The Inner Curious
By The Inner Curious
The Inner CuriousJan 18, 2022
S1 #8 - The Art & Discipline of Creativity
In this episode Louise shares her observations & insights on the benefits of creativity as a means to exploring your inner curious. Having recently visited the Matisse exhibition in Sydney, Louise was reminded of the benefit of connecting with art & creativity as a means for exploring the inner self. Listen in to the conversation between Louise & Karen as they explore how they go about connecting with their creativity & what their creative process looks like. With suggestions that are both practical and thoughtful, we hope this episode prompts you to get more curious about connecting with your own creativity.
Matisse - Life & Spirit Exhibition. Art Gallery of NSW. Finishes 13-March 2022.
Think Like an Artist - Will Gompertz
Books That Made Us - The book to accompany the ABC TV series by the same name
The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
S1 #7 Reinventing Your Career
In this episode Karen and Louise reflect on the growing trend, due to the increased uncertainty in the world, of many professionals making the decision to quit their jobs and pursue opportunities as freelancers, small business owners, consultants, coaches or roles in completely different industries. They discuss their reasons for deciding to make this transition and reflect on what they've learnt as part of this process.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenhollenbach/
https://www.instagram.com/louise_weigall/
S1 #6 Our Top 8 Books for Self Knowledge
In this episode we explore the books that have had a significant impact on how we think and operate and have helped develop our self knowledge and personal productivity.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Work Smarter Not Harder, Jack Collis & Michael LeBoeuf
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4564271-work-smarter-not-harder
Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking, by Susan Cain.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8520610-quiet
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts
Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27225750-big-magic
The Creative Habit, Twyla Tharp
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/254799.The_Creative_Habit
Company of One, by Paul Jarvis
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/company-of-one-by-paul-jarvis-9780241470466
The Inner Self, by Hugh Mackay
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51184100-the-inner-self
Routines & Ruts Podcast episode - Hugh Mackay on where we hide and compassionate love as a daily discipline
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hugh-mackay-on-where-we-hide-daily-discipline-compassion/id1490791468?i=1000492695967
Digital Minimalism & Deep Work, by Cal Newport
https://www.calnewport.com/
Karen's other favourite writers include Malcolm Gladwell.
Louise's other favourite writers include Austin Kleon.
S1 #5 Navigating the Art & Discomfort of Self Promotion
In this episode Louise navigates her curiosity & discomfort on how to share yourself authentically in business. As they explore this topic, Karen and Louise uncover the many facets of marketing from the commercial to the creative, while Karen also lends her voice of wisdom for beginners in the marketing space. For the reluctant sharers and fellow creatives who would prefer the work to just speak for itself, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy this episode.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
1. Book: "This is Marketing: You can't be Seen until you Learn to See". by Seth Godin
2. Online Education: Creative Live online class via subscription - "A Brand Called You" - Debbie Millman
3. Book Series: 1. "Steal like an Artist" 2. "Show your Work" 3. "Keep Going" by Austin Kleon
S1 #4 Digital Habits & Self Care Rituals
In this episode Karen explores the ideas from Cal Newport’s book, Digital Minimalism. Both Karen and Louise discuss how they feel about the potential darker side of social media and technology and the self care rituals that serve them well.
We also learn about Karen’s staycation, a short break at home during lockdown, and what she learnt about some of her digital habits and rituals as a result of this. We hope you enjoy this episode.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Digital-Minimalism-Audiobook/0241387779
The Voices of Program with Tali Brash
https://www.talibrash.com/programsandshortcourses
Sonya Stattman
https://sonyastattmann.com/
Journal with Ingrid
https://ingridjanejones.com/
S1 #3 Grey Matters
In this episode Karen and Louise discuss their reaction to an article by Lauren Cochrane in Guardian, 'Grey glamour at Cannes film festival as stars show their silver hair'. Read more here. Listen to the conversation as Karen and Louise explore their own experiences with the discovery of their first grey hairs and consider what it means to age gracefully. At the heart of this discussion are the concepts of conversations with self, true self, bravery and how we respond to external messages from society.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
RESOURCES WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE
Grey glamour at Cannes film festival as stars show their silver hair
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jul/10/grey-glamour-at-cannes-film-festival-as-stars-show-their-silver-hair
Sally Mann
https://www.sallymann.com/
S1 #2 Why Women have Permission to embrace their Kindness and Power
In this episode, Louise shares her insights & learnings from the book Fierce Self-Compassion, by Kristen Neff. The book was written with the intention of helping women to harness their kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive. In this discussion, Louise helps us understand why we need to embrace both the tender & fierce parts of ourselves, as well as deepen our understanding of the masculine & feminine in relation to ying & yang. As always, there are stories of personal experience from both Karen & Louise that go beyond the theories & definitions to show how we live with these concepts in our everyday lives. We hope you enjoy this episode.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
1. Book: Fierce Self Compassion: How Women can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim their Power, and Thrive. by Kristin Neff
2. Podcast interviews with Kristin Neff about the book a) Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg. b) Emerging Women with Chantal Pierrat
3. Book: The Inner Self by Hugh Mackay
4. Book: The Good Life by Hugh Mackay
5. If not Dieting then What by Dr. Rick Kausman
6. Podcast: Routines & Ruts - Madeleine Dore of Extraordinary Routines blog - Season 2 - EP #1 Interview with Hugh Mackay
7. Insight Timer - Meditation App
8. One Roof - A global online community of women in business
9. Tali Brash - The Voices Of program
10. Ingrid Jane Jones - Journaling community
S1 #1 Getting to Know My Emotions
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RESOURCES WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE
Deborah Fairfull www.deborahfairfull.com/
Sonya Stattman www.sonyastattmann.com/
The Creative Zone Podcast - Tali Brash www.talibrash.com/thecreativezonepodcast
Ingrid Jane Jones ingridjanejones.com/
The School of Life Emotional Barometer www.theschooloflife.com/shop/emotional-barometer/
The Good Life, Hugh Mackay www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/17854967-the-good-life