RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_287fa766-3cd1-448d-a5bc-8d1fc9f2c726 -- Rendered At Thu, 28 May 2026 08:27:19 +0000 This Is Why I Journal https://redcircle.com/shows/this-is-why-i-journal en-GB All rights reserved. because being a grown up is weird and I have feelings. Dana Nicole Calhoun Because being a grown-up is weird, and I have feelings… and a mic lol. This Is Why I Journal is a solo podcast by Dana Nicole Calhoun, unpacking what it means — and how it feels — to grow up, spiral with intention, and stay soft in a world that wants you hardened. From girlhood grief and emotional burnout to digital overwhelm, identity, boundaries, and healing out loud — nothing’s off the (journal) page. For when you're feeling everything and need somewhere to put it. 287fa766-3cd1-448d-a5bc-8d1fc9f2c726 ...because being grown girlie is weird, and I have feelings... and a mic lol.

Welcome to This Is Why I Journal!

It is a solo podcast hosted by Dana that explores what it means and how it feels to grow up, go through the motions, and spiral... with intention in this age.

We'll be unpacking everything from girlhood grief and emotional burnout, societal standards, to boundaries, womanhood, identity, digital overwhelm, and the messy art of healing, among other stuff.

Because being a grown-up is weird and we are bound to have feelings.

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In the inaugural episode of my podcast 'This is Why I Journal', I discuss the journey of reparenting and the importance of acknowledging our inner child. Sharing personal anecdotes and insights from my own diary entries, I explore how childhood experiences affect adult behaviours, the significance of emotional safety, and the power of journaling. Whether you're listening on audio or watching the video, join me, Dana, your favourite Zimbabwean girly, as we delve into the healing process of honouring and nurturing our inner child. Grab a cozy blanket, a drink, and let's talk about reparenting, emotional scarcity, and the strength in acknowledging our past.

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