On Trying Something New...

Heart of the Story

154 So many of us want to live more intentionally, but our rote habits are only producing the same inauthentic results. Today's episode is a nudge to mix things up by making small and big changes to experience different outcomes and to live in more alignment. Nadine shares what recently inspired her to make some changes, what she has been doing differently, and what has resulted from it.

Covered in this episode:

• Upon turning 40, Nadine realized something big was missing from her life.
• The silly things she's integrating into her calendar
• The new movement and meditation practices Nadine has integrated into life
• The feeling that gives a good hint that you're curious to try something new
• The surprising TV show that has changed Nadine's perspective
• Why we need community or mentorship
• The books and podcasts that are inspiring Nadine
• Nadine's upcoming travels
• What help Nadine has reached out for
• How to avoid avoiding
• Mentioned in the show:
• Amy Porterfield
• Renee Trudeau
• Susan Oubari
• Emily P Freeman - How to Walk into a Room
• Sara Avant Stover - Handbook for the Heartbroken
• The Branding Business School Podcast
• Want to join Nadine at the Choice Media Summit in TN April 28-30? You can sign up here.
• Get on the waitlist for Nadine's upcoming workshops & retreats here.

About Nadine:

Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, Good Grit, OnSite Journal, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, Chicago Magazine, and more. Nadine is the podcast host of Heart of the Story, where she shares stories from the heart as well as interviews with today’s most impactful female creatives. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, Nadine leads women’s workshops and retreats online and around the U.S.

Nadine has helped writers in her community develop and publish countless books and hundreds of essays in places like The New York Times, Vogue, the Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Longreads, and more.

Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.

Download Nadine's mini-retreat reset for busy women here. This guided meditation creates calm and clarity so you can listen to the directions of your heart.

Follow Nadine on Instagram @nadinekenneyjohnstone