Elizabeth Blake Thomas, Medicine with Words

"Living with Intention: A Conversation with Elizabeth Blake Thomas of Medicine with Words**Elizabeth's Creative Journey:**- Elizabeth reflects on her diverse creative projects, from published books and professorship to producing and directing over two dozen films.- Pull-out quote: "The underlying theme for all my projects is to transform one person's life each day."**Medicine with Words:**- Elizabeth discusses her coaching practice, "Medicine with Words," emphasizing the power of words to heal and transform.- Pull-out quote: "The power of our words is beyond anything we could imagine."**Cabinet Cleanse Exercise:**- Elizabeth introduces the concept of "cabinet cleanse," a practice to declutter the mind and focus on specific tasks.- Pull-out quote: "Monotasking is essential for clarity in creative work."**Butterfly Doula and Metamorphosis:**- Exploring the unexpected role of a "butterfly doula," Elizabeth shares how this experience parallels creative transformations.- Pull-out quote: "Metamorphosis, every stage, how does that connect to us? It was life-changing for me."**Holistic Filmmaking:**- Elizabeth discusses her approach to holistic filmmaking, creating a family environment on set, and her latest project, "Caroleek."- Pull-out quote: "Every element of my work encompasses self-care and self-nourishment."**Living with Intention Book:**- Elizabeth provides insights into her upcoming book, "Living with Intention," sharing stories, tools, and practical exercises for mindful living.- Pull-out quote: "Living with intention means making intentional choices to lead to emotional fulfillment."**Vision Boards and Emotional Goals:**- Elizabeth challenges the traditional concept of vision boards, focusing on emotions and intentional alignment with goals.- Pull-out quote: "It's about how I want to feel, how that process takes place. That is what's crucial."**Fear and Creativity:**- Addressing fear, Elizabeth suggests acknowledging it, understanding the worst-case scenario, and turning fear into a positive force.- Pull-out quote: "Once we break it down and understand our why, fear can be turned into a positive."**Boundaries and Pyramid of Purpose:**- Elizabeth shares her approach to boundaries, using a "pyramid of purpose" to guide choices aligned with long-term goals.- Pull-out quote: "No's and yes's are the same as long as you are living with the intention of what you have chosen at that moment."**Upcoming Retreat and Future Projects:**- Elizabeth talks about her upcoming retreat, collaborating with a nutritionist, and the organic growth of her creative endeavors.- Pull-out quote: "When you start working out what you exactly want, it's amazing the clarity that you get."**Closing and Prescription:**- Mark thanks Elizabeth for the insightful conversation and asks her to share a creative prescription or exercise.- Elizabeth suggests the "Cup of Tea" meditation and the "Patting Yourself on the Back" exercise for acknowledging daily achievements.- Mark wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to practice intention, gratitude, and mindfulness in their creative journeys.