Freedom on the Page, a Pen-Led Adventure with Rebecca Lister

In this deeply nourishing episode, I journal alongside the ever-wise and fabulously candid Rebecca Lister, a writer, playwright, counsellor and MC of the storytelling event, Generation Women Melbourne.

Rebecca reflects on how journalling, particularly stream-of-consciousness writing, offers her freedom, release, and surprising insight. She describes her writing practice as therapeutic and how it helps her to get out of her own way and leave the inner critic at the door. With the joy of her newborn granddaughter, Rebecca explores the micro and macro cycles of life: from the helpless beauty of a baby to the universal human need for unconditional love.

A beautiful thread through our chat is curiosity, how being curious with ourselves softens judgment, opens space for reflection, and reconnects us with what matters most.

Some Wonderful Takeaways:

• Feelings are waves: they move, shift, and don’t last forever. Learning to ride them brings resilience and calm.
• Journalling is therapeutic: a space for freedom, expression, and unexpected insight.
• Leave the critic at the door: give yourself space to write without judgement or outcome.
• Self-care and contentment can be simple: finding peace in the ordinary is powerful, real, and sustaining.

This episode will invite you to pause, reflect, and meet yourself where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and a pen in hand.

About Rebecca Lister

Rebecca Lister is an award-winning playwright, writer, arts producer, MC and social worker. She is the Co-artistic Director of arts company Anvil Productions, works as a social worker in private practice and as a sessional worker for Eating Disorders Victoria. She is the host of live chat show ‘On the Couch with Beck Lister’ and the MC of the monthly storytelling show Generation Women. Her book, co-written with Tony Kelly, ‘Growing Pineapples in the Outback’  was launched in 2020. Rebecca is a volunteer committee member of the arts and literary festival Words in Winter.

Rebecca is currently working on a new play, big beautiful female theory (bbft) based on the book by Eloise Grills. Rebecca lives and works on Dja Dja Wurrung country.

Website: Rebecca Lister

Thank you for joining me for this journaling journey. I hope this episode gave you new insights, inspiration, or a fresh perspective to take to your own journal.

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