HeartWriting
Are you ready for your sacred creative awakening? I‘m Rose, a published writer, teacher, and editor who has peered beyond the mechanics of writing into all things spiritual, conscious and creative. I‘ve developed a unique method called HeartWriting, where we venture into the creative heart, inhabiting those sacred spaces where words flow like magic. On the podcast, we dive into creative meditations and heart-centred practices designed to enhance your writing. Get ready to experience the fascinating worlds of art psychology, spirituality, and the role of the brainwaves. We explore the meaning of being a writer, and what it takes to be a conscious, sustainable creative in today‘s society. Most importantly, I’ll show you the way to your heart – the most important creative compass you have. Inspired by advanced writing studies and my experiences as a teacher, published writer, meditation facilitator and magazine editor, my writing tips are designed to quell your creative fears and bring you back to your authentic, heart-centred calling. Read more about my workshops and offerings on www.heartwriting.com.au, follow me on @heartwriting.com.au or join the HeartWriting Facebook group and connect with your dream creative tribe.
Episodes
My final words for the year, as we wave goodbye to the year of the Wood Snake, and all the hardship and shedding that came with it.
I propose a year of HAPPINESS ahead. In the podcast I talk about the themes of the upcoming retreats, my personal revelations about happiness, and its links to creativity.
Do we want to stay stuck and jaded in grief and anger cycles that continue to fuel hatred...
Or do we want to choose a happier, he...
Finally, a decent update from me — learn about my last few months, moving to northern beaches Sydney, my recent engagement in Bali, my latest writing projects, my incredible students, and what’s coming next in HeartWriting. If you haven’t met me yet — hi! I’m Rose, the founder of HeartWriting. I teach people how to open their hearts and write stunning words. I teach writing courses online, plus international and Australian writin...
In this episode, Rose Mascaro talks with Katie Rose — founder of Bhakti Rose and author of Yoni Codes — about merging technology with creativity and heart-led business. They share candidly about writing from the heart, while also using AI as a tool for business and writing. Learn about the pitfalls of outsourcing your voice, and how to use modern tools like ChatGPT without losing your soul.
Rose's Tips for Using ChatGPT Better/ Mor...
This gorgeous and soft meditation was filmed during a class last summer, and on rediscovering it, I just had to upload it to the podcast. You can watch the video if you sign up for the Ten Days of HeartWriting course, which is the perfect intro program for writers. Or get loads more of this – plus all the academic lessons and editing program – in the Level 1 and Level 2 HeartWriting workshops. www.heartwriting.com.au/workshops
Today I felt called to record a meditation while in the middle of the forest. Here it is.
The sun shone on my face and I could finally feel my heart opening after a particularly cold and cocoon-like winter. Spirit connected with me, and this meditation (for creatives) spilled out.
It feels nice to connect with you all again after a couple of months off. Let me know how you go in the meditation: I'd love to hear from you. You've a...
Enjoy your special peek into the closing class of the HeartWriting Retreat held in Ubud, Bali in July 2025. This class is not to be missed!
To book next year, head to www.heartwriting.com.au/baliretreat or join the level 1 HeartWriting course, accessible for all, anytime, online: https://heartwriting.com.au/signature-workshop/
In this episode, I reflect on the first ever HeartWriting Retreat held in Ubud, Bali — thirteen women, four days, a jungle full of rain, and something sacred we couldn’t have planned if we tried.
I take you behind the scenes: from the Agni Hotra fire ceremony where we cracked coconuts (and our egos) wide open, to the Shamanic healing workshops where women wrote the truest sentences of their lives, to the sound healing session where...
In this spontaneous travel episode, I’m coming to you from my princess bed in Ubud, Bali – surrounded by jungle sounds, mosquito nets, and the soft swirl of pre-retreat solitude. This is my little “retreat before the retreat,” and after weeks (okay, months) of go-go-go, I’m finally landing in myself, in the truth of what it means to be a writer who’s also very human.
I share a few raw reflections about the pressures we put on ourse...
In this heart-to-heart episode, I’m reflecting on what it’s really been like in the week after publishing The Heart Writing Handbook. From glamorous photoshoots to facing fears, from hitting #1 on Amazon to holding the book in my hands – it’s been a wild, beautiful ride.
I share the moment I realised how long I’d been sabotaging myself – not out of fear of failure, but fear of success. And how finally stepping up to celebrate mysel...
I just got off the phone with my publisher. The cover is done. Typesetting is about to begin. The Heart Writing Handbook is finally, officially, becoming real.
But it didn’t happen the way I imagined.
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to birth a book – the mess, the magic, and the moments of surrender. I share how the final stages of this publishing journey have asked me to let go of control...
True authenticity begins with embracing imperfection. Silence can sometimes be the loudest form of communication. And great writing often leaves room for the reader’s own experience to breathe.
In a world obsessed with polish and perfection, what if the most compelling thing a writer – or a creator of any kind – can do is to let the audience feel the realness? That means leaving in the pauses, the breath...
What if writing wasn’t just about words on a page, but a portal to your deepest truths? In this episode of The HeartWriting Podcast, we explore the profound connection between storytelling, deep listening, and spiritual healing. I share my journey with plant medicine, truth, and the process of unearthing the authentic voice within.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a seeker, or someone yearning to expre...
Writing starts with deep listening from the heart. We practise this in 'The Heart Circle'.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a seeker, or someone yearning to express yourself more deeply, this episode will invite you to surrender, trust, and tap into the wisdom that already lives within you.
Share this podcast with someone you can trial a 'heart circle' with, and tell us your experience on Instagram @heartwriting.com.au!
Let’s explore RESISTANCE today. A powerful topic for writers. Please let me know your experience, share with a friend, and email me if you have any questions on rose@heartwriting.com.au 🤍✨ Watch the full video on Instagram on TikTok. And don't miss out on the free HeartWriting Taster Pack and Summer Writing Class: https://heartwriting.kartra.com/page/tasterpack With love, Rose from HeartWriting ✍️✨ Gabor Mate on Authenticity: ...
Tara Brach fans will recognise the famous R.A.I.N. meditation that I use (with acknowledgement) in this podcast. This is actually an extract from a recent HeartWriting class I conducted with my advanced students who needed a relaxation after some challenging times in their personal lives and in their writing.
In the background you will hear binaural beats of the theta brainwave which I have mixed into the audio for deep relaxation...
MULTICREATIVES IN CONVERSATION – Topic: "Eff Off Late Stage Capitalism: We're going to slow down and write from the heart anyway."
This epic 1 hour interview covered so many topics that we almost divided it into two podcasts! Enjoy this sumptuous feast of writing tips, novel insights, paralympic wins, behind the scenes at the ABC, and discussion about inclusivity and diversity in writing.
- Limb difference – what is it?
- Dream...
When I was in the middle of ‘waking up’ from a difficult time, I recorded a beautiful affirmations tape for myself –and all creatives. It was a combination of statements I needed to hear, as well as affirmations my students requested. I’ve since shared it with all my students to help them free-fall into their ultimate HeartWriting dreams. Writers, creatives, lovers – it's time to fall into the deliciousness of the life you deserve.
...MULTICREATIVES IN LIVE CONVERSATION – Topic: ‘making authentic dreams happen' with @thatachellesgirl
So many amazing topics covered in 47 minutes!
–The divine feminine as a creative canvas –Writers at work in magazine publishing –What it feels like to get published the first time –Staying true to your authentic vision –Common stuckness and depression in the creative –Top books/ tips to overcome depression –Book: Rich as F*ck by Ama...
There's a common misconception that writing from the heart is all about "flowery, nice, easy writing". Today I break down some of the bigger teachings of Buddhism and describe the various links to the writing process. You might not like everything you hear today – or maybe you do! Let me know what you think by dropping your review on instagram @heartwriting.com.au!
Don't miss out on the free HeartWriting Taster Pack and Summer Wr...
This is a segment of my latest masterclass, “How to write a book with heart-led intention.” You can find more of my classes by clicking www.heartwriting.com.au/links.
We cover: –How to get started on your book idea. I’ll share my tips on how to find heart-centred clarity and purpose with a writing project.
–Why writing a book is not as hard as you may think: BUT what you need to know first
–An interview with one of my current Advan...
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