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 Journaling has been a huge part of my life, but recently, I did something I never thought I would—I shredded my journals. In this episode, I share why I made this decision, how it’s helped me let go of the past, and what I learned from rereading years of personal entries. If you’ve ever wondered whether holding onto your journals is helping you or keeping you stuck, this episode is for you.

​In This Episode:
✅ The morning pages method from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way
✅ Why keeping journals can sometimes hold you back
✅ How I realized my biggest values (like freedom!) through my old entries
✅ Facing fears and imposter syndrome—over and over again
✅ What journaling taught me about goal-setting and taking action

🎧 I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Resources & Links Mentioned:
📖 The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
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My various journals and beverages over the years
TAKEAWAYS​
  • If an Idea or Goal Truly Matters, It Won’t Be Lost
    • The most important ideas and goals will continue resurfacing until you act on them. If something keeps showing up in your journaling, it's a sign to take action—or let it go.

  • Fear and Imposter Syndrome Never Really Go Away
    • Despite journaling through years of self-doubt, I kept pushing forward with her podcast, even when she feared no one would listen. The key lesson? The fear doesn’t disappear—but it doesn’t have to stop you.
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  • Shredding the Journals Wasn’t About Forgetting—It Was About Trusting the Process
    • Letting go wasn’t about erasing the past but making space for the present and future. The lessons were already learned, and the extra weight wasn’t needed anymore.
ABOUT
Hey, I’m Krista! A Registered Massage Therapist since 2006, clinic owner, coach, podcast host, and your go-to guide for building a sustainable massage practice. If you’re looking for freedom, flexibility, financial success, and fun in your career—you're in the right place!

I started The Radical Massage Therapist because I saw too many talented massage therapists burning out, undercharging, and struggling to make this career sustainable. I’ve been there—I’ve had the doubts, faced the challenges, and wondered if I needed a total career change. But through mindset shifts, smart business strategies, and community support, I built a practice that works for me, not the other way around. And I want to help you do the same.

My Experience & Mission
  • 18+ years as an RMT in Ottawa, Ontario
  • Clinic owner since 2022, managing a team of incredible therapists
  • Host of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, where I bring real talk and real solutions to our industry
  • Coach & Mentor, helping massage therapists create sustainable practices that allow them to thrive
  • Passionate Advocate for self-care, smart business strategies, and the belief that massage therapists deserve to make great money doing what they love

What I Believe
​✔ Massage therapists are healthcare professionals, and we should be treated (and paid) as such
✔ You can build a practice that works for your lifestyle—without overworking, undercharging, or feeling stuck
✔ Boundaries and business skills are just as important as hands-on techniques
✔ Community over competition—there are more than enough clients for all of us

​CONTACT

If you're ready to create a massage career that supports you, let’s chat. You can work with me through coaching, check out my podcast, or dive into my resources for radical massage therapists.
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TRANSCRIPT
​EPISODE #122 WHY I DECIDED TO SHRED MY JOURNALS (And What I Learned From It) : KRISTA DICKS
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