55 - The Alchemy of Grief: Agnes Kowalski on Transforming Loss Through Journaling
Release Date: 12/13/2024
56 - Inside Day One: Updates and Reflections with Murphy Randle
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In our final episode of the year, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the latest updates and highlights from Day One. Head of Engineering Murphy Randle joins the conversation to discuss recent developments, including the return of journal header colors, updates to the Android and web apps, and the end of the Instagram connection. Murphy also shares how his journaling habits have evolved over the years, reflecting on the power of honest and unfiltered writing. Topics Covered (and the on Day One's
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55 - The Alchemy of Grief: Agnes Kowalski on Transforming Loss Through Journaling
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Grief is a universal yet deeply personal experience. In this episode, , an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, shares her expansive perspective on grief and how it manifests in everyday life—not just in the wake of death, but through intangible losses like trust, safety, and direction. Through the lens of journaling, Agnes offers practical ways to honor your grief, process emotions, and find meaning amid loss. Agnes also sheds light on common misconceptions about grief, and explains why active participation in our grief is essential for recovery. Agnes also shares some...
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54 - Better Questions, Better Life: Marc Champagne on Mental Fitness Through Journaling
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In this episode, bestselling author and host of Behind the Human, , shares how journaling can become a cornerstone of mental fitness. He explores the power of asking better questions, embracing reflection, and taking intentional pauses to navigate stress, boost creativity, and gain clarity. Drawing from his book Personal Socrates, Marc provides actionable strategies to help you check in with yourself, challenge limiting narratives, and uncover fresh perspectives. He also shares practical journaling prompts designed to build self-awareness, manage daily challenges, and support personal growth,...
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53 - Celebrating the Everyday: Danny Gregory on Journaling as a Creative Anchor
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In this episode, internationally bestselling author and founder of Sketchbook Skool, Danny Gregory, shares how illustrated journaling became his creative anchor through life’s ups and downs. From documenting everyday moments to processing profound personal challenges, Danny reflects on the transformative power of combining journaling and art to stay grounded in the present. We explore how journaling can help celebrate the beauty in the mundane, foster creativity, and provide perspective over time. Plus, Danny offers insights into his 1,000+ day journaling streak and practical advice for...
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52 - A Lifetime Companion: Paul Mayne on the Vision Behind Day One
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The Day One Podcast returns with an insightful conversation with founder Paul Mayne, who shares his vision of Day One as a lifetime companion for preserving life’s meaningful moments. In this episode, Paul reflects on Day One’s journey—from its early days as an Apple-only app to a trusted, multi-platform tool for millions. He discusses recent updates and behind-the-scenes improvements to ensure seamless performance and security, along with exciting plans to enhance journaling with guided features and carefully considered AI tools. Join us as Paul shares what’s ahead for Day One, what...
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Trailer: The Day One Podcast is Back
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51 - 2021 Recap and small roadmap update!
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Hello! Thanks for listening to our episode today! I wanted to recap some of the main highlights for Day One this year and give a small roadmap update. Here are the links to help articles for items mentioned in today's episode. - - - - - - -
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50 - Day One is joining Automattic!
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Big news for Day One! Day One is being acquired by . This is incredibly exciting news. Today, Founder and CEO Paul Mayne discusses this new opportunity and what it means for the future of Day One! and
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49 - 6.0 updates and Shortcuts with Dylan
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Greetings! Here's a brand-new ep for the Day One podcast. We are talking about 6.0 and 6.1 updates for iOS and macOS. Roadmap update for Android. And then we spend some time talking with Dylan from Oregon about shortcuts he has built to help his children build journaling habits (shortcut links below). You can find his post on Reddit . Some require additional 3rd party services. The first Shortcut just randomly chooses from the 3 Routes I’ve created so far. This is the one the kids tap to start journaling each night - and
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48 - Here's to the close of 2020
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Happy December! Adam has some updates to talk about for Android, Book Printing, and some new stuff coming to Day One. and
info_outlineGrief is a universal yet deeply personal experience. In this episode, Agnes Kowalski, an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, shares her expansive perspective on grief and how it manifests in everyday life—not just in the wake of death, but through intangible losses like trust, safety, and direction.
Through the lens of journaling, Agnes offers practical ways to honor your grief, process emotions, and find meaning amid loss. Agnes also sheds light on common misconceptions about grief, and explains why active participation in our grief is essential for recovery.
Agnes also shares some journaling prompts for grief, such as:
- What is my level of emotional pain today, on a scale of 0 to 10?
- How is my mind, body, and spirit today in relation to my grief?
- Today, I miss …
Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-55-agnes-kowalski to get the full list of prompts that Agnes mentions in this episode, including links to answer each prompt in your Day One journal.
Learn more about Agnes:
agneskowalski.com