The Flow Habit - Creativity, Flow State, Manifestation, Intuition & Guided Meditation
Hi Creative Friend! Have you ever felt stuck or like you’ve lost your spark? Do you have creative dreams but never seem to find the time? Do you feel like you’re giving too much energy to the wrong things or people and never have enough for YOU, or what REALLY matters? If so, you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Flow Habit podcast! Hi. I’m Laurie Smith. Five years ago, that was me. I was tired, stretched too thin, and felt like I had lost my connection with my best, most creative, Truest Self. To help myself get out of my funk, I challenged myself to do something every day that I absolutely loved to do AND (and this is the key!) that had a high chance of getting me into flow, that feeling we get when we’re so into what we’re doing that we lose track of time. I called it my 28-Day Flow Challenge. I was absolutely amazed by how this simple little experiment changed my life. I went from not writing for years (the creative activity I LOVE to do that gets me into flow) to writing and publishing two books and being picked up by a major publisher. I’ve also adopted other Flow Habits too, and have been integrating my 25 years of experience as a life coach, healer and speaker with what I’ve been learning about flow to support hundreds of highly creative people around the world--like YOU! (Join my community by signing up for my free 28-Day Flow Challenge on my website www.LaurieSmith.com.) Now I’m on a mission to spread the word about the power of everyday flow experiences. Here’s the thing--you are already a Flow Expert. You already know what it will take to change your life and get it flowing again. The key is finding a way to hear your own intuitive wisdom and act on it, a few minutes at a time. In each episode of The Flow Habit, my goal is to create a safe space so you can uncover your own unique formula for flow too. We’ll be talking to others who will be sharing what helps them get into the zone (a.k.a. flow), and I’ll be leading you through simple everyday exercises including guided meditations you can do to hear your intuition and redesign your life--a few minutes at a time--so that you don’t just experience more flow, but your overall life flows better too! If you’re ready to feel inspired, energized, excited to do what matters most, AND to manifest synchronicities and everyday miracles with a community of creative friends cheering you on, I’ve created this podcast--The Flow Habit--for YOU. Put down that to-do list—all those things you think you SHOULD be doing, turn off the ringer on your phone, and take a deep breath. It’s time to get unstuck, reclaim your spark and manifest your creative dreams. You have unique gifts that the world really needs. Ready to share your creative spark in a way that works for YOU? It’s time to ”Let Life Flow,” friend! Let’s do this together. Let’s GO FLOW!
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21 hours ago
21 hours ago
Do you ever find your mind wandering to the past--wishing things had gone differently?
Or, do you find yourself worrying about the future?
In today's episode, Laurie shares a fun game to help you be more present, feel more energized, and take your power back.
Being present doesn't just help us enjoy our lives more fully--it's also the key to getting into FLOW!
Join Laurie as she dives into the fun topic of playing around with the power of time.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Are you looking for more flow in your life?
Do you want to experience the flow state more often?
Would you like to tap higher levels of creativity or fun in your life?
If you've listened to past episodes of this podcast, then you know that The Flow Mindset is a core focus of Laurie's teachings about flow.
In this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast, Laurie goes over what The Flow Mindset is all about.
This episode also covers three ways of being that can change your life, and some important questions to ask yourself when you feel stuck.
Connect with Laurie:
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Is there a positive new habit you want to adopt in your life?
Or is there an old habit that you want to let go, to make space for something new?
In this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast, Laurie goes over the three simple steps to making an activity a habit.
She also shares what she's learned in the process of leading her 28-Day Flow Challenges, and in her own life when it comes to creating new habits.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Have you ever had a time when you feel really burnt out?
How about when you've been in limbo for a while and are ready for a fresh start?
In this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast, we will take a bigger picture view of life's highs and lows.
Laurie asks lots of questions and offers some creative ideas on how you can uncover your own personal creative rhythm and give yourself what you need to keep flow going in a way that works for YOU.
If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a creative friend.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow ChallengeTM
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life FlowTM
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Join Laurie's Circle of Creative Friends Facebook Group
Follow Laurie's Facebook Page – @LSInspired
Find Laurie on Pinterest – LaurieSmith_inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Learn more about Research into Flow and Creativity here.
Learn more about Flow here.
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
**This podcast is not meant to provide advice or professional counsel, it is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are struggling or need support, please seek the support of a professional.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Do you feel like you're at an impasse on your journey toward your making a creative dream come true?
Have you recently had a disappointment on your own flow journey?
Have you been working hard and things don't feel like they are flowing the way you want?
If so, this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast is for you!
The most important thing is to know that you are not alone. Reach out to others for help. Challenges like these are not because you did something wrong. Birthing and transformation is an especially messy part of life. Plus, there's so much that's not in our control!
In this episode, we're going to explore how what we are doing is part of a bigger picture. Laurie will also share the story of how she and her husband found their first home, and all the emotions that brought up in her.
If you enjoy this episode, or know of someone else having a hard time on their journey to making their dreams come true, and following their intuition, please share it with a creative friend.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow ChallengeTM
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life FlowTM
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Join Laurie's Circle of Creative Friends Facebook Group
Follow Laurie's Facebook Page – @LSInspired
Find Laurie on Pinterest – LaurieSmith_inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Learn more about Research into Flow and Creativity here.
Learn more about Flow here.
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
**This podcast is not meant to provide advice or professional counsel, it is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are struggling or need support, please seek the support of a professional.
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Do you ever feel anxious?
Does your inner critic ever make it difficult to do your creative work?
Have you ever noticed that after a long period of flow, you feel tired and need a pick-me-up, or a way to integrate what just happened, and yearn to deeply relax?
If so, Laurie has created this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast for you!
In this episode of The Flow Habit, Laurie will lead you through another deeply relaxing, powerful guided meditation.
Relaxation and calming your nervous system can help you open up to the power of your connection with your intuition, your True Self, and to experience more flow.
Laurie has been creating these deeply relaxing guided meditations, her Activation Meditations(TM) for her clients for more than 25 years.
She integrates her own intuitive guidance as well as many different meditative and healing practices in her work.
Download this episode to listen to it often, and to help you to boost your feeling of calm confidence, quiet your inner critic, and increase your ability to take creative leaps!
You might want to listen to this meditation before doing your creative work. It is designed to help support you in manifesting your creative dreams and increasing your sense of feeling grounded, strong, and calm confidence, especially when you are feeling anxious.
***Please do not listen to the meditation portion of this episode when you are driving or doing anything that requires your complete focus. Download it and save it for a time when it is safe for you to deeply relax.
Discover how relaxation can help you access the flow state, boost your creativity and help you make your creative dreams come true.
You have unique gifts to offer the world. Laurie is on a mission to spread the word about the power of everyday flow and to support people like you in sharing your creative callings and your unique creative gifts with the world.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge(TM)
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow(TM)
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Join Laurie's Circle of Creative Friends Facebook Group
Follow Laurie's Facebook Page – @LSInspired
Find Laurie on Pinterest – LaurieSmith_inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Learn more about Research into Flow and Creativity here.
Learn more about Flow here.
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
**This podcast is not meant to provide advice, professional counsel, treatment or healing. It is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are struggling or need support, please seek the support of a professional.
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
In this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast, Laurie will lead you through a deeply relaxing, powerful guided meditation. Relaxation and calming your nervous system can help you open up to the power of your connection with your intuition, your True Self, and to experience more flow.
Laurie has been creating these deeply relaxing guided meditations, what she calls her Activation Meditations(TM) for her clients for more than 25 years. She integrates her own intuitive guidance as well as many different meditative and healing practices in her work.
Download this episode to listen to it often, and to help you to get creative clarity and deepen your relationship with your intuition, your creative voice, and flow. You might want to listen to this meditation before doing your creative work. It is designed to help support you in manifesting your creative dreams and increasing your clarity about your own creative callings.
Please listen to the meditation portion of this episode at a time when it is safe for you to deeply relax, and take responsibility for your own well-being.
Discover how relaxation can help you access the flow state, boost your creativity and help you make your creative dreams come true.
You have unique gifts to offer the world. Laurie is on a mission to spread the word about the power of everyday flow and to support people like you in sharing your creative callings and your unique creative gifts with the world.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge(TM)
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow(TM)
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Join Laurie's Circle of Creative Friends Facebook Group
Follow Laurie's Facebook Page – @LSInspired
Find Laurie on Pinterest – LaurieSmith_inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Learn more about Research into Flow and Creativity here.
Learn more about Flow here.
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
**This podcast is not meant to provide advice, professional counsel, treatment or healing. It is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are struggling or need support, please seek the support of a professional.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast, you'll discover how Laurie started offering her 28-Day Flow Challenges, and more about her creative community, and her personal journey with flow.
You'll also learn about the connection between flow and creativity, and why flow has become Laurie's absolute passion, and why she's so excited about her upcoming book The Flow Habit, which will be published by Hay House/Penguin Random House in 2025.
Discover how flow can help you make your creative dreams come true, follow your creative callings, and share your unique creative gifts with the world.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow ChallengeTM
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life FlowTM
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Join Laurie's Circle of Creative Friends Facebook Group
Follow Laurie's Facebook Page – @LSInspired
Find Laurie on Pinterest – LaurieSmith_inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Learn more about Research into Flow and Creativity here.
Learn more about Flow here.
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
**This podcast is not meant to provide advice or professional counsel, it is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are struggling or need support, please seek the support of a professional.
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast, Laurie shares a quick 5-minute meditation you can download to access a deep sense of relaxation whenever you need it.
Experiencing flow in our lives often happens when we find creative ways to relax and hear our own intuitive voice.
***Please do not do this meditation while driving or doing any activity that requires your full attention.
Give yourself the gift of being able to take a quick break (only 5 minutes), close your eyes and deeply relax.
Deep relaxation and meditation are both so good for our emotional and physical well-being, and can help boost our creativity and ability to access a flow state.
Relaxation and calming your nervous system can help you open up to the power of your connection with your intuition, your True Self, and to experience more flow.
Laurie has been creating these deeply relaxing guided meditations, what she calls her Activation Meditations(TM) for her creative clients for more than 25 years. She integrates her own intuitive guidance as well as many different meditative and healing practices in her work.
Discover how relaxation can help you access the flow state, boost your creativity and help you make your creative dreams come true.
You have unique gifts to offer the world. Laurie is on a mission to spread the word about the power of everyday flow and to support people like you in sharing your creative callings and your unique creative gifts with the world.
For more information about her speaking services and The Flow Habit® coaching, go to https://www.LaurieSmith.com.
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge(TM)
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow(TM)
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Join Laurie's Circle of Creative Friends Facebook Group
Follow Laurie's Facebook Page – @LSInspired
Find Laurie on Pinterest – LaurieSmith_inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Learn more about Research into Flow and Creativity here.
Learn more about Flow here.
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
**This podcast is not meant to provide advice, professional counsel, treatment or healing. It is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are struggling or need support, please seek the support of a professional.
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Are you interested in manifesting?
Do you have dreams you want to see come true?
Have you read about manifesting and vision boards?
In this episode of The Flow Habit® podcast, Laurie Smith shares some secrets to manifesting that don't get as much attention. (They weren't in the book The Secret!)
She also shares some of the dreams that have manifested for her, including some that she had forgotten all about! And, she shares how manifesting can be a lot simpler than we think, especially when we combine visioning and letting go with the power of taking baby steps, doing the work, and getting into flow.
If you're interested in manifesting your goals, as well as having a happy life filled with miraculous moments and personal meaning, Laurie created this episode for you!
Connect with Laurie:
Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow ChallengeTM
Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life FlowTM
Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired
Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired
Join Laurie's Circle of Creative Friends Facebook Group
Follow Laurie's Facebook Page – @LSInspired
Find Laurie on Pinterest – LaurieSmith_inspired
Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com
Learn more about Research into Flow and Creativity here.
Learn more about Flow here.
The Flow Habit® is a registered trademark of Laurie Smith llc.
**This podcast is not meant to provide advice or professional counsel, it is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are struggling or need support, please seek the support of a professional.