Welcome to the final episode of The Five Dimensions of Self. In this closing chapter, we explore how physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of our identity interweave to form a whole, integrated self. True well-being comes not from isolated improvement, but from aligning these inner dimensions. With the help of the Chosn audio journaling app, we’ll reflect on how guided voice journaling can bring cohesion to your inner world, supporting self-awareness, balance, and long-term mental wellness.

Notes

• Mindsight and Neural Integration" with Dan Siegel, MD (YouTube)
• An Introduction to Interpersonal Neurobiology (Dr Dan Siegel)
• Personal Self Integration – Body Mind Wholeness (Body Mind Wholeness)
• Dr Dan Siegel - IntraConnected: The Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging (YouTube)
• Best-selling Author Lisa Miller Presents on the Brain and Spirituality(The Phillipian)
• The Psychology of Spirituality – Lisa Miller (InPsych)
• The Science of Spiritual Awakening | Dr. Lisa Miller & Thomas Hübl | Point of Relation Podcast (YouTube)

In the 5th episode of The Five Dimensions of Self, we journey inward to explore how writing can become a pathway to the sacred. Spiritual journaling helps us reflect on life’s deeper questions, access inner wisdom, and connect to something greater than ourselves. Whether through gratitude, prayer, or intuitive insight, the practice creates space for meaning and presence. With the Chosn audio journaling app, users can speak their truths in real time, opening new channels for spiritual clarity and connection.

Notes

• 15 Journaling Prompts to Explore Your Spiritual Side (Becoming Who You Are)
• Christian Journal Prompts to Inspire a Daily Journaling Habit (Daniel Fast Journey)
• Clearing the Pathways to Self-Transcendence (Frontiers)
• Finding That Magical “Flow” State As a Writer (Ryan Lanz)
• Encountering God through Journaling (Everett Christian Consulting)

In this episode of The Five Dimensions of Self, we explore how our relationships shape who we are and how journaling can help reveal the patterns we repeat with others. Our interactions often reflect deeper emotional imprints, from family dynamics to friendships and romantic bonds. Using tools like the Chosn audio journaling app, we can recognize these patterns in real time, gain clarity on our relational roles, and foster healthier, more conscious connections.

Notes

• Social mirror theory (Wikipedia)
• 50 Journal Prompts For Anxious Attachment That’ll Ease You (We Mind Growth)
• Journaling for Connection | How to Deepen Your Relationships (YouTube)
• The Role of Mirror Neurons in Understanding Social Cognition and Empathy (SciTechnol)
• Healing Fearful Avoidant Attachment: 5 Powerful Journal Prompts For Transformation | HealingFa.com (YouTube)

In this episode of The Five Dimensions of Self, we explore the power of curiosity and the role of questions in shaping intellectual growth. We look at how self-inquiry, reflective thinking, and lifelong learning deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. With the help of journaling, especially through voice with the Chosn app, users can capture spontaneous insights, challenge limiting beliefs, and nurture a mindset of continuous discovery and mental flexibility.

Notes

• Hal Gregersen | Questions Are The Answer: Operating on the Edge of Uncertainty (YouTube)
• Socratic questioning (Wikipedia)
• Developing Problem Solving Skills: Demand Constant Vocalization (IIENSTITU)
• 10 Introspective Journal Prompts for Deep Inner Reflection (Exploring Self)
• P4C and the Philosophical Community of Inquiry: Making Meaning by Learning to Question (Novel Impressions)

This episode of The Five Dimensions of Self examines how the Chosn audio journaling app can foster emotional intelligence and emotional agility by incorporating the principles from Dr. Marc Brackett's RULER framework and Dr. Susan David's emotional agility model. It highlights the importance of these emotional skills for well-being and success and explores how vocal expression in audio journaling can enhance self-awareness and emotional processing.

Notes

• Developing Emotional Agility, with Dr. Susan David | Afford Anything Podcast (Audio-Only) (YouTube)
• March Book of the Month: Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett (Conshy Coaching)
• Emotional Agility with Dr. Susan David (The Ed Mylett Show)
• How to Master Your Emotion with Marc Brackett (Dr. Elisha Goldstein | YouTube)

Welcome to the first episode of The Five Dimensions of Self. Today, we explore physical intelligence—the body’s innate wisdom—and how building body awareness can lay the groundwork for personal growth and healing. We’ll dive into somatic writing as a tool to access and express this intelligence, and how the Chosn audio journaling app supports this process. By enabling real-time vocal expression, Chosn helps users articulate bodily sensations and emotions, strengthening the mind-body connection and aiding in healing.

Join us as we uncover how listening to your body can open powerful new paths to self-understanding and well-being.

Notes:

• What is trauma? The author of “The Body Keeps the Score” explains | Bessel van der Kolk | Big Think (YouTube)
• Healing Trauma, Brain, and Body with Bessel van der Kolk (Recovery.com)
• 5 Somatic Experiencing Techniques That Anyone Can Use to Stay Grounded (LifeCare Wellness)
• Somatic Journaling: A Step By Step Guide (YouTube)
• Trauma stored in the body: Somatic experiencing - Peter Levine PHD #54 (YouTube)

In the fifth and last episode of the “Journaling Toolkit” series, we explore visual journaling, a dynamic practice blending writing with images, color, and mixed media. Accessible to all skill levels, it offers an alternative way to record thoughts and feelings. The episode covers techniques like drawing, collage, and painting alongside writing, emphasizing the process and personal meaning over perfect art. Benefits discussed include overcoming writer's block, accessing subconscious thoughts, improving memory, and providing emotional release and new perspectives. Visual journaling is presented as a valuable tool for self-expression and insight, whether for destressing, problem-solving, or a more engaging journaling practice.

Notes

• Self Care Through Visual Journaling: 5 Easy Prompts (YouTube)
• An Introduction to Sketchnoting with Jen Giffen (The Noun Project)
• How to Start a Visual Journal (Your Visual Journal)
• The Mental Health Benefits of Visual Journaling (Your Visual Journal)

In the fourth episode of the “Journaling Toolkit” series, we explore the healing power of writing unsent letters—a therapeutic practice for processing unresolved emotions and difficult relationships. Joined by [Guest Name], a licensed therapist and expert in emotional healing, we discuss how this method offers clarity, closure, and emotional release without needing to send the letter. Listeners will hear real-life stories, learn practical tips, and end with a guided exercise to begin their own unsent letter, making this a reflective and empowering journey toward inner peace.

Notes

• 5 Reasons to Write a Letter You Don’t Send (Julia McCutchen)
• A Powerful Journaling Tool - The Unsent Letter (Compose.ly)
• Healing Through Unsent Letters (Trauma Research UK)
• How to write a letter you will never send: The Unexpected Healing of Writing Letters (Loving Therapy)
• Unsent Release Letter - Journaling Tool (Higher Awareness)
• The 3 Unsent Letters Technique – An easy way to handle difficult topics & relationships (Achievement Centered Therapy)