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Date created
2020/12/29
Latest episode
2026/09/10
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16 min.
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Write Your Life Forward is for when you need to get out of your head and into your life. Created and hosted by Carla Reeves, creator of The Differently Journal and The Conversation Club, this work is built on over 20 years of creating experiences that help people use writing to navigate everyday life. Not as a habit to keep up with, but as a way to calm your mind, get clear, and move forward. You are always writing your life, whether it’s in your mind or on paper.It’s time to take the pen back. Turn overthinking and self doubt into clarity, confidence and momentum. Stop surviving your life. Start creating it.
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Write Your Way Through Hard Times
2026/09/10
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What if we aren’t supposed to figure it all out?
When life gets hard, our minds want answers, certainty and control. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been helping me navigate the things I can’t fix or fully understand—and how writing can help us find solid ground and the next step forward.
Mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Lee Warren’s podcast, The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast - conversations about transforming your mind and finding hope through neuroscience and faith.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Real Momentum: Are You Moving Toward What Matters?
2026/08/27
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It’s easy to be moving all day long and still lose sight of where you’re actually going.
Recently, I took two rooms full of women through a simple writing exercise, and what surfaced surprised me.
We are all juggling lots of things just like you. But when we stepped out of the noise and lifted our heads, what mattered most became incredibly clear.
In this episode, I’m sharing the same three writing prompts with you.
Because real momentum isn’t about doing more.
It’s about making sure the motions you are making are leading to the life you want to be living.
Grab your journal, press play, and write with me.
Take time to step away from your life, get a fresh perspective, and experience writing as a tool for leading your life, join me for an upcoming When Life Gets Crazy journal writing experience at DifferentlyCo.com.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Can't Turn Your Brain Off? Try This.
2026/08/13
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If your brain is always going, this one is for you.
In this short episode, I’m sharing and or reminding you of one of the simplest tools I know for quieting the mental noise, getting perspective, and seeing clearly again.
After 20+ years of watching what happens when people slow down long enough to write, I believe this more than ever: learning to lead your own mind is foundational to living and leading well.
I’ll give you a simple five-minute practice you can try today and an invitation to come experience it with me.
Come write with me:
Join me for the free When Life Gets Crazy, Journal class and/or grab your own Differently Journal below.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
What Game Are You Playing with Bob Parsons
2026/07/30
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We're all playing a game in life, whether we realize it or not.
In this conversation, I sit down with executive coach and good friend Bob Parsons to explore the shift from living in survival mode to living with intention. Together they talk about the stories that once shaped their lives, the games they're choosing to play today, and how slowing down, serving others, and aligning with God's design has changed everything.
If you've been feeling stuck on autopilot or wondering if there's another way to live, this conversation will leave you with fresh perspective and a question worth carrying into your week:
What game are you playing?
Bob's Previous Episodes:
Choosing Freedom in the Face of Fear
Faith Journeys
Connect with Bob
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Leading Together with Tina Garcia
2026/07/23
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Leadership can be lonely.
Whether you're leading a business, a team, a family, or simply trying to lead yourself well, it's easy to feel like you are the only one going through this.
In this conversation, Carla sits down with Tina Garcia, founder of E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Women's Mastermind, to talk about why gathering matters now more than ever.
Together they explore:
why real community changes us the power of hearing each other's stories navigating seasons of change why growth requires getting out of our comfort zone creating spaces where people can be seen, known, and encouraged If you've been craving deeper conversations, meaningful connection, or simply a reminder that you don't have to figure life out alone, this episode is for you.
Register for next E.L.E.V.A.T.E event on 7/29. Carla is the guest speaker.
About Tina:
Connect on Instagram
With more than 20 years of experience as a REALTOR®, coach, mentor, and entrepreneur, Tina is passionate about creating spaces where women can connect, collaborate, and grow. Through E.L.E.V.A.T.E., she brings together women from all walks of life to inspire one another, build meaningful relationships, and realize the power of intentional community.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
The Six Month Bucket List
2026/07/16
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When was the last time you made a bucket list for your business... not based on goals, revenue, or productivity, but on the kind of life you want to be living?
In this short episode, Carla shares a simple exercise from a recent mastermind to help you reconnect with what lights you up before the rest of the year slips away. Grab your journal, answer five reflective questions, and create a six-month bucket list that brings more intention, adventure, and aliveness into your work and your life.
Your business isn't just something you're building.
It's something you're living.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Navigating Change: Lead Your Mind First
2026/07/09
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Change has a way of filling our minds with noise, uncertainty, and endless questions. But what if the most important work isn't figuring everything out -it's learning to lead your mind through the transition?
In this episode, we will explore why writing has been an anchor for more than 20 years and how a simple three-step writing practice can help you calm the mental chaos, gain fresh perspective, and take your next step with intention.
If you're navigating a life transition, feeling overwhelmed, or simply craving more clarity, grab a notebook and join the conversation.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Overthinking? Try This 5-Minute Writing Practice
2026/07/02
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Do you ever feel like your mind won't slow down?
When you're overthinking, it's easy to believe you don't have time to stop. But what if a five-minute pause is exactly what you need?
In this episode, I share a simple 5-minute writing practice I use with clients to quiet mental clutter, gain perspective, and move forward with more clarity and intention.
Grab a notebook and give yourself five minutes. You might be surprised by what you discover.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Standing on the Sidelines - Part 2
2026/06/25
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Have you ever let one uncomfortable experience convince you that you didn't belong, weren't capable, or should stop trying?
In the previous episode "Standing on the Sidelines", I shared the story of a networking luncheon where my old survival story nearly convinced me never to go back.
In this follow-up episode, I share what happened when I returned with a different mindset, a clear intention, and a willingness to show up differently.
The room hadn't changed.
The people hadn't changed.
But my experience changed completely.
If you've ever struggled with overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling stuck inside an old story, this episode is a reminder that you have more agency than you realize. Sometimes a simple shift in perspective can open the door to an entirely new experience.
Grab your notebook, and let's explore what it looks like to stop letting old stories dictate your future and begin writing a new one.
Enjoy!
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Standing on the Sidelines: When Old Stories Hold Us Back
2026/06/11
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Have you ever left a room convinced you didn't belong, only to realize later that the real barrier wasn't the room at all?
In this episode, I share about a recent event, an hour-long drive home, and the old story that almost kept me from going back.
Let's explore what it looks like to stop standing on the sidelines of our own lives, challenge the stories that keep us playing small, and get in the game of our life.
Enjoy!
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Learning to Let Go
2026/06/04
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In this episode, I'm sharing some of what God has been teaching me about letting go. Letting go of old ways of working. Letting go of worry. Letting go of control. Letting go of the belief that I need to have everything figured out before I take the next step.
I've been discovering that life feels different when we loosen our grip.
Not because our problems disappear, but because we shift our mind and heart posture.
If you've been feeling heavy, pulled in too many directions or tired from holding it all together - this is your invitation to pause and see things from a new perspective.
While we can't always control our circumstances, we do have a choice as to how we shop up to them.
Grab a notebook, and join me for this conversation.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Wake Up Your Life: The Cost of Living on Autopilot
2026/05/28
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What if the life you’re longing for isn’t somewhere out there in the future… but hidden inside the life you’re already living right now?
This episode is a reminder I deeply needed myself:
don’t miss your life while waiting for someday.
We talk about how easy it is to slip into autopilot, rush through our days, and unknowingly live disconnected from what matters most.
This episode is an invitation to wake up your life again and again.
For the overthinker, the high achiever, and for when you are navigating change, this conversation will help you:
slow down and notice what’s right in front of youquestion the motions you’re making every dayreconnect to what actually mattersand begin creating a life that feels more awake, present, and alignedLife doesn't happen someday. It's happening now.
Get on the court of your life.
Enjoy.
Share with a friend.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
A Different Way to Move Through Overwhelm
2026/05/21
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When life feels heavy, rushed, or overwhelming, our instinct is often to push harder. But what if the way forward isn’t more pressure?
In this episode, Carla shares a simple practice that has changed the way she navigates stress, parenting, leadership, and everyday life: release pressure, apply love. A grounded conversation about slowing down, questioning false urgency, and creating space to move forward differently.
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Writing is a Lifeline
2026/05/14
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What if the thing your mind keeps dismissing because you don't have enough time is actually a lifeline?
In this episode, I’m sharing why writing has become a lifeline in my life and how it can become one in yours too.
For the overthinker, the high achiever, and the person navigating change, writing creates space to untangle your thoughts, reconnect with yourself and God, and move forward with greater clarity and intention.
Here are three ways writing has helped me navigate life differently.
A simple writing practice just might change the way you move through your days.
Enjoy!
Share with a friend.
More writing inspiration:
The 5-Minute Journal Challenge
Write Your Life Forward
When Life Gets Crazy, Journal
Wrestling with Writing
Get in Your Write Mind
Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Heart of Color with Michelle (Ms. Pippa Penrose)
2026/05/07
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Today, I sit down with Michelle, a former coaching client, longtime art educator, and new author (Heart of Color: A Gentle Look at Vincent Van Gogh) to talk about what happens when you finally stop living inside the “box” of other people’s expectations and start building a life that has room for your real self.
If you are inspired by stories of creativity, courage, or starting over, this conversation is for you.
Subscribe for more conversations like this.
Share the episode with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help others find it too.
Get a copy of Michelle's book:
https://www.artful-spark.com/store
The book will be available for purchase starting May 15. Connect on Instagram @artful.sparkOctober 22, 2026 Celebrate Bloom Kindness Day: Check our website for ideas close to the date. Learn more about Carla:
Website: https://www.differentlyco.com
Get The Differently Journal:
https://differently.myflodesk.com/journal
Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/differentlyco/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://differentlyco.com/events to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!
Podcast reviews
Read Write Your Life Forward - Get out of your head. Get clear. Move forward. podcast reviews
Lisa Kneller 2026/01/12
Amazing coach and podcaster
I have coached with Carla and she holds space with so much love and wisdom. Differently is unique because it’s truly down to earth and comes complete...
Being Beth 2025/10/03
Encouraged to Find Your Way
Whether a short solo episode or a deep dive, the topics seem to always resonate. The message is about knowing when to pause and do things differently....
cynconno 2025/10/02
Real, and filled with helpful actions
Every episode worth listening to. Actionable ideas to get you thinking and doing things differently. She meets you where you are at and brings you...
MMG7363 2024/04/30
Incredibly Helpful
I don’t know how she manages to do it, but every episode speaks to me personally. Carla’s gentle way and insightful perspectives always give me a new ...
bestlifemidlife 2024/02/18
Brilliant
Carla is the real deal! She’s a true gem that has so much wisdom to share. She truly cares about you and your story. She’s a wonderful coach. I love l...
MamanYulPhx 2023/09/10
Insightful and helpful
I’m hooked to this podcast because of the beautiful reminders and simple resonation of truths I need in my daily life. Topics are enlightening, interv...
Tina Larsson 2022/12/16
Great podcast!
Inspirational stories by some amazing entrepreneurs! Great podcast!
PhxLovesWords 2022/04/02
Insightful
Love the way Carla inspires a shift in thinking to bring joy, peace, confidence, purpose, and so much more to life.
Mica Crouse 2021/04/12
What a Gift!
I love this podcast. Each time I listen, I feel inspired and ready to put what I am learning into motion in my own life. I appreciate both the positiv...
paigebfriend 2021/02/26
FinJust the inspiration I need to do things “differently”!
Someone once said to me “if you want different, you have to do different”
In her podcast Carla offers inspiring, authentic, real life examples and to...
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