Create Harmony

The Create Harmony Podcast is a place to settle into your intentional rhythm, savor life’s blessings, and use the gift of imagination as a way of listening to God. Through thoughtful conversations, seasonal reflections, and uplifting practices, we seek to elevate the voices of peaceful and joyful living. If you’re longing for stillness and gratitude, you’ll find encouragement here. If you’re drawn to creativity, beauty, and a little fun, you’ll feel right at home. Each week, we take a few moments to celebrate everyday joys, notice the goodness all around us, and make space for peace to settle into our hearts. We live in step with the rhythms of nature, paying attention to the seasons and the ways they shape us, too. From Winter Wellbeing to GrateFall , our seasonal series brings fresh inspiration and gentle encouragement to every month of the year.

Create Harmony is a health podcast hosted by Sally, with 181 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sally hosts Create Harmony, a health show with 181 episodes published.

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  Episode #181

  Small Joys, Great Stories: Hobbies That Restore the Soul

  Aug 10, 202629 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail This week, we consider reading as a form of rest and restoration. We sit down with Emily Jolley, a lifelong reader and enthusiastic book recommender, to talk about reading as a hobby that supports real rest and a calmer inner life. We get practical fast: how Emily chooses what to read next when her TBR stack is out of control, why “mood reading” is not shallow, and how the season you are in (summer travel, fall routines, a heavy news cycle, a full parenting season) can shape what feels nourishing on the page. We also swap bookish joy, from romance and romantasy to historical fiction, plus the fun of rereading when a beloved book becomes a movie or streaming series. If book clubs have ever stressed you out, you will love Emily’s low-pressure model where everyone reads whatever they want and still gets the connection, conversation, and swap-worthy recommendations. We also talk about building a family reading rhythm, helping kids find age-appropriate books with librarians and Common Sense Media, and the most freeing takeaway of all: you do not have to finish that book. If you enjoy grounded conversations about hobbies, restorative practices, and simple rhythms that nurture peace, hit subscribe, share this with a fellow reader (or aspiring reader), and leave a review so more people can find Create Harmony. Support the show To learn more, go to mycreateharmony.com

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  Episode #180

  Finding Peace in the Garden

  Aug 3, 202638 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Your garden might be the most underrated tool you have for stress relief. We’re joined by Brittany Robinson Whitenhill, founder of Our Backyard, to talk about gardening not as a perfection project, but as a practice of slowing down, observing, and letting nature restore you. We walk through what it actually looks like to begin, especially if you feel intimidated or convinced you “don’t have a green thumb.” Brittany explains how her work blends garden design, edible garden installation, and garden coaching so new (and seasoned) gardeners can build confidence, learn seasonal rhythms, and grow within their real capacity. We also get practical about midsummer beds, seed saving, composting, and how to start thinking ahead for a fall garden with cool-season vegetables. Then we widen the lens to wellness and community. Brittany shares how she brings workplace wellness to life through gardens and workshops, and she defines herbalism as a holistic approach that honors ancestral wisdom and treats the whole person, not just symptoms. Along the way, we even talk about cinnamon and ginger tea, grounding with bare feet, and how a simple watering routine can turn into a daily ritual of peace. If you want a calmer nervous system, a more meaningful backyard, and a hobby that helps you feel alive again, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find these conversations about peaceful living. Support the show To learn more, go to mycreateharmony.com

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  Episode #179

  What If Your Hobby Is A Peace Practice

  Jul 20, 202635 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail You can feel it in your body when your phone stops being a tool and starts being your default coping mechanism. We sit down with Melissa Ward, the creator behind Preppy Goods, to talk about what it looks like to reclaim your attention and rebuild calm through hobbies that are beautiful, social, and screen-free. Melissa shares her journey from pharmaceutical marketing into content creation, and how curating colorful, preppy home decor became both her work and a way to bring everyday joy within reach. Then we get into the hobby that changed her rhythm: American Mahjong. Melissa explains how a single lesson hooked her, why playing regularly helped with grief, anxiety, and overworking, and how the community side of Mahjong can open doors even if you are shy. We also trade practical beginner advice, including why a Mahjong 2.0 lesson can be the confidence boost you need and how a free app can help you learn the hands without the pressure of a table full of experts. Finally, we talk needlepoint as a powerful antidote to doomscrolling. Melissa describes the awkward learning curve, the moment it starts to “click,” and why stitching can quiet the mental checklist that keeps so many of us on edge at night. We share simple tips for choosing a beginner-friendly canvas, finding local classes, and building a hobby practice that fits real life as a parent and a working adult. If you are searching for calming hobbies, screen-free self-care, or creative ways to support mental health and work-life balance, this conversation is a practical place to start. Subscribe for more hobby-focused summer conversations, share this with a friend who needs real rest, and leave a review to help more listeners find Create Harmony. Support the show To learn more, go to mycreateharmony.com

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  Episode #178

  Nature Can Reset Your Nervous System If You Let It

  Jul 6, 202641 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Your body knows when it has been indoors too long, and your mind usually pays the price. We sit down with Shawn, a forest therapy guide and the founder of The Art of Moxie. We dig into what a guided forest therapy experience feels like, including a sensory awakening meditation that expands your soundscape and pulls you back into the present. Shawn shares how nature can act as a mirror during hard seasons, and we explore the “wood wide web,” as a surprisingly practical lesson in resilience, diversity, and community support. We also talk about modern balance: AI and virtual reality can be helpful, but they cannot replace the real thing. If you cannot get to a forest, Shawn offers simple ways to bring nature indoors with grounding objects, plants, and natural scents, plus a beginner-friendly explanation of phytoncides and why the smell of pine or cedar can feel like an instant reset. Subscribe for more peacemaking practices, share this with a friend who needs a breath of fresh air, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Support the show To learn more, go to mycreateharmony.com

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  Episode #177

  Peace Practices from the Front Lines

  Jun 29, 202645 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Your nervous system can’t heal on leftovers of attention. In this thoughtful conversation, firefighter Hayne Griffin shares what it means to care for your well-being while carrying the demands of a high-stress profession. Together, we explore presence, resilience, and the practices that help us show up with a clear head, an open heart, and a little more peace. We talk about hobbies as real recovery, not “time off.” Hayne shares how mountain biking and rock climbing force him into the present moment in a way that feels like moving meditation, and why watercolor painting can be its own kind of reset when the weather or the season calls for something quieter. Along the way, we connect the dots between burnout, rest, breathwork (including box breathing), and the surprising power of doing one thing that fully holds your focus, whether that’s a trail ride, a yoga practice, a puzzle, or time in the garden. We also go deeper on connection and digital wellness. Hayne explains how shared activities can build trust and vulnerability, especially for men, and he offers a metaphor you’ll probably steal: your phone can be a wood stove or a couch. Used with intention, it brings warmth and connection; used without boundaries, it can burn down the peace you’re trying to build. To close, we reflect on pain and resilience, drawing from Hayne’s spiritual background and the idea that suffering can become a teacher when we stop running from it. If you’re looking for practical self-care, a healthier relationship with social media, and hobbies for mental health that actually work, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find Create Harmony. Support the show To learn more, go to mycreateharmony.com

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