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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 53 MIN

Why Your Journal Doesn't Need To Be Beautiful To Change You with Guest Lisa Tener

from Building a Creative Life with Pam Vale · host Pam Vale

Subscribe to my sister Substack, Travel like an Artist - a weekly companion to this podcast where I share creative travel stories, resources, interviews, and ways to see the world (near and far) like an artist.In This EpisodeIn this episode, I sit down with Lisa Tener, award-winning author and writing coach, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about the deep connection between creativity and healing.We talk about journaling as a form of self-discovery, the quiet power of poetry, and how creative flow can help us process what words alone can’t hold.If you’ve ever felt the pull to write but didn’t know where to start, this one will remind you that you already have everything you need…your stories, your curiosity, and a pen.Lisa is a wealth of information, wrapped up in a kind and loving package. Please reach out to her directly for support and guidance on your writing. Lisa generously provided some direct links and helpful resources for all of you!* Order Breathe. Write. Breathe.: https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Write-Energizing-Practices-Writing/dp/1957565012* Order The Joy of Writing Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Writing-Journal-Creativity-Minutes/dp/195581127X* Free creativity, writing and publishing resources - ebooks, courses and more: https://www.lisatener.com/free-writing-resources/About My Guest - Lisa TenerLisa Tener is an award-winning book writing and publishing coach known for helping writers and others connect with their inner muse to create their best work. Her book coaching and editing clients have secured 5- and 6-figure book deals and won numerous book awards. She is the author of “Breathe. Write. Breathe.: 18 Energizing Practices to Spark Your Writing and Free Your Voice.” which offers ancient mindful movement and breathing practices to access a state of creative flow and your most inspired writing. The book has won 11 book awards from 5 awards contests including the Gold Stevie Award for Best Ebook and Bronze Stevie for “Book of the Year.” Lisa’s previous book, “The Joy of Writing Journal” won 5 book awards,” including the Nautilus and Ben Franklin.Connect with LisaLinks: Website: lisatener.comX: https://twitter.com/LisaTener @LIsaTener Instagram: @lisa_tener_writesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatener/ Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/lisatener Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BringYourBookToLifeLisa Tener About Pam Vale (host):Artist, Author & Podcast HostPam is a seasoned artist and creative instructor with almost 40 years of professional experience. Inspired by her father, renowned singer Jerry Vale, she’s dedicated to redefining what creativity is.Pam has spent years as a licensing artist, writer, and creative problem-solver. But the most important thing she’s learned? Creativity isn’t something you need to earn - it’s something you already have.Her favorite work now is about helping others, especially women in midlife who think they are not creative, find their creativity.Subscribe now (for free or paid) so that you don’t miss an inspiring conversation, insightful newsletter or helpful creative tool!Click here to subscribe:You Are CreativeTravel Like an Artistwww.pamvale.com Get full access to You Are Creative at pamvale.substack.com/subscribe

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