07. Writing for the sake of mental health w/ Esme Iris

After years of silence, she finally resumed writing for the sake of mental health. Esme Iris, a homeschooling mom of five, spiritual life coach, and soon to be author, is on the show today.In this episode, we discuss how much ADHD is undiagnosed among women and what that feels like. She also shares when her writing didn’t feel safe anymore, how she managed to start writing again after a long hiatus, and what that process looked like over time.And she talks about how a potential writing idea starts itching, how she makes time to write regularly, and how writing has made her a better parent. Esme also reveals what she enjoys most about magical realism.We also get the inside scoop on her forthcoming Spellbound Smoothies recipe book and Divinely Domestic, which provides housekeeping tips and tricks through the lens of spirituality.Connect with Esme:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/esmeiriswellness Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/595791738114482/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamesmeiris/Books mentioned during the show: Garden Spells, by Sarah Addison AllenThe Sugar Queen, by Sarah Addison AllenThe Peach Keeper, by Sarah Addison AllenThe Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel HawthornePractical Magic series by Alice Hoffman Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children series, by Random RiggsThe Salamander Room, by Anne MazerHerb, the Vegetarian Dragon, by Jules BassIf I Built a House, by Chris Van DusenThe Giver, by Lois LowrySend us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor