031: Writing for self discovery, combating creative blocks, & morning pages w/ Janis Cooke Newman

Janis Cooke Newman is the author of a memoir and two award-winning novels. She is the founder of Lit Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting writers. Janis is also a long-time meditator, and has taught writing and mindfulness workshops at Esalen and through the San Francisco Zen Center, where she practices. 

💫 We cover :

• The interconnection between writing and mindfulness
• The power of writing as a means of self reflection and self therapy
• How “everyone” is a writer
• Tools for working through “blocks” of all sorts: writers blocks, creative blocks, etc. 
• Cultivating creativity through mindfulness and writing
• Uncovering our truest voices through writing
• So much more!

💫 To connect with Janis Cooke Newman :

• https://www.writingmindfulness.com/
• https://creativecaffeinedaily.com/