In this episode, I’m joined by my mother, Apryl Turnbull, in a conversation that feels very close to my heart.

We trace her journey with writing across an entire lifetime: from a little girl filling journals to make sense of her world, to studying journalism, to building a career in corporate communications, and now returning to creative writing in retirement. Listening to her reflect on these seasons, I was struck by how writing has always been her way of listening — to herself, to the moment, to something deeper.

What moved me most is the way she approaches writing now. With ritual. With presence. With play. Her practice is rooted in nature, often alongside her beloved tree, Mystic, who has become both companion and conduit in her creative process. We talk about what it means to channel rather than control. To let writing be relational. To trust what wants to come through.

We explore how audience shapes voice, how reconnecting to our inner child can unlock creative freedom, and how writing can become a sacred act of attention instead of a task to complete.

And in a moment that still feels tender to me, Apryl shares a message she channeled from Mystic specifically for you, the listener.

If you’ve ever used writing to understand your life…
If you’re longing to approach your creativity with more softness and reverence…
If you’re curious about what might speak when you slow down enough to listen…

I hope this conversation meets you gently.

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What advice do you have for writers who may be stuck/blocked?

Soar with Purpose. Attune to your why, your sacred song that lives within. Let your voice emote all the secret treasure that lies within you. As trees, we grow roots deep and deeper, to allow the nourishment from the Earth to sustain us as we grow. We don’t yield to fear, as our roots are buried in the courage that Mother Earth gives us. Relinquish your ego, let your mind rest and settle into the whispers of your soul for your soul needs to lead the way.

Let your mind become a partner and take instruction from your soul and allow your creativity to dance, play, be joyful and free. Embrace your inner child who remembers how to imagine without judgement, without self-consciousness. Play with your inner child daily to help release your mind traps. This taps into the creative flow that is within your soul.

Allow yourself to be the vessel for Divine Source to flow through you, all of your innate gifts, insights, wisdom, your uniqueness, your story, your song.

Write it freely, sing it, dance it, whatever Muse resonates most. Let yourself be known, be seen. Ease and flow is the way to grow strong in your creative attunement with Source. Trust that inspiration is never going to dry as water flows to parched places, let your wisdom be a balm to your soul and to others.

Remember why you came. You are the student and the teacher. Be the creator/creatrix, the manifestor of your story.

We honor you all!

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Connect with Apryl:

• at@mysticvibesllc.com
• Instagram:myst_icvibesllc

Connect with Janaye (host of The Write Channel):

• contact@itsthenextpage.com
• itsthenextpage.com