Shows
Artists for Joy234: Summer Enneagram Throwback: 5sThis summer, while I continue to heal from surgery and dream up Season 6, I am re-airing our most popular series: Creative Archetypes! If you are unfamiliar with the Enneagram, you can listen to the intro episode from the original 2023 series here. And if you are familiar and know your number, might I suggest you listen to each episode (even those that aren't about your number) to develop empathy and understanding of those who see the world differently. The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal and relationship transformation, for artists and everyone! If y...2025-07-1854 min
On SundaysEp 09 - Exploring Entrepreneurial Dreams Part II with Rusty GatesIn part II of this conversation on entrepreneurship, Kate and Rusty explore the profound impact of life personal growth and self-discovery on career paths. They discuss the importance of living authentically, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the joy found in the creative process. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they emphasize the value of trying new things, pursuing passions, and finding happiness in the journey rather than just the destination.
Takeaways
Life-altering experiences can ignite a desire to live fully, but so can taking inspiration for art and media.
It's okay to look silly...2024-12-2233 minOn SundaysEp 08 - Exploring Entrepreneurial Dreams Part I with Rusty GatesIn this engaging conversation, Kate and Rusty explore the journey of entrepreneurship, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges of balancing passions with life's demands. Rusty shares his experiences transitioning from a corporate job to running his own media company, emphasizing the significance of embracing one's individuality and creativity. They discuss the impact of ADHD on focus and productivity, the necessity of enjoying one's work, and the reflections on life choices that lead to fulfillment and happiness.
Takeaways
Authenticity is key to personal and professional success and can inspire others.
The journey to...2024-12-1456 minOn SundaysEp 07 - How to Enjoy Dating and Turn Down the PressureIn this episode, Kate shares her personal experiences and insights on dating, emphasizing the confusion and pressure often associated with finding the right partner. She discusses the importance of compatibility, timing, and the need for personal growth, and openness within relationships. Kate encourages listeners to focus on self-awareness and communication to cultivate meaningful connections, rather than adhering to rigid dating rules or expectations of finding the "one."
Takeaways
Dating advice often lacks sensitivity and can have hindsight bias.
Finding the "right" person is just the first step; timing and growth matter.
It's essential...2024-12-0826 minOn SundaysEp 06 - Navigating Your 30s with Kayla KleinmanKayla Kleinman joins us on the pod to share about building a social community of over 200,000 through her blog and social media. Kayla emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in connecting with others. We discuss the challenges of navigating expectations in your 30s, the significance of embracing one's true self over societal trends and the joy found in simple moments. The dialogue highlights the shared experiences of feeling lost and the power of community in fostering confidence, contentment and growth.
Takeaways
Kayla started her blog to find a community around fitness and...2024-12-0148 minOn SundaysEp 05 - Pursuing Your Dreams and Making an Impact at Any Age with Heather ColeIn this conversation between two good friends, Kate Riney and Heather Cole explore the reality of pursuing dreams, the impact of creating safe spaces for teenagers, and the importance of living a legacy. Heather shares her experience starting The Harbor, a nonprofit aimed at supporting teens, and discusses the challenges and breakthroughs along the way. Heather opens up about the doubts and struggles she overcame in quitting her job to start The Harbor in her fifties and what she's looking forward to. Their conversation emphasizes the power of friendship, resilience, and the importance of seeing and uplifting others.
2024-11-2448 minOn SundaysEp 04 - The Hidden Dangers of Spiritual Manipulation - Solo EpisodeIn this solo episode, Kate shares her personal experience with spiritual abuse during a mission trip to Kenya. She discusses the dynamics of leadership, manipulation, and the importance of recognizing the signs and patterns of spiritual abuse. Through her story, she highlights the need for a faith framework that can help protect you from the dangers of emotional and spiritual manipulation in religious contexts.
A Personal Note from Kate:
Hey there listener, even though my story isn't a tragic one, the stuff I talk about in this episode is heavy and could...2024-11-1750 minOn SundaysEp 03 - Christine Cown on Healing through Trauma-Informed Yoga and Spiritual DirectionIn this conversation, Kate Riney speaks with Christine Cown, a former pastor and current yoga teacher and spiritual director, about her journey into yoga and spiritual direction. Christine shares her experiences with trauma-informed yoga and how it has helped her and others heal. They discuss the importance of spiritual direction as a space for listening and personal growth, the process of deconstructing and reconstructing faith, and the misconceptions surrounding yoga in relation to Christianity. Christine emphasizes the need for safe spaces for exploration and healing, both in yoga and spiritual direction.
Takeaways
Trauma-informed...2024-11-1047 minOn SundaysEp 02 - Finding Belonging with Sarah WestfallSarah Westfall joins Kate to discuss her book, The Way of Belonging. Sarah shares her insights on what it means to belong and why this is core to who we are as humans and how we relate.
From her community-building background, Sarah takes our longing for connection as invitation to embrace and extend the deep love of God. After years contemplating how she fit in and trying to earn acceptance, she realized "belonging is not something to attain, but someone to become."
Show Notes
Human Together Podcast2024-11-1048 minOn SundaysEp 01 - Introducing On Sundays - Personal Development Without the StressIn this episode, host Kate Riney discusses her motivations for launching Sundays, a magazine and podcast aimed at exploring self-help themes from a softer perspective, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique limitations, goals and values. Kate shares her personal journey from aspiring filmmaker to social worker, and eventually to a career in marketing.
She reflects on recovering from perfectionism, her struggles with burnout and difficulty making decisions. Kate introduces the idea that chasing productivity and achievement ultimately makes us feel worse about ourselves. She suggests a gentle approach to personal development where you're encouraged to embrace your...2024-11-1042 min
Artists for Joy5. The Castle of the MindIn this episode of our Creative Archetypes Series, Merideth chats with Enneagram 5s about their internal experience as artists. Guests Marsha Crockett (spiritual director and author), Kate Riney (creative marketing strategist, content creator, storyteller, and coach), and Morgan Strehlow (literary agent and freelance author) chat about the castles 5s create in their minds, how to overcome analysis paralysis, and the 5s secret weapon in the creative process: enthusiasm. Plus, our favorite Enneagram coach, Lee Fields of Enneagrammatic, pops on to share some insights, including how to be a good friend to a 5. Invitation: Follow your enthusiasm wherever...2023-08-1153 min
Sharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastNew epilepsy syndrome classifications: Dr. Elaine Wirrell & Dr. Kate RineySend comments and feedbackWhat does it take to define and classify 39 epilepsy syndromes? Dr. Elaine Wirrell chaired the ILAE task force that undertook this charge in 2017. Through in-person meetings, Zoom calls, emails, and gallons of coffee, the group of international experts shaped four classification papers, along with a fifth explaining the methodology and listing the syndromes. We also spoke with Dr. Kate Riney, who was part of the task force and instrumental in building epilepsydiagnosis.org, an online guide and a key resource for the team.2022-07-2520 min