In this episode of the “And All The Things” podcast, I, Michaela, your host and your Joy Coach, branch out into a solo podcast that feels quite like I am walking out on a limb. I preach vulnerability, finding our voice, and taking the pause to reflect. I preach all of this, and yet…I was unwittingly ignoring all of it.

In this solo episode, I share with you my own experiences with the addictive allure of audio content, and the challenges it poses to maintaining curiosity and creativity. Despite the irony of discussing silence on a podcast, I'll provide practical strategies for integrating moments of quiet reflection into our daily routines, empowering us to enhance our mental well-being and reclaim our focus.

Even with my awareness of the profound impact that cultivating moments of silence can have on our lives, I found myself addicted to the noise - not so much the noise of our culture, but the noise (podcasts and audiobooks) that I was using voluntarily to silence my authentic voice. To make sense of this, I began to explore the concept of addiction beyond substances, examining how even behaviors that aren’t “bad or dangerous” indeed can be when they hinder our personal development.

By marrying scientific understanding with spiritual insight, I welcome you to reassess your relationship with noise and distractions, and to embrace the sanctuary of silence as a pathway to deeper self-discovery and fulfillment.

Please enjoy this episode of “Silence & And All the Things”.

Episode Outline:

00:00 Welcome to And All The Things Podcast

01:00 Going Solo: A Unique Episode

01:48 The Power of Your Unique Voice

03:33 Exploring Silence in a World of Noise

07:52 The Transformative Course for Joy

09:21 Understanding Addiction Beyond Substances

14:47 The Science and Spirituality of Silence

21:21 Applying Silence to Unleash Creativity

23:12 Invitation to Embrace Silence and Self-Discovery

29:53 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps

Links:

Blog: Shhhh...you are talking

Corey Hennings & All the Things #38

The Huberman Lab Podcast

This episode produced by: Joy Enterprises, LLC