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In this episode, I’m talking with Molly Donlan, bestselling author of Mundane Magic and co-host of the Demystify Magic podcast, about what happens when we stop fighting ourselves and start making our creative practices actually work with our brains.
We talk about how writer’s block can be a nervous system response, why “eat the frog” is terrible advice for some of us (especially ADHD brains), and why doing the easiest thing first might actually help you build the momentum you need to write.
We also get into how to tell the difference between “I’m resisting writing” and “I genuinely need to rest,” why tiny rituals can help your brain shift into creative mode, and how things like tarot, candles, movement, music, scent—or literally just turning on a lamp—can become part of your writing practice.
And, naturally, we end up talking about why you should probably half-ass more things.
If writing has been feeling really freaking hard lately, this episode is your permission slip to stop making it harder than it needs to be.
About Molly:
Molly Donlan is a Reiki Master Teacher, crystal healing expert, yoga teacher, co-host of the Demystify Magic podcast, host of the Science of Reiki podcast, and bestselling author of Mundane Magic who has dedicated her life to helping others unlock the transformative power of energy work and alternative healing modalities. With a background as an advocate for survivors of sexual violence and as a former skeptic of all things woo, Molly emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care while teaching through a blend of science and spirituality. Her approach is lighthearted and grounded in practicality, because life is stressful enough and these practices are meant to reduce the stress of life, not add to it!
