Differently - Get out of your head & write your life forward.
Differently is for when you need to get out of your head and back into your life.
Created and hosted by Carla Reeves, creator of The Differently Journal and The Conversation Club, her work is built on over 20 years of helping people use writing to navigate real 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, creativity and momentum.
Stop surviving your life. Start creating it.
Episodes
275 episodes
Heart of Color with Michelle (Ms. Pippa Penrose)
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’...
Living in Color with Michelle Lindsay
I sat down with my friend Michelle Lindsay to talk about color, but this conversation went somewhere deeper.What started as getting dressed and adding color back into your life turned into a conversation about alignment, identity, and wh...
Write Your Life Forward
If you've been in your head, trying to figure it all out and quietly wondering if there’s more...This episode is a simple, honest invitation to get out of the mental noise and start leading your life from the inside out using a tool you ...
The Inner Work Of Marriage with Lisa Kneller
Meet my friend Lisa Kneller! She is a midlife marriage coach this conversation gets really honest about what actually keeps love alive over decades.Lisa's work is all about doing the inner work to build a strong, lasting marriage....
Less Thinking, More Moving
A simple thought provoking episode for you to consider the following...What if we don’t need more clarity right now, but more courage to move without it?Have you tried writing as a tool for getting out of your head and into your ...
Differently, Tim McCormick
I’m sitting down with a longtime friend, Tim McCormick, someone who has been part of our life for years, sharing his journey of healing and transformation.From 320 lbs to 160.From addiction and relapse… to sobriety he now protects at...
What We Can Control in Uncertain Times
The world can feel loud, fast, and out of control, and that’s exactly when we often tighten our grip and start trying to manage everything: other people’s choices, scary headlines, uncertain timing, and outcomes we can’t possibly guarantee. I’m...
Playing Offense
When the world around us feels unsettling, it’s easy to slip into defense mode, bracing and preparing for what might go wrong. Preparation is good. But what if it could be life giving and leave you feeling more equipped?What would be pos...
Redefine Success (Encore Episode)
What does it mean to be 'successful'?There is no shortage of answers, but deciding how you will define and measure success is one of the most important exercises you can ever do.Why? Because unless you take the time to decide wha...
Waiting for Someday
Let's get real about something. Your life isn’t happening some day. It’s happening now.In this short episode, we explore the sneaky illusion that keeps us hopeful, but ultimately at a distance from what we truly desire.
The Differently Journal is Here!
Meet The Differently Journal!Today's episode is a celebration + peek inside this new guided journal. I'm also sharing my 5 favorite ways to use writing to navigate life, and more.Get your copy today!
Choosing Freedom in the Face of Fear with Bob Parsons (Encore Episode)
What if you chose freedom in the face of fear?Bob Parsons has three decades of experience coaching senior leaders and executives overcome limiting beliefs while leveraging their gifts and leading them to greater levels of perform...
What Gets You Out of Bed with Joel Stone (Encore Episode)
What gets YOU out of bed?My guest on the podcast today, Joel Stone, has an incredible story that has fueled a very strong personal vision, and a sense of duty that causes him to show up to his life in a really big way.Joel is an...
Systems that Steady (Part 2)
I sat down to record an episode about business systems.And as I started organizing my thoughts, I realized the systems that are actually holding my life together right now aren’t the ones we usually talk about.They’re quieter....
Systems that Steady (Part 1)
Last week, I shared some of the systems that help my life + biz work.This episode is a continuation of that conversation.This is less about becoming more efficient and more abou noticing what truly sustains you and thinking about ...
Hold The Vision
When the dream is fresh, energy is easy. The real test comes later, when the page is blank, results are slow, and no one else can see what you’re building. In this conversation, we dive into the quiet discipline of holding a vision ...
2026 Differently
Happy New Year...A new day, a new year and a fresh blank canvas what will you put on it?I’ve always loved the new year because with it comes a fresh canvas…. but, remember, we can always get out a fre...
A Year-End Reset
The world feels faster, louder, and more crowded than ever—and that’s exactly why we need to hit pause.Today's episode is about my own reset and an invitation to take yours. You’ll also get a set of powerful year-end prompts
Client Spotlight with Erin Davis
The heaviest weight might not be your calendar or inbox. It could be the old story you keep carrying. Today I sit down with Erin Davis, a dear friend and brand strategist to unpack her “survival model” that once helped her cope but now fueled b...
Faith Journeys with Bob Parsons
If you’re seeking clarity, longing for peace, or just curious about how people hear God, join Bob Parsons and me as we share our own stories, honest missteps, and real hope. Enjoy!
What The Go-Giver Taught Us
Take a front-row seat in our Differently Mastermind. Enjoy this unscripted conversation about the book, The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann and how shifting from striving to serving is changing the way we do business and life.<...
Control Freak?
A deep change in the way that we live requires a deep change in the way that we think—especially when it comes to what we try to control.When uncertainty creeps in and the ground beneath us feels shaky, our instinct is to grasp for cont...