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Heart of the Story

Nadine Kenney Johnstone

Author and holistic writing coach Nadine Kenney Johnstone shares interviews with today"s top women writers about how to navigate life when things don"t go according to plan. Guests include Maggie Smith, Molly Wizenberg, Abigail Thomas, Dr. Hillary McBride, Emily P. Freeman, Laura Tremaine, Sari Botton, Francesca Royster, Susan Piver, Jane Friedman, Mae Yoshikawa, and more. Nadine also shares her own stories of healing, hope, and following her heart.

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47:23

Join us on Jan 22! + From Seed to Story w/ Tamara...

Heart of the Story ·

2025/01/19

182 We're bringing back this encore episode to celebrate Tamara and Nadine's Jan 22 masterclass: Writing for Major Magazines. Replay will be sent if you can't make it live. Episode originally aired in 2021: How does an idea become a book? How do you find the time to write in the midst of working and parenting? How do you overcome fear of what others will think of your writing? Nadine and Tamara talk about all these things and more in this inspiring interview!About Tamara:Tamara Belinfanti is a

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56:28

Taking a Grown-Up Gap Year w/ Nic Antoinette

Heart of the Story ·

2025/01/12

181 What if a gap year wasn't only reserved for high school grads trying to find themselves? Writer, hiker, and anti-capitalist tiny biz owner, Nic Antoinette, discusses the inspiration behind her 2025 grown up gap year, and Nadine opens up about the moment of jealousy that led to her apprentice year. This is not a new-year-new-you, live-your-best-life episode. Instead, Nic and Nadine talk openly about how they are trying to be real with their plans and expectations for 2025. Nic also discusses the

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01:14:15

Best Show Moments of 2024

Heart of the Story ·

2024/12/22

180 This was a big year for the show, as Nadine got to interview her writing idols, including Maggie Smith, Abigail Thomas, Dr. Hillary McBride, and more! In this episode, Nadine chats with her producer about their favorite podcast moments from 2024. Learn which life bits of guest wisdom impacted them the most and how their personal lives have changed as a result.While the show is on a holiday break, catch up on any episodes you missed! Episodes referenced:179 Sari Botton177 Sarah Fay174 Hillary

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31:01

Life in the Contradictions w/ Sari Botton

Heart of the Story ·

2024/12/15

179 Oldster magazine creator, Sari Botton, joins Nadine to talk about the highlights and hardships of “traveling through time in a human body at every phase of life.” As a collector of stories, Sari also shares what she has learned about aging and new beginnings from others. Ultimately, Nadine and Sari explore how to embrace life’s contradictions and feel less alone in the process. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I the only one who feels this way?” this episode is for you!Covered in this

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40:29

2024 Highs & Lows

Heart of the Story ·

2024/12/08

178 In this candid episode, Nadine discusses her creative and professional successes and struggles of the past year. Join Nadine & Sarah Fay on Dec 10, 10-12:30 CST for a collaborative masterclass, Knowing Your “Why”: Set Up Your Substack to Grow. Replay sent if you miss. If you'd like automatic access to all of Nadine's monthly masterclasses, as well as her weekly writer workouts for women, you can join her Writer Workout PLUS Membership.About Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic

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32:49

How Writers Are Reclaiming Control on Substack w/...

Heart of the Story ·

2024/12/01

177 In this empowering conversation, Nadine chats with Substack Growth Strategist, Sarah Fay, about the transformative power of Substack for writers. They share their writing journeys, the challenges of book launching, and why they’ve both turned to Substack to take back control of their writing careers. They discuss Substack’s infinite benefits, including monetization, longer book launches, and even book serialization. Writers who’ve felt discouraged by traditional publishing gatekeepers will love

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10:25

When the Unexpected Happens + Holiday Sale Through Dec 2

Heart of the Story ·

2024/11/24

176 In this mini-sode, Nadine talks about her doozy of a week and the things that brought her comfort. She also announces 2 big holidays sales, happening now through Dec 2!20% Discount on her Substack Annual Membership: Moving forward, Nadine's personal essays, reading and watching recommendations, tales of her 2025 adventures, and certain full length Hearth of the Story interviews will be reserved for paid Substack subscribers only. That’s why now through Dec 2, you get 20% off your Substack annual

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36:24

Prioritizing Ourselves in Busy Seasons + Nadine's...

Heart of the Story ·

2024/11/17

175 If your calendar keeps filling up, but your own needs are neglected, this episode is for you. Nadine shares the 5 ways she's prioritizing enjoyment, rest, and self-connection, especially as the holidays approach. She also shares a sneak peek for her 2025 plans, personally and professionally. 2 Sales now through Dec 2:20% Discount on my Substack Annual Membership: Moving forward, my personal essays, reading and watching recommendations, tales of my 2025 adventures, and certain full length Hearth

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58:15

How to Hold Ourselves When We're Hurting w/ Dr....

Heart of the Story ·

2024/11/10

174 Why does it hurt so badly when things don't go as we'd hoped? How do we hold ourselves when we're in great pain? How do we talk to others so that we can reestablish loving connections when they've hurt us or we've hurt them? Psychologist and embodiment expert Dr. Hillary McBride answers all these questions and more in this profound conversation that offers deep solace to anyone who's hurting. Covered in this episode: Transitions that Hillary and Nadine are currently navigatingWhat's bringing

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45:01

How to Make an Impact w/ Patty McNair

Heart of the Story ·

2024/11/03

173 Have you ever encountered a person who changed the course of your life forever? Such was the case when Nadine took Patty McNair's creative writing MFA class 19 years ago. In this episode, the two discuss why Patty's teaching style is so effective, Patty's path to becoming a writer, and the single most impactful component of a creative writing lesson.Covered in this episode:The unique components of The Story Workshop Method that Patty and Nadine were trained in as teachers The ways in which Patty

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01:03:35

Life in the Ellipsis w/ Maggie Smith

Heart of the Story ·

2024/10/27

172 What do we do when the future we thought we’d have gets wiped clean, and we're stuck in uncertainty? Bestselling author Maggie Smith joins us to talk about life in the in-between and how, even when we’re at a loss, we can still trust ourselves. She also explores the writerly decisions she made in her most recent bestseller (and one of Nadine’s favorite books of all time), You Could Make This Place Beautiful. She closes the conversation with incredible writing advice that will make you want to

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01:16:36

New Season + How to Lead Life-Changing Retreats

Heart of the Story ·

2024/10/20

171 Nadine kicks off a new season by announcing the big projects she's been working on behind the scenes. She also shares an in-depth recap of her recent women's writing retreat in CA. In this conversation with retreat participant and podcast producer, Michelle Redo, Nadine shares top tips for hosting intentional gatherings that foster deep connection with yourself and others. If you've ever wanted to bring women together for a profoundly moving experience, this is your go-to guide. Covered in this

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01:04:44

Navigating Life's Tsunamis w/ Mae Yoshikawa

Heart of the Story ·

2024/09/15

172 In this profound encore episode, yoga and meditation instructor, Mae Yoshikawa, talks about how to hold on when you're faced with devastating circumstances. If you feel adrift and in deep pain, this hopeful conversation is for you. About Nadine:Learn more about Nadine's Writer Workout community.Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She has helped the writers in her community develop and publish countless books and hundreds of

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59:28

The Best Writing Advice w/Book Biz Expert Jane Friedman

Heart of the Story ·

2024/09/08

171 In this encore episode, writing guru Jane Friedman answers all your burning questions about the business of being a writer (which also happens to be the title of her latest book). Covered in this episode:-How the pandemic changed the publishing industry (for the better)-How to have an honest outlook about getting published and still have hope-How to give yourself yourself grace when you're burnt out-Marketing approaches that actually work-How to write newsletters that people want to read-The

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54:40

Declutter Your Life

Heart of the Story ·

2024/09/01

169 While Nadine is on a short break, we revisit this fan-favorite episode with the Millennial Minimalists, who show you how to simplify your life while also prioritizing self compassion.About Nadine:Learn more about Nadine's Writer Workout community.Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She has helped the writers in her community develop and publish countless books and hundreds of essays in places likeThe New York Times, Vogue, The

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45:24

Charting Your Life w/ Astrologist Heidi Rose Robbins

Heart of the Story ·

2024/08/11

168 In this encore episode, writer and astrologist Heidi Rose Robbins explains why understanding our astrological charts helps give clarity to our next steps. As she says "When we know who we are, we know what to do." Heidi shocks Nadine with her spot-on reading of Nadine's chart. Heidi also gives easy tips for understanding our sun, moon, and rising signs. Want more of Heidi and Nadine? Join "Writing Our Way Home" on Aug 20 10-12:30 CT. Replays sent if you miss. About Heidi:Heidi Rose Robbinshas

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49:41

Harnessing Our Unique Strengths w/ Krystal Clark

Heart of the Story ·

2024/08/04

167 Our strengths are our superpowers IF we know what they are and how best to use them. In this fascinating talk with strengths coach Krystal Clark, you’ll learn how to uncover your unique gifts and harness them for personal and professional growth. Krystal is a powerhouse who will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Covered in this episode:-What a Clifton Strengths assessment is and what the results mean-Why it’s so important to learn how other people experience your strengths -How to

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58:59

Nadine talks with her producer about vulnerability

Heart of the Story ·

2024/07/28

About Nadine:Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.Award-winning author Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, 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

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01:00:03

How to Find Calm in the Chaos of Parenting w/ Emily...

Heart of the Story ·

2024/07/21

165 We want to protect our children but we can sense that our over protection is doing more damage than good. In this eye-opening conversation, parenting expert Emily Edlynn explains why controlling parenting is taking its toll on our kids, and how to make small changes that can make a big difference. This hopeful conversation will help you compassionately release control so that your children can thrive and become the capable, confident, connected humans they were meant to be.Covered in this

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42:43

Summer Travels Pt 2

Heart of the Story ·

2024/07/14

About Nadine:Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.Award-winning author Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, 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

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