
How the Wise One Grows
Welcome to How the Wise One Grows – where we live with intention by connecting to inner wisdom, one another, and the natural world through mindful conversations and meditations. Join me, your host Holly Zajur, and guests for heartful interviews about topics like spirituality, wellness, and anything and everything that aids us in navigating the human experience. Episodes alternate between guest interviews and guided meditations to help you integrate mindfulness into daily life. The intention is to empower you with a deeper sense of awareness and confidence as you cultivate a fulfilling and authentic life. Each episode is an honest exploration of what supports people as they navigate life’s twists and turns– and a reminder that we are all in this together. Join us every other Wednesday for new episodes!
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Your Creative Identity: What It Is, What’s Limiting It, and How to Set It Free (120)
In this episode, Holly and Kelly explore what it means to define and redefine your creative identity. We talk about the ways creativity helps us grow, the blocks that sneak in, and how to give yourself permission to evolve. Whether you’re a long-time creator or just starting to explore your creative side, this conversa

Dreams Part 2: What Our Dreams Say About Grief and Relationships with Jordan Hale (119)
Some relationships stay with us long after they’ve ended—and our dreams often help us make sense of that. In this episode, we reconnect with Jordan Hale, psychotherapist and host of the Psyche Magic podcast, for Part 2 of our dream series. This conversation shows us how dreams support us through grief, endings, and the

Dreams Part 1: Dreams, Healing & the Subconscious with Psychotherapist Jordan Hale (118)
What if your dreams were more than just strange stories from the night? What if they were soul whispers—guiding you toward your deepest healing and creativity? In this dreamy and hilariously insightful episode, Holly and Kelly sit down with psychotherapist and Psyche Magic podcast host, Jordan Hale, to explore the rich

Your Body Is Talking—Here’s How to Listen: Somatic Therapy + Internal Family Systems with Molly Bienstock (117)
There are so many different types of therapy—and finding the right one for you can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Holly, Kelly, and Emma are joined by somatic therapist, educator, and embodiment guide Molly Bienstock for a powerful conversation about somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), body-based heali

Kids or Childfree? The Truth About Care, Parenthood & Why It Matters with Elissa Strauss (116)
In this follow-up to our most popular episode on the decision to have kids or remain childfree, we expand the conversation to explore the culture, politics, and personal experience of care with award-winning journalist and author Elissa Strauss. Elissa is the author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for
What is creative wellness? How do creativity and wellness intersect, and why is this so important—especially now? In this episode of How the Wise One Grows, Holly Zajur and Kelly Eberle sit down with guest Preston Slaughter to explore how creative wellness is a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and reimagining the