In this heartfelt conversation with bestselling author Mark Sullivan (Beneath a Scarlet Sky, The Last Green Valley, All the Glimmering Stars), we explore what happens when both writing — and life — begin to flow from the heart instead of the mind. Mark shares how a personal crisis became the turning point that transformed his creative path and his way of being. Together, we talk about the thread that runs through all his books — the power of love, vision, forgiveness, and gratitude to l...
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In this heartfelt conversation with bestselling author Mark Sullivan (Beneath a Scarlet Sky, The Last Green Valley, All the Glimmering Stars), we explore what happens when both writing — and life — begin to flow from the heart instead of the mind. Mark shares how a personal crisis became the turning point that transformed his creative path and his way of being. Together, we talk about the thread that runs through all his books — the power of love, vision, forgiveness, and gratitude to l...
72. Empty the Cup: Trauma Isn’t the Event—It’s the Overflow
Mindset Check
39 minutes
4 months ago
72. Empty the Cup: Trauma Isn’t the Event—It’s the Overflow
Why do we feel so overwhelmed—and how do we release what we’re carrying? In this episode, we explore the powerful metaphor of the overflowing cup—and how emotional buildup, unprocessed stress, and silent burdens can leave us living right on the edge. Through stories of snakes shedding their skin and lobsters molting under pressure, we uncover how growth is built into nature—but only when we make space for it. This episode is an invitation to pause, soften, and offer yourself the grace to proc...
Mindset Check
In this heartfelt conversation with bestselling author Mark Sullivan (Beneath a Scarlet Sky, The Last Green Valley, All the Glimmering Stars), we explore what happens when both writing — and life — begin to flow from the heart instead of the mind. Mark shares how a personal crisis became the turning point that transformed his creative path and his way of being. Together, we talk about the thread that runs through all his books — the power of love, vision, forgiveness, and gratitude to l...
