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Heart of the Story

Nadine Kenney Johnstone

Author and writing coach Nadine Kenney Johnstone shares interviews with today"s top women writers, including Jen Hatmaker, Catherine Newman, 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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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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01:05:47

Writing Through the Side Door w/ Abigail Thomas

Heart of the Story ·

2024/07/07

163 Nadine chats with literary legend Abigail Thomas about the interesting turns her life has taken, how she accesses hard stories, and her unique approach to structure. In this vulnerable interview, Abby shares painful moments and how she's come to embrace acceptance. In this conversation that covers an array of heartfelt topics, Abby also shares the hilarious thing she does when she's blocked. This wisdom-filled episode will resonate with writers and non-writers alike. Covered in this episode: How

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48:48

Summertime Travels

Heart of the Story ·

2024/06/30

162 In part 1 of this this travel diary episode, Nadine shares all the details about her big trip plans. Learn when and where Nadine is going, as well as the 7 reasons why traveling is so beneficial for women. About Nadine:Sign up for the Writing Hard Stories masterclass on July 9 with Melanie Brooks and Nadine here. Sign up for her newsletter here. 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,

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03:26

Break Announcement - Be Back Soon!

Heart of the Story ·

2024/05/26

161 Nadine will be traveling and on a break for a few weeks. Now's the time to catch up on any episodes you've missed and to sign up for Nadine's newsletter so you'll be the first to hear about all of her adventures. Also, if you'd like to get on the waitlist for her upcoming workshops and retreats, you can do so here.About Nadine: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. Nadine Kenney

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30:23

An Intentional Approach to Summertime

Heart of the Story ·

2024/05/19

160 Beach days and BBQs, farmers markets and drive in movies--these idyllic visions of summertime can inspire us but also set up unrealistic expectations. If your summertime reality usually looks like bored kids and an anything-but-restful break, this episode is for you. Nadine shares 6 steps for approaching summer with intention so that you can experience the connection, delight, and rest you're dreaming of. Covered in this episode:Why time is an important factor in summer"time"The key reflection

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49:35

How to Nurture Ourselves + Nashville Trip Recap

Heart of the Story ·

2024/05/12

159 What does real self care actually look like? What are the practices that truly bring us peace? Nadine shares the books and principles that have made a lasting difference in her life. She also shares the delightful details of her recent trip to Nashville as well as the unexpected events that put her inner-peace practices to the test. About Nadine: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

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45:11

Handbook for the Heartbroken w/ Sara Avant Stover

Heart of the Story ·

2024/05/05

158 If you've ever felt alone in your suffering and uncertainty, this episode is for you. Bestselling author Sara Avant Stover shares her own story of serial heartbreaks and the steps she took towards repair. Through IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy, Sara discovered how to acknowledge, understand, and heal her parts. Covered in this episode:The midlife transition most of us go through Signs/stages of heartbreakHow to allow & be where we areGetting to the root of your suffering and healing

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19:28

The Forever Fallacy

Heart of the Story ·

2024/04/28

157 So many of us yearn to stay in a home, job, or relationship "forever," and there can be deep shame when we don't. And yet, we all know that in order to grow, change is necessary. To be human is to realize that permanence is a myth. So why do we still buy into the forever fallacy? And what do we do when the myth is busted? Nadine explores these ideas in her essay, "Forever Home." If your heart has ever broken over something that didn't last forever, this episode is for you. Covered in this

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27:31

The Opposite of Loss

Heart of the Story ·

2024/04/21

156 How to we go on in the wake of deep loss? How do we overcome the fear of our own mortality? In this deeply vulnerable episode, Nadine shares a personal essay that is an excerpt from her book,Come Home to Your Heart, and wasrecently featured inGood Grit Magazine. She also discusses the life event that prompted her to write the essay, and what she has learned in the years since that difficult period. Covered in this episode:The difficult spring of 2021 and how it impacted NadineWhy readers have

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48:49

How to Embrace Your Unique Offerings w /Heather Adams

Heart of the Story ·

2024/04/14

155 As a champion of women writers and entrepreneurs, communications expert Heather Adams has helped launch over 100 NYTimes Bestsellers. Her special sauce is in helping women discern and embrace their unique offerings. If you want to share your story or biz with the world, but you're overwhelmed, self critical, or unclear, this episode is for you. Often we're just too close to our brand of magic to discover or embrace it. Covered in this episode:The childhood ritual that turned both Heather and

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23:24

On Trying Something New...

Heart of the Story ·

2024/04/07

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

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01:03:48

How to Share Hard Stories w/ Melanie Brooks

Heart of the Story ·

2024/03/31

153 Many of us have carried at least one hard story for years, suffering under the weight of secrecy and silence. But what if you didn't have to carry it anymore? What if writing or telling it could not only free you, but deepen your relationships with your loved ones? Melanie Brooks--author of Writing Hard Stories and A Hard Silence--is here to help us write and tell our hard stories. Covered in this episode:The life changing impact that Writing Hard Stories had on NadineMelanie’s surprising

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