The Sincere Practice with Helen Garcia
A podcast for artists, dreamers, and everyday creators who are learning to slow down—who are tired of mistaking productivity for purpose. Hosted by Helen Garcia, a therapist and creative rooted in emotionally healthy spirituality, this podcast explores the intersection of creativity, formation, and rest. Each episode offers reflections on the rhythms that shape our souls, conversations with fellow creatives resisting burnout, and gentle practices that invite you to make from a place of wholeness rather than striving. Because creativity isn’t just what we produce—it’s how we become.
Episodes
Helen explores the tension between productivity and creativity, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and nurturing one's spiritual life. She discusses how busyness can lead to a lack of fulfillment in creative work and offers practical spiritual practices to cultivate presence and creativity.
Chapters
00:00 The Illusion of Productivity
02:45 The Spirituality of Creativity
05:53 Practices for Creative Stillness
I spent 5 days testing out Twyla Tharp’s Creative Habit — a system for showing up and doing creative work every single day (no excuses, no waiting for inspiration).
In this video, I share what it was like to build a ritual, what worked, what didn’t, and how it shifted the way I think about creativity. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to start your project, this might be the push you need.
Digital information can be overwhelming — endless news cycles, arguments online, and the feeling that you should do more. In this video, I share the 3 simple habits I use to calm my mind, stay grounded, and protect my mental health when everything feels chaotic.
Struggling with negative self-talk while creating? In this video, I share what I’ve learned about silencing the inner critic through insights from Cal Newport’s So Good They Can’t Ignore You. Instead of chasing passion, Newport emphasizes the power of building rare and valuable skills—and I reflect on how this shift has helped me approach content creation with more clarity and purpose.
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Helen explores the theme of reinvention and purpose through the lens of Michael J. Fox's memoir, 'No Time Like The Future.' It discusses how Fox's battle with Parkinson's disease led him to reimagine his identity and redefine retirement as a pivot, not an end
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Time Stamps
- 00:00 What is S...
Helen reintroduces her podcast under the new name 'Sincere.'
She also explores resilience through the lens of the book 'Make It Stick' by Peter Brown, presenting three key lessons: the necessity of struggle for growth, the importance of retrieval and reflection for resilience, and the benefits of embracing discomfort for lasting growth. She also offers journaling prompts to help listeners introspect and maintain their core selves d...
Week after week, we’ve explored the lives of people who’ve faced unimaginable challenges — Holocaust survivors, activists, artists — and we’ve uncovered lessons in resilience, coping, and finding meaning in life’s hardest seasons.
But over time, something became clear: this show isn’t just about the mind. It’s about truth. About showing up fully human. About stripping away pretense and speaking from the heart.
That’s why Mind is beco...
In this enlightening episode of The Mind Podcast, Helen Garcia delves into the life and teachings of Eddie Jaku, a Holocaust survivor and author of 'The Happiest Man on Earth.' The episode explores Eddie's incredible journey, the gratitude he maintained despite immense suffering, and the profound lessons he imparted on love, family, and happiness.
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Helen talks about Connie Chung's journey of breaking racial and gender barriers through quiet persistence, the toll of trailblazing, and her enduring resilience. Helen draws parallels to her own experiences as a Filipino American therapist and discusses the importance of owning one’s voice and forming personal opinions
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In this episode, we explore the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant yet troubled physicist who led the Manhattan Project and built the first atomic bomb.
Inspired by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography 'American Prometheus,' we delve into Oppenheimer's internal conflicts, his feelings of regret, and
the psychological burden of his genius.
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Helen delves into Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs, exploring the complexities of his character, personal struggles, and relationships.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Steve Jobs' Biography
00:56 The Complexity of Steve Jobs
04:31 Jobs' Personal Struggles and Mental Health
07:49 Jobs as a Father and Husband
10:20 The Dynamic with Wozniak
12:07 Jobs' Early Career and Relationships
18:...
Helen explores Willard’s upbringing and personal journey, providing insightful perspectives on the life and legacy of this influential figure.
00:00 Introduction to Dallas Willard's Impact
01:39 Early Life and Personal Struggles
02:42 Academic and Professional Journey
04:26 Philosophical and Spiritual Beliefs
10:41 Practical Spiritual Disciplines
14:19 Conclusion and Practical Takeaways
Spirit of Disciplines Homework: https://docs.google....
I talk about rebranding the show & I analyze excerpts from Dallas Willard's 'The Spirit of the Disciplines,' highlighting the slow and deliberate process of true transformation.
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Time Stamps
00:00 Life Changes and Un...
Helen Garcia delves into the inspiring story of Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia. Drawing from the book 'Let My People Go Surfing,' Helen explores how Chouinard's outsider perspective, rebellious nature, and commitment to environmental stewardship shaped the ethical and sustainable practices of Patagonia.
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