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 :
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 <li>The interconnection between writing and mindfulness</li>
 <li>The power of writing as a means of self reflection and self therapy</li>
 <li>How “everyone” is a writer</li>
 <li>Tools for working through “blocks” of all sorts: writers blocks, creative blocks, etc. </li>
 <li>Cultivating creativity through mindfulness and writing</li>
 <li>Uncovering our truest voices through writing</li>
 <li>So much more!</li>
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💫 To connect with Janis Cooke Newman :
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 <li>https://www.writingmindfulness.com/</li>
 <li>https://creativecaffeinedaily.com/</li>
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The Other Way

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

Hello and welcome to The Other Way, a women's lifestyle podcast that explores uncommon, unconventional, or alternative approaches in life, health, spirituality, and work. Here, you can expect real, raw conversations with founders, researchers, trailblazers, experts in medicine, spiritual teachers, and all-around inspiring humans on the journey of doing things our way. It may not be “the way,” but it is the other way. So, if you’re like us and feel called to listen to that deeper voice - you’re in the right place. Welcome.