Tanner Keegan Read

Retrieving Sanity

Tanner Keegan Read

  • Making Your Brain Make Sense by Throwing it at the Wall with Kristan Swan

Making Your Brain Make Sense by Throwing it at the Wall with Kristan Swan

Saturday 7th February 2026

Kristan Swan shares her unique journaling technique 'Spaghetti on the Wall' for self-discovery and mental health in this engaging episode.
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56 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Encouraging
Compassionate
Healing

About this podcast

Retrieving Sanity
Author:
Tanner Keegan Read
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Throwing Spaghetti on the Wall: A New Way to Journal

Episode Overview

  • Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and mental health.
  • 'Spaghetti on the Wall' encourages creative expression and reflection.
  • Understanding choices and their impacts is crucial for personal growth.
  • Childhood experiences can significantly shape adult life.
  • 'Heart Mapping' uses drawing to explore inner landscapes.
"You may not necessarily like your choices, but you always have a choice."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of 'Retrieving Sanity' with host Keegan Read and guest Kristan Swan offers a refreshing perspective on mental health and addiction recovery. Kristan introduces her unique journaling technique, 'Spaghetti on the Wall,' which encourages self-reflection and creativity. Drawing from her own journey from business coach to life guide, Kristan highlights the importance of understanding one's choices and the impact of childhood experiences.
Her method is all about finding those 'yes' moments in everyday life, whether it's noticing a hummingbird or realising a simple joy. The conversation also touches on her upcoming journal, 'Heart Mapping,' which invites you to explore your inner landscape through continuous line drawing. This episode is packed with insights on self-discovery and the power of creativity in healing.
You'll be inspired to throw your thoughts at the wall and see what sticks, all while embracing the messy, beautiful process of personal growth. So, grab a pen, maybe some spaghetti, and get ready to map your heart's journey. What's your next 'yes' moment?
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