78 - These Are the Days: Kt Anderson on Capturing Everyday Moments Through Journaling
Engineer-turned-homeschool mom and photographer Kt Anderson has kept a daily journal for more than five years, documenting the small details that make up her life. In this conversation, Kt shares how her These Are the Days journal reminds her to stay present and record moments she might otherwise forget. From her 365 photo project to her shelves of colorful printed Day One books, Kt reflects on how journaling helps her preserve memories, find gratitude in the ordinary, and create a lasting record of her life story. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-78-kt-anderson for more resources and links from this episode.
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77 - My Wonderful Day: Misha Penton on the Art of the Daily Journal Template
Vocalist, composer, and multimedia artist Misha Penton brings her creative world to her journal each day. In this conversation, she shares how her daily template—My Wonderful Day—helps her stay grounded, connected, and inspired. From morning affirmations to her Atelier section for studio work, Misha reveals how structure can become a form of self-expression. We also explore the quiet rituals that shape her day, and how consistency fuels creativity. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-77-misha-penton for more resources and links from this episode.
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76 - Painting with Words: Kristy Cambron on Journaling and Preserving the Moment
Bestselling author Kristy Cambron joins the podcast to talk about her newest novel The French Kitchen and the role journaling plays in her daily life. Kristy shares how Day One helps her track runs and health goals, capture family memories, and even keep a book journal. The conversation also explores why she sees writing as "painting with words," and how journaling preserves the fleeting moments and unexpected ideas that shape our stories. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-76-kristy-cambron for more resources and links from this episode.
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75 - Photo Journaling and Surprising Questions: Akshay Kapur on Preserving Memories and Embracing Change
Executive coach Akshay Kapur shares how journaling supports both his family life and his work with leaders navigating uncertainty. He explains how photo journaling in Day One became a daily practice during the pandemic, why the On This Day feature helps him preserve memories, and how reflective questions from his coaching often become prompts for his own writing. The conversation also explores the role of surprise in a good question and how journaling deepens both memory and self-understanding. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-75-akshay-kapur for more resources and links from this episode.
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74 - Everyday Gratitude: Emily Silva Hockstra on Cultivating Perspective Through Writing
In this episode, Emily Silva Hockstra, author of Sunrise Gratitude, Moonlight Gratitude, and Sunset Gratitude, shares how gratitude journaling can shape the way we experience life. A longtime journaler and spiritual life coach, Emily talks about the practice of noticing small, meaningful details, how journaling deepens presence, and why writing down what we're thankful for can change our perspective over time. We talk about why adding a simple "because" deepens the practice, how gratitude journaling creates a record that's different from memory, and why gratitude can be a companion not only in joyful moments but also in times of grief. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-74-emily-silva-hockstra for more resources and links from this episode.
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