#49 Building a Journalling Community with Journalling Guide Marusha Mozolevskaya

Do you ever wish you knew yourself better?In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I chat with Marusha Mozolevskaya, author, journalling guide, intuitive book writing mentor, founder of the Girls Who Write platform, and co-founder of the Barcelona Journaling Festival.In this conversation, we discuss the empowerment created within women's circles and the therapeutic benefits of journalling. Marusha shares her journey from journalism to journalling, highlighting various techniques and personal anecdotes.In this episode: Creating a safe space for raw and honest storytelling The importance of intentional writing ‘One line a day’, an accessible journalling technique How generational stories reveal the evolution of personal experiences Using writing as an emotional outlet during challenging times Accessing creativity, nature, travel, and community to inspire self-explorationPlease connect with Marusha to learn more about her writing retreats, workshops, and online journalling groups. Girls Who Write Community Barcelona Journaling Festival Naked Words Course InstagramThe conversation touches on the significance of capturing moments, deepening relationships through shared journalling, and the need to slow down in a fast-paced world to explore one's authentic self. Soundbites from Marusha "Writing was the peak moment of the day." "We're trying to know ourselves better." "How many people are you today?" "It's priceless to feel seen and heard." "It was a buffet of techniques." "I love talking about journaling."Podcast Chapters00:00 The Journey to Girls Who Write02:53 The Power of Women’s Circles05:49 Journaling as a Therapeutic Tool09:04 The Intersection of Journalism and Journaling11:48 Journaling Techniques for Everyone15:03 Capturing Moments: One Line a Day17:54 Deepening Relationships Through Shared Journaling20:49 The Art of Intentional Writing24:05 Reflections on Generational Stories27:08 Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World30:03 Exploring the Authentic Self31:29 Exploring Multiple Selves Through Journaling33:11 The Journey of Writing: Personal Stories and Memories37:09 The Importance of Documenting Experiences39:00 Creative Inspirations from Travel and Observation42:09 The Birth of the Barcelona Journaling Festival49:31 Community and Connection in Journaling55:20 The Future of Journaling: Events and Workshops_ _ _A new episode is released every Saturday at 8 am.Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from. Please connect with me on your preferred platform by ⁠visiting my links page Access a free journal planner Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection newsletter