Inner Views Podcast

About Inner Views Podcast

Welcome to the Inner Views podcast, where slow conversations celebrate the power of the pen, hosted by Jackee Holder. Step away from the rush of daily life and join us for slow, intentional conversations that celebrate the transformative power of the pen. Whether you are a dedicated journaler, a seasoned author, or simply someone who loves the written word, this podcast explores how putting pen to paper shapes our inner and outer worlds. Take a breath, slow down, and tune in.

Publisher

Jackee Holder

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 May 2026

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Art, Activism, And Visual Journaling With Sharon Walters

   In this episode of Inner Views, host Jackee Holder sits down with London-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, and podcaster Sharon Walters. Using intricate paper cuts, collages, and film, Sharon’s work serves as a powerful form of social activism, elevating the visibility, nuance, and beauty of Black women in spaces where they have historically been excluded. Together, we explore how Sharon uses her artistic practice as a form of visual journaling—capturing the complexity of her inner world without using a single word. From processing the heavy trauma found in museum archives to celebrating the joyful legacy of community activists, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that creativity is a slow, unfolding journey that requires us to surrender to the flow. Episode Timestamps: 03:00 – Sharon's multidisciplinary identity: Artist, mother, and host of the Seeing Ourselves podcast. 07:34 – The origins of Seeing Ourselves: Filling the void of representation in museums and media. 11:23 – Breaking down Still Standing: A multilayered, fragile portrait of fashion icon Tammy McPherson. 15:28 – Connecting through shared Bajan, Grenadian, and Aruban heritage. 18:44 – Art as a living journal: Capturing feelings and experiences without words. 24:31 – The Many Invincible Ones at The Queen's House and using journaling as self-care during traumatic research. 33:55 – The stark contrast in museum care: Crustaceans vs. Black bodies. 39:39 – Journaling since age eight and the non-linear, slow unfolding path to becoming a working artist. 45:39 – The importance of documenting the "joy bringers" in your life to recenter during tough weeks. 50:30 – How Sharon's children and husband actively support her creative practice. 53:58 – The National Portrait Gallery commission: Honoring publishers and activists Eric and Jessica Huntley. 56:25 – Real life happens: A surprise ice cream van interrupts the West London studio recording! 01:01:09 – Today's Journaling Prompt: Learning to say "yes" to yourself.

2. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Journaling for Busy Leaders with Fiona Parashar

   In this episode of Inner Views, host Jackee Holder sits down with her long-time friend, collaborator, and School of Journaling co-founder, Fiona Parashar. Fiona is an executive coach, author, and founder of Leadership Coaching (a B Corp-certified company), with over 25 years of experience supporting corporate and charity leaders. In this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, Jackee and Fiona unpack why work-life balance is a dynamic, ever-changing target rather than a fixed formula. Episode Timestamps:02:24 – Professional identity, B Corp leadership, and the School of Journaling 04:51 – The Balancing Act: Why work-life balance is more urgent today than ever 09:42 – Honoring individuality: Journaling as a dynamic internal compass 13:41 – Setting the tone: Carving out 5 to 7 minutes for a morning routine 20:38 – Larks vs. Owls: Aligning your journaling with your natural chronotype 21:57 – Evening reflection prompts: What went well, gratitude, and "What did I miss?" 29:42 – Transforming overwhelm with the power of the "Done List" 30:30 – Using AI as a mirror vs. preserving the lost art of handwriting 37:00 – Neuroscience and memory: Why the physical act of writing heals 40:54 – Stephen Covey’s time quadrant: Slowing down to access strategic thinking 47:19 – Unexpected stimuli: Using poetry, art, and nature to stretch your reflection 54:08 – 25 years of partnership: From coaching relationship to co-founders 57:00 – Epistolary journaling: Writing daily letters to process the loss of a parent 01:04:08 – A Beautiful Way to Coach: Positive Psychology and Vision Days in Nature 01:10:24 – Today's Journaling Prompts: Feelings, expectations, and contribution 01:16:52 – Host Reflection: Intentionality and meeting the world in a calm state

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   How journaling can help reduce toxic behaviour With Oliver Mann

   In this episode of Inner Views, host Jackee Holder is joined by Oliver Mann, co-founder of the Barcelona Journaling Festival and author of Shadow Journaling: A Field Guide to Personal Alchemy. As the podcast's first male guest, Oliver brings a refreshingly candid, provocative, and deeply necessary conversation about what happens when we stop using journaling as a superficial "Dear Diary" exercise and start using it to face the shadow parts of ourselves. From moving beyond our "rehearsed answers" to understanding why men struggle with vulnerability on the page, Oliver breaks down how confronting our internal friction is the ultimate key to radical self-acceptance and peace in the outside world. Key points in the episode03:45 – Finding kindred spirits at the Barcelona Journaling Festival 05:48 – Oliver’s mission: Toxic behavior and the fundamental lack of self-esteem 11:33 – The entitlement to comfort vs. the necessity of discomfort for growth 16:38 – The 3 Pillars: Reveal, Reclaim, and Rewrite 18:59 – Projections and the paradox of being human 29:32 – Getting past "rehearsed answers" and playing hide-and-seek with the ego 34:49 – Oliver’s realization: Taking ownership of your own "piles of stuff" 44:20 – Internal conflict: Why internal peace reduces external drama 52:03 – Men, journaling, and redefining vulnerability 01:04:02 – Why burning your pages can unlock total honesty 01:15:20 – Whose journal from the past would Oliver read? 01:19:25 – Today's Shadow Journaling Practice: Digging behind "What am I not writing?"Connect with Oliver Mann:Book: Shadow Journaling: A Field Guide to Personal Alchemy (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Journaling-Field-Personal-Alchemy/dp/B0H9LD6Z89?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE) Event: Barcelona Journaling FestivalP.S Since our inner-view Oliver has published his first book Shadow Journal: A Field Guide To Personal Alchemy - Congratulations Oliver and has recently launched a 4 week on-line course Shadow Journaling which looks really good.

4. 

   30 Jun 2026

   How To Journal With Art, Zines, And Fabrics With Dal Kular

   In this episode of Inner Views, host Jackee Holder sits down with Dal Kular—a creative facilitator, writer, mentor, and journal keeper who goes far beyond the traditional written word. Following a life-altering brain injury in 2022 that severely impacted her cognitive writing abilities, Dal discovered a brand new intuitive language: visual journaling, zines, and the ancient art of stitch. In this slow, deeply nourishing conversation, we explore how creative practices serve as a therapeutic "cooking pot"—unearthing transgenerational memories, processing trauma, and establishing a profound, reciprocal relationship with the land. Whether you consider yourself "creative" or are simply looking for a new way to heal and self-reflect, this episode is a beautiful reminder that our stories are carried in our bones and are wanting to be expressed. The "Stitchy" Language: How Dal used a needle, fabric, and textures to stay connected to her creative flow when traditional words became difficult to sequence. Zines as a Cooking Pot: Transforming personal narratives into physical, lo-fi, DIY artifacts that exist entirely outside the corporate publishing gaze. Ancestral & Land-cestral Archives: Following intuitive breadcrumbs to connect with lost family histories, including the profound impact of the 1947 Partition of India. Love Notes to Nature: Exploring Dal's award-winning film, what happens when we view nature as a reciprocal relationship, and the provocative question: What if women made maps without borders? 00:00 – Welcome to Inner Views: Celebrating the power of the pen 03:46 – Meeting Dalbinder Kaur Kular 07:56 – Understanding autoethnography: Placing the personal into the political 11:45 – The Wild Ink portal: Giving yourself permission to explore wildness through zines 14:40 – Unearthing transgenerational trauma and the impact of the Partition of India 18:53 – Channels of connection: An ancestor knocking in the bones 20:59 – Writing to "Auntie Audre": Letter writing as a profound prompt 27:31 – Why zines are like a cooking pot for our contradictory experiences 33:52 – Deconstructing history: Creating visual letters and ancestral scrolls 37:56 – Archival justice and the language of stitch 44:08 – Moving to visual mixed-media journaling after a brain injury 54:03 – Commonplace books and drawing trees to hold challenging experiences 56:16 – Love Notes to Nature and walking the freedoms of our people 01:00:42 – Redefining boundaries: What if women made maps? 01:03:44 – Practices of erosion on Gometra: Dissolving what doesn't belong to you 01:06:49 – Today's Journaling Prompt: "Dear Nature..." 01:09:58 – Host Reflection: Coming full circle 25 years later Take a piece of paper and write a letter starting with "Dear Nature...", "Dear Earth...", or focus on a granular element like "Dear Back Garden" or a specific tree. Write freely. When you are finished, quiet your mind and write a response back to yourself from the perspective of that land. What does it want to tell you? Connect with Dal Kular: Read her essays on Substack: A Wild Archive Follow her on Instagram: @DalKular Watch the award-winning short film: Love Notes to Nature Subscribe & Review: If this conversation touched your heart or inspired you to create, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Let's keep celebrating the power of the pen and hand together. In this episode, we explore:Episode Timestamps:Today’s Reflective Prompt:

5. 

   26 May 2026

   Mindful Journaling & The Analog Rebellion with Laura Rubin

   In this episode of Inner Views, host Jackee Holder is joined by Laura Rubin, author of The Big Unlock: Liberate Your Creativity Through Mindful Journaling. As a facilitator who brings the art of writing into both corporate boardrooms and community spaces, Laura shares how journaling serves as a vital practice for "coming home" to ourselves in an age of constant digital distraction.From her signature "4x4x4" method for busy minds to a deeply moving reflection on navigating an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis, Laura demonstrates how a simple pen and paper can unlock our deepest creativity and help us process life’s most profound transitions.In this episode, we explore:The Digital Antidote: How an "analog resurgence" is helping us combat information overload, screen addiction, and the environmental anxiety of the AI boom.The 4x4x4 Method: Laura’s foolproof framework (4 minutes, 4 times a week, for 4 weeks) designed to help anyone build a sustainable reflective practice.Journaling Through Trauma: A raw and honest look at Laura’s cancer diagnosis at age 31, dealing with brain fog, and how writing became a lifeline for navigating survivor's guilt post-treatment.Creative Prompts to Try Today: Practical exercises you can steal right now, including the "Like List," the attention-training Object Prompt, and the nightly "Done List" victory lap.Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome and Introducing Laura Rubin03:33 – Why The Big Unlock is a different kind of journaling book10:24 – Training your focus: The Object Prompt exercise15:44 – The 4x4x4 framework for beginners20:21 – Cultivating joy with the "Like List" practice36:14 – Navigating a life-altering cancer diagnosis at 3142:04 – Processing survivor's guilt and integrating the "after"51:19 – Overcoming the fear of boredom in a smartphone world01:03:08 – The Analog Rebellion: Why paper beats AI01:07:30 – Celebration over stress: The "Done List" victory lapSubscribe & Review:If this conversation inspired you to pick up a pen, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or YouTube!

6. 

   13 May 2026

   Empowerment Through Journaling With Jenny Garrett

   In this inaugural episode of Inner Views, host Jackee Holder sits down with the visionary Jenny Garrett OBE. As the CEO of an award-winning leadership consultancy and a pioneer in the EDI space, Jenny explores the profound intersection of leadership, technology, and the personal practice of journaling.From the nostalgia of "smelly pens" and childhood stickers to the cutting-edge world of AI for equity, this conversation is a deep dive into how we can use reflection to empower ourselves and our communities.In this episode, we explore:The Evolution of a Practice: How Jenny’s journaling moved from childhood play to a transformative "Angel Journal" in her 20s that redefined her creative output.AI vs. The Human Heart: A candid look at Jenny’s AI For Equity podcast and the delicate balance between using AI as a "thinking partner" without losing the soul of human connection.The Reflective Toolkit: Practical ways to journal on the go, using nature metaphors, art, and poetry as entry points for self-discovery.Paper vs. Digital: Why the physical act of pen-on-paper still holds a unique power for emotional processing.Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to the Premiere of Inner Views03:43 – Jenny’s mission of empowerment and leadership07:53 – Reflections on the younger self and childhood ambition11:39 – The "Angel Journal" turning point18:48 – AI for Equity: Navigating the digital journaling landscape31:34 – Using AI as a thinking partner (not a replacement)46:02 – Using art and poetry as prompts for deeper reflection53:40 – Final takeaways and host outroConnect with Jenny Garrett OBE:[Link to Website/Social]Subscribe & Review:If this conversation sparked an "inner view" for you, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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