Gemma Stone is focused on helping her clients, readers, retreat-goers, and community build emotional intelligence and resilience so that they can deal with hard things and live lives that they love. In this interview, Gemma and Dave discuss her journey of overcoming trauma and struggles with substance abuse to becoming a psychologist and author today, including:Why Gemma says she is “very suspicious of therapists who don’t have their own therapist”How to identify your struggle in 3 steps, and design an appropriate responseThe importance of asking ourselves, "What choice do we have?"A big thanks to Gemma for joining us for her author reading and interview on Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's book, Your Great Life: A Soulful and Strategic Guide to Designing a Life You LoveVisit the author's online home at GemmaStone.orgVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeLive the story you want to be telling: Life Coaching with Dave UrsilloDevelop the relationship to writing that lasts a lifetime: Writer's Group of TwoThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

Written, Spoken with Dave Ursillo

Asking Ourselves, 'What Choice Do We Have?' with Psychologist Gemma Stone

Nikki is a messaging expert and a business, brand, and marketing strategist who is on a mission to help you amplify your impact and your income so you can create a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. She does that by helping you align your strengths and your values with the way that you lead so you can do more work that matters.Nikki is also the Host of the Movement Makers podcast and the Founder of The 100 Stories Worth Telling Project.As a former coaching client of Dave's, Nikki and Dave discuss her journey to first-time authorship as she prepares to publish her first book -- a lifelong dream becoming real.In this interview, Nikki and Dave discuss:How what we're avoiding the most often mirrors our strengths, talents, and unique giftsHow Nikki "backed her way into" writing her first book, and why starting before you're ready may be the best path for getting more accomplished in your life and careerWhy, according to Nikki, resentment is a good thing (because it reveals boundaries) and how self-love generates in community, not in isolationA big thanks to Nikki for joining us for her author reading and interview on Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!Thanks to today's sponsor, Bear App. Try the same word-processor and note-taking app that I've switched to in 2020. Visit Bear.App or check out Bear in the Apple StoreThe author's book, A Power of Your Own: How to Awaken Your Potential, Experiment With Purpose, And Do Work That MattersVisit the author's online home at NikkiGroom.comVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeLive the story you want to be telling with Dave's support in life coaching, The Self-Storied LifeDevelop the relationship to writing that lasts a lifetime with Dave's coaching for writers, Writer's Group of TwoThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song 

The Journey (and Struggle!) of Becoming a First-Time Author with Brand Strategist Nikki Groom

Alex Franzen has been writing professionally for years, specializing in working with brands in the health, wellness, mindset, psychology, yoga, fitness, and food industries.After publishing books and achieving successes as a talented copywriter, Alex renounced social media and has become a staunch advocate of work-life balance. In this interview, Alexandra and Dave discuss her love of checklists, where pressure to "do more" comes from, and more, including:How checklists have helped Alex strike a much healthier balance between “work” and “the rest of her life.”How Alex mobilized a group of friends to write a tiny book in wake of the murder of George Floyd in MinneapolisWhy, to Alex, checklists establish containers for clarifying, inspiring, and keeping you in the spaces that you want to be living inAlex writes about a wide range of topics: life, love, death, grief, unplugging from technology, creativity, focus, productivity, simplicity, time – and how we spend it. Her sixth book is The Checklist Book: Set Realistic Goals, Celebrate Tiny Wins, Reduce Stress and Overwhelm, and Feel Calmer Every Day.Alexandra’s newsletter, in which she shares inspiring true stories, checklists, music playlists, and exciting surprises to more than 13,000 readers, has been called one of the “14 newsletters you need in your inbox” by Brit+Co. She has written articles for Time, Forbes, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, and Lifehacker. Her work has been mentioned in The New York Times Small Business Blog, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, and Inc.A big thanks to Alex for joining us for the author reading and interview on Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's book, The Checklist Book: Set Realistic Goals, Celebrate Tiny Wins, Reduce Stress and Overwhelm, and Feel Calmer Every DayVisit the author's online home at AlexandraFranzen.comVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeLive the story you want to be telling with Dave's support in life coaching, The Self-Storied LifeDevelop the relationship to writing that lasts a lifetime with Dave's coaching for writers, Writer's Group of TwoThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

The Secret Power of Checklists with Author Alexandra Franzen

Paul Jarvis has been working on the Internet for 20 years, starting out as a web designer and helping shape brands and projects for titans of industry, sports icons, and global brands. But 10 years ago when he and his wife decided to leave city living — and the fast, busy lifestyle that came with it — behind, Paul reconnected with his true goals as a business owner: staying small, and not getting sucked into the trap of thinking that more is better.In this interview, Paul and Dave discuss the core ideas of his book and how his personal and professional journey informed his new philosophy, including:Why some forms of growth can actually reduce your resilience and your autonomy in business and in lifeThe #1 biggest change Paul has witnessed in his 20 years of working on the InternetHis book-writing journey and why Paul, a prolific writer, considers himself a "sell-out" when it comes to writingPaul is a designer, podcaster and author. He describes himself as someone who makes simple and humane products. In the past, Paul has worked with professional athletes like Steve Nash and Shaquille O’Neal, corporate giants like Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz, and entrepreneurs with online empires like Danielle LaPorte and Marie Forleo. His words and ideas have been featured in WIRED, Fast Company, VICE, USA Today, Quartz, and more. His book explores what happens when we question growth in business. It has been translated into over 18 languages.A big thanks to Paul for joining us for the author reading and interview on Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's book, Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for BusinessVisit the author's online home at PJRVS.comVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeLive the story you want to be telling with Dave's support in life coaching, The Self-Storied LifeDevelop the relationship to writing that lasts a lifetime with Dave's coaching for writers, Writer's Group of TwoThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

Undo the 'More is Better' Trap with Designer Paul Jarvis

Farnoosh Brock grew up in Iran during the Iranian Revolution, immigrated with her family to the United States as a child, and became an electrical engineer and rising leader at a Fortune 100 company. But her self-described boredom -- and a challenge from her husband to attend a blogging conference in 2010 -- spun her life into an entirely new direction. Today, Farnoosh is a consultant, executive coach, author, speaker and trainer who is on a mission to change conversations around selling to serving, which she says can be a competitive advantage in not only in business and career, but in life.In this interview, Farnoosh and Dave discuss:Why so many people resist and resent sellingThe difference between being of service and being subservient to othersHow Farnoosh immigrated to the United States with her family and has gone on to now train the likes of the United States Air Force in leadership crisis trainingShe is the author of The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business. In addition, she is the creator of several leadership and advancement courses.A big thanks to Farnoosh for joining us for the author reading and interview on Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's book, The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your BusinessVisit the author's online home at FarnooshBrock.comVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeLive the story you want to be telling with Dave's support in life coaching, The Self-Storied LifeDevelop the relationship to writing that lasts a lifetime with Dave's coaching for writers, Writer's Group of TwoThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

Define Your 'Serving Mindset' with Business Coach Farnoosh Brock

Dave reads a spoken-word piece based on his white privilege and what it means for other white people of privilege to engage in a true and whole journey of self-knowledge, including acknowledging those privileges afforded to them.

Self-Knowledge is Knowing Your Skin, Not Just What's Beneath It

In this interview, you'll learn Coby's definition of yoga, which defies notions of stretchy pants, sweaty workout rooms, and downward-facing dogs. Instead, Coby introduces us to a personal philosophy for engaging with and living your life in stronger integrity to your own sense of inner wisdom. Coby and I discuss her yoga teaching career, how a life-changing injury redefined her understanding of yoga in her 20s, and much more:What are "crimes commited against wisdom" and how do we stop making them?How do we navigate matters of control and uncertainty during the age of COVID-19?Why did you consider omitting the word "yoga" from your book, altogether?Coby Kozlowski is a speaker, life coach trainer, and contemporary yoga and meditation educator. She has appeared on the covers of Yoga Journal and Mantra Wellness Magazine and was named “one of seven yoga teachers who have changed the practice.” She is a senior faculty member and presenter at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and the Esalen Institute. She received her master’s degree in transformative leadership.A big thanks to Coby for joining us in this interview of Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's book, One Degree Revolution: How the Wisdom of Yoga Inspires Small Shifts That Lead to Big ChangesVisit Coby's online home at CobyK.comCoby's online training, Quarter-Life Calling™: Creating an Extraordinary Life In Your 20’sVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeExplore Dave's life coaching, The Unavoidable Life, and writing coaching, Writer's Group of Two, for unparalleled support and guidance in your journeyThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

Big Shifts Happen One Degree at a Time with Yoga Teacher Coby Kozlowski

In this interview, you'll hear how Amy's background as a YouTube influencer with over 24 million views has inspired her to help people ditch social media "scroll envy" to instead begin to discover the lives that they want, beginning with every morning.Amy and I discuss her story, how her mission has evolved over 10 years, and much more:Why are mornings (or whenever you start your day) are so vital for getting in touch with passion, desire, and living a life you want?What's the difference between "being a morning person" and making conscious, deliberate time and space for yourself?How do we escape the trap of external validation, and why does that usually motivate hollows pursuits and goals?How did the untimely passing of her younger brother motivates her to live in integrity to what matters most, every day?Amy Landino is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the World’s #1 Productive Lifestyle Coach. With her award-winning YouTube series, AmyTV, and as Director at GATLUW House, Amy inspires women worldwide to chase financial freedom and go after the life they want. Her work has been featured by prestigious publications such as Business Insider, Fortune, Entrepreneur, and Inc.A big thanks to Amy for joining us in this interview of Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's book, Good Morning, Good Life: 5 Simple Habits to Master Your Mornings and Upgrade Your LifeVisit AmyTV, Amy's popular YouTube channel, and GATLUW HouseJulia Cameron's Morning Pages practice, from The Artist's Way, which is one of Amy's morning ritualsVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeExplore Dave's life coaching, The Unavoidable Life, and writing coaching, Writer's Group of Two, for unparalleled support and guidance in your journeyThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

Reclaim Mornings, Reclaim Yourself with YouTube Influencer Amy Landino (AmyTV)

In this interview, you'll hear about Coss's journey as a former cocaine dealing kingpin in Manhattan's Lower East Side who, while incarcerated, received a proverbial death sentence when doctors told him that he had only 5 years to live if he didn't lose weight. Today, Coss hustles prison-style bootcamps, employs only formerly incarcerated personal trainers, and has served up fitness and wellness classes to more than 25,000 clients worldwide.After his book reading, Coss and I discuss his story, his writing journey to become an author, and much more:What are some of the obstacles that formerly incarcerated people deal with when they're released from prison?Do you ever get tired of telling the story of your past?What was it like to develop a fitness program in solitary confinement?Coss Marte has been featured in over 200 major media outlets such as NBC, CNN, The New York Times, TED Talks, and Men’s Fitness. He has also won major pitch competitions including Tom’s Shoes’ "Pitch for Good”, and the YPO shark tank competition, which raised a combined quarter-million dollars for his social enterprise.A big thanks to Coss for joining us in this interview of Written, Spoken!Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's book, ConBody: The Revolutionary Bodyweight Prison Boot Camp, Born from an Extraordinary Story of Hope,ConBody.com: Take fitness classes online with Coss during the COVID-19 pandemicNonprofit orgs helping formerly incarcerated people: Defy Ventures, Thrive for Life, and Fortune SocietyCoss's brother, Christopher Marte, who is running for City Council in New York CityVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeExplore Dave's life coaching, The Unavoidable Life, and writing coaching, Writer's Group of Two, for unparalleled support and guidance in your journeyThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

What It's Like to Be a Formerly Incarcerated Person with Fitness Entrepreneur Coss Marte (CONBODY)

In our interview, you'll learn how Marcello's journey began as a backpacking writer without a plan before eventually becoming a multi-award-winning author who works on the front lines of major and overlooked conflict zones throughout the world to affect social change.Marcello and I discuss the author's relationship to writing in-depth, including what it means to "make change" in a world divided by walls, and much more:Do you find stories when you travel, or do the stories find you?How much of writing is really about empathy?Is it unprofessional or unethical to take a political stand when telling social and political stories in your writing?The book from which Marcello reads, Walls: Travels Along the Barricades, is the winner of the 2013 City of Calgary W. O. Mitchell Book Prize and the 2013 Wilfred Eggleston Prize for Nonfiction. It was nominated for the 2013 British Columbia National Award for Nonfiction; the 2013 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Nonfiction; the 2013 Alberta Readers' Choice Award, and named to The Globe and the Mail's List of the Top 100 Books of 2012.A big thanks to Marcello for reading an excerpt from his book for this episode of 'Written, Spoken', and for allowing us to repurpose our interview from August 2016 for the podcast. Please rate our show and leave a review to help others find us. In your review, tell us which authors you would most love to hear on a future episode of the podcast. Thank you for listening!The author's 2012 book, Walls: Travels Along the BarricadesHere's Marcello's latest book, Pay No Heed to the Rockets: Life in Contemporary PalestineVisit Marcello's online home at MarcelloDiCintio.comVisit Dave at DaveUrsillo.com and follow him on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeExplore Dave's life coaching, The Unavoidable Life, and writing coaching, Writer's Group of Two, for unparalleled support and guidance in your journeyThanks to Rokkwood Audio for composing our theme song

Travel Writing from the Front-Lines of Conflict Zones with Author Marcello Di Cintio

Jennifer Louden kicks off Season 2 of 'Written, Spoken' by reading an excerpt from her new book, 'Why Bother: Discover the Desire for What’s Next', and then joins Dave Ursillo for an interview about her book and creative journey.You'll hear how Jen's new book was born of an 11-year journey of not publishing a thing, what it felt like for her book coach to tell her that her memoir wasn't working, and what asking the rhetorical question of "Why bother?" actually reveals when we ask it.Big thanks to Jen for joining us in the debut episode of 'Written, Spoken', Season 2! PS - We recorded this interview on March 19, 2020. We're working on improving our audio fidelity as we record remotely during the COVID-19 crisis, so thank you for understanding about lack of quality in the meantime.Please remember rate our show and leave a brief review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you subscribe to help other listeners find and enjoy series.Buy Jennifer's Book, Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next on AmazonVisit Jennifer's online home, JenniferLouden.com, for writing tips and moreVisit Dave's online home, DaveUrsillo.com and follow Dave on InstagramSubscribe to Dave's newsletter, Chronicles of a Self-Storied LifeOur theme song composed by Rokkwood Audio

Answering the Question, Why Bother? with Best-Selling Author Jennifer Louden

10 years ago, I quit my job. Today, I understand that I left my first career behind for beginnings, not endings. Episode 10 of 'Written, Spoken' concludes Season 1 of the podcast with an honest reflection on endings and beginnings, including how some external or career goals become fixations when the real work required is subtle, vulnerable inner work, instead. Thanks for listening to 'Written, Spoken'! Please remember rate our show and leave a brief review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you subscribe to help other listeners find and enjoy series. Visit Dave's online home, DaveUrsillo.com Follow Dave on Instagram Subscribe to Dave's reader-loved newsletter to receive even more personal narrative essays and human interest stories Explore Dave's writing e-course, Unavoidable Writing, at UnavoidableWriting.com/course Transcripts for each episode of 'Written, Spoken' are available with each episode's release at DaveUrsillo.com/Articles Work 1-on-1 with Dave in a Writer's Group of Two, a monthly coaching and creative support system for those in life transitions, facing career change, wanting to restart their writing practices, or intent to share their words with the world Our original music is composed by Rokkwood Audio, who also mixed and produced the show 

Why I REALLY Quit My Job 10 Years Ago.

A story from 7th grade reminded me that the nature of all language is fluid -- despite what some people suggest when they complain about "political correctness." Episode 9 of 'Written, Spoken' hits back at the mythology that implies a governing body of intellectuals deems what words are, and are not, acceptable to describe groups of people. Why language will never stop moving and evolving, and why that's a good thing. Thanks for listening to 'Written, Spoken'! Please remember rate our show and leave a brief review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you subscribe to help other listeners find and enjoy series. Visit Dave's online home, DaveUrsillo.com Follow Dave on Instagram Subscribe to Dave's reader-loved newsletter to receive even more personal narrative essays and human interest stories Explore Dave's writing e-course, Unavoidable Writing, at UnavoidableWriting.com/course Transcripts for each episode of 'Written, Spoken' are available with each episode's release at DaveUrsillo.com/Articles Work 1-on-1 with Dave in a Writer's Group of Two, a monthly coaching and creative support system for those in life transitions, facing career change, wanting to restart their writing practices, or intent to share their words with the world Our original music is composed by Rokkwood Audio, who also mixed and produced the show 

Do You Say 'Cool' or 'Chill? How Language Moves

It would be dangerously misleading to assume that "learning from what you're avoiding the most" is as simple as making a long list of things that we've been avoiding, and stopping avoiding those things. It's not the case. Episode 8 of 'Written, Spoken' downloads a four-step process for understanding if what you're avoiding really deserves deeper examination, questioning, analysis, or confronting. Thanks for listening to 'Written, Spoken'! Please remember rate our show and leave a brief review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you subscribe to help other listeners find and enjoy series. Visit Dave's online home, DaveUrsillo.com Follow Dave on Instagram Subscribe to Dave's reader-loved newsletter to receive even more personal narrative essays and human interest stories Explore Dave's writing e-course, Unavoidable Writing, at UnavoidableWriting.com/course Transcripts for each episode of 'Written, Spoken' are available with each episode's release at DaveUrsillo.com/Articles Work 1-on-1 with Dave in a Writer's Group of Two, a monthly coaching and creative support system for those in life transitions, facing career change, wanting to restart their writing practices, or intent to share their words with the world Our original music is composed by Rokkwood Audio, who also mixed and produced the show 

My Failproof, 4-Step Process for Figuring Out Exactly What Needs Doing Next.

According to the Comprehensive Dictionary of Psychoanalysis, the phrase "writer's block" was first invented by a psychoanalyst named Edmund Bergler in 1947. Today, a quick Internet search on “writer’s block” yields more than 31 million results. Episode 7 of 'Written, Spoken' reveals the story behind the story of "writer's block", and why writers everywhere ought to stop telling this story. Thanks for listening to 'Written, Spoken'! Please remember rate our show and leave a brief review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you subscribe to help other listeners find and enjoy series. Visit Dave's online home, DaveUrsillo.com Follow Dave on Instagram Subscribe to Dave's reader-loved newsletter to receive even more personal narrative essays and human interest stories Explore Dave's writing e-course, Unavoidable Writing, at UnavoidableWriting.com/course Transcripts for each episode of 'Written, Spoken' are available with each episode's release at DaveUrsillo.com/Articles Work 1-on-1 with Dave in a Writer's Group of Two, a monthly coaching and creative support system for those in life transitions, facing career change, wanting to restart their writing practices, or intent to share their words with the world Our original music is composed by Rokkwood Audio, who also mixed and produced the show 

What You Can Learn from 'Writer’s Block' (Even If You Aren't a Writer)

The written word comes to life as the spoken word through the voices of the writers who wrote them. Written, Spoken is a podcast from writer and author Dave Ursillo (DaveUrsillo.com), the creator of Unavoidable Writing.