In this episode, I sit down with artist and executive coach Rochonda Ferrelli, creator of the mesmerizing Magnetic Geodes, to unravel the trap of future tripping: the exhausting swirl of overanalyzing, comparing, and projecting ourselves into “what’s next.”

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We also explore:

* Why chasing the future can rob us of joy right now

* Rochonda’s journey from nine years of Kundalini meditation to a more grounded presence

* The underrated power of a gratitude practice (and how it helps with depression)

* Religious trauma, evolving definitions of God, and crafting a spiritual path that hums with truth

* AI as a ghost, script machine, and tool, plus the importance of preserving your personal creative process

* A behind‑the‑scenes look at Rochonda’s magnetic geode art, including her upcoming exhibits and mentorships

✨ You don’t need to wait for the “next level” to feel joy. You can embrace what is, right now, and still hold a vision for the future.

Links & Spotlights

* Rochonda Ferrelli – Magnetic Geodes & Creative WorkExplore her mentorship and creative leadership consulting program.Learn more about Rochonda’s art work: Magnetic Geodes By Rochondaand browse original art and commission options.

* Charlotte Dune:

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In this episode, authors Caitlin Avery and Charlotte Dune discuss how Avery outed and publicly shamed her rapist. She explains why and how she did it, what happened, the public's reaction, social media activism, and her novel Life of Cyn, inspired by the experience.

She also reads from her latest book, The Last Con.

Finally, we discuss the aftermath of the #metoo movement.

Connect with Caitlin Avery: https://www.caitlinavery.com/

Connect with Charlotte Dune: https://linktr.ee/charlottedune

In today's episode of Charlotte Dune’s Lagoon, we're winding into the world of "ticking clocks" in literature and how they're not just gripping plot devices, but also mirrors to our real-life motivations. Counting down to my own book launch, I share thoughts on these suspense-building tools. I also reveal and tease about the literary devices and hidden clocks in my own books: Cactus Friends, Mushroom Honeymoon, and Acid Christmas.

But it's not just in books; we all have personal ticking clocks that nudge us to chase our goals. I talk about turning off the clock when life gets too overwhelming, offering a unique perspective on how we can use these literary insights in our daily lives. So, if you've ever felt the urgency of a ticking clock, whether in fiction or reality, this episode will have you nodding along and maybe even reconsidering the ticking clocks in your own life.

To read more, visit Charlotte Dune’s Lagoon’s What is a Ticking Clock on Substack.