"Living with Intention: A Conversation with Elizabeth Blake Thomas of Medicine with Words
**Elizabeth's Creative Journey:**
- Elizabeth reflects on her diverse creative projects, from published books and professorship to producing and directing over two dozen films.
- Pull-out quote: "The underlying theme for all my projects is to transform one person's life each day."
**Medicine with Words:**
- Elizabeth discusses her coaching practice, "Medicine with Words," emphasizing the power of words to heal and transform.
- Pull-out quote: "The power of our words is beyond anything we could imagine."
**Cabinet Cleanse Exercise:**
- Elizabeth introduces the concept of "cabinet cleanse," a practice to declutter the mind and focus on specific tasks.
- Pull-out quote: "Monotasking is essential for clarity in creative work."
**Butterfly Doula and Metamorphosis:**
- Exploring the unexpected role of a "butterfly doula," Elizabeth shares how this experience parallels creative transformations.
- Pull-out quote: "Metamorphosis, every stage, how does that connect to us? It was life-changing for me."
**Holistic Filmmaking:**
- Elizabeth discusses her approach to holistic filmmaking, creating a family environment on set, and her latest project, "Caroleek."
- Pull-out quote: "Every element of my work encompasses self-care and self-nourishment."
**Living with Intention Book:**
- Elizabeth provides insights into her upcoming book, "Living with Intention," sharing stories, tools, and practical exercises for mindful living.
- Pull-out quote: "Living with intention means making intentional choices to lead to emotional fulfillment."
**Vision Boards and Emotional Goals:**
- Elizabeth challenges the traditional concept of vision boards, focusing on emotions and intentional alignment with goals.
- Pull-out quote: "It's about how I want to feel, how that process takes place. That is what's crucial."
**Fear and Creativity:**
- Addressing fear, Elizabeth suggests acknowledging it, understanding the worst-case scenario, and turning fear into a positive force.
- Pull-out quote: "Once we break it down and understand our why, fear can be turned into a positive."
**Boundaries and Pyramid of Purpose:**
- Elizabeth shares her approach to boundaries, using a "pyramid of purpose" to guide choices aligned with long-term goals.
- Pull-out quote: "No's and yes's are the same as long as you are living with the intention of what you have chosen at that moment."
**Upcoming Retreat and Future Projects:**
- Elizabeth talks about her upcoming retreat, collaborating with a nutritionist, and the organic growth of her creative endeavors.
- Pull-out quote: "When you start working out what you exactly want, it's amazing the clarity that you get."
**Closing and Prescription:**
- Mark thanks Elizabeth for the insightful conversation and asks her to share a creative prescription or exercise.
- Elizabeth suggests the "Cup of Tea" meditation and the "Patting Yourself on the Back" exercise for acknowledging daily achievements.
- Mark wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to practice intention, gratitude, and mindfulness in their creative journeys.