Kayla Ogden - Podcast Details

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Write Your Heart OutSave the Cat!After a little summer hiatus (camping, in-laws, a spiral-bound manuscript from FedEx…), Kayla and Rachel are back in the podcast saddle and diving deep into the storytelling structure that screenwriters love and novelists love to hate: Save the Cat.Rachel reveals she finished a whole-ass book (?!), and together they break down Blake Snyder’s iconic 15-beat “beat sheet” and genre system—using Dinner for Eight and The Woman Tree (working title) to show how the structure can help shape a novel without crushing your muse.Along the way, we tackle:Whether all the women...2025-08-071h 17

Write Your Heart OutHot Takes on the Writers' LuncheonThis week, we attend a virtual "lunch and learn" hosted by the Women’s National Book Association and featuring legendary San Francisco literary agent Andy Ross—and yes, we actually lunched. While the rest of the Zoom played it cool, we munched focaccia and dished about querying, rejection, and whether you can ever send your manuscript to another agent at the same agency (spoiler: the answer was… confusing).We share the best and weirdest advice from the talk (a query letter in Q&A format?!), plus our own rollercoaster querying journeys, writing struggles, and revelations about the myster...2025-07-3047 min

Write Your Heart OutBrandon Sanderson Mansplaining, The Next Big Story, The Bonnie Blue of Agents, and Rachel's Muse is MurderousKayla and Rachel share juicy updates on their newest writing projects—Rachel’s twisty, spicy dinner party murder mystery (with a murder mystery game inside!) and Kayla’s speculative dystopian novel idea, recently submitted to The Novelry’s “Next Big Story” contest. They discuss the thrill and terror of writing fast, sending before revising, and navigating feedback while staying creatively uninhibited.You’ll also hear:A breakdown of Brandon Sanderson’s best story structure tips (and how Kayla used them to analyze Rachel’s character motivations)A tangent about writing sex scenes while your kids are awake (oops)A deep...2025-07-231h 13

Write Your Heart OutStorytime 2 - Stories that were too good for Reedsy. MJ’s “Clouds,” The Flamingo Poem and love for Chuck PalahniukEpisode 7: Storytime – The Ones We Never Submitted This week on Write Your Heart Out, Kayla and Rachel read the stories they didn’t submit to the Reedsy contest—and wow, you’re in for a ride. Kayla's story, “The Muse,” features a moody writer, a mysterious muse, and an ex-fan with unsettling cinnamon energy. Rachel shares “An Extra Scoop of Revenge,” a tale of friendship and arson.Also in this jam-packed Storytime episode: – Our first-ever listener-submitted poem (thank you MJ!) – Rachel debuts a flamingo poem that starts in a zoo and ends in full mama bear mode...2025-07-0955 min

Write Your Heart OutDid we just get rejected?Rejection Letters, Contest Drama, and the Return of the MuseIn this episode of Write Your Heart Out, Kayla Ogden and Rachel Cyr unpack their experiences with the Reedsy Prompts Competition. Spoiler alert: neither of them submitted their stories to it! Why? Word count woes, shady contest terms, and a deeper conversation about protecting your creative work.They also talk through their first rejection letters—Rachel gets ghosted and rejected (double sting), while Kayla shares some querying wins and woes, including a personalized pass and a surprise full manuscript request from a Canadian ag...2025-07-021h 05

Write Your Heart OutStorytime - Larry is Not WellEpisode 5: Story Time — 17 Cats, 2 Writers, and One Very Unwell ManIn our first official Story Time episode, we (Kayla Ogden and Rachel Cyr) read aloud the short stories we wrote based on prompts from The Writer’s Toolbox—including the eerie first line “There were 17 cats living in Larry’s basement.” What follows is a shared descent into feline chaos, lonely hearts, and the kind of dark humor that sneaks up on you.We talk through the weirdly specific details we both managed to include, and the experience of writing from unusual points of view....2025-06-2539 min

Write Your Heart OutChallenge AcceptedThis week on Write Your Heart Out, Kayla and Rachel dig into the very beginning of storytelling—literally. They each bring the opening lines of two favorite books and analyze what makes a first paragraph sing (or fall flat). From the Southern charm of The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood to the eerie minimalism of Vanishing World, the hosts explore voice, tone, and the power of starting strong. Kayla also reads an excerpt from her new short story, “#Vanlife,” featuring a possibly misunderstood—or deeply menacing—therapy client named Clayton. (Shawn and Marc, their husbands, weigh in with wildly dif...2025-06-1846 min

Write Your Heart OutA Court of Horny PosersLouis CK & Mr. Beast are authors now? Posers...Episode 3 – Thoughts on ACOTAR, Sex Scenes, Ghost Stories, and Cancelled Comedians: Writing What Scares YouIn this spicy episode of Write Your Heart Out, Kayla and Rachel tackle everything from Louis C.K.’s surprise debut novel to the challenges of writing authentic (and not cringe) sex scenes. Rachel shares a scene from a ghost story based on true events—and the surprising workshop feedback that made her question if her character even likes men. Kayla & Rachel read A Court of Thorns and Roses for the fi...2025-06-1846 min

Better for the BoyWrite Your Heart OutYou can find me podcasting at Write Your Heart Out wherever you get your podcasts.Thanks so much for listening. Love ya.2025-06-1104 min

Write Your Heart OutAre we writers yet?In this debut episode of Write Your Heart Out, co-hosts Kayla Ogden and Rachel Cyr open up about their writing journeys, imposter syndrome, and the magic of finally finishing something—be it a novel or a poem about a flamingo showdown in a zoo. Rachel shares her first public reading experience (and her fear of crying onstage), Kayla talks about querying her debut novel, and both reflect on the weird vulnerability of calling yourself a writer. Along the way: a haunted lasagna, a flamingo fight poem, and a heartfelt tribute to the writing friends who cheer us on....2025-06-1135 min

Write Your Heart OutDid we just join a cult?In this episode of Write Your Heart Out, Kayla and Rachel dive into the awkward, exhilarating world of submitting your writing for publication. Rachel is required to send out short stories for her creative writing class—easy, right? Except for the spiraling self-doubt, existential dread, and the creeping fear that someone you know might actually read your stuff.The two discuss pen names (are they for privacy, aesthetics, or just keeping grandma from reading your sex scenes?), the vulnerability of putting your work out into the world, and Steven Pressfield’s cult-classic The War of Art. Is resi...2025-06-1151 min

Write Your Heart OutWrite Your Heart Out - Coming Wednesday, June 11!🎙️ Write Your Heart Out is the podcast for writers who crave real conversations about the writing life. Hosted by Bay Area emerging writers Kayla Ogden and Rachel Cyr, each episode dives into the messy, funny, and often vulnerable journey toward publishing — from plot twists to imposter syndrome to querying agents and everything in between.📅 Trailer drops Wednesday, June 11 📢 New episodes every other WednesdayWrite Your Heart Out will make you feel like you're part of a writing group — the kind with inside jokes, big dreams, and zero gatekeeping.Subscri...2025-06-0601 min

Writing For RoleplayInterview with Ron Ogden, Dungeon Run Producer/DMOn today's episode, Kevin and Kayla interview Ron Ogden, Producer, Actor, and DM for the Dungeon Run actual play series! Join us for a discussion about LARPing, acting, and actual play.Support the Blood, Rum, & Thunder Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1043318949/blood-rum-and-thunderWatch Dungeon Run at youtube.com/@TheDungeonRunCatch Ron Ogden on socials @therealrogdenWant to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju...2024-06-251h 12

Better for the BoyDopamine DetoxWelcome to the episode where I dive deep into the fascinating world of dopamine, exploring its profound influence on our behavior and motivation. Join me as I embark on an enlightening adventure, offering insights and guidance for those seeking to regain control over their lives and break free from addictive habits.In this episode, I unravel the hidden pathways of dopamine within your brain, taking you on a virtual tour through Mesolimbic Avenue, the brain's reward system, and Mesocortical Street, leading to the prefrontal cortex. Discover how dopamine reinforces behaviors, and learn the difference between seeking pleasure...2023-06-1628 min

Better for the BoyAttachment TheoryKayla dives into Attachment Theory in this episode of Better for the Boy. Don't worry, you won't need a PhD in psychology to understand it all! Kayla breaks down the four different attachment styles - Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Avoidant Dismissive, and Disorganized - and explains how they can influence our romantic relationships. You might just discover that your childhood has more to do with your dating life than you thought! 2023-05-0229 min

Better for the BoyGossip and SlanderIn this season, we'll be getting into some fun topics, starting with this episode on Gossip and Slander which features some juicy storytime from my social life, and explores the drama through the lens of evolutionary psychology. You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. 2023-04-0426 min

Full Spectrum CyclingFull Spectrum Cycling #201 – Andrew Zahn Chats Up the RW24 and Mark Peterson Calls-in from Ogden UtahShow #201 - Andrew Zahn joins Sven, JK and Tony in the studio to chat up the beginning of the RW24 Organizing Season and Mark Peterson joins us via Teleringer from Ogden, UT to update us on Pronghorn Bikes new store opening, his job as a bike mechanic and more! Talkin’ Schmack Thanks to Chewey and Kayla for filling the hole left by Sven’s trip to Minneapolis last week. Listen to Chewy’s Salon Chair show #25 where Kayla and Chewey run over their cycling plans for this coming season, Recap Santa Rampage and the Decorah New Year’s Day Ride, discuss...2023-02-1745 min

FREE & WELL: Self Confidence, Self Love, Self Worth, Comparison, People Pleasing, Anxiety, & Healthy Habits & Routines for Women148 // [REPLAY] Stressed Out? Tired of Being So Critical of Your Body? Faith Based Mindset Tips to Improve Your Body Image & Comparison, Create Healthy Routines & Manage Your Stress in a Healthy WayLooking for ways to reduce or handle stress in a healthier way?! Want to improve how you see & treat your body?! This episode is for you! In today's episode you'll hear about: ways to become more resilient to stress ways to use exercise & nutrition to handle stress challenges with body image, comparison & social media Kayla Ogden is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Revelation Wellness instructor. An advocate for Faith, Fitness and Food Freedom she helps women to become the healthiest versions of themselves with a strategic holistic nutrition and fitness lens...2023-01-1248 min

Live Well With Holly & Josie004: Kayla Ogden on Faith Based Fitness & Nutrition for WomenIn this episode of The Live Well With Josie Podcast, Josie talks to Kayla Ogden. Kayla is an NTP, Revelation Wellness Fitness Instructor where she provides an online group membership program that is centered around faith-based fitness. In today's episode, Josie and Kayla discuss Kayla's top 3 tips for women starting their fitness journey, some recommendations on nutrition surrounding fitness, and shares her background of how she chose this career. You can find Kayla on instagram @health.and.honey.wellness and on her website at https://healthandhoneywellness.com.You can also join her group membership...2023-01-111h 17

A Moms Passion Project56: How faith and fitness co-exist with KaylaWith special guest, Kayla Ogden of Health and Honey Wellness, we talk about her personal health journey and how her faith plays a major role. We also touch on leaving a corporate 9-5 job to pursue her passion for fitness and make a living as a health expert.2022-11-2833 min

True Crime ExposedAnesha "Duffy" Murnane: Alaska's Loved & LostWhen 38 year old Duffy sets out for a quick mile walk to an appointment, no one expects that she will vanish in road daylight. The small town of Homer, Alaska is reeling from Duffy's disappearance. 2.5 years later, something unexpected happens again, when a tip is called in pointing police directly at the killer. Fan Club Link (Bonus content) https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeexposed?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Social: Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Instagram @truecrimeexpod Twitter @truecrimexposed Sources: https://www.ksl.com/article/50402273/neighbors-learn-man-in-ogden-allegedly-hiding-from-2019-alaska-murder-case https://alaskapublic.org/2022/05/16/police-say-theyve-caught-duffy-murnanes-killer-now-her-mom-is-fighting-cancer-im-going-to-be-there-at-that-trial/ https...2022-11-1644 min

FREE & WELL: Self Confidence, Self Love, Self Worth, Comparison, People Pleasing, Anxiety, & Healthy Habits & Routines for Women87 // Why your health is so important, dealing with stress in healthy ways, healing your body image & shifting the way you see yourself (in a compassionate, positive way) (ft: Kayla Ogden, NTP)Looking for ways to reduce or handle stress in a healthier way?! Want to improve how you see & treat your body?! This episode is for you! In today's episode you'll hear about: ways to become more resilient to stress ways to use exercise & nutrition to handle stress challenges with body image, comparison & social media Kayla Ogden is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Revelation Wellness instructor. An advocate for Faith, Fitness and Food Freedom she helps women to become the healthiest versions of themselves with a s...2022-03-0247 min

FREE & WELL: Self Confidence, Self Love, Self Worth, Comparison, People Pleasing, Anxiety, & Healthy Habits & Routines for Women86 // Ever find yourself overwhelmed with all the diet & exercise trends?! Top WELLNESS MYTHS REVEALED (w/a faith based perspective) so you can focus on the habits that matter (ft: Kayla Ogden, NTP)Hey sweet friend, today's episode is for you if you really want to get consistent with your healthy routines! If you're wanting to really improve your health and create solid healthy routines, this is an amazing episode for you. You're going to hear about some of the trends you've been seeing online & she'll share with you some of the lies that we've all believed about what our exercise or diet "should" look like so that you can know what to actually focus on in your health journey! Kayla Ogden is...2022-02-2333 min

For Eternity and UntilDoes God Care About What You Eat? - With Kayla OgdenWomen often sacrifice their basic human needs like sleeping and eating in their busy lives. God created us as human beings with limitations and needs. The more we honor our creation, the more we are able to experience the fullness of God in our bodies. Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Kayla Ogden, is on the podcast today. Her and Tori discuss their health journeys and offer some basic starting points for making health more of a priority! Visit Kayla's website https://healthandhoneywellness.com to set up a free consultation. Let her know you're a listener of the...2021-11-0634 min

Free Method PodcastRadically Open DBT as a Treatment Modality for Disordered Eating with Kayla JessopIn today’s episode, Dylan sits down with Kayla Jessop, a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and an approved supervisor. She also completed the intensive training in RO DBT. She owns a private practice in Salt Lake City, Layton, and Ogden, Utah. She offers individual nutrition therapy, RO DBT skills class for adults and adolescents, supervision, group support and much more. Kayla is an expert on Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and improving people's relationship with food. She is an Anti-Diet registered dietitian who has specialized in helping individuals of all ages regain peace with food and body. Ou...2021-10-1927 min

Legacy After the Locker RoomS3:EP8--Marques Ogden, Former NFL AthleteJoin us for S3:EP8 of the #LegacyAfterTheLockerRoom #Podcast as Marques Ogden, a former NFL athlete sits down with our host Kayla Bradham.2021-10-1130 min

Better for the BoyLimiting BeliefsHappy New Year! This episode is all about limiting beliefs: the stories we tell ourselves and the lies we believe that keep us from self-actualizing. 2021-01-0132 min

Better for the BoyGender Creative ParentingGender Creative/Neutral/Open Parenting is a new technique that more and more folks are using to rear their kids. You may have heard of Theybies: babies whose parents choose not to assign them a gender and request that their communities use the non-binary pronouns They/Them. In this episode I discuss the Gender Creative Parenting method and my own positive and negative feelings about it. My good friend, Mara, is using this approach to raise her awesome kid, Aster. She joins me for the second half of the episode to discuss her experiences. Fast forward to t...2020-08-171h 25

Better for the BoyThe Cure for AgingPeople that are born today are going to live until they are 130+ years old! How is this possible? How can YOU signal the cells that make up your body to restore themselves and become young again?Aging won't look the same as it did in the 20th century. When we reach 100 years old, we can be full of vitality. This episode is a cup of elixir from the fountain of youth. I found it in David A. Sinclair's groundbreaking work entitled Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To.2020-03-1430 min

Better for the BoyI'm NOT an AlcoholicHere's the story about that weird time I went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. What is alcohol and how does it affect us? 2020-02-1335 min

Better for the BoyThomas Jefferson Sucks. A White Lady Talking About Race PT 2Here I am talking about race again.Did you know that being an Information Junkie can be a bad thing?What the book Guns, Germs and Steel allegedly has to say about European power being a product of geographical luck.I go over what I've learned from the docuseries RACE: The Power of an Illusion. How different are your genes from a person from a different race? Oh, and is Thomas Jefferson the worst or was he just a nice guy who happened to live in a culture where black people w...2020-01-0129 min

Better for the BoyI Could Brush Your Hair for You. A White Lady Talking About Race PT 1It's scary to be a white person sharing thoughts on race. I can't seem to get out of it today though because I am currently a white person with a lot of thoughts about race and a podcast.I ask what's up with the term 'People of Color'? Is it appropriate/politically correct?I was raised in a small city with a huge majority of white people making up the demographics of the population. I thought I was colorblind and we were all the same. Turns out, it's a lot more complicated than that.2019-11-0834 min

Better for the BoyFast FashionThinking through my impulsive, public decision to shop for my clothing exclusively at thrift stores. What have I gotten myself into?2019-10-2330 min

Better for the BoyThe Transcendental Meditation SecretI know the secret that they teach in TM and have no problem sharing it with you! Also, is it weird that I don't want anyone to call me a Mom except for my son? Musings on identity, the Not-Self idea, dukkha. 2019-10-0231 min

Better for the BoyLevel UpIf everyone acted the way Kayla acted while she was in Hawaii, all the ice caps would melt in a day and Armageddon would ensue. In this episode, Kayla discusses a way she's going to jump off the hedonic treadmill and her thoughts on amazing link between Buddhist philosophy and evolutionary psychology.2019-09-1827 min

Better for the BoyYou're Welcome, TurtlesKayla has just discovered the 16 year old environmentalist, Greta Thunberg and is super impressed. No sooner did she begin to stan Greta than she uncovered Greta's evil hater, Niall Ferguson. In this episode Kayla considers her own carbon footprint and wonders if the Earth is a safe place to have kids.2019-09-0429 min

Better for the BoyWhy Be Good?So far, Kayla is a "just ok" person. She hasn't seen a point in self-improvement in the past because she doesn't believe that there's a god to do it for. Get to know Kayla in this first episode and find out why she's suddenly interested in being better. 2019-08-2229 min

head/voiceEp. 75: Shannon McNulty (Educator, Blacklight Vocals)We’ve heard your requests for more educators, and we’re talking to a real great one this week in Shannon McNulty! We talk education, recording, a cappella, and her childhood girl group(!). Also apparently Evan can't pronounce "Shannon McNulty." SHOW NOTES Intro Song: "H/V Theme" by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero Outro Song: "False Alarm" by Blacklight Vocals https://soundcloud.com/blacklightvocals/false-alarm-cover ~Referenced during the episode~ Premium Blend: https://www.facebook.com/icpremiumblend/ MIT Logarhythms: https://www.facebook...2019-01-3000 min

Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinding the Right Advice For Planning a Budget and Managing Your Finances, Plus a Recent Episode RetrospectiveHost Lauryn Williams records a solo episode with a retrospective of past episodes, so if you've missed any, this is a good look at episodes worth going back and listening to. She also shares advice for planning a budget and managing your finances. Those you think may be good advisors may be selling a product, like insurance, instead of a service, like helping you set a budget and stick to it. Get ready for a soapbox moment, as well as some trusted resources. Resources: XY Planning Network - XYPlanningNetwork.com The National Association of P...2018-10-0228 min

Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#480 Morgan Myles, Becky Starfish, Kayla C, Nadia Marisa, Mesh & Julie’A, Deborah Crooks, Bow MiyaTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Morgan Myles - We Won't Go Home Becky Starfish - Gratitude Kayla C - Stars Around Nadia Marisa - Summer Mesh & Julie'A - United We Stand (We Are One) Deborah Crooks - Beauty Everywhere Bow Miya - Let's Go! (feat. Unna Monteiro) For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Shantell Ogden at: Visit our Sponsor: Get music by Julie Parisi Kirby at:2016-09-2129 min