About this podcast
A Concept: You (ac:y) began in 2018 as a space to share stories and reflect on the threads that connect us. Since then, it has grown into a podcast for the generation learning to balance ambition with rest, community with self, and creativity with the everyday. Rooted in care, self-discovery, and intergenerational connection, ac:y is a space to gather, play, and reflect. Wellness is not a destination but a continuous process of returning to ourselves through creativity, conversation, and everyday rituals. You have permission to slow down. Welcome to the playground.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 34 episodes
- No.34: Reimagine, Don't Reinvent · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 4Welcome to The Playground 🌀This week on ACY, we’re exploring the idea of reimagining rather than reinventing a life for ourselves. By the end of this episode, you will be left…
- No.33: Finding Your Escape with Andrea Beecher · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 3This week on ACY, we’re exploring how to escape while doing the things you love with our special guest Andrea Beecher. By the end of this episode, you will be left with a gentle…
- No.32: When the Call Comes While You’re Tired · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 2Welcome to The Playground 🌀 This week on ACY, we’re exploring what it means to hear the call and still hesitate, not because we don’t care but be cause we are tired or unsure how…
- No.31: Listening for What Keeps Calling You Back · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 1This week on ACY, we’re exploring creative recovery through curiosity and returning to ourselves. By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with reflections and gentle prompts to…
- No. 30: What Happens When Women Hold Space for Each Other · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 7This week on ACY, the podcast, we’re diving into what happens when women hold space for one another. We’ll explore reflections from a recent Women Over Dinner gathering, offering…
- No.29: Burnout Recovery - Simple Practices to Reconnect with Yourself · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 6This week on ACY, the podcast, we’re diving into a gentle framework for returning to self after burnout. We’ll explore what it looks like to build rhythm, surrender control, and…
- No.28: The Return · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 5This week on A Concept: You, the podcast, we’re diving into the process of returning to yourself after burnout. We’ll explore what it takes to pause, let go, and rediscover your…
- No.27: To Be Here Now Is To Be · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode, we reflect on To Be Here Now Is To Be, an exhibition curated by Makala, that invites both artists and viewers to consider how the present moment shapes identity…
- No.26: Finding Your Stride · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode, we talk about getting into your stride—finding your flow, reassessing how you’re feeling, and making space for necessary adjustments. Whether you're in a season…
- No.25: Recalibrate, Rejuvenate, Restore · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode, we will dive into what it means to recalibrate when life feels overwhelming, rejuvenate our energy when we’re running on empty, and restore ourselves in creative…
- No.24: Flowing through Anxiety · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode, we kick off Season 2 with a conversation rooted in reflection. I open up about navigating anxiety, how it has impacted my creativity and joy, and the lessons…
- No. 23: Until Next Time · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this episode, we celebrate our season one FINALE. We’ll chat about what you can expect for season two and send you on your way until we meet again in January 2025. Thank you…
- No. 22: Creating Space: Balancing Your Pace During Transition · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this episode, we talk about how to maintain your pace in the transition of a new season. For more: Connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram// TikTok Connect with Makala…
- No.21: Slow Down, You’re Doing Just Fine · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this episode, we talk about trusting your timing and ways to slow down as we transition into a new season. For more, connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram// TikTok//…
- No.20: Clearing the Path - Journaling & Morning Walks · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this episode, we talk about my journey through The Artist Way and how impactful morning pages (journaling) and walks have been as we transition into a new season. For more…
- No.19: Affirmations for a New Season · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode, we will walk through 7 affirmations to help you reset and usher in the new season. For more, connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tiktok//Tumblr or…
- No.18: Building Community One Small Step at a Time · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode, we discuss how to strengthen our idea of community through small acts. We explore how we can best lean into the support systems that surround us when we need…
- No.17: Listen to your Intuition · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode, we discuss the importance of listening to your inner voice. Connect with ACY @aconceptyou on Instagram//Tiktok//Tumblr or Connect with Makala Aayana…
- No.16: Bet On You · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode, we discuss the importance of betting on yourself. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou on…
- No.15: Return to Routine · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode, we discuss the importance of building sustainable routine practices. [Project A]: https://forms.gle/kaqPsm4NboM558qS6 Connect with A Concept: You: @aconceptyou…
