Welcome to Conversations In Pencil - The Rough Draft, the show where real conversations meet curiosity. Each week, Nathan and Tayla sit down to share stories, laughter, and honest perspectives on life, creativity, and everything in between.
From everyday adventures to the deeper questions we all wrestle with, this is a space for connection, discovery, and a few unexpected detours along the way. Whether you’re here for inspiration, a good laugh, or just some company on your commute, you’ll feel right at home with us.
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Episode 10: Look How Far We’ve Come — Season One Recap
In this special milestone episode, Nathan and Tayla look back over their first nine episodes — revisiting the shifts, the growth, the powerful truths and tools they’ve shared. They celebrate the journey so far, share what’s changed for them personally, and honour the transformation their listeners have made possible. Stay with us for a grounding tapping practice to help you integrate and reflect. “Ten conversations, one shared path. Every rough draft has value.” PS. We are working on audio....
9 Nov 2025
Episode 9: Daily Habits Without Burnout
In this episode, Nathan & Tayla explore how to build habits that support your life without draining your soul. We unpack the difference between motivation and capacity, explore the guilt loops that keep us stuck, and share practical micro-habits that align with your nervous system. Stay with us for a guided tapping exercise to help you step into rhythm instead of rush. “Consistency without compassion is just control.”
30 Oct 2025
Episode 8: Rebuilding Self-Trust After Breaking Promises to Yourself
What happens when we break promises to ourselves? How does that affect the way we show up in our lives and for others? In this episode, Nathan & Tayla explore the quiet erosion of self-trust, how shame steps in, and how they began to rebuild a foundation of reliability with themselves. Stay until the end for a guided tapping practice to help you reconnect, honour your commitments to you, and move forward with calm integrity. “Self-trust isn’t built through perfection — it’s built through ...
20 Oct 2025
Episode 7: Relationships & Attachment Styles – From Pattern to Practice
Nathan and Tayla return with part two of their attachment-style series. In this episode, we move from awareness into action: noticing how our patterns show up, practising new relational skills, and using gentle tools to shift from old loops into healthier connection. Stick around for a guided tapping practice to help soothe the anxious pull and open the possibility of security. “Attachment doesn’t define us — it invites us to choose differently.”
In this episode, Nathan and Tayla dive into the heart of how we relate — exploring attachment styles through Nathan’s anxious lens and Tayla’s lived experience. You’ll hear stories, reflections, and practical insights on how our patterns shape intimacy, boundaries, and connection. Stick around for a guided tapping practice designed to soften the fear, lean into security, and open the possibility of healthier relating. “Attachment styles don’t define you — but they explain the stories we tell ...
27 Sept 2025
Episode 5: Failure as Data — How to Fall Forward
In this episode, Nathan & Tayla dive into one of life’s fiercest lessons: how to treat failure not as a stop sign, but as data in your journey. We talk about reframing hard experiences, discerning what to learn and what to let go, and how to build resilience from stumbles. Stick around for a guided tapping exercise to help you lean into lessons, soften the shame, and step forward with greater courage. “Every failure has wisdom if we ask the right questions.”
19 Sept 2025
Episode 4: The Nervous System — Why We Get Stuck and How to Reset
Sometimes our bodies do more than our minds can handle. When we’re overwhelmed, our nervous system can go into freeze — disconnecting, feeling numb, stuck, or unable to move forward. In this episode, Nathan & Tayla explore what “freeze” means, how it shows up in daily life, and why it’s not a sign of weakness but protection. Subscribe to our channel to never miss an episode! We look forward to hearing from you!
12 Sept 2025
Episode 3 Conversation in Pencil - Boundaries as Love, Not Walls
Episode 3 — Boundaries as Love, Not Walls Boundaries often get a bad rap—as if protecting yourself is the same as pushing others away. In this episode, we unravel that misunderstanding. Nathan & Tayla share what love-based boundaries really are, why they matter, and how to express them with kindness. We explore feelings of guilt, shame, and fear around setting limits, and offer you helpful phrases and heart-led practices you can try today.
5 Sept 2025
Episode 2: The Messy Middle — Healing When You’re Not “Fixed Yet”
Starting over, healing, or just trying to find your way forward isn’t clean or easy — it’s messy. In this episode, Nathan & Tayla open up about what it feels like to be “in between” — not broken, but not fully healed either. We talk about the value of showing up while still in progress, the courage of being imperfect, and the real work of growing even when things aren’t tied up neatly with a bow. This episode also includes a guided tapping practice to help you release pressure, soften sel...
29 Aug 2025
Episode 1: Why We’re Starting Over (and Why You Can Too)
Episode 1: Drawing the First Lines In our very first episode, we explore the beauty of beginnings—the sketch stage of any creative journey. Like a pencil drawing, life and ideas often start rough, with lines that can be erased, redrawn, and refined. Join us as we talk about what it means to begin without perfection, why the first draft matters, and how creativity unfolds when we give ourselves permission to be unfinished. This episode sets the tone for the series: honest, curious, and full of...
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