Mindful Poetic Stories Podcast

Who Doesn’t Love a Story

In this episode, join me as I dive into the transformative world of storytelling and poetry. Discover how stories connect us, heal us, and inspire creativity, as I shares my own personal journey of embracing my inner writer and storyteller.
Episode Highlights:
• The Inspiration Behind the Podcast: Why “Mindful Poetic Stories” became the perfect title for this creative endeavour.
• The Power of Untold Stories: Exploring Maya Angelou's quote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
• Reframing Poetry: How I helps others overcome the “poetry block” by showing them that poems can be simply stories that rhyme.
• The Legacy of Storytelling: I share my Irish heritage, the role of seanchoiche (Irish storytelling event), and my great-uncle PJ's poetic legacy.
• Writing as Therapy: How poetic storytelling has been a source of healing, reflection, and creativity for me and her coaching clients.
• The Evolution of Creativity: From childhood doubts to embracing her creative voice, I share my reflection on the journey to self-belief.
• A Thought-Provoking Call to Action: Why writing down your thoughts and stories can ignite self-discovery and transformation.
Quotes to Reflect On:
• “What do a book, the mind, and an umbrella have in common? They’re at their best when open.”
• “Stories create community, enable us to see through the eyes of others, and open us to the claims of others.” – Peter Forbes
• “A mind full of conclusions is a closed, dead mind; a living mind is a free mind, learning and never concluding.” – Krishnamurti Links Mentioned:
• Journeys into Genealogy Podcast: Patricia's episode on uncovering her great-uncle PJ's legacy.
• Poem Recommendation: "This Be the Verse" by Philip Larkin.
• Storytelling Event: Follow Seanchoíche by Ciaran Gaffney for themed storytelling evenings.
• Thomas Goulding’s Poem “The Seanchai”: Watch here. Takeaway Challenge:
Grab a notebook or journal, jot down your thoughts and inspirations from today’s episode, and explore your own unique stories. You might uncover a storyteller within you! Stay open, stay creative, and join Patricia next week for more mindful poetic stories and reflections.
 
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• Email:hello@pacoaching.co.uk
• Website: www.pacoaching.co.uk • https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-ahern-7209561aa/
 

Welcome to Me – Embracing Life’s Journey

What defines human existence? In this episode, I delve into the inevitability of change and the journey of self-discovery. From the physical and emotional transformations we experience to the power of neuroplasticity, learn how embracing change can unlock resilience and personal growth. Drawing on personal reflections, inspirational quotes, and the wisdom of Taoism, this episode explores finding balance amidst life’s extremes and building mental fitness to thrive.
 
Key Takeaways:
• The inevitability of change and how to embrace it.
• The science of neuroplasticity: "Neurons that fire together wire together."
• Insights from Maya Angelou, Nikola Tesla, and Taoist philosophy.
• The importance of balancing extremes for inner peace and harmony.
• Tips for building mental fitness, resilience, and self-compassion. Creative Writing for Self Expression: I encourage you to start your writing journey of self-awareness with a journal. Reflect on your takeaways from this podcast and your daily emotions and experiences, and start to discover what drives, hinders, and motivates you.
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Connect with Patricia: • Instagram: pacoaching_foryou
• Email: hello@pacoaching.co.uk
• Website: www.pacoaching.co.uk
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-ahern-7209561aa/