Episode 207: The Power of Journaling With Bestselling Author and Feelings Journal Creator Amber Rae
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Release Date: 04/02/2024
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đź“ŚCheck out The Feelings Journal: amberrae.com/feelings-journal
In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, host and registered dietitian Jess Cording discusses the power of journaling with Amber Rae, an international best-selling author, speaker, and journaling expert.
Rae shares her journey with journaling from childhood and its deepening impact during her twenties, leading her to publish works such as 'Choose Wonder Over Worry' and 'The Feelings Journal'.
The conversation delves into understanding and processing emotions, the dialogue technique for journaling, and the transformative aspects of journaling for personal well-being.
Amber emphasizes the importance of starting small with journaling and how it can serve as a tool for self-discovery, healing, and cultivating a healthy relationship with one's emotions. Additionally, tips and experiences are shared regarding the benefits of analog journaling over digital journaling apps, providing listeners with insights into making journaling an enriching part of their wellness routine.
🖋️ Some key points
(00:46) Diving Deep into Journaling with Amber Wright
(02:53) The Transformative Power of Journaling
(08:59) Unpacking Emotions and the Feelings Journal
(16:52) Starting Your Journaling Journey
(21:14) Exploring Journaling Tools and Techniques
(24:31) Understanding Parts Therapy and the Dialogue Technique
(30:18) Wrapping Up: Healthy Living Insights
(31:41) Farewell and Next Steps
Amber’s BIO
Amber Rae is an international bestselling author, speaker, and journaling expert who’s on a mission to help people harness the wisdom of their emotions. She’s the author of Choose Wonder Over Worry, The Answers Are Within You, and most recently, The Feelings Journal. Her writing and illustrations reach nine million people per month in over 195 countries, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, TODAY, SELF, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. As a keynote speaker and teacher, Amber’s spoken and led workshops at celebrated brands Kate Spade, Microsoft, Merrill Lynch, Lululemon, Unilever, and TED, among others. Through her website and popular social media channels, she's launched public art movements, global journaling challenges, and life accelerator programs. Previously, Amber helped Seth Godin launch a publishing venture with Amazon, and worked with brands like Apple, Dove, and Kimberly Clarke on their marketing campaigns.
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Link to The Feelings Journal : amberrae.com/feelings-journal
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