October is a month of transition — shorter days, cooler air, and the quiet pull inward before the busy season ahead. In this episode, I’m sharing a set of journaling prompts designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.

We’ll explore letting go of what no longer serves you, finding comfort in small rituals, noticing the surprises of the year so far, and setting gentle intentions for the months to come. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting, these prompts are here to ground you in the rhythm of the season.

If you’d like to go deeper, join me over on Patreon. You’ll receive monthly prompts, guided audios, and space to connect around the themes we explore here on the podcast. Find out more at: patreon.com/alifeinchapters

You can also find the full shownotes and transcript at: alifeinchapters.com/podcast

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share why I believe so strongly in creative businesses — and why I think of them as a life that pays for itself.

I talk about my own journey with blogging since 2009, how that naturally expanded into podcasting, and why sharing knowledge feels endlessly fulfilling. We’ll explore what “creative business” really means, the different shapes it can take, and why it matters more than ever today.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or already building something, this episode is here to remind you that your creativity can sustain you — not just emotionally, but financially too.

Resources mentioned:

• The shownotes → alifeinchapters.com/podcast
  
  
• Join me on Patreon for mini-trainings & Q&A → patreon.com/alifeinchapters

Some authors become instant favourites. You see their name on a cover and you don’t even need to read the blurb — you just know you’ll pick it up.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m sharing nine authors I always read, no matter what they publish. From the emotional depth of Maggie O’Farrell to the puzzles of Anthony Horowitz, the comfort of Richard Osman, the atmosphere of Donna Tartt, and more — this is my eclectic list of trusted writers.

Along the way, I’ll talk about the themes that connect them, why we’re drawn to certain authors over and over, and what our “always read” list says about us as readers.

I’d love to know yours, too. You can share your list with me over on Patreon, where there’s a public post waiting for your favourite authors — and if you’d like to go deeper, this month’s Clarity Audio is all about The Power of Small Shifts.

📖 Show notes and transcript: alifeinchapters.com

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