Tap Into Your Creativity: The Benefits of Gateless Writing

In this episode, host Ashley Logan delves deep into the transformative world of writing and somatic practices with poet, professor and Gateless Writing Facilitator, Kimberly Escamilla. In this captivating conversation, Kimberly opens up about how she reclaimed her voice as a writer using breathwork and meditation, as well as the profound impact of Gateless writing—a method designed to unlock inner wisdom and creativity without fear of judgment

For more on Gateless Writing and Breathwork, follow Kimberly at @kimescamilla and @between_breath_and_sea

 

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06:03

Understanding Gateless Writing

09:14

The Process of Gateless Writing Circles

13:30

Gateless Feedback and Positive Reinforcement

17:20

Giving Yourself Permission to Write

21:07

Gateless Writing and Kimberly's Memoir

24:22

Gateless Writing as a Tool for Memory and Breakthroughs

30:11

Conclusion

31:08

Working on a Collection of Pieces

33:06

Transition and Reclaiming Identity

34:36

Reading a Poem: 'My Fire'

36:39

Exploring Women's Collective Experience

38:37

The Power of Writing and Creative Expression

39:06

Bringing Writing Practice into Daily Life

44:21

Processing Feelings and Emotions

46:26

Working with Kimberly and Gateless Writing

48:21

Prompt for Listeners to Try at Home

51:04

Showing Up Unapologetically in Life

52:01

Expressing Yourself and Investing in Self

53:00

Conclusion and Final Thoughts