14 FEB 2024 · Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Many of us do, but boundaries may be a secret to creating flow in your life and career. In this episode, we talk about: - Why boundaries are important - How to create intentional boundaries - The downside of putting up too many walls - The pitfalls of people pleasing - Role modeling healthy boundaries - Our responsibilities to others and ourselves - How letting go of assumptions can help you set healthy boundaries - How knowing yourself, your values, and your self-worth can help you More links: - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.youtube.com/estherloopstra - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/ - Gretchen Ruben reference Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design!http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

25 JAN 2024 · It's undeniable. Humans are becoming more and more distracted. Maybe we've already lost you... In this episode, we take lots of twists and turns to explore all things distraction! We talk about: - What causes distraction? - Helpful vs unhelpful distractions - The usefulness of rest - How to get into and stay in flow - How to organize your day to help you focus - How music can help you focus - Accepting where you are More links: - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/ Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design!http://www.jameswhetzel.com/ James' music can be found under both "Whetzel" and "James Whetzel" on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream your music.

28 DEC 2023 · Role Models are essential to helping you move past limitations and old beliefs. In this episode, we discuss how finding a role model can help you. We talk about: - what is an expander/role model or mentor? - how expanders can help you see your potential - why role models are critical in helping you move past blocks - why looking for a mentor is a sign of maturity - what are the different types of role models - how you can be a mentor just by being yourself - what is coaching? - how to find role models for different areas of your life More links: - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/ Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design!http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

9 DEC 2023 · Travel and exploration are so important for your creativity and focus. In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can use travel and the ideas that travel invokes throughout your life. Topics: - Why traveling is important to your life - How travel can make you more creative - What travel can show you about living in flow - How to make every day feel like a vacation - Why travel encourages empathy - How planning travel can help you dream big More links: - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.youtube.com/estherloopstra - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/ Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design!http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

22 NOV 2023 · Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you just starting to explore something new like a new career or relationship? Maybe you are finishing up a creative project or getting ready to move to a new city. Every single thing we create in our life goes through the 4 stages of the Flow Method and can correlate to the Seasons of the earth. We share with you these four seasons of creativity so that they can help you navigate your own path. In this episode, we talk about: - How the FLOW method can help you navigate change - What nature can teach you about change in your life - How different seasonal processes mirror the process of change - Why you may get stuck - How to avoid the constant hustle - How setting intentions can help you navigate - Why celebrating what you’ve accomplished is important More links: - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.youtube.com/estherloopstra - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/ Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design!http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

23 OCT 2023 · What do you do when your intuition is leading you on a different path than what you are 'supposed' to do in your career? In this interview with our new podcast co-host Jen Sorensen, we chat about how she learned to embody her talents and interests and create a career that was unique. We talk about: - When to pivot in your career or training - How to find your interests and gifts - How collaboration and connection lead us to our next steps - Why the world needs you to connect to your purpose More links: - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.youtube.com/estherloopstra - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/ Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

28 SEP 2023 · Consistency. Do we need it? Do we want it? Consistency is something that many of us struggle with so we decided to have a candid conversation about it in this first episode of Season 3. - What does our culture tell us consistency is? - What the natural world shows us about consistency - Listening to your intuition to guide you to the right season - Consistency vs. rigidity - The benefits of consistency - How do you find what motivates you? Links - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/ - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/http://www.allisonhenrich.com Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

1 MAR 2023 · In this episode, we talk with Zach Smith, creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. Zach shares with us how small changes in our life can impact and enhance our creativity. Join us as we discuss: - How meditation expand your creativity - What to do when you’re in a creative crisis - How you can be more creative in your everyday life - How running can enhance your creativity - Applying creativity to small areas in your life - Leaning into boredom to find genuine motivation - Activities that can help you practice letting go - How different types of meditation can help your creative practice Links: https://creativeenso.com/https://www.instagram.com/creativeenso/https://www.instagram.com/creativeenso.travel/ https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses http://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ https://www.youtube.com/estherloopstrahttps://www.leslieblu.com/ http://www.leslieblu.com/https://www.allisonhenrich.com/http://www.allisonhenrich.com/ Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

15 FEB 2023 · In this episode, Allison and Esther talk about creating big dreams in our life, why they're important and how they've changed throughout our life. Show notes: - Why it's so difficult to dream big - The scientific benefits of being intentional - What it looks like to go with the flow in our life - How dreaming and goals may look different as we get older - How can you really figure out what you want in life? - What kinds of dreams are helpful? https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ https://www.youtube.com/estherloopstra https://www.leslieblu.com/ https://www.allisonhenrich.com/http://www.allisonhenrich.com Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! http://www.jameswhetzel.com/

1 FEB 2023 · In this episode, Esther and Allison talk about how you can find more time and energy for the things you love and how that can contribute to joy and fulfillment in your life. - How getting into a flow state can give you more energy - Finding what brings you energy or what depletes your energy - The neuroscience of focus and joy - How to retrain your brain to focus on what you value - How to find time and energy for your own creative ventures - Figuring out what time of day you have the most energy - How to allow your brain to find solutions for you - Reprogramming old conditioning for your happiness LINKS: - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgfuFfkmSG0 - Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk5iTLUjHDE - https://www.flowintoauthenticity.com/courses - https://www.instagram.com/estherloopstraart/ - https://www.leslieblu.com/ - https://www.allisonhenrich.com/ Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! http://www.jameswhetzel.com/