sex, and more and it stayed with me long after we were done talking. I would love to hear your take on the episode so please comment and let us know what you thought.
2018-10-151h 22
BoodaismTo My Overachieving Friends, Whom I Love Dearly [Poem]When all the websites have been built,When all the funding has been sought.When all the companies have been sold,When all the Teslas have been bought. When all the charities have been started,When all the employees have been hired.When all the dreams have been fulfilled,When all the people have been inspired. When all the books have […]
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2018-06-1302 minBoodaismArt Isn’t Dead, We AreI’ve come to know what I call the “millennial applause” and it’s creepy as hell. Aside from being a snarky blogger on the internet, I play music 3-4 nights a week at local bars and clubs and I’ve been doing it since college. Since my job is to engage the audience, I basically stand in […]
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2018-06-0611 minBoodaismWhat It Means To “Leave Someone Better Than You Found Them”Leave the campsite better than you found it. That’s the “campsite” rule, coined by Dan Savage and practiced by responsible lovers everywhere. It’s a pledge to leave people in as good a state (physically and emotionally) as you found them.1 As someone who sleeps with a lot of people — often people who have less […]
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2018-06-0107 minBoodaismEveryone Believes in GodLast year I watched the moon pass in front of the sun, and the moment when the sky went dark, I became speechless. Like many people who came to watch the solar eclipse, I thought I knew what was going to happen. Pretty simple, right? The moon passes in front of the sun, and the […]
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2018-05-1708 minBoodaismYou Don’t Have Time for ArtYou don’t have time for art,But art has time for you.She’s like a friend who’s downFor whatever you want to do. Art is not a contestThere are no judges to be had,And all your feelings are welcomeBe them happy, angry or sad. Your job is not perfection,We’re not so good at that.Your job is just […]
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2018-05-0202 minBoodaismLoving All The PartsI’m a walking contradiction. On one hand I believe in self-expression and sharing your opinions, even when they make other people uncomfortable. That’s what Boodaism is all about. On the other hand, my heart breaks when something I say makes someone feel bad or limits our ability to feel close to each other. Even if […]
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2018-04-2604 minBoodaismWhy Nerds Are HappierHere’s a statement everyone would agree with — the more time you spend with people that bring you joy, the more joyful your life will be. And yet — I meet people all the time who feel undernourished and frustrated with this area of their life. When I ask, “why don’t you spend more time […]
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2018-04-2108 min
Darken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.65 Love, Sex and Creativity w/ Rachael MaddoxRachael Maddox is an author, trauma resolution educator and poet. She joins me today at her home in La Jolla, California for a conversation about creativity, sex, and her writing process. Rachael’s Website Secret Bad Girl by Rachael Maddox Rachael’s Instragram
2017-06-2000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.64 Blogging, Entrepreneurship and The Pursuit of HappinessBryan Reeves is a blogger, author and someone who is passionate about relationships. Bryan and I met up in his home just north of LA on a rainy day to talk about his journey as a writer. Bryan’s Blog — bryanreeves.com
2017-05-2700 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.63 Songwriting, Los Angeles and Amnesia w/ Luke WadeLuke Wade joins me again for a fun conversation about his career, songwriting, living in LA and what’s been inspiring him lately. Luke is one of my good friends and it’s always a pleasure to have him on the podcast. Check out his new album! It’s called Only Ghosts and it’s available now on iTunes […]
2017-03-2400 min
Be MythicalHow to get the intimacy that you want. A Happy Hour Conversation with Dave BoodaThis week's show is with Dave Booda, a writer, teacher and musician. He is the co-founder of IntimacyFest, an annual festival in Southern California that celebrates connection, sexual self-expression and community. He writes weekly at Boodaism.com and his work has been featured on ABC, NBC, National Geographic, Elephant Journal, Good Men Project and Thought Catalog. He is the host of three podcasts, Dude Panel Radio, Darken the Page and Boodaism. In this show we spoke about one of Dave's real passions... intimacy. How can we be with each other deeply and experience this thing we all wa...
2017-03-0747 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.62 A Life of Love, Sex and Awakening w/ Margot AnandMargot Anand is an international best selling author and the world’s leading authority on Tantra. She also happens to be a good friend of mine. We sat down on a beautiful afternoon in Hawaii to talk about her new book Love, Sex and Awakening and she shares many stories, including how Osho inspired her to […]
2017-02-0800 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessArt and The ResistanceA mini-episode about Trump, art and why we might look back on this time period and be grateful. Art is Disagreement on Boodaism.com
2017-02-0200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.61 Songwriting, Brooklyn and the Journey w/ Aly TadrosAly Tadros is a New York based singer/songwriter who just released her latest album “Hungry Ghost”. Aly and I have been friends for many years, and met while she was living in Austin, Texas. There’s not many people I love talking about the creative process with more than Aly because she’s so raw, so honest […]
2017-01-1500 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.60 Writing Groups and the Creative Journey w/ Jeff Umbro & Kyle Craner from Writers Who Don’t WriteWriters Who Don’t Write is a podcast with Jeff Umbro and Kyle Craner about the writing process. Hooray for peers! I was excited to meet them and we had a great conversation about writing groups, identity, blogging, editing, critiquing people’s work and much more. Writers Who Don’t Write Podcast Jeff Umbro on Twitter Kyle Craner […]
2016-12-2000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.59 18,300 Songs. 70 Bands. One Man. Matt Farley.Matt Farley is one of a kind. As of this recording he has written and published 18,300 songs. He is the poster child for anti-perfectionism. I spent some time with him in the basement where he writes and records while I was home with my family in Massachusetts and we talked about his mindset, his […]
2016-11-1600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.58 Article Writing, Insomnia and Women’s Empowerment w/ August McLaughlinAugust McLaughlin is a nationally recognized health and sexuality writer, author and host and creator of Girl Boner® and Girl Boner® Radio. Her work appears in DAME Magazine, the Huffington Post, LIVESTRONG.com and more. Known for melding personal passion, artistry and activism, August uses her skills as a public speaker and journalist to inspire other […]
2016-10-1300 min
The SAP - Comedians Talk Motivation, Dating and Relationships#161 Surviving Open Relationships with Dude Panel's Dave BoodaCasual Fridays with Dave Booda from The Dude Panel Podcast. We talk about open relationships, dating multiple people and how to be ok with it. We have a fun and spiritually charged discussion, hope you enjoy! @sexactuallypod on instagram and twitter Sex Actually is a podcast that talks about dating and relationships in a social media world. We breakdown dating with tinder, bumble and text game. We discuss codependency, and searching for the best version of ourselves. Dave Neal is a standup comedian from Rhode Island and brings on other comics and dating & relationship gurus t...
2016-09-301h 01BoodaismThe One Question No One Asks On A Date (But Should)Five years ago I heard some wisdom from a wise woman, and at the time I thought she was crazy. “Dave, do you know why most people go on second dates?” She asked. “Because they like each other?” I replied. “No.” She said. “The reason most people go on second dates is one person asks, […]
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2016-09-1404 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.57 Killing Your Darlings, The Quest for Status and Not Giving a F*ck w/ Mark MansonMark Manson is a super popular blogger who is known for his irreverent writing style and simple wisdom that doesn’t suck. I interviewed him at his apartment in New York City in preparation for his new book The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck. The Subtle Art of Not […]
2016-09-1200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.56 When the Heart is Ready the Book Will Appear w/ Amir KarkoutiAmir is one of my closest friends and also the author of 5 books. He joins me at my house for a lively conversation about the perils of “trying to write a best seller”, the new book I’m currently writing and more. Do Nothing to Get EVERYTHING by Amir Karkouti Lessons From My Coach by […]
2016-08-1530 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.55 Writing Retreats, Poetry and Drinking Wine w/ Monica DayMonica Day is a writer, artist, creator, producer, performer, coach, entrepreneur and instigator, with a deep commitment to an ever-unfolding personal journey. She brings a unique combination of training in creativity, sensuality, diversity, and business to her work. Our conversation happens at the end of a 3-day writing retreat Monica did outside of San Diego, […]
2016-07-2030 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.54 Ten Million Words and a Lifetime of Experience w/ Charley KempthorneToday’s conversation is with Charley Kempthorne. I heard about Charley recently after reading an article about him in the Wall Street Journal. My Mom cut it out of the newspaper and gave it to me, the title was “The Power of Daily Writing in a Journal”. Charley has been keeping a journal for 52 years and […]
2016-06-1700 min
WTF Should I Do W/ My Life?!WTF 050: An Uncommon Perspective On Relationships w/ Dave BoodaIn this episode, Jacob interviews writer Dave Booda.
2016-06-1346 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.53 Sabbaticals, Work/Life Balance and Inspiration w/ Karan BajajKaran Bajaj was born and raised in the Indian Himalayas and now lives in Brooklyn New York. This conversation reminded me in a big way of why I do this podcast. Immediately in this interview I’m inspired by Karan’s life and how he balances work and play. He does something he calls 4:1:4, which is […]
2016-05-0630 minBoodaismHow Your Addictions Can Be Good for ProductivityHi. My name is Dave, and I’m addicted to video games. Marvel Contest of Champions. Clash of Clans. Heard of these? I’ve spent hundreds of hours in the last couple years building up virtual cities, invading evil clans and battling against the world’s most powerful superheroes, all from the palm of my iPhone. Before you get […]
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2016-03-2305 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.52 Honoring her Father, Dealing with Grief and Inspiration w/ Paula Marie CoomerToday’s guest is Paula Marie Coomer. I’m happy to have Paula back on the show, she was a guest on episode 35 and we had such a memorable conversation that I was really looking forward to having her back. We talk about the sex scenes in her new book and what makes a great sex […]
2016-03-1630 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessLessons Learned Writing One Article Per Week in 2015 & Show UpdatesI’m back after a short break. This is a mini-episode where I talk about some lessons learned from successfully blogging once a week for all of 2015 and more.
2016-01-1200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.51 NaNoWriMo, Songwriting and Reading the Classics w/ Brett RandellBrett Randell and I met several years ago at a songwriting workshop and funny enough, I had no idea he wrote novels until we talked about him being on the show. I really enjoy his songwriting and it was great to hear about his book and story writing as well. We talk about NaNoWriMo, which […]
2015-11-1800 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessHaving Patience In Your Career as a Creative PersonThis is bonus content from episode 50 with Steven Memel, it’s a conversation we had after the interview was over and I was still recording.
2015-11-1100 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.50 The Zone, Everything As Art and the Science of Switching On w/ Steven MemelSteven Memel is the creator of “The Science Of Switching On”, a system that enables him to achieve rapid and dramatic results with all performers in helping them get into the zone and stay there. I’ve personally worked with him and I’m proud to call him a friend and a mentor. Since I’ve started this podcast I’ve […]
2015-11-1100 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.49 Screenwriting, Storytelling and Delivering Great Feedback w/ Michael HaugeMichael Hauge is a screen writing coach and is has worked with screenwriters, producers, stars and directors on projects for every major studio and network. the best selling author of Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds, as well as the new 20th Anniversary Edition of his classic book Writing Screenplays That Sell. Selling Your Story […]
2015-10-2800 min
Write Now with Sarah WernerCoffee Break 004: Dave BoodaEpisode 004: Dave Booda It's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Coffee Break. Dave Booda (that's him, with the magnificent man-bun) of the Darken the Page podcast got in touch with me a while ago about recording a podcast episode together, and I thought it sounded like a great idea. SO THAT IS WHAT WE DID. Enjoy our banter about the creative process and all the STUFF that comes with it. :D Please note: This episode originally aired as Episode 43 of the Darken the Page podcast, but Dave very generously let m...
2015-10-2251 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.48 Death, Laughter and the Fallacy of Legacy w/ Steve ChandlerSteve Chandler is the author of over 30 books, well known public speaker and someone who has had a huge impact on my life. He is our second repeat guest on Darken the Page and is actually responsible for the title of this podcast. “Darken the Page” comes from advice Steve gives to writers who […]
2015-10-2100 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.47 Songwriting, Success and Pouring Out Your Heart w/Luke WadeLuke Wade is a singer, songwriter and passionate man. Luke and I met a three years ago through our mutual friend Chris Hawkes and we played some gigs together. I’ve always admired Luke’s passion for songwriting and the way he pours himself into his music. He’s one of the most expressive performers I know. Lately, […]
2015-10-1400 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.46 Copywriting, The Importance of Deadlines and the Perils of Publishing w/ Michael EllsbergMichael Ellsberg is the author of three books, The Power of Eye Contact, The Education of Millionaires and his forthcoming book The Last Safe Investment. He is someone who has a lot to say about the publishing industry and we talk about that, including some of the pros and cons he has experienced. One of the […]
2015-10-0700 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.45 The Importance of Feedback, Courage and Being Yourself w/ Laura Jane WilliamsLaura Jane Williams is a blogger, author and woman who empowers others to share their voice. Laura is officially the first repeat guest we’ve had on Darken the Page. Since we last spoke Laura has published an e-book, signed with a literary agent so we talk about how she did that and what she learned. She […]
2015-09-3000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessWhat Do I Write About?This is a special episode where Dave answers a question from a listener: “What do I write about?” We discuss how much we already write with the use of computers, the importance of journaling and Dave shares some of his favorite writing prompts. Check out the Write Now Podcast with Sarah Werner, especially episode […]
2015-09-1600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.44 Following The Muse, Songwriting and Creative Voicemails w/ Chris Hawkes & Miranda DawnDawn and Hawkes. Chris and Miranda came together in 2010 both romantically and musically and have launched a beautiful career together that’s taken them around the world, on the TV show The Voice and I just adore their music and who they are together. What I appreciate most about this conversation is the depth and […]
2015-09-0900 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.43 Loving the Creative Process, Self-Sabotage and Podcasting w/ Sarah WernerSarah Werner is the host of the podcast “Write Now with Sarah Werner” and she joins Dave Booda for a conversation about the creative process and about why they do what they do. Sarah and Dave share some of their favorite stories and bits of advice, as well as share their love for writing. Write […]
2015-09-0200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.42 The Anchor of Your Conviction, Freelancing and Marrying Commerce and Art w/ Jamie VaronJamie Varon is a freelance writer, graphic designer and creative consultant. She has been the west coast producer of Thought Catalog and joins Darken the Page to talk about the marriage of art and commerce, how she got started and what keeps her centered. Jamie on twitter Jamie’s writing on Thought Catalog Jamie’s website Ep.41 […]
2015-08-2600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.41 Authenticity, Blogging and Freelancing w/ Emma GannonEmma Gannon is a journalist and blogger from the UK, she regularly contributes to many different publications like the Telegraph, Glamour, Evening Standard, Independent,The Daily Beast, ThoughtCatalog, and a bunch more. She runs girllostinthecity.com where she writes regularly about books, fashion, feminism, theatre, film, travel & culture. We talk about blogging, being real in your writing […]
2015-08-1900 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.40 Daily Habits, Freelancing and Killing Your Darlings w/ my Cousin AJ JacobsA.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. AJ approaches his writing like his life, and experiments with both quite liberally. We talk about some of the habits he has, how he gets everything […]
2015-08-1200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.39 On Love & Gravity, Why We Fall and Songwriting in Nashville w/ Fred KnipeFred Knipe has spent his entire life involved in a plethora of creative projects from being a hit-producing songwriter in Nashville, to an Emmy award winning writer for TV. Most recently he developed the persona of Merlin F Ludiker, a free-range savant who has entertained large law firms in every major city with his blend […]
2015-08-0500 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.38 The Art of the Rant and Sharing Your Noise w/ John MorganJohn Morgan is a public speaker, coach and one of the most passionate people I know. I’ve been wanting to have this conversation for several years, ever since I met John. His YouTube channel is a great demonstration of what happens when you hit record and don’t filter what you say. I love the passion […]
2015-07-2900 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.37 Turning the Tables, Dave Booda Interviewed by Obi OkorougoDave Booda gets interviewed by his good friend Obi Okorougo from episode 30. Dave talks about how he sees his writing as BDSM, how his blog is like the book of his life and what he would want writers from 1000 years ago to know. Episode 30 with Obi Okorougo Dave Booda’s Blog (Boodaism)
2015-07-1500 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.36 Ghostwriting for the Mafia, Barcelona and Nurturing Your Inner Author w/ Dr. Angela LauriaAngela Lauria is an author, podcaster and author incubator who has helped hundreds of authors publish books that support their business. There are so many wonderful quotes from this episode that I want to share, and here are a couple. “Everything I write is a love letter to one person”. “There’s no such thing as truth”. […]
2015-07-0800 minBoodaism4 Habits of Highly Effective People Who Are Never SatisfiedHi. My name is Dave, and I’m a scale-a-holic. I can’t stop optimizing. The funny thing is, I never thought it was a problem, because everyone I know does it too. Who doesn’t love efficiency, right? Read a book in five hours instead of ten? Sign me up. Brush my teeth in 30 seconds instead of 2 minutes with the […]
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2015-07-0608 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessSeason Two Changes & ConfessionsDave Booda talks about the changes, how he got burned out on season one and what’s different about season two.
2015-07-0300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.35 Writing Retreats, Daily Routines and Being Inspired by Spirits w/ Paula Marie CoomerPaula Marie Coomer is the author of 7 books. She shares what she’s learned and some of her habits and lessons from a lifetime of writing. We talk about the success of her writing retreats, how an abusive childhood influenced her as a writer and more. Paula’s books on Amazon.com Link to find out about her writing […]
2015-07-0100 min
Live Your Dance PodcastLive Your Dance Episode 5: How to Find the Dream in Your Job with Dave Booda
Episode 005: How to Find the Dream in Your Job with Dave BoodaDave Booda, the podcast host, life coach, world traveler, self-proclaimed music geek, and former naval officer tells all about his journey to find himself and create work that he’s proud of. In this episode, we dive into… The importance of living in the “grind”Having a “job that pays the bills” vs. doing what you love and making potentially less moneyWhat would you do if you had absolute financial security?The difference between soul-driven wo...
2015-05-2058 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEnd of Season One and Special Announcement from Dave BoodaDarken the Page is undergoing some big renovations and will debut it’s new season on July 1st. To get the new show, make sure you’re subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening and I can’t wait to share the new ideas for the show. Want to see the design contest […]
2015-05-1100 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.34 Storytelling, Stand Up Comedy and Knowing What’s Funny w/Mal HallMal has been doing stand up comedy for 8 years, he joins the show to talk about how to tell a great story, his journey as a stand up comedian and why stand up is both a thrilling and frustrating profession. Mal’s website Follow Mal on twitter Want to see the design contest I ran […]
2015-05-0700 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.33 Daily Routines, Not Breaking the Chain and Physical Posture w/ Tyr ThroneDo you have the discipline to be a free spirit? Tyr is either the most inspirational man I’ve ever met or the most insane, depends on how you look at it. He has 296 days in a row of running, dancing, yoga, meditation, singing, drawing, drumming, and writing. He hasn’t missed a day. Hear how he […]
2015-05-0400 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.32 Photography, Travel Blogging and Not Caring What Others Think w/ Danielle WernerThe art of photography, taking the perfect selfie and the magic of traveling and writing with guest Danielle Werner. Live Wonderful – Danielle’s Blog & Photography Want to see the design contest I ran on 99 Designs to create the Darken the Page Logo? Visit darkenthepage.com/99designs to see all the logos I didn’t choose.
2015-04-3000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.31 Poetry, Letting Go and Deeper Truths w/ Paula PadmakshiDave Booda’s wife joins the show to talk about poetry. This is an episode about letting go, going deeper and finding the truth within through writing. Paula’s Blog Want to see the design contest I ran on 99 Designs to create the Darken the Page Logo? Visit darkenthepage.com/99designs to see all the logos I didn’t choose.
2015-04-2700 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.30 Copywriting Like a Boss, Courage in Writing and Daily Routines w/ Obi Okorougo“God will not have his work made manifest by cowards”. Copywriting is all about influence, making people feel something. Obi shares the moment he knew he was a writer, how Kombucha was involved and the short story that changed his life. Dude Panel Radio – A Podcast with Dave Booda and Obi Obi’s Blog The […]
2015-04-2300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.29 Binge Writing, Energy and Being a Channel of Creativity w/ Daniel BrowneDaniel didn’t intend to write his book, but he knew he loved writing. Hear his story about how he wrote his latest book on a steak over Christmas and his journey to being picked up by a major publisher. Energy Equation by Daniel Browne Episode 25 with Ron Wilder Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk on Creativity […]
2015-04-2000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.28 Why Size Doesn’t Matter and Not Having Book Guilt w/ Lindsey SmithHow long should a book be? Have you ever felt guilty about not writing a long enough book? Long enough article? Long enough story? Lindsey Smith, author of six books joins to talk about her journey writing books of all different sizes and how that was perfect. Lindsey’s website foodmoodgirl.com The War of Art by Steven […]
2015-04-1600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.27 Finding a Writing Mentor and Asking for Help w/ Geoff WoodsDo you have a mentor? Someone who’s been where you’ve been and can help you learn from their mistakes? I don’t, and I’m glad I met Geoff Woods, because I saw that I was missing out. This is a different episode of Darken the Page because Geoff isn’t a writer, he’s someone who helps connect people […]
2015-04-1300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.26 Successful Blogging, Vulnerability and Being Unabashedly Human w/ Laura Jane WilliamsLaura is an inspiring blogger who shares her journey of going from posting once in a while to being a full time writer and making her living off not only writing but getting paid to be her. We talk about being a full time writer for Thought Catalog, writing her new book and how she deals […]
2015-04-0900 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.25 Writing As Blue-Collar Work and Writing What You Want To Write w/ Ron WilderWhat if writing a book was as simple as painting a room? Hear how Ron Wilder wrote his first book through seeing writing as blue-collar work, and how he went from a book about CEO effectiveness to a fiction thriller. Ron shares his best advice for writers as well as how he’s writing his new […]
2015-04-0600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.24 How to Write 200K in 4 Months, Blogging and Vomiting Out of Your Fingertips w/ Drew GeraldMeet Drew Gerald, he vomits out of his fingertips. In fact, he took 4 months just to write and came out with 192,000 words. I’m amazed. Not only that, but Drew plans on writing four volumes of the first book he’s writing, and the first book looks like it will be over 700 pages. thepolyman.com […]
2015-04-0200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.23 Ghostwriting, 3K a Day and the Joy of Not Being Yourself w/ Emma Harrison-ClarkThis is a really fascinating interview with ghostwriter Emma Harrison-Clark. She writes thrillers for best-selling authors and cranks out 3,000 words a day. She talks about her process, the joys of ghostwriting (not using your own name) and what she loves about fiction writing. Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Want to see the design contest […]
2015-03-3000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessWriting Retreat Day 4+5: Feeling Complete, What I Learned [4 min]Overall I felt like this retreat was a huge success, I got a lot of good work done and I was relaxed the whole time (really). Another unexpected outcome was I learned a lot about myself as a writer, which in the end I think was more valuable than anything I wrote. Want to see […]
2015-03-2700 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessWriting Retreat Day 3: A Busy Mind Is Totally OK [5 min]I had a huge realization today, and it related to the coaching I got from Amir before I arrived. If you haven’t heard that, definitely listen to it! You can find it here. I’ve been beating myself up for having a busy mind and today I realized that’s totally ok. Maybe that sounds stupid but […]
2015-03-2600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessWriting Retreat Day 2: It’s Working! And Easier Than I Thought [12 min]Day two was magical. So many realizations and insights and I felt like the day was really a success. There was even a point where I realized if I wrote nothing the whole week this would be a total success. Want to see the design contest I ran on 99 Designs to create the Darken the […]
2015-03-2500 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessWriting Retreat Day 1: Welcome to Paradise [6 min]Welcome to a special week of Darken the Page. Dave created a writing retreat for himself at the beach in Bali (tough life, right?). Every day there will be a short audio on his notes about what he’s learned, what worked and what was frustrating. Want to see the design contest I ran on 99 […]
2015-03-2400 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessBonus: Dave get coached by Amir Karkouti on his Writing RetreatIn this special episode, Dave is preparing for a week long writing retreat and talks with his friend and writing coach Amir Karkouti (from episode 003). We talk about not going in with any expectations, and how insights can come in any state of mind. This was a great conversation and I’m excited to share it, […]
2015-03-2300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.22 Ecstatic Writing and the Perfect Bali Writing Nest w/ Margot AnandHow would you like to experience ecstatic writing? What if writing were as connected and wonderful as love making? Margot Anand joins the show to talk about her writing process, what it was like being under the wing of a big publisher and what it’s like now being on her own. We talk about her […]
2015-03-1900 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.21 Poetry in the Bard Tradition, Embodied Performance, and Writing What Wants to be Written w/ Brooking Caldwell and Henry Jack“The beginning of art is when you resist the mold”. Welcome to the wonderful world of poetry in the bard tradition! This is a fascinating look at how two poets, Brooking Caldwell and Henry Jack, create and perform poetry. We talk about un-commodifying yourself as a writer, how they write what scares them and what writers and […]
2015-03-1600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.20 Living Your Dance and the Power of Journaling w/ Molly KingI’m so in love with journaling after this episode! Molly is an inspiring writer, coach and dancer, she talks about writing her first book, how she left the “perfect” life to pursue her passions and her life long love affair with journaling and how it inspires her book writing and her life. Molly’s Website The […]
2015-03-1200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.19 Blogging, Letting Go of Expectations and Enjoying The Process w/ Caroline SouthwellWhat happens to us after we write something that others consider successful? How do we return to that magical space where what got written came from? Caroline Southwell joins the show to talk about her daily routines, highs and lows and books she loves. Caroline’s Blog & Website 4 Keys to Responding Instead of Reacting […]
2015-03-0900 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.18 Songwriting, Being a Word Nerd and Why John Mayer Is Brilliant w/ Laura MarieThis episode is all about the art of writing songs. Laura Marie has written a song a week for the last three years and has many stories to tell about what worked, what fell short and how she’s still writing and loving it. We talk about why John Mayer is brilliant, how she became a […]
2015-03-0600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.17 Courage, Social Media and the Art of Sharing Vulnerably w/ Monique DarlingThere is no one I know that has more courage when it comes to sharing vulnerably than Monique Darling. She has built an extremely loyal following on Facebook by continually being willing to face her fears and allow others to fully see her, in all her strengths and her weaknesses. She has just finished a […]
2015-03-0400 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.16 Seduction in Writing, Finding Your Voice and Promotion w/ Kamala ChambersHow sexy can writing be? Join us as we hear from Kamala Chambers about how she wrote her first book “Road to Love”, how writing and seduction are connected for her and how she promoted her book to become an amazon best seller. Road to Love by Kamala Chambers Lasting Love Connection Podcast by Kamala […]
2015-03-0200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.15 Discovering Yourself Through Painting, Art as Foreplay and Being Yourself w/ Allison Crow“Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life” (Picasso). What is it like to have art transform you? Allison Crow joins the show to talk about her painting process, getting back on the wagon and why she sees the down time as foreplay for her next project. Brain Exploding painting by […]
2015-02-2700 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.14 Lifestyle, Not Burning Out and Beating Resistance w/ Jesse KriegerWhat if instead of writing your book you spoke it in an interview then had it translated? What it’s like to write while traveling the world? What does it really mean to be a lifestyle entrepreneur? Jesse Krieger joins the show to talk about his history as a musician, world traveler and how he’s writing […]
2015-02-2500 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.13 Allowing Writing To Come Through You and Enjoying the Process w/ Lori Richards“I write what I most need to remember”. Lori joins the show and talks about allowing writing to come through her versus forcing it on the page. Her story is inspiring and she shares details about her writing process, how she gets herself in a flow. She talks about working with writing coaches, what she […]
2015-02-2300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.12 Overcoming Obstacles, Editing and Honoring the Craft of Writing w/ Kamala DeviKamala Devi joins me to talk about how she wrote her latest book in a month during November and the three stages of writing, pre-writing, writing, and editing. We also talk about the positive and negative effects of Facebook on writing and why we’re all becoming better spellers but don’t realize it. Kamala Devi’s author […]
2015-02-2000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.11 Writing a Novel in Nine Days, Writing 14 Hours in A Day and Not Going Crazy w/ Steve WindsorThis was the funniest podcast I’ve done so far. Steve Windsor is a fiction author and he’s a writing monster! I’ve never heard of someone who can write so much in one sitting. Steve is so good he wrote a book called “Nine Day Novel” where he outlines how to write a novel in only […]
2015-02-1800 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessDave’s Takeaways Shows 1-10 [15 min]Dave Shares his biggest takeaways from the first ten episodes. Want to see the design contest I ran on 99 Designs to create the Darken the Page Logo? Visit darkenthepage.com/99designs to see all the logos I didn’t choose.
2015-02-1700 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.10 Vulnerability, Songwriting and Being Inspired by Tucker Max w/ Aly Tadros“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” Aly Tadros has made bringing out what’s inside her a daily practice, and she routinely writes what scares her, and has […]
2015-02-1600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.9 Finding Your Joy, Hustling While Following the Flow and Writing with Passion w/ Jenny Blake“There’s a difference between harvesting, thinking and writing”, Jenny Blake joins the show to talk about work/life balance, finding your passion, throwing out an entire first draft of her new book. “Build first, courage second” Jenny’s website Life After College by Jenny Blake The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Alan Watts video on not […]
2015-02-1300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessArt of Podcast Hosting [3 min]This is an “in between-isode”. I got the idea from Tim Ferriss and it’s a way for me to share an idea in a quick session, usually no longer than 10 minutes. This is about the art of podcast hosting, some of the mistakes I see people make and how to jam with your guest […]
2015-02-1200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.8 Being an Amazon Best-Seller, Great Habits and Writing What You Love w/ Tyler WagnerWhat does it take to be a best-seller on Amazon? Tyler Wagner is a writer and runs the Best Selling Book System for authors who want to break into the Amazon market. He also shares his daily routine, how he writes and the mistakes authors make by not what writing about things they are passionate […]
2015-02-1100 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.7 Self-Publishing and The Importance of Making Your Book Easy to Read and Appealing by Rick SmithRick Smith, author of best selling self-published book Conscious Classroom Management talks about the pros and cons of self-publishing, why procrastination is good, the importance of making your book easy to read and enjoyable to look at and much more. Conscious Classroom Management by Rick Smith Picture This! by Rick Smith Self Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter […]
2015-02-1000 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.6 Finding a Rhythm, What It Means to Feel Something and Inspiration with Jason HairstonWhat does it mean to find your rhythm as a writer? Why do people create mediocre art? Joining us today is Jason Hairston, writer and hip-hop artist, we talk about what it means to make someone feel something, how bad art is useless and what it means to be in the zone. Jason’s website Natural […]
2015-02-0600 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.5 Putting Your Voice Into the World, Lesbian Werewolves, Drugs and Erotica w/Allison MoonHave you considered self-publishing? How about writing erotica? What is it like to write and work in a large house used to shoot porn? Allison Moon joins the show to share her experiences publishing 4 books and being a sex-educator. We also talk about why she is so good at teaching men (and women) about […]
2015-02-0300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.4 Ghostwriting, Being Nothing and Loving Exactly Where You Are w/ Chris MorrisChris Morris is a transformational writer, a speaker and a coach. He joins to talk about his experience as a ghost writer, what it means to come from nothing and how we get lost in the trying to be something. There are some great wisdom nuggets in here, my favorite was at the end when […]
2015-02-0300 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.3 Letting Go, Not Trying and Writers Block w/ Amir KarkoutiI really love speaking with Amir, he’s so passionate about the insights he has had, and after writing four books he has some great wisdom to share. We talk about overcoming writers block, struggling to make a “best seller” and what it means to let go and surrender to what wants to come through. Amir’s […]
2015-02-0200 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.2 Writing What Scares You and Being Yourself w/ Mike HrostoskiI’m really excited to have Mike on the show, his writing has moved thousands of people because of it’s raw, honest approach. Listen as we discuss how to write what scares you, being authentic and how Mike gets himself in the zone. Sex, Booze, Masturbation and Cold Showers blog post Mike’s first book August Mike’s website: […]
2015-02-0100 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessEp.1 The Human Spirit, Inspiring Songs and Nonsensical Writing with Steve ChandlerSteve inspired the name “Darken The Page” with advice he gave me several years ago. He said that instead of trying to write a masterpiece, just have my goal be “darkening the page”, and years later that advice has been brilliant in helping me be more creative and enjoy the writing process more. Listen as […]
2015-02-0130 minDarken the Page: Conversations about the Creative ProcessWhat Darken the Page is About and What You Can Expect [5 min]My name is Dave Booda and welcome to Darken the Page. Before we begin, I want to take a few minutes and tell you why I started this podcast, and why I call it “Darken the Page”. I’m a writer, and this show is my therapy. I’ve struggled with every part of the writing process. I have half-finished […]
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