In this episode of the Day One Podcast, Kristen sits down with Katie Swanson, a yoga instructor and journaling guide who brings together movement, mindfulness, and writing in her in-person journaling workshops. Katie shares how her journaling practice began during extended travel, why yoga taught her how to face a blank page, and how slowing down can create space for insight and growth.
The conversation explores journaling as a companion through uncertainty, the role of breath and ritual in writing, and why community can transform a deeply personal practice. From restorative yoga and seasonal rhythms to creative blocks and returning to the page, Katie offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on what it means to show up—again and again—for yourself.
About Katie Swanson
Katie Swanson is a writer, yoga teacher, and journaling facilitator who helps people reconnect with themselves through breath, reflection, and structured journaling practices. She’s the founder of Flowcraft Creative, where she blends breathwork, mindfulness, and soul-aligned writing practices to help people find clarity, confidence, and calm in the middle of overwhelming seasons. Combining yoga with intentional writing practices, she guides others toward greater clarity, deeper connection, and grounded self-trust. Her classes, workshops, and micro-retreats create restorative spaces where people can exhale, untangle what’s been weighing on them, and reconnect with their own inner wisdom.
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