Episode 31 - Stop Overthinking: How to Get Clarity Through Strategic Journaling with Samantha Hawley
In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor is joined by Samantha Hawley, a journaling coach who helps women process emotions, uncover their needs, and find their voice. She shares how her experience as a new mom during the pandemic led her to develop strategic journaling — a method for exploring feelings, identifying patterns, and creating actionable steps toward a calmer, more balanced life. She explains practical journaling prompts, the concept of micro steps, and how this approach can help manage mental load, reduce overthinking, and create clarity in daily life. ✔️ How journaling can help process emotions and uncover personal needs ✔️ The role of strategic prompts in identifying patterns and overthinking ✔️ How strategic journaling and micro steps help turn reflection into action ✔️ Societal and childhood influences that contribute to stress and overwhelm ✔️ Practical ways to reduce mental load and create space for perspective If you’ve ever struggled to manage overwhelming responsibilities and racing thoughts, this conversation explores how journaling can help clarify emotions, uncover underlying patterns, and create practical steps to move forward with intention. 🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness! -------------------------- Samantha Hawley is a journaling coach and strategist who supports executive moms and female founders in navigating complex emotions while managing both professional and personal responsibilities. She combines structured journaling techniques with actionable steps and personalized coaching to help women strengthen self-trust, make intentional decisions, and fully engage in their careers and family life. Calm Mind Blueprint: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/find-... Instagram: / samantha.s.says YouTube: / @journalprompts -------------------------- Links: 💫 Ready to feel like yourself again? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor. http://drmirandanaylor.com/schedule-now 🩺 Get 10% off professional supplements → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nay... 📘 Download your Fertility Nutrition Blueprint https://drmirandanaylor.ac-page.com/f... 📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram / drmirandanaylor 🌐 Visit my website: http://drmirandanaylor.com 🎙 Episode Podcast: https://modernwomenswellness.buzzspro... -------------------------- Chapters 00:06 - Introduction to Journaling & Guest Expert 06:54 - Mental Load, Overthinking & Finding Clarity 15:33 - Strategic Journal Prompts 23:47 - Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle 31:02 - Journaling Tips for Busy Women 32:44 - Final Thoughts & Resources -------------------------- #drmirandanaylor #doctor #womenshealth #womenshealthdoctor #womenshealthandwellness #functionalmedicine #functionalmedicinedoctor #fertility #fertilitydoctor