[Jennifer Fink, inner stuff]: Dealing with internalized trolls + aqua aerobics! Ep 1063
In this episode I'm talking with Jennifer about the squishier side of creativity\u2013the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including:\nFinding the inspiration to write about controversial subjects in today\u2019s age of nasty comments and trolling\nJennifer\u2019s trick for keeping herself accountable and not avoiding writing about the hard stuff\nThe power of talking to other writers\nThe things her inner critic says, and how it gets louder when she\u2019s doing the work that\u2019s closest to her heart\nThe trick for getting things down on the page\u2013and how that seeming blather transforms into \u2018readable chapters\u2019\nThe beauties and drawbacks of living in a rural area\nThe dichotomy of having a virtual job with a big network while living in a small, somewhat isolated town\nBecoming a cliche as you grow older: \u201cI started aqua aerobics recently\u201d\nContinuing to work when your body may have other plans\nThe caregiving sandwich\nDealing with the claustrophobia of being in a transitional period, or what Jennifer calls a hallway\nHer list of three collective illusions Jennifer wishes we\u2019d wake up from\nFor full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.\nBig thanks to our sponsor, AirDoctorPro. Use promo code KATE at airdoctorpro.com to save up to $300 off an air purifier and receive a free 3-year warranty (an $87 value).\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices