Podcast
Creative Journey
Hosted by Kaila Allen · EN
Creative Journey is a podcast where we explore creativity and mindfulness. We believe everyone is creative, and we want to help you discover and nurture your creativity. We also believe mindfulness is essential for the creative process, and we want to help you cultivate a more mindful approach to your work and life. Let’s grow and expand together. E-mail us at creativejourney.kc@gmail.com. Join the list serve by sending a blank e-mail to creative–journey+subscribe@googlegroups.com. To join us each week on zoom, Send an e-mail to Community@acb.org
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The Language of Leadership
2d ago01:11:41Tap to summarizeTransition from being a witness to your internal critics to becoming their Sovereign Leader. This episode dives into the neuro-biology of the "90-Second Surf" and how to catch emotional hijacks fueled by "All-or-Nothing" thinking and "Personalization" before they take over your identity. Learn to master the S.O.V.R. Protocol (Surf, Observe, Voice, Reclaim) and use somatic tools like the Compassion Seal and the Palm Handover to take custody of outdated "Hidden Contracts" and lead your internal boardroom with grounded authority. Resources Handouts & Journaling Prompts: https://buymeacoffee.com/creativeguf/membership Official Website: https://creativeguidancellc.com/
Transcribe →The Truth Filter & The 7 Critics
1w ago01:18:29Tap to summarizeYour internal critics are not villains; they are misguided bodyguards who have been working overtime since you were young. In this episode of our Inner Council series, we move from the "why" of our protectors into the "who." I’m Coach Kaila, and today I am introducing you to the seven specific personalities that try to run your internal boardroom—from the Perfectionist to the Taskmaster. I will walk you through the S.T.O.P. Filter, a somatic gatekeeper designed to catch an internal "hijack" before it takes over your identity. It’s time to establish your Kinesphere, reclaim your Sovereign Chair, and lead your committee with the authority of your adult self. Resources: Creative Guidance LLC Buy Me a Coffee
Transcribe →The Biology of the Protector
2w ago01:12:54Tap to summarizeUnderstand the biological roots of your "Inner Critic." This episode explores how your nervous system utilizes proactive Managers and reactive Firefighters as bodyguards to shield you from emotional pain. Learn to identify your "Window of Tolerance" and use somatic tools like the EQ Weather Report, the Compassion Seal, and Ear Lobe Grounding to reclaim your Sovereign Chair and prevent biological debt. Resources: Website: Creative Guidance LLC Journaling Prompts and handouts: Buy Me a Coffee
Transcribe →Meeting the Committee: Who is Running Your Show
3w ago01:18:09Tap to summarizeStop letting your internal voices run the show. In the first episode of our brand-new series, The Inner Council, we explore how to regain leadership of your mind. I’m Coach Kaila, and today we move from being "Blended" with our emotions to sitting in the Sovereign Chair. I'll walk you through the C.A.L.M. Lead somatic protocol and show you how shifting your language from "I am" to "A part of me feels" creates immediate mental freedom. It’s time to step into your Next Level identity and lead your committee with compassion Resources: Creative Guidance LLC Buy Me a Coffee
Transcribe →The Sovereign Self & Boundary Vows
May 401:23:49Tap to summarizeIn this landmark final episode of the The Boundaries as Navigation series, Coach Kaila (Creative Guidance LLC) leads a powerful integration of our 13-week series, "Boundaries as Navigation." We have traveled from mapping our initial terrains to standing firm in high-stakes conflict, and today, we cross the final threshold: moving from "setting" boundaries to "being" a Sovereign Architect. This session is a celebration of the shift from being a "guest" in your own life to reclaiming full authority over your time, energy, and spirit. Coach Kaila guides the community through the "Architecture of Integration," where the 175 tools of our series become a natural part of our somatic "skin." We culminate the journey with the "Boundary Vow" ceremony—a sacred covenant made with the Future Self to never again abandon our internal sanctuary for the comfort of others. We explore the "Sovereign Mirror," recognizing how our personal stability offers a lighthouse of co-regulation and somatic permission for everyone we encounter. Key Topics Covered: The Sovereign Architect: Shifting identity from a boundary-setter to a life-designer. The Architecture of Integration: Merging 12 weeks of skills into a cohesive, grounded presence. The Boundary Vow: Making a deep, somatic promise to the part of you that was once silenced. The Sovereign Mirror: How your personal boundaries serve as a legacy of strength for others. Radical Self-Governance: Embracing the truth that your worth is no longer a negotiation. Connect with the Journey: Explore the complete 13-week series at Creative Guidance LLC Inquire about future workshops and coaching: creativeguidancellc@gmail.com
Transcribe →Boundaries in High-Stakes Terrain
Apr 2701:23:39Tap to summarizeIn this intensive episode of the Creative Journey podcast, Coach Kaila (Creative Guidance LLC) guides us through the most challenging landscapes of our lives: the "High-Stakes Terrain" of difficult relationships, power imbalances, and deep-seated family patterns. As we reach Week 12 of our 13-week series, we move beyond simple "No" scripts and into the advanced somatic mastery required to stay sovereign when the pressure is highest. Coach Kaila teaches the art of "The Baffle" and "The Time-Buffer Bridge," offering listeners structural tools to break the battle rhythm of conflict. We explore the profound relief of "Dropping the Rope"—a somatic refusal to participate in the tug-of-war of power struggles. This session also introduces "Ancestral Resourcing," helping sensitive souls tap into the strength of their lineage to stand firm against generational pressures, and the "Completion Sweep" to clear the "Boundary Hangover" that often follows a difficult interaction. Key Topics Covered: Strategic Neutrality: Using The Baffle and The Mirror Response to dampen aggression. Dropping the Rope: The somatic practice of refusing to engage in a power struggle. The Time-Buffer Bridge: Creating a structural pause to move from stress to choice. Reporting the Biology: Using "I" statements about your nervous system as a vulnerability shield. Ancestral Resourcing: Standing in your lineage to break toxic family patterns. The Completion Ritual: How to recover from a "Boundary Hangover" and return to center. Connect with the Journey: Explore the full series at Creative Guidance LLC Inquire about educational coaching: creativeguidancellc@gmail.com Join the live community via ACB: community@acb.org
Transcribe →Episode 100: The View from the Spiral
Apr 2300:20:26Tap to summarizeIn this landmark solo episode, Coach Kaila reflects on the “spiral” of development—the journey from an initial desire for community while reading The Artist’s Way to founding Creative Guidance LLC. She shares her personal history and the “seeds” she didn’t realize she was planting along the way. Join Kaila for an intimate session of gratitude and somatic reflection, honoring the community that supported her through years of training and growth. In this episode, you will experience: The Story of the Spiral: Why we never start over, we only start with more experience. A Guided Somatic Meditation: A practice to identify your own “Body Glimmers” and internal growth. The Gift of Sound: A 432Hz frosted chakra quartz singing bowl immersion, featuring Kaila’s newest work as a Sound Healing Practitioner. “I started these workshops because I didn’t want to do this alone. Thank you for showing up, learning beside me, and helping these seeds bloom.” — Coach Kaila
Transcribe →Digital Boundaries & The Sensory Gate
Apr 2001:20:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Creative Journey podcast, Coach Kaila (Creative Guidance LLC) leads a deep, somatic exploration into "The Digital Gate." As we navigate Week 11 of our "Boundaries as Navigation" series, we shift our focus from the physical world to the invisible, persistent noise of the digital landscape. We explore the radical concept of "Sensory Sovereignty"—the right to decide what is allowed into your internal headspace—and how to protect your "Creative Muse" from the constant pings of urgency culture. Coach Kaila guides the group through identifying the "Ghost in the Machine," that lingering tether our nervous systems maintain with our devices even when we are trying to rest. We discuss the somatic cost of "Digital Overwhelm" and practice "Threshold Crossing" rituals to reclaim our presence. This session also tackles the complex "Intentional Reveal," helping sensitive souls distinguish between sharing for authentic connection versus sharing as a transaction for validation. Key Topics Covered: Sensory Sovereignty: Moving from reactive digital habits to proactive presence. The Digital Gate: Creating a somatic "buffer" to protect your head-space and heart. The 5 Whys of Sharing: Investigating the "Hidden Request" behind our social media posts. Transition Rituals: Using sound and movement to officially "unplug" and return to the body. The Right to Disconnect: Reclaiming your time as sacred capital. Connect with the Journey: Explore more resources at Creative Guidance LLC Inquire about group coaching: creativeguidancellc@gmail.com Join the ACB Community for live sessions via community@acb.org "The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." — Henry David Thoreau
Transcribe →Gift: The Gift of Love
Apr 1600:53:52Tap to summarizeBook: The Ultimate Gift Author: Jim Stovall In our final episode, we explore how love encompasses all other gifts. We reflect on the ultimate gift of a life lived to its fullest and the responsibility of passing it on to others. Resources: Creative Guidance LLC Buy Me a Coffee
Transcribe →Digital Boundaries & The Sensory Gate
Apr 1301:26:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Creative Journey series, Coach Kaila explores "The Art of the Pivot," a high-agility workshop designed for those moments when a boundary is ignored or breached. Move beyond the "Freeze" response and discover the "Aikido of Boundaries"—a somatic and verbal practice of redirecting intrusive energy without losing your center. We dive deep into the mechanics of Somatic Fluidity, teaching you how to use micro-movements to keep your nervous system online during conflict. Coach Kaila introduces the "Yes-And" verbal pivot, the "Pattern Interrupt" for stopping steamrollers, and the "Third Space" mental neutral zone. This episode culminates in the creation of your own "Click-Clack" reset anchor and a guided meditation for heart-centered agility. Resources: Creative Guidance LLC Buy Me a Coffee
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