Summary Dana Balicki is a transformational coach and guide who helps people release the cultural program of fast-paced hustling and cultivate their inner intuitive connection. She draws on her background in political activism and organizing to create spaces for people to explore their past, present, and future. Dana's work includes coaching, podcasting, and world-building. She believes in the co-creation process and focuses on creating intimate containers for individuals to discover their true selves. Dana's coaching work is action-oriented, helping clients design their lives around what is most important to them. In this conversation, Shannon Kearns and Dana Belicki discuss the intersection of creativity and spirituality. They explore the importance of giving oneself space to explore and understand their own creative process. They emphasize the need to trust one's own timing and not judge oneself for resistance or procrastination. They also discuss the practice of sitting in discomfort and the importance of personal risk and vulnerability in creativity. Shannon and Dana share their favorite thinkers, artists, and books that have impacted their creative lives. They conclude by discussing how creativity permeates all aspects of life and the importance of finding magic in the mundane.
Takeaways
Dana Balicki helps people release the cultural program of fast-paced hustling and cultivate their inner intuitive connection.
She draws on her background in political activism and organizing to create spaces for people to explore their past, present, and future.
Dana's coaching work is action-oriented, helping clients design their lives around what is most important to them.
Coaching is different from therapy in that it focuses on action and designing one's life, while therapy is more process-oriented.
When starting a new creative project, it's important to check in with oneself and ensure it aligns with one's needs and desires.
Dana's podcast, 'Crying in My Jacuzzi,' is a space for world-building and creating magical experiences for listeners.
Skepticism is natural, but it's important to find coaches who resonate with one's heart and speak one's language.
Dana emphasizes the importance of experience and time in a coaching role, as well as finding the right fit for support.
Creating a podcast or any creative project requires clarity, self-exploration, and a willingness to let go of what no longer serves.
Dana's practice of creating the podcast involves following the breadcrumbs, being engaged, and embracing artistic intimacy. Give yourself space to explore and understand your own creative process.
Trust your own timing and don't judge yourself for resistance or procrastination.
Sitting in discomfort is a practice that allows for growth and learning.
Personal risk and vulnerability are essential in creativity.
Creativity and spirituality are intertwined and can be seen as the same thing.
Creativity permeates all aspects of life and can be found in the mundane.
For more about Dana check out her website.
For her podcast go here.
For the books Dana mentioned in this episode, check out this list.
To get creative support and support this podcast, check out Patreon.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:02 Creating Intimate Containers for Inner Exploration
08:01 World-Building and Activism
12:08 Transition to Coaching and Burnout
14:51 Coaching vs Therapy and Skepticism
23:01 Creating a Podcast and Letting Go
25:48 Following the Breadcrumbs and Embracing Artistic Intimacy
28:30 Exploring and Understanding Your Creative Process
32:46 Trusting Your Timing and Embracing Resistance
38:40 The Practice of Sitting in Discomfort
42:31 Personal Risk and Vulnerability in Creativity
45:37 The Intersection of Creativity and Spirituality
46:06 Finding Magic in the Mundane